GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Beryl AX Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router, 2.5G WAN, VPN, OpenWrt

I bought this to extend the range of my ISP-supplied modem/wireless router, and to act as a wired repeater for one of my ethernet-only devices. Oh my, I did not anticipate falling in love! This is what a router should be. Compact, good price, and open firmware! It is easy to configure, although I did run into some hurdles with trying to connect it to my main router wirelessly - luckily with the combination of log files and ChatGPT I was able to figure out what the issue was! So far it is rock-stable, and easy to configure otherwise, whether you need it for VPN, TOR, or any other solution you can cook up! This satisfies my dream of a device being well-supported, easily and fully customizable, high quality and being stable, without needing to go down into the weeds too much, but actually letting you to do that if you're so inclined. The small size makes this an especially good contender for portability, as if I needed it on the go, I could easily chuck this in my backpack or even pocket it!

I recently had the pleasure of using the GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) Small Portable Wifi 6 Router, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. This compact device is a powerhouse when it comes to delivering high-speed, reliable internet connectivity on the go. First and foremost, the Wifi 6 technology is a game-changer. It offers faster speeds and greater capacity, making it perfect for streaming, gaming, and handling multiple devices simultaneously without a hitch. I noticed a significant improvement in the performance and range compared to my previous portable routers. Setting up the GL-MT3000 was a breeze. The user-friendly interface and clear instructions made the process quick and painless. Within minutes, I had a secure and stable internet connection. The router’s compact size is another major advantage, fitting easily into my bag and making it an ideal travel companion. What sets the Beryl AX apart is its impressive feature set. It includes robust security options, such as VPN support and advanced encryption, ensuring that my data remains safe and private no matter where I am. The ability to switch between different modes, like router, repeater, and access point, adds to its versatility. In conclusion, the GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) Small Portable Wifi 6 Router is a must-have for anyone in need of a reliable, high-performance portable router. Its combination of speed, security, and ease of use makes it an excellent investment. Highly recommended!

This little thing seriously belew me away with how feature rich it is. But to go into the technicals I don't think anyone would need the Max power setting as the signal strength even at high power is enough to penetrate 3 to 4 full size internal walls and still offer full speed using 5Ghz and 80Mghz bandwidth. It was surprisingly easy to set up as it's mostly just plug-and-play so that you can have an internet connection straight away, but it also offers a lot, and I mean a lot of customisability for its size. It is seriously small and portable, I haven't tested it but I believe it could fit in a side cargo pants pocket no problem, if you push it, it could probably also fit in a larger trousers pocket. It comes with a decently sized power supply with interchangeable plugs , UK, US and EU, on the other end it has a Usbc connection. It is 5v 3A so I believe any =>15w Usbc PSU would work. It also comes with about a metre long, flat ethernet cable. In my opinion, this has stupendous value for money. I'd happily recommend this to anyone that's starting their networking journey or someone that wants a small router/ap/reaperter for their house, or something to create a secure subnet while travelling.

I recently took this travel router on a trip, and it truly impressed me. Setting it up was a breeze, especially with the ability to configure it to match my home network’s name, making the connection process seamless wherever I went. The dual-band speeds were great and I never had any issues with connectivity, even in hotel rooms or on public Wi-Fi. One standout feature is the VPN support. I’ve been using WireGuard for some time, and setting it up on this router was incredibly simple. I was able to keep my internet traffic secure without sacrificing speed. One feature I love is the configurable switch on the side that allows me to toggle the VPN on and off with just a quick flick. It’s incredibly convenient when I want to switch between secure browsing and regular internet use. Security is another strong point the ability to block non-VPN traffic. Plus, the open-source firmware lets me customize settings to my exact needs, which I still haven't used but love to know it's there. All in all, this router is incredibly versatile, easy to set up, and perfect for anyone needing fast, secure internet on the go. Whether you’re traveling or working from different locations, this router offers peace of mind and performance. Highly recommended!

