May 2019 update.
The router is still going strong. I liked it so much that I purchased another one to use as an WiFi repeater and spare travel router.
Highly recommend!
January 2018 update
Still working great and I love the ability to change the function of the switch! Allows me to turn off VPN when using Netflix. Well worth the money.
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I have had quite a few routers and this thing is impressive! It is quite easy to configure and it’s great that the VPN can be supported out of the box. I really hope this lasts a long time.
What you should know
- very small and good as a travel router
- fast enough for vpn and streaming video
- easy enough for novices but it has advanced capabilities for tech heads who want to play with it
- supports 2.4ghz only so 5ghz is not supported
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Founded in 2010, GL.iNet is a leading developer of OpenWrt Wi-Fi and IoT Network Solutions. We build Wi-Fi routers, IoT gateways and remote device management platforms for a wide range of scenarios.
We bring powerful but affordable Wi-Fi networks to families across the globe. Our devices are highly customizable for creating a personalized Internet experience, and a remote device management platform for monitoring, analytics, and configuration.
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | $89.99 | -28% $78.90 List: $109.90 | -32% $33.90 List: $49.90 | $112.90 | $29.90 |
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| connectivity tech | Wireless | Ethernet | Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi Fi | Wi-Fi |
| number of ports | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| data transfer rate | 300 megabytes per second | 1300 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second | 1800 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second |
| wireless standard | 802 11 BGN | 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 A, 802 11 B |
| frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
| lan port bandwidth | 10/100 (Fast Ethernet) | — | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 megabits per second | — | 10/100Mbps |
Product Description
Security
It's outstanding security protocols and data encryption technology offers an extra layer of protection wherever you go.
Privacy
It is the best travel accessory for business travellers, journalists, frequent flyers and anyone who feels the need to protect their privacy while surfing the internet.
OpenVPN and Wireguard
It supports 30+ popular OpenVPN service providers and Wireguard.
- Powered by MTK 7628NN 580Mhz SoC
- Small, light, easy to use
- 300Mbps high speed
- LEDE pre-installed
- Faster OpenVPN encryption
- 4 GPIOs for more DIY funs
AR300M mini travel router
AR300M by GL.iNet is your best choice for a travel router.
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Connect to existing Access Point and create a private Wi-Fi hotspot. |
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| Price | $23.90 | — | — | — | — |
| Wi-Fi Speed | 300Mbps | 150Mbps | 300Mbps | 300Mbps | 300Mbps(2.4G)+433Mbps(5G) |
| CPU | MTK7628NN, @580Mhz SoC | Atheros9331, @400Mhz SoC | QCA9531, @650Mhz SoC | MTK7628NN, @580Mhz SoC | QCA9531, @650Mhz SoC |
| Memory | DDR2 128MB | DDR2 64MB | DDR2 128MB | DDR2 128MB | DDR2 128MB |
| Ethernet Ports | Two Ports: 1 WAN,1 LAN | Two Ports: 1 WAN,1 LAN | Two Ports: 1 WAN,1 LAN | One Port: 1 WAN/LAN | Three Ports: 1 WAN,2 LAN |
| USB Ports | USB2.0 | USB2.0 | USB2.0 | / | USB2.0 |
| Dimension | 58*58*25mm | 58*58*25mm | 58*58*25mm | 51*51*18.5mm | 88*68*24mm |
| Weight | 39g | 39g | 39g | 30g | 66g |
| Multiple Modes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Cable and Repeater Mode Only | ✓ |
| OpenWrt Pre-installed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| VPN Pre-installed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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First, let me start this review by saying that a typical flash router ranges between 150 to 300 dollars. Depending on the one you get, and what VPN you currently use (I use TorGuard), you get a certain speed (mbps). This mini-router is VERY EASY to set up. You don't have to go through all the complicated process of flashing a router to DD-WRT/Tomato (this uses openWRT), and then going through the configuration details. This is what I did when I set it up:1) Plug in the USB to your modem2) Plug in an Ethernet cord (this does not come included)3) Go to the site 192.168.8.1 and do the three step setup. NOTE: the rest depends on how you plan to use it.4) You can setup PPTP or openVPN as a client or server. I used openVPN as a client. You download your .ovpn files from the VPN provider.5) Choose the server you want to connect to after dragging and droping the .zip file containing the .ovpn files, and you are done!Performance Review:Apart from the router, I included images of my internet speed without a VPN, my internet speed with the VPN Client App, and my internet speed connected to the mini-router using the VPN. My internet speed with my VPN client was better, but not substantially. The max I got with the mini router is 6 mpbs. Surprisingly, it does not feel like it has slowed down my internet by much! It still feels smooth. I included a video so you can see for yourself.For an affordable flashed router that can also be used for travel, this is your best choice! I might get an actual flashed router that supports NAS, but this is really good for the money you pay for. I still haven't messed with the cloud feature on the mini-router.I will update this review if needed.
