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product_id: 403232657
title: "GL-SFT1200 Opal AC1200 Dual Band Travel Router OpenWrt VPN"
brand: "gl.inet"
price: "R2069"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Gl.I Net"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/403232657-gl-sft1200-opal-ac1200-dual-band-travel-router-openwrt-vpn
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region: South Africa
---

# Gigabit WAN + 2 LAN ports for blazing wired speeds AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi up to 1167 Mbps Pre-installed OpenVPN & WireGuard for ultimate privacy GL-SFT1200 Opal AC1200 Dual Band Travel Router OpenWrt VPN

**Brand:** gl.inet
**Price:** R2069
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Stay connected, secure, and ahead of the curve — wherever life takes you!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GL-SFT1200 Opal AC1200 Dual Band Travel Router OpenWrt VPN by gl.inet
- **How much does it cost?** R2069 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/403232657-gl-sft1200-opal-ac1200-dual-band-travel-router-openwrt-vpn)

## Best For

- gl.inet enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gl.inet brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play VPN Security:** Instantly toggle OpenVPN or WireGuard with a physical switch to keep your data locked down anywhere.
- • **Public WiFi Repeater Mode:** Transform any public hotspot into your own private, secure WiFi network — surf safely without limits.
- • **Travel-Ready Compact Design:** Weighing just 145g, this pocket-friendly router is your perfect on-the-go connectivity companion.
- • **Robust Gigabit Ethernet Ports:** Connect multiple wired devices with ultra-fast 1Gbps LAN/WAN ports for stable, high-speed internet.
- • **Seamless Dual-Band Performance:** Switch effortlessly between 2.4GHz for everyday browsing and 5GHz for lag-free 4K streaming or gaming.

## Overview

The GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal is a lightweight, dual-band AC1200 travel router delivering up to 1167 Mbps combined wireless speed. Featuring OpenWrt OS with pre-installed OpenVPN and WireGuard, it ensures top-tier privacy on the go. Equipped with gigabit WAN and LAN ports plus retractable antennas, it offers versatile connectivity and enhanced signal coverage. Ideal for professionals seeking secure, fast internet anywhere, with easy setup and public WiFi repeater functionality.

## Description

Compact, dual-band wireless router delivers fast, secure internet on the go. Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, Gigabit Ethernet, and built-in VPN for privacy.

Review: Good for the price. - This won’t be everyone’s use case, but someone out there will be in the same boat. I picked up the Opal not for travelling, but to spin up a NAT’d guest network at home. My main network is basically a home-lab ecosystem, and the last thing I want is visitors connecting their random devices directly to it. The Opal gives them a normal, no-nonsense Wi-Fi experience without me having to collect MAC addresses or fight with whitelists. Setup was straightforward. I put it on its own subnet, plugged the WAN port into my main network, and it was up. At first it treated my LAN like the public internet, but the router is way more configurable than its price suggests. You can SSH into it, tweak IPTables, block inter-subnet access, and even enable an advanced control panel module straight from the web interface. It’s essentially a cut-down Linux box with a friendly skin on top. A genuinely nice touch is the hardware switch for its VPN client. The router can connect to a VPN server and push all guest traffic through it, and you can toggle this on and off on the side of the unit. Useful in the UK, where half the internet wants you to upload your passport for reasons unknown. The one real snag was OpenVPN performance. Without tunnelling, I was getting around 250 Mbps on 5 GHz. The moment OpenVPN client was enabled, speeds dropped to single digits, around 5–7 Mbps. It’s not the router’s fault; OpenVPN is single-threaded and the Opal’s CPU just doesn’t have the grunt for heavy crypto. It routes traffic fine, but encrypting it is another matter. WireGuard was the fix. After spinning up a WireGuard server remotely, the Opal managed around 50–60 Mbps through the tunnel, which is more than enough for guests to browse and stream. I suspect the higher-end GL.iNet models would perform better here simply because of the upgraded CPUs. Overall, I’m happy with it. It’s a small, cheap, surprisingly capable router that’s perfect for experiments, side networks, labs, and guest isolation. If that’s your type of setup, it’ll probably slot in nicely.
Review: Compact, Powerful, and Perfect for Router-Level VPN - If you’re looking for a portable router that packs a serious punch, the GL-iNet travel router is hard to beat. I personally use it to provide router-level VPN across all devices in my home, including smart TVs and other networked devices, and it works flawlessly. Setup is quick and straightforward. Power it on, connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and enter the router’s IP in your browser. The admin panel is extremely intuitive, making it easy to configure VPN settings, connect to networks, manage devices, or adjust firewall and port options. Even complex routing setups are simple to manage thanks to the clear interface and helpful documentation. The router supports both OpenVPN and WireGuard, but from my experience its real strength is getting full network-level VPN without having to configure individual devices. The physical VPN switch on the side is a clever feature, letting you toggle the VPN on or off instantly. And if I need to travel, it’s incredibly convenient—compact and foldable enough to carry in a bag. I can take it abroad and set it up in hotels or other networks to create my own secure Wi-Fi, piggybacking off the existing router or Ethernet connections. This makes accessing a safe VPN on all my devices easy, even when away from home. Overall, this is a small, portable router that delivers full-featured, router-level VPN at home, with an incredibly user-friendly admin panel, strong Wi-Fi, and excellent support. For the price, it’s hard to find a better option. Highly recommended.

