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GL.iNet GL-B1300 (Convexa-B) Home AC Gigabit VPN Router, 400Mbps(2.4GHz)+867Mbps(5GHz) High Speed, DDR3L 256MB RAM/32MB Flash ROM, OpenWrt Pre-Installed, Wi-Fi Networking, Power Adapter Included
Brand | GL.iNet |
Special Feature | OpenWrt pre-installed |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ac |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Item Weight | 170 Grams |
Number of Ports | 3 |
About this item
- 【DUAL BAND AC GIGABIT WIRELESS ROUTER】 Simultaneous dual band with wireless speed 400Mbps(2.4G)+867Mbps(5G), Tethering Compatible, Wi-Fi networking.
- 【OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE】 OpenWrt/LEDE pre-installed, backed by software repository.
- 【VPN CLIENT & SERVER】 OpenVPN and WireGuard pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers.
- 【LARGER STORAGE & EAP SUPPORT】 DDR3L 256MB RAM / 32MB FLASH ROM, USB 3.0 port, three gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN and 2 LAN).
- 【PACKAGE CONTENTS】 GL-B1300 (Convexa-B) router (1-year Warranty), Power adapter, power cable, Ethernet cable and User Manual.
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From the brand
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Founded in 2010, GL.iNet is a leading developer of OpenWrt Wi-Fi and IoT Network Solutions. We build Wi-Fi routers, IoT gateways and remote device management platforms for a wide range of scenarios.
We bring powerful but affordable Wi-Fi networks to families across the globe. Our devices are highly customizable for creating a personalized Internet experience, and a remote device management platform for monitoring, analytics, and configuration.
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How to setup the Router?
All of GL.iNet’s devices have a simple and almost identical setup process, click here to learn about the first time setup.
Please check the instruction from our Official Docs.
How does this vpn replace a vpn service? Is the pre-installed as secure as a paid vpn service?
The router can NOT replace the VPN service. You still need to pay the VPN service providers to get the VPN service.
Can it in repeater mode connect with a hotel wifi that uses a web page for access to it’s network?
Yes, you could connect to the public or hotels' WiFi.
Product Description
Convexa-B (GL-B1300) is a remarkable OpenWrt gigabit router in order to satisfy the wireless Internet access demand for both commercial and home users. It will be your best choice for enjoying the wireless Internet surfing. Convexa-B is equipped with Qualcomm Wi-Fi SON (Self-Organizing Network) mesh technology to deliver robust and consistent connectivity to your entire space. Multiple units are required to extend the Wi-Fi network throughout your space.
Access Home Network Securely
Keeping your Internet connection private with multiple VPN protocol support, Convexa-B provides the best encryption and authentication with OpenVPN. Meanwhile, WireGuard gives the privacy-minded users a fast and simple VPN that utilizes state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithms. With our brand-new Web UI 3.0, you can set up VPN server easily and access your files securely in a remote side as if you are at home.
Cloudflare DNS over TLS
DNS over TLS is a security protocol for encrypting and wrapping Domain Name System (DNS) queries and answers via the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. The goal of the method is to increase user privacy and security by preventing eavesdropping and manipulation of DNS data via man-in-the-middle attacks.
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WiFi signal | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Easy to use | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
For traveling | — | 4.3 | 4.4 | — | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | — | GL Technologies | GL Technologies | GL Technologies | GL Technologies | GL Technologies |
connectivity tech | Wireless | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Wi Fi | 5G |
number of ports | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
data transfer rate | 1300 megabits per second | 1300 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second | 1800 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX | — | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B |
frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | single band | dual band | — |
lan port bandwidth | — | — | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | — | 1000Mbps |
frequency | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.61 x 4.61 x 1.38 inches |
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Item Weight | 6 ounces |
ASIN | B079FJKZV8 |
Item model number | GL-B1300 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #204,619 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,323 in Computer Routers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 29, 2018 |
Manufacturer | GL Technologies |
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Customers like the download speed and ease of use of the networking router. For example, they mention that it uses a fast protocol, the WiFi is fast, and the device started working much faster. They're also happy with compactness. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, quality, wifi signal, and connectivity.
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Customers like the download speed of the networking router. They mention that it uses a fast protocol, and is getting 30mbps speeds easily. The Lucy UI is faster than the stock one, and the device started working much faster with the latest openwrt version. The performance of the single unit is sufficient, and there has been no speed degradation.
"OpenWRT supported. Excellent data speeds over wifi. compact simple. value." Read more
"...I've tested it and so far it's been steady with no speed degradation...." Read more
"...The wifi is fast. The ethernet wan ports are fast. You can set the firewall ttl. Wireguard is fast. The device is a quad core...." Read more
"This router is great for people who travel frequently. It's powerful yet portable...." Read more
Customers find the networking router easy to set up and use. They mention the directions are easy to follow, and the admin interface is easy to navigate. They also say it's simple and easy to manage a network and setup VPN. Customers also appreciate the easy interface for supporting OpenVPN for a ton of VPN providers, and that it has a custom beginners interface for basic routing.