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I also have the https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-MT300N-Pre-installed-Performance-Compatible/dp/B01AL7P1FU/, which I installed DD-WRT on per the instructions on the GL-iNet website.
Depending on your skill level, I'd say DD-WRT is somewhere in between trying to configure the GL-iNet settings and OpenWRT settings, in that most things are easy, and some things are difficult but available. With the GL-iNet settings, if the functionality you need was already thought of, bam, it's simple. But god forbid you have to venture into the advanced settings area with the GUI of OpenWRT, which made me feel like I was building a custom Linux distro.
Completely unscientifically, I feel like DD-WRT is more stable and reboots less than the OpenWRT on the GL-AR300M. Performance-wise, the AR300M does have a slight boost that you'd expect (the processor is Atheros and about 10% faster in mhz, and has a lot more RAM).
In speed tests, I could achieve a maximum of 7-8 Mbps while using my VPN. But usually speeds were closer to 6 Mbps.
On the MT300N using DD-WRT, I'd say it maxed out somewhere around 6-7 Mbps, but speeds were normally in the 4-5 Mbps range.
In practice I'm not sure how much of a difference you'd notice, but if you're streaming or connecting multiple devices maybe that extra .5-1 Mbps and extra RAM would be put to good use.
The toggle switch works with the OpenWRT installed on the AR300M, but it has to be enabled. You can set it up so that one way turns the VPN on, and the other turns it off.
Is the AR300M worth paying extra for compared to the MT300N? I'd say if you already have the MT300N, no. But if you need that small speed boost and don't need to use DD-WRT, the AR300M is still a fine choice.
Can't install DD-WRT, but the GL-iNet interface for OpenWRT is easy to use.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2017
I prefer DD-WRT, but the custom interface makes it dead simple to setup custom DNS, connect to a VPN connection (using ovpn files so no fiddling with settings), and even has a killswitch option to only allow traffic if the VPN is connected.Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2017
I also have the https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-MT300N-Pre-installed-Performance-Compatible/dp/B01AL7P1FU/, which I installed DD-WRT on per the instructions on the GL-iNet website.
Depending on your skill level, I'd say DD-WRT is somewhere in between trying to configure the GL-iNet settings and OpenWRT settings, in that most things are easy, and some things are difficult but available. With the GL-iNet settings, if the functionality you need was already thought of, bam, it's simple. But god forbid you have to venture into the advanced settings area with the GUI of OpenWRT, which made me feel like I was building a custom Linux distro.
Completely unscientifically, I feel like DD-WRT is more stable and reboots less than the OpenWRT on the GL-AR300M. Performance-wise, the AR300M does have a slight boost that you'd expect (the processor is Atheros and about 10% faster in mhz, and has a lot more RAM).
In speed tests, I could achieve a maximum of 7-8 Mbps while using my VPN. But usually speeds were closer to 6 Mbps.
