GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX 1800 Mbps Portable Router
Product description
Quick overview
The GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX is a compact travel router that brings Wi-Fi 6 speeds and advanced privacy tools to mobile setups. It combines a dual-band throughput of 1800 Mbps with built-in VPN clients and Cloudflare encryption, helping you get secure browsing on the road in hotels, RVs, or planes.
What stands out
This router focuses on private, reliable connections when you can’t trust public networks. With OpenVPN and WireGuard preinstalled you can switch on a secure tunnel quickly, and the physical toggle makes enabling features straightforward once configured. The NAS support lets you share files from a USB drive without extra hardware, and the OpenWrt 21.02 base means you can add packages if you want more control. Note that captive portal time limits from some hotspots may still require occasional reconnection according to the manufacturer.
Tech summary
- Name: GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
- Capacity: Dual-band 1800 Mbps
- Battery life: No internal battery
- Storage: USB NAS support via external drive
- Memory: Runs OpenWrt 21.02
Getting the most from it
You’ll appreciate it if you need a portable gateway that prioritizes privacy and multi-device handling. It handles many simultaneous clients using MU-MIMO and OFDMA, which is useful for small teams or families traveling together. For best results set up your preferred VPN provider in the admin panel before relying on the toggle, because the button is disabled by default and requires configuration.