"OpenWRT supported. Excellent data speeds over wifi. compact simple. value." Read more
"...For me, the initial setup was a breeze. Once you get around the hotel's captive portal (Welcome Screen) to connect to the wifi you're basically done...." Read more
"...Pros- runs open source open-wrt- has a custom beginners interface for basic routing & OpenVPN-..." Read more
"...up to an inverter or shore power which is more efficient and much easier to manage when off the grid or traveling...." Read more
Customers like the compactness of the networking router. They say it has a small form factor, is good for travel, and is a great discrete WiFi router.
"...has the advanced interface into the open-wrt- size is quite compact and the unit weighs very little so one will travel with me-..." Read more
"First, the hardware itself is really nice. Compact, powerful (for a consumer router), seems to have a solid build quality...." Read more
"...The GL.iNet GL-B1300 doesn't do that and is small and reasonably fast, to boot...." Read more
"This is a good size for travel...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the networking router. Some mention that it works extremely well, while others say that it doesn't work as advertised. Some customers also report issues with the router being buggy and not being as user friendly as other routers.
"This router is great for people who travel frequently. It's powerful yet portable...." Read more
"...So the mesh mode works pretty seamlessly...." Read more
"...It took some finagling but I finally got it all set up and it works perfect...." Read more
"...I needed multi-wan (mwan) and wifi client. Neither work well on the stock. You can't setup a wpa wifi client...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the networking router. Some mention it's an excellent product with great open software to configure anything you want. However, others say that the firmware is outdated and the hardware is outdated.
"...I've only tested at 40M. Still I think this one is certainly worth considering if you are looking for something that supports open source software,..." Read more
"Someone mentioned the hardware being outdated. This is perfectly fine because this device works extremely well...." Read more
"...Very cool device at a very good price!!! Solid GUI as well, easy to navigate the admin portal...Definitely recommend..." Read more
"...And I was able to install all the latest software: afp protocol for Apple backups and external hard drive drivers." Read more
Customers are mixed about the wifi signal of the router. Some mention that it has a strong signal, with an immediate improvement in WiFi range and throughput. However, others say that it's super buggy and the signal disappears often. Some customers also mention that the 5G WiFi occasionally drops out and that the router does not transmit a large radius WiFi signal below the horizontal plane.
"So two main issues with this device.First, the WiFi drops out. Very annoying have to reboot the router...." Read more
"...The best part though is that this device can remember wifi networks that you've connected to in the past and then automatically reconnect to them..." Read more
"...2) The 5G WiFi occasionally drops out and all 5G clients need to reconnect to 5G or fail-over to..." Read more
"...WiFi coverage is pretty high range, plus you can add more around your house, in your shed, wherever has power. Hard wired is perfect...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that it solved the connection problem with laptops, does a good job of connecting the client to the closest AP, and connects fast. It's also great for tethering, repeating WiFi, and networking between PCs at home. However, others say that they experienced disconnects when contractors were running their air compressors, and that tethered isn't reliable and the unit runs very hot. They also mention that they may have issues pairing with a subordinate mesh router on a lower floor.
"...It also does a good job of connecting the client to the closest AP and seems to spread the load well...." Read more
"...This also means you may have issues pairing with a subordinate mesh router on a lower floor unless it is positioned below the master router...." Read more
"...It doesn't stick out, easy to use, and reconnects fast. It will 'mesh' to cover bigger areas, but I haven't needed to add a second one yet." Read more
"...I experienced disconnects when contractors were running there air compressors outside my home...." Read more
Customers have difficulty setting up the router. They mention that the instructions are difficult to follow, and the mesh was difficult to setup. They also report issues with installing additional software and mention that it's impossible to install Zerotier on the router, and that the UI would not properly integrate any of the new components. Customers also mention that tech support is lackluster and that they stopped using the router due to the poor installation process.
"I love this device but I must say that this router may not be an easy setup for the non-technical folk...." Read more
"...Lastly, after installing additional packages via SSH, the UI would not properly integrate any of the new components, even after a device reboot...." Read more
"...On the other hand, mesh was difficult for me to setup using their online instructions...." Read more
"...Impossible to install Zerotier on this router. Tried to tinker with this to get it working but a pure head-ache." Read more
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I take it a step further to enable the VPN feature so that I know my data is kept confidential. I've tested it and so far it's been steady with no speed degradation. My advice to anyone who has connected this router but later is having trouble reconnecting it to public or captive portal wifi; make sure the VPN is turned off and try again. So far the router is working great for me and I'm happy I invested in my privacy, security, and peace of mind.
I take it a step further to enable the VPN feature so that I know my data is kept confidential. I've tested it and so far it's been steady with no speed degradation. My advice to anyone who has connected this router but later is having trouble reconnecting it to public or captive portal wifi; make sure the VPN is turned off and try again. So far the router is working great for me and I'm happy I invested in my privacy, security, and peace of mind.