On the MT300N using DD-WRT, I'd say it maxed out somewhere around 6-7 Mbps, but speeds were normally in the 4-5 Mbps range.
In practice I'm not sure how much of a difference you'd notice, but if you're streaming or connecting multiple devices maybe that extra .5-1 Mbps and extra RAM would be put to good use.
The toggle switch works with the OpenWRT installed on the AR300M, but it has to be enabled. You can set it up so that one way turns the VPN on, and the other turns it off.
Is the AR300M worth paying extra for compared to the MT300N? I'd say if you already have the MT300N, no. But if you need that small speed boost and don't need to use DD-WRT, the AR300M is still a fine choice.
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iOS15.3.1でUSBテザリング出来てます。
Reviewed in Japan on February 21, 2022
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Reviewed in Japan on February 21, 2022
iOS15.3.1でUSBテザリング可能なのを確認したのは以下。
・iPhone12mini ドコモ5G回線 物理SIM 備考：5Gオート/4G固定のいずれも
・iPhoneSE2 au回線 物理SIM 備考：会社支給携帯
・iPhoneXs povo2.0回線 eSIM 備考：トッピング無しの128Kbps
モノが届いた当初は一瞬だけUSBテザリングで繋がりましたが、その後はうんともすんとも言わず。。
Mango含めたGL.iNETの他のミニルータのレビューとかググって英語サイトでのFAQとかで
確認した結果、「おまじない」的要素を含めて、いま現在は安定稼働してます。
※キャリア回線でUSBテザリングしたまま、宅内の家回線にWi-Fiで
iPhoneを繋げ直しても接続維持するツワモノルータです。
以下に自分が試したことを記載しておきます。
(1)ファームウェアのダウングレード
届いた直後のFWバージョンを確認せずに最新FWにアップグレードしてしまいましたが
英語サイトのFAQで確認したところ(たしかiOS15でも)「3.105なら動くぞ」的なやり取りを
見たので、FW(openwrt-ar300m-nand-3.105.tar)をダウンロードしてローカルアップグレードを実施。
(実態としてはダウングレードになります。)
(2)iPhoneが満充電(100%)の状態にしておく。
これはMangoか他のGL.iNETのミニルータのレビューに「これで！」の様にレビュー記載されてたので。
(3)とにかくまずはshadowを通電させたら、しばらく放置。
これもMangoか他のGL.iNETのミニルータのレビューに記載があったので。
10分程度放置とレビューに記載されてましたが、5～10分程度あればいいじゃないかと。
(4)iPhoneで「位置情報とプライバシーをリセット」する。
[設定]→[一般]→[転送またはiPhoneをリセット]→[リセット]→[位置情報とプライバシーをリセット]で
ミニルータとiPhoneの信頼関係設定をし直す。
もう少し他にやったことがあって気がしますが、最低限度は上記を行ってiPhoneでのUSBテザリングが
まったく問題なく出来るようになりました。
で、上記の(1)～(4)についての補足です。
(1)ですが、 このFWバージョンだとWPA/WPA2-PSKまでの対応となりshadowにWi-Fi接続する場合に
セキュリティ的に良くありません。
よって、iPhoneでのUSBテザリングがうまくできたらFWのオンラインアップデートを実施してください。
(自分は)最新のFWバージョンの「3.211」で問題なく動作しています。
3.211にアップデート出来るとWPA2/WPA3-PSK/SAEが利用可能になります。
