GL.iNet GL-AR300M16-Ext Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket Router - WiFi Router | OpenWrt | 2 x Ethernet Ports | OpenVPN/Wireguard VPN for Public & Hotel Wi-Fi | USB 2.0 Port | 2 x External Antennas
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Features
- MINI TRAVEL ROUTER Convert a public/hotel network(wired/wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing. Tethering, 3G/4G USB Modem Compatible. Powered by any laptop USB, power banks or 5V/2A DC adapters (sold separately). 39g (1.41 Oz) only and pocket friendly.
- OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE OpenWrt pre-installed, USB disk extendable.
- VPN CLIENT&Server OpenVPN and Wireguard VPN client&server pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers.
- LARGER STORAGE & EXTENSIBILITY 128MB RAM, 16MB NOR Flash, dual Ethernet ports, UART and GPIOs available for hardware DIY.
- PACKAGE CONTENTS GL-AR300M16-Ext mini router (2-year Warranty), USB Cable, Ethernet Cable, User Manual.
- Firmware UpgradeEnhance your internet experience by upgrading to the latest firmware version. *If you are currently using firmware 3.x, make sure to upgrade to v4.3.7 before proceeding to the newest version for optimal performance.
Brand: GL.iNet
Model Name: Shadow
Special Feature: Access Point Mode, Internet Security, Remote Access
Frequency Band Class: Single-Band
Wireless Communication Standard: 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency
Compatible Devices: Laptop
Recommended Uses For Product: Bussiness, Monitoring, Security, Travel
Included Components: GL-AR300M16-Ext mini router, USB cable, Ethernet cable, and user manual
Connectivity Technology: Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
Color: Black
Product Dimensions: 2.28 x 2.28 x 0.98 inches
Item Weight: 0.704 ounces
Item model number: GL-AR300M16-Ext
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: November 8, 2017
Manufacturer: GL Technologies
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Top Amazon Reviews
Impressively tiny & lightweight (approx the size of a Samsung Flip cell p but less than 1/2 the weight! 3 in 1 eouter. Acts as a cabled WAN/LAN Router/Repeater & Wi-Fi router/extender + 2.4/5ghz capable & has16MB built-in RAM & it's infinitely re-flashable & imitates whatever name brand router you need it to (as long as you have the software). NOT your typical "Made in China cheap POJ" no name router! Was definitely impressed that it even came with a 3ft flat CAT6 cable in the package for setup or cables use. Simple basic setup & dashboard + does both 2.4/5ghz bands (you may need a 5ghz capable antenna if you don't have 1. I got an extra under$10 extended range 1). Stock, it still has impressive range. Entire package is far under 1/2 a #! Saves me from carrying an extra heavy router in my car. It's absolutely portable & powers off any PBank even for range testing. Definitely buy it again.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2025 by D1
> GL.iNet GL-AR300M16-Ext Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket Router (~$30 on sale) The Good: + Fully configurable. Runs OpenWRT and speed and reliability. + Comes with reasonable defaults. Allows bridge mode and can use wifi as the WAN uplink. + Built well. + Really good value. The Bad: - Wifi RF power isn't terribly powerful. The bang:buck on this is jaw-dropping. I think most GL.iNet stuff has a great value, but this palm-sized router packs a punch for dealing with small, mobile networks on the fly.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2025 by Vine Customer Review
First item had a stripped antenna. Second took a week to get but arrived perfect. It is up and running as expected. I assume just luck of the draw i had a bad antenna. Packaged nice, and a great small form factor.
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2025 by HowieZ
I was hesitant because of some of the reviews about these acting up, but it had all the features I wanted so I gave it a try anyway. After a couple weeks I've had an overall very good experience with it. There are a couple minor shortcomings but it does exactly what I wanted, and the range is equal or better than the older TP-Link I was using that had larger antennas. I wanted this for work so I could have a small private network with a WISP repeater. Before I was using an old router for local but no net access, and it was a bit of a hassle when I needed to go online. Pros: Stable connection Good range Tiny Many functions Easy to set up. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're trying to do and how familiar you are with this sort of thing already. Cons: Occasionally disconnects from the WiFi that I've connected it to for internet - I think this is due to the lease expiring and it getting confused by the multiple repeaters for that network, but I'm not sure. It's only every few days and I just have to go back into the options and reconnect it. Network (local) speeds aren't very impressive, but on par with the other N300 router I was using for local access with the same devices. About 3-6mb/s transfer speed. May be the devices I'm using. Internet speeds using WISP mode are slowed a bit, but that's expected in this mode and it's still very usable for me. It could be better in a couple areas, but for the price and form factor I'm 100% happy with its performance and may be looking into other options from this company in the future.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2019 by duke
This little router is pretty cool. I purchased it to give WiFi to my VoIP telephone device (Ooma Telo- it doesn't come with WiFi, only ethernet). I set it up basically as a WiFi extender, connected via WiFi to my home network, and plugged the Ooma into the LAN port. It works like a charm and was easy to setup with the included instructions. The Ooma wi-fi adapter is $50 ($20 more) and would only be good for that one use. I can always repurpose this pocket router in the future if I want. I also think this would be really handy to expand your WiFi network for smart devices that don't need a whole lot of bandwidth. I'm not sure if it would be ideal for WiFi cameras based on the bandwidth I'm getting, but it would probably work well enough. It's cool that it can be used in different configurations, from an extender, to a WAP, to an independent router tethered to your phone or hotspot. That's cool. It also has built-in VPN capabilities, which would be especially handy while traveling. A lot of features in such a small package at a great price. The shortfall I think is going to be that you're limited in data transfer speeds and only one WAN and LAN port. It only uses WiFi on 2.4ghz bands, so slower than the 5ghz networks. In WiFi extender mode, with my laptop hard wired on the LAN port, my download speeds were somewhere around 30 Mbps (and I usually get well over 300 Mbps on my home network). I would think it probably gets better transfer speeds as a WAP (connected to the internet via ethernet vice WiFi), but I haven't tried that out. BUT, it's plenty fast enough for VOIP phone calls and basic office work use, which is what I need. Overall, I'm impressed.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022 by Courtney Cook