GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) Portable WiFi Travel Router, Mini VPN Wireless Router for Fiber Optic Modem, Mobile Internet WiFi Repeater, Dual Band Openwrt Computer Routers, Home/Business/RV/Cruise
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- AC1200 Dual-band Wireless RouterSimultaneous 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.*
- Pocket-friendlyLightweight 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 PortsGigabit 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 SafeIPv6 supported. OpenVPN & WireGuard pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers. Cloudflare encryption supported to protect the privacy.
- Repeater for Public WiFiConvert 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 EasilyImmediately 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 ReceptionOpal comes equipped with retractable antennas that can be extended for better signal coverage. For optimal performance, it is recommended to position the antennas vertically.
Brand: GL.iNet
Model Name: GL-SFT1200
Special Feature: Access Point Mode, Internet Security
Frequency Band Class: Dual-Band
Wireless Communication Standard: 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Compatible Devices: Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smartphone, Tablet
Recommended Uses For Product: Business, Gaming
Included Components: Ethernet Cable, GL-SFT1200 (Opal) router with 2-year warranty, Power Adapter (US Plug), User Manual
Connectivity Technology: Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
Color: White
Other Special Features of the Product: Access Point Mode, Internet Security
Frequency Band Class: Dual-Band
Wireless Compability: 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Compatible Devices: Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smartphone, Tablet
Antenna Location: Business, Gaming
Connectivity Technology: Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
Antenna Type: Retractable
Operating System: OpenWrt
Security Protocol: OpenVPN, WireGuard, WPA2-PSK, WPA3
Number of Ports: 3
Control Method: Touch
Data Transfer Rate: 1200 Megabits Per Second
LAN Port Bandwidth: 10/100/1000 megabits_per_second
Voltage: 5 Volts
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate: 540 Megabits Per Second
RAM Memory Installed: 128 MB
Number of Antennas: 2
Router Firewall Security Level: High
Wi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 5
Has Internet Connectivity: Yes
Router Network Type: wired
Is Modem Compatible: Yes
Connectivity Protocol: Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Coverage: Improved with Extended Antennas
Controller Type: App Control
Is Electric: Yes
Frequency: 5 GHz
Brand: GL.iNet
Model Name: GL-SFT1200
Built-In Media: Ethernet Cable, GL-SFT1200 (Opal) router with 2-year warranty, Power Adapter (US Plug), User Manual
Model Number: SFT1200
Manufacturer: GL.iNET
Mfr Part Number: GL-SFT1200
Unit Count: 1 Count
Warranty Description: 2 Years
Item Weight: 0.3 Kilograms
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 4.65"L x 3.35"W x 1.18"H
Color: White
Has Security Updates: Yes
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Sometimes things just delight you. This is one of the products. On a recent trip to Europe, I stayed at many hotels. It was nice to connect one device and share the connection instantly with all devices. Easy to connect to, easy UI, fast, reliable, takes little power from USB-C so you can even power it with a small power bank. USB drive to stream own media. Built in VPN. …. Wow wow wow. It even saved me one time. I was at a nice small cozy hotel but their WiFi only worked outside my door (in the hall). No problem. I simply connected the router to a small battery bank and left it outside of my door. My devices connected to it and the router was closer to the hotel WiFi transmitter so I could use internet in the room. I know it’s not a topical example but it was so awesome to be saved this way. I use it each time I work from a coffee shop too. Why not. One WiFi connection, VPN, all my devices go online and are safe (VPN).
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If you like Openwrt and are looking for a travel router in this price range get this one!! I've been using and loving Openwrt on my home's wifi routers for years now and this thing is running Openwrt out of the box. Its got a nice web admin interface but you can install Luci if you want. It even has an advanced option in it's web interface where you can point and click to install Luci and all the other hundreds of Openwrt packages. I just took it on a cruise and it worked fantastic. If you are a geeky Linux dude like me, 1000% this is the one to get and even if you aren't it's web interface is very simple and easy to use while at the same time having all the normal features you'd want without Luci or any extra Openwrt packages. You can even ssh into it. The only negative I will say is a default configuration item which is easily changed... by default it monitors if your internet connection is up by pinging google and cisco and a couple other sites almost continously. Its super simple to turn off or change the frequency of pings though. The funny thing is the GL-SFT1200 isnt a supported device on the actual Openwrt website, I think because the actual Openwrt site doesnt have acess to the network drivers this is using. Its sort of using a proprietary Openwrt in a way. I mean it IS Openwrt but its using network drivers the actual Openwrt site doesnt have access too.
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