尚、当然ですが3.105ではWi-Fi接続しないでね、と書いたので有線LANでPCを使ってFWのダウングレードを
行ってください
ちなみに、FWダウンロードURLはAmazon商品サイトの『この商品について』をよく読むとURLが記載されています。
FWの適用は「自己責任」になるので十分に注意して実施してください。
難しくはありませんが文鎮化してもあくまで「自己責任」です。
尚、「3.105」で安定したら、オンラインアップデートで最新FW(3.211)にしても構いません。
アップデート後も問答無用でUSBテザリングします(^^
(2)および(3)は「おまじない」かなぁと思ってるのが正直な感想です。
理由として、一度でも安定的にshadowがUSBテザリング可能になると、iPhoneのバッテリー状態とか
shadowの電源接続状態とかに関わらず、即USB接続しただけで勝手にUSBテザリングし出す(「接続」状態になる)為です（^^;
(4)ですが、「位置情報とプライバシーをリセット」してしまうと問答無用でiPhoneにインストールされた
他のアプリケーションの位置情報とプライバシーに係る設定も初期化されてしまい、それらのアプリケーションの
起動の際に、再度それらの確認を求められるのでそれ嫌う場合には買わないほうが良いかと思います。
尚、これらはあくまで「自分が」試して問題なく動作した結果ですので、これらを実施して
動作を担保するものではありません。
それといくつか情報を。
①製品そのものにマニュアルは簡易的なものしか添付されません。
Amazonの商品ページ内を「ユーザーマニュアル (PDF)」で検索するとPDFのマニュアルが引っ掛かりますので
詳細はそちらのマニュアルを参照してください。
但し、このレビューに書いた(1)～(4)については記載が無いんじゃないかと思います。
(細かく見てないのでわかりません。実は一度レビューを書きましたがURLを記載してたのでAmazonからキックされました。)
②再度記載しますがFWのダウングレード、アップデートは自己責任です。
文鎮化しても自己責任です。
FW適用して電源に触れずにそのまま放置すれば文鎮化は(通常は)避けられると思います。
③画像を添付します。
実際に自分が構成してる状況としては以下のとおりです。
iPhone<--USBテザリング-->shadow<--有線LAN-->5ポートGigabitHUB<--有線LAN-->ASUS RT-AC68U(APモード)<--有線LANおよびWi-Fi-->各クライアント
└<--Wi-Fi-->Pixel3a
『クライアント』画面参照。
(Pixel3aが『5Gワイヤレスデバイス』と表示されているのは、単純に802.1acが使えるデバイスって意味だと理解しています。)
前述のとおりFWバージョン3.105ではWi-Fiセキュリティに不安があったのと、802.11n(2.4GHz)だと無線距離に
不安があったので、RT-AC68Uを咬ませています。
現在はFWバージョン3.211を適用しWi-Fiセキュリティがある程度払拭できたのでPixel3aをshadowに直接Wi-Fi接続しています。
④FWのダウンロード、アップデート時には(自分は)設定はそのまま保持しました。
FWの適用の際に設定は保持せずに初期化してくれ的なメッセージが表示されますが、自分は無視しました。
(例えば、タイムゾーンとかLANのIPアドレス設定、管理者パスワード等が該当するのではないかと思われます。)
結果的にダウンロード、アップデート時にこれらの設定は残りましたが、自分は試していないものの
VPN設定などしてる場合にはインストール・設定済みのコンフィグ設定に影響があるのかもしれません。
⑤自分はAndroidでUSBテザリングを試していません。
Pixel3aを所有していますが、USBテザリングおよびイーサネットテザリングを試していないので、
これについての挙動は自分はわかりません。
レビューで書き込みしている方々の内容を拝見すると、あんまり問題はなさそうな気はします。
(手持ちのRT-AC68UでPixel3aでのUSBテザリングおよびイーサネットテザリングは試していますが、こちらは元々対応するので。)
WebUIの日本語は他の方がレビューされているように中華ルータにありがちなイマイチな感じですが、
意味がわからなくはないので許容範囲かな？と思います。
但し、初心者向けではないとも思われるので、この類のモノに慣れてる人向けかなぁと思ったりします。
あくまで『ご参考までに』と云った感じですが、次にタイムセールある際には追加購入するか、
上位モデルはアリかなぁ、、、と思ったりしました。
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