Rather unfortunately, my router came with a damaged USB-A port. After contacting support, they immediately replaced it without any issue. Its more than that though, they were fast and efficent, and extremely polite and friendly. So, despite having a problem they have made a lasting impression and as a result I would not only buy from them again, I would recommend them. The router itself is impressive. Most travel routers suffer from poor performance which is frustrating to say the least and in my opinion this day in age just an attempt to keep things cheap especially when you consider that we have had more powerful Raspberry Pi for quite some time now. This is just not true with this router which is a demonstration on how to do things right; it has a generous processor and good amount of RAM meaning it can keep up with not only being a router but also performing the various security measures we have come to expect such as VPN. On top of this it is USB-C powered meaning it really is easy to power whenever and wherever you are in the world. I can run mine from a battery pack even which while I a recognise there are other routers on the market with built in batteries they make compromises to keep things small such as tiny batteries with wild claims on their usage times and underpowered processors that mean you are forever waiting. The wireless works well and has a good range for a unit so small and light. Its also fast and keeps up with most network speeds. I initially tested it on my home network and performing a speed test while using it literally made little to no difference than when using my home network directly. Perhaps just as imporant as the speed is the latency, it is low - maybe not quite professional gamer low but blimey its close and for me at least, I could game happily on it. Trouble is, most networks you meet while travelling which be the biggest issue, not this router! I use this router with an unlocked K5161Z 4G dongle from Vodaphone (which they sell on UK's Amazon) which tethers directly to the router's USB-A. NOTE: If you patch the dongle it takes a long while before it finishes - I thought I have either bricked mine or that the router was no longer able to connect to it and it was more fluke that it connected in the first place. Luckily after a lot of patients it sprang back to life, I would say a good 10 minutes worth of patients too! Normally (outside of firmware updates), it connects very quickly. Also, I tried a Huawei E3372-325 with it which does NOT work. Very impressive and a good evolutionary step in the right direction for GL.iNet! Thank you for taking the time to read my review, I only hope it helps.

I clearly misread the information about this router. I was under the impression that I could insert a data SIM card in it and be connected. Guess that’s my fault. When putting a search for sim routers in Amazon, this one came up and the reviews were so good I thought I’d try it. So, there’s nothing wrong with the router, however it doesn’t take SIM cards, just in case anyone makes the same assumption as me.

GL.iNet GL-MT3000 WiFI router ======================= This was a close call between the GL-MT3000 and GL-AXT1800. Both are very similar but the other is an older model, boasts 3 LAN ports, slower RAM and cache but supports more clients. In the end I opted for this newer model which also runs OpenVPN faster than the older model (although the older model runs WireGuard much faster). Setting up the hub was easy, but I kept hitting odd problems - after setting up either via LAN or off the home WiFi (for testing) the connected devices worked perfectly but navigating to the hub's admin portal it would say no internet access, as well as the flashing blue led on its front case. But whilst saying that, all devices I connected straight to the WiFi hub, the internet access works just fine(!) it just reports no internet access every now and again within the hubs admin portal. It may possibly be down to my home TPLink network switch which is load balanced over ADSL and Cable. Nord vpn *doesnt* provide WireGuard config for routers, however the Nord Windows client (trying the VPN directly on a single pc on the lan), does use WireGuard within its program. In the Windows Nord VPN client you can specify the country but not between Open VPN/WireGuard, but I noticed it installs drivers for NordLynx which it uses for WireGuard. On the WiFI router WireGuard is only directly supported on the hub for a Service provider called AzireVPN, although you can manually add a Wireguard config file for any other providers. I have since added Nord Open VPN to the hub since Nord does provide an open von config file for routers. You cant switch easily between different countries on the router, but what you can do is download the config selecting different countries having logged into Nord on a browser and just applying the different config file when you want to switch countries on the hubs admin portal. Not great, but it's much better to have a single router with a vpn connection than to have to add vpn clients on every client connecting to the router. The router also supports Nord open vpn directly, so don't need to download any config files - you enter the Nord username and password keys to directly access Nord within the admin portal, and can directly search/switch to a different country. Overall a great little hub. Because I have already connected most of our portable home devices to the router already, it's just a matter of setting up the hub with the new source when traveling - it's great having our devices not have to add a new connection to a new Wifi every time we go somewhere new. Also the devices recognise the faster router informing me of a faster connection to a WiFi 6 hotspot when connecting. I have yet to test this on an external Wifi hotspot where some hotels or hotspots need to register or login before internet access is granted, but so far Wifi and LAN tethering works well. At home, I'm still testing this WiFi router and it is left on 24/7 tethering onto our home WiFi and it gets a little warm, but no problem concurrently streaming to different clients that are connected to it. It doesn't come with a case, but at such a small size, I expect it shouldn't be too hard to find a small generic camera case for it. Currently selling for 101.90