## Features

- 【AC1200 Dual-band Wireless Router】Simultaneous dual-band with wireless speed up to 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) + 867 Mbps (5GHz). 2.4GHz band can handles some simple tasks like emails or web browsing while bandwidth intensive tasks such as gaming or 4K video streaming can be handled by the 5GHz band.*Speed tests are conducted on a local network. Real-world speeds may differ depending on your network configuration.*
- 【Easy Setup】Please refer to the User Manual and the Unboxing & Setup video guide on desertcart for detailed setup instructions and methods for connecting to the Internet.
- 【Pocket-friendly】Lightweight design(145g) which designed for your next trip or adventure. Alongside its portable, compact design makes it easy to take with you on the go.
- 【Full Gigabit Ports】Gigabit Wireless Internet Router with 2 Gigabit LAN ports and 1 Gigabit WAN ports, ideal for lots of internet plan and allow you to connect your wired devices directly.
- 【Keep your Internet Safe】IPv6 supported. OpenVPN & WireGuard pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers. Cloudflare encryption supported to protect the privacy.
- 【Repeater for Public WiFi】Convert a public network(wired/wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing. In general, most of the Free Public Wi-Fi hotspot set a time limit for users, which will disconnect your devices once the time is over. To deal with this situation, please reconnect your router to the wifi. ***Do NOT support easytethering***
- 【Enable VPN Easily】Immediately enable/disable your selected feature(OpenVPN Client or WireGuard Client) through the physical toggle switch. ***The default setting of the button is NO Function, you need to set it in the admin panel before using this function.***
- 【Retractable Antennas for Improved Signal Reception】Opal comes equipped with retractable antennas that can be extended for better signal coverage. For optimal performance, it is recommended to position the antennas vertically.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09N72FMH5 |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Antenna Type | Fixed |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,066 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 6 in Routers |
| Box Contents | Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter (EU+UK Plug), Router (with 2 years warranty), User Manual |
| Brand | GL.iNet |
| Brand Name | GL.iNet |
| Colour | White |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smartphone, Tablet |
| Compatible devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smartphone, Tablet |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Control Method | App |
| Controller Type | App Control |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Coverage | Limited to connected network range |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 8,125 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1200 Megabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Frequency band class | Dual-Band |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | Yes |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11.8L x 8.5W x 3H centimetres |
| Item Highlight | AC1200 dual band Wi-Fi, 300 Mbps 2.4 GHz plus 867 Mbps 5 GHz for streaming and browsing on the go |
| Item Weight | 0.3 Kilograms |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | [1000] [Mbps] |
| Manufacturer | GL Technologies |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GL-SFT1200 |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 867 Megabits Per Second |
| Model Name | GL-SFT1200 |
| Model Number | SFT1200 |
| Model name | GL-SFT1200 |
| Number of Antennas | 2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 3 |
| Operating System | OpenWrt |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Access Point Mode, Internet Security |
| RAM Memory Installed | 128 MB |
| Router Firewall Security Level | True |
| Router Network Type | dual-band, IPv6 |
| Security Protocol | OpenVPN, WireGuard, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 |
| Special feature | Access Point Mode, Internet Security |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| Wireless communication standard | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GL.iNet
- **Colour:** White
- **Compatible devices:** Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smartphone, Tablet
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Frequency band class:** Dual-Band
- **Included components:** Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter (EU+UK Plug), Router (with 2 years warranty), User Manual
- **Model name:** GL-SFT1200
- **Recommended uses for product:** Gaming
- **Special feature:** Access Point Mode, Internet Security
- **Wireless communication standard:** 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why has the price of this gone up by 45% in the three months?**
A: Sorry for this issue, we have been offering promotional price for half year after we launch this product. Recently, we are encountering uprising cost on logistics, and insufficient stock condition etc. We strive for offering the best price for our customers.