I needed multi-wan (mwan) and wifi client. Neither work well on the stock. You can't setup a wpa wifi client.
The device is supported by OpenWrt, so I flashed the latest version. No problem: tethering; wifi client; wireguard; custom ttl; and multi ethernet wan. The wifi is fast. The ethernet wan ports are fast. You can set the firewall ttl. Wireguard is fast. The device is a quad core. So all is good.
Some abnormalities:
o The hardware has the stock wan port really mapped to switch port 2. So set it off on all ports and use 3 for the wan2.
o On all OpenWrt routers I've tried, I could not get a stable config of multi wifi clients. I could get one working but not two at the same time.
My use case is seasonal residence (no broadband); wifi; fire tv youtube tv, netflix ′ security cameras; alarm system; raspberry pi linux server. I monitor the property from home.
For Internet: I have T-Mobile home internet(WAN with unlimited data) and also a cheap grandfathered Sprint mifi hotspot plan with a public IP address as a backup. Plus I'm experimenting with load balancing another mifi hotspot WAN.
I can use the public ip or wireguard to get remote lan access. Also use remote desktop to raspberry server for things I can't do from home.
So I use OpenWRT for mwan, load balancing, tethering, wireguard, & custom TTL. The device handles it great.
First, the WiFi drops out. Very annoying have to reboot the router.
Second, modifications made through the Web Interface do not always take. Seems like the device kind of hangs a bit. This happened more the first few days I had it, been a week now and has not happened again but not needed to make many changes since then.
Router was shipped in a large bubble wrap envelope. Routers are fairly fragile devices so not sure if this is the source of the problem or not.
I checked to see if there is a firmware upgrade, but there is not. I checked how the most current upgrade for other devices was going and that is not good at all.
Given the issues I experienced and the poor performance of the next upgrade with no date as to when, if ever it will be available for this device led me to return it.
Sad really. I have the Slate (750S) model and aside from the very outdated version of OpenWrt running on it, overall I am pleased. Now the problem is with the latest Gl.inet release, which uses a current release of OpenWrt but is experiencing too many issues for me to even consider installing it on this device.
In closing, for the time being I am moving away from Gl.inet, at least until their software release schedule is more timely and functionality is reliable.
For those with the technical ability may be worthwhile using their hardware and installing OpenWrt. For me this is too much work. I want to relax.
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Was super wäre, wenn man ihr mit 5V und mit USB-C betreiben könnte. Das würde den mobilen Charakter weiter unterstützen.
Die WLAN Leistung ist allerdings etwas schlechter als die meiner Fritzbox.
Attention cependant, il y a une petite bidouille de la part du constructeur ...
Le vlan 1 est reservé au lan, et le vlan2 est reservé au wan, mais ça n'apparait nul part au niveau systeme, qui indique bien 2 interfaces differentes. L'inconvénient, c'est que si vous tagguez d'autres ports sur un de ces vlans, vous perdez tout simplement la connexion, avec reflashage à la clé.
Il faut donc bannir totalement l'usage des vlans 1 & 2. Vous etes prevenu. :)
Suite à cette petite précaution, il joue parfaitement son role de répéteur multi ap sur vlan différencié :)
The signal strength has been very good both in 5GHz and in 2.4GHz bands.
The router has a USB port, so you can set it up, for example, as a media server by attaching a large external USB drive, or as your own personal "cloud", or even as a wireless backup device.
It works in repeater mode, has Wireless Mesh options, or as a bridge device. It also has PPPoE, 3/4G and Pone tethering, so you could use this as an ad-hoc travel router (though personally I would choose one of the dedicated travel routers this company produces for that).
Aesthetically it's quite pleasing, with rounded corners, and all-white design, and very discreet dim operating lights that would not bother you at night (they are actually very hard to see during the day unless you cup your hand over the router -- this is a positive!).
Within two days of my setting up this router, a new firmware became available (yesterday!). I installed it, and was astounded to see that it is now configurable from the simple (non-advanced) interface to run as an OpenVPN server (it was already configurable as an OpenVPN client). This means that you can use a simple piece of software on your PC/Mac/Android/iOS to connect to this box from anywhere in the world, and your connection will appear to be coming from within the UK. Great for accessing UK services when you're away from home, or for security if you need to log in to your Internet banking while you're at a public hotspot from anywhere. Just note that if you install this box as a repeater, behind your main router, you might need to do some extra configuration to get the VPN running. I had to go to the configuration files in the OS and set the public IP address of my main router, and then open the required port in my main router. You wouldn't have this problem if this box *is* your main router connected directly to your ISP's modem or to ethernet. Note this option is still in Beta, so I'd expect this to improve in the interface with the next firmware. But it's great to know that these options are available. Another uber-geeky option is Shadowsocks, available only from the advanced interface. Plus many others.
All-in-all, I'm very pleased with this. It's powerful but can also be used easily by non-tech users.