I purchased this back in 2024 and ever since it has been amazing with no issues whatsoever. I dont use it for traveling but its a second router that runs a vpn 24/7 so my all my devices are vpn protected as soon as they connect to wifi. The speed that outs out is great too. Im actually looking into getting a second one now to use in the garage reason why I thought to come and leave this review. Highly recommended!

Better than expected quality and features.

Best router I've ever seen !! Small and very smart, based on OpenWRT with proprietary management interface. Very easy to use, can do everything, even WireGuard VPN using GL.iNet DDNS service ! Setup takes 2 minutes and it just works. Very stable, rather power efficient (doesn't heat much, never heard the fan spinning). It can even share a mobile phone connection to all WiFi users, just by connecting the phone USB cable to the front port and enable tethering. Love it ! Works perfectly as router, extender, VPN tunneling, with AdGuard, etc. For geeks, it can be customized with huge list of plug-ins. I work as a computer engineer since more than 30 years and believe me, this little all-in-one router is a gem !

Bardzo pozytywnie mnie zaskoczył. Super oprogramowanie w urządzeniu. Mnie najbardziej zależało na VPN - jest elastyczne w konfiguracji.

El GL.iNet GL-MT3000, también conocido como Beryl AX, ha sido una adición fantástica a mis dispositivos de red. Este router portátil ofrece un rendimiento impresionante, combinando portabilidad y potencia en un paquete compacto. La configuración fue extremadamente sencilla. En cuestión de minutos, tenía el router en funcionamiento, y la interfaz de usuario es intuitiva y fácil de navegar. La compatibilidad con Wi-Fi 6 es un gran punto a favor, proporcionando velocidades de conexión rápidas y estables, incluso con múltiples dispositivos conectados. Tambien possible de connector con VPN (todos tipos) y ZeroTier/WireGuard. Una de las características que más aprecio es la capacidad de crear una red segura mientras viajo. Esto ha sido invaluable para asegurar mis datos en redes Wi-Fi públicas. Además, las opciones avanzadas de seguridad y la compatibilidad con múltiples protocolos VPN garantizan una navegación segura y privada en todo momento. El diseño compacto y ligero del Beryl AX lo hace perfecto para llevar en mis viajes. No ocupa mucho espacio en mi bolsa y es extremadamente resistente. La duración de la batería también es notable, permitiendo un uso prolongado sin necesidad de recargar constantemente. En resumen, el GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) es un router portátil excepcional que ofrece rendimiento, seguridad y facilidad de uso en un diseño compacto. Es una herramienta imprescindible para cualquier viajero o persona que necesite una conexión Wi-Fi confiable y segura en cualquier lugar. ¡Muy recomendado!

I bought this at the recommendation of a friend even though I thought at the time it was a bit pricey for what it is. I was wrong. I've configured many routers in my day and this one is among the easiest and most intuitive, while also offering an incredible amount of depth for power users. I used it recently on a Royal Caribbean cruise. You pay per-device and cannot share the connection with your phone because you can't repeat wireless signals with a phone and so that's where this came in. This router, without any special configuration, allowed me to use repeater mode to log onto the wifi signal (including a web-based RCCL sign-in page), pretend to be my iPhone, and then share the signal so that my wife, my 2 children and myself could share a single connection. It worked BEAUTIFULLY. I connected it to a 20,000 mAh USB-C battery and could walk around with it on the ship like my own mobile hotspot - I never fully drained the battery but estimate it would have lasted at least 24 hours. The range was excellent and worked from at least 75' away despite being on a cruise made of metal (probably further, but that's the furthest I went). Now that I'm back home, I reconfigured it to be a range extender to help extend my existing mesh network out to the front of my house, and again for such a small router, the range is excellent. Very happy with this purchase. I highly recommend this for travel purposes.