**Q: How is it powered? may not always have shore power on my boat but will have 12v system and a usb charging socket.**
A: Dear customer,

You can plug the Type-C power cable into the power port of the router. Please make sure you are using a standard 5V/3A power adapter.

We hope the above is useful to you. Thank you. 

Sincerely,
GL.iNet

**Q: Does this support two separate 2.4 ghz channels or just one? i.e. are there two radios for 2.4 ghz?**
A: There will be one 2.4 ghz channel and one 5 ghz channel.

**Q: If i run my nord account on this device what speeds would i get, i usually get around 150mbps. would this mean i only get around 12?**
A: The maximum speed of Wireguard is 65Mbps, while max speed of OpenVPN is 12Mbps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for the price.
*by I***N on 28 November 2025*

This won’t be everyone’s use case, but someone out there will be in the same boat. I picked up the Opal not for travelling, but to spin up a NAT’d guest network at home. My main network is basically a home-lab ecosystem, and the last thing I want is visitors connecting their random devices directly to it. The Opal gives them a normal, no-nonsense Wi-Fi experience without me having to collect MAC addresses or fight with whitelists. Setup was straightforward. I put it on its own subnet, plugged the WAN port into my main network, and it was up. At first it treated my LAN like the public internet, but the router is way more configurable than its price suggests. You can SSH into it, tweak IPTables, block inter-subnet access, and even enable an advanced control panel module straight from the web interface. It’s essentially a cut-down Linux box with a friendly skin on top. A genuinely nice touch is the hardware switch for its VPN client. The router can connect to a VPN server and push all guest traffic through it, and you can toggle this on and off on the side of the unit. Useful in the UK, where half the internet wants you to upload your passport for reasons unknown. The one real snag was OpenVPN performance. Without tunnelling, I was getting around 250 Mbps on 5 GHz. The moment OpenVPN client was enabled, speeds dropped to single digits, around 5–7 Mbps. It’s not the router’s fault; OpenVPN is single-threaded and the Opal’s CPU just doesn’t have the grunt for heavy crypto. It routes traffic fine, but encrypting it is another matter. WireGuard was the fix. After spinning up a WireGuard server remotely, the Opal managed around 50–60 Mbps through the tunnel, which is more than enough for guests to browse and stream. I suspect the higher-end GL.iNet models would perform better here simply because of the upgraded CPUs. Overall, I’m happy with it. It’s a small, cheap, surprisingly capable router that’s perfect for experiments, side networks, labs, and guest isolation. If that’s your type of setup, it’ll probably slot in nicely.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact, Powerful, and Perfect for Router-Level VPN
*by 4***4 on 13 January 2026*

If you’re looking for a portable router that packs a serious punch, the GL-iNet travel router is hard to beat. I personally use it to provide router-level VPN across all devices in my home, including smart TVs and other networked devices, and it works flawlessly. Setup is quick and straightforward. Power it on, connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and enter the router’s IP in your browser. The admin panel is extremely intuitive, making it easy to configure VPN settings, connect to networks, manage devices, or adjust firewall and port options. Even complex routing setups are simple to manage thanks to the clear interface and helpful documentation. The router supports both OpenVPN and WireGuard, but from my experience its real strength is getting full network-level VPN without having to configure individual devices. The physical VPN switch on the side is a clever feature, letting you toggle the VPN on or off instantly. And if I need to travel, it’s incredibly convenient—compact and foldable enough to carry in a bag. I can take it abroad and set it up in hotels or other networks to create my own secure Wi-Fi, piggybacking off the existing router or Ethernet connections. This makes accessing a safe VPN on all my devices easy, even when away from home. Overall, this is a small, portable router that delivers full-featured, router-level VPN at home, with an incredibly user-friendly admin panel, strong Wi-Fi, and excellent support. For the price, it’s hard to find a better option. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent and Small Device; Works very well
*by M***E on 16 August 2026*

This is a full fledged router for home use AND when you are traveling and want to setup a secure network/internet or VPN connection. It uses open-source software. It is quite small and light and comes with and international adapter. It has ethernet ports and can also connect to another wi-fi provider, and still give you wired and wireless connection. Firmware gets updated easily. I am very impressed with its quality and the admin interface for configuration. If you are a technical person, you will love the ability to customize it. If you love Linux, you will like it even more. I am very happy with it. MUCH better than some other old/major brands. I think firmware uses OpenWRT; so sky is the limit as to what you can do with it. I use when using public internet connections, when abroad and when I want to create VPN tunnels. Very good price as well.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-10-14*