--- product_id: 656468338 title: "GL-AR300M16" brand: "gl.inet" price: "15019 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Gl.I Net" url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/656468338-gl-ar300m16 store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # 128MB RAM + 16MB Flash for smooth multitasking 2.4GHz WiFi for wide compatibility Dual Ethernet ports for wired flexibility GL-AR300M16 **Brand:** gl.inet **Price:** 15019 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌍 Travel light, surf secure — your pocket-sized fortress of connectivity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GL-AR300M16 by gl.inet - **How much does it cost?** 15019 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/656468338-gl-ar300m16) ## Best For - gl.inet enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gl.inet brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smart Home Savior:** Exceptional 2.4GHz range cuts through thick walls, perfect for stabilizing all your IoT devices without the usual headaches. - • **Open Source Freedom:** Runs OpenWrt out-of-the-box with USB disk extensibility and hardware DIY options for the tech-savvy pro. - • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Weighing just 39g, this mini router fits effortlessly in your travel kit or laptop bag—security on the go. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works with wired, wireless, 3G/4G USB modems and powered by any USB source—flexibility that matches your lifestyle. - • **Seamless VPN Integration:** Pre-installed OpenVPN client supports 20+ providers, ensuring your data stays private anywhere you connect. ## Overview The GL-AR300M16 is a compact, ultra-lightweight travel router featuring dual Ethernet ports, 2.4GHz WiFi, and pre-installed OpenWrt with OpenVPN client support. Powered via USB and compatible with 3G/4G modems, it offers robust internet security and seamless connectivity for professionals on the move, making it an essential tool for secure, flexible networking anywhere. ## Description GL.iNet GL-AR300M16 Portable Mini Travel Pocket WiFi Router - Extender/Repeater for Hotel&Public Network | VPN Client&Server | Connector between WiFi&Ethernet | OpenWrt | USB Port | Internet Security : desertcart.co.uk: Electronics & Photo Review: Just brilliant - The main router in the house is an expensive "dead spider" thing which cost me hundreds. It's great but, cheap IoT devices like smart bulbs and plugs _really_ don't like the shared 2.4GHz/5GHz airspace. I lost hours of my life trying to sync £10 supermarket bulbs reliably, it's a pain in the proverbial when you've got several in one room and pairing manages to link three out of the four. Enter this teeny-tiny little bad boy. 2.4GHz only and a frankly astonishing range in a house which has internal walls two feet thick. Every Smart device in the house connected in seconds and solidly. Even the Gen 1 Echo connected with it, and that's been sat in a cupboard being a gormless paperweight for two years. I don't use 99% of it, but the functionality offered is exceptional. Its default firmware is more feature-rich than most regular users will ever need, and it natively supports OpenWRT - it's literally a tick box in the settings - which will keep the most ardent of hackers and hobbyists happy. Superb product, they could have slapped a zero on the price and I wouldn't have felt too hard done by. Purely from a home automation point of view it's one of the best £20 I ever spent. I'm seriously considering buying another one just to tool about with. Review: Insanely good value, capable little device - Bought this for remote Wireguard VPN access to my home server and to bounce off my home broadband to get UK iPlayer etc. when travelling. Very neat, flexible and clever little device running OpenWRT under an excellent custom UI which smooths out most of the complexity, although setting up private VPN links as opposed to the large menu of commercial providers is buried pretty deep in the menus and needs a bit of thought and subnet planning. Upgraded to the (beta) 4.3.6 release 2 firmware which is working fine so far and offers a few useful advantages. Draws under 5W so will work with pretty much any USB charger / laptop port. Only 2.4GHz / 802.11b/g/n radio and 100M Ethernet so not the fastest thing on the planet, but given the constraints of most hotel / transport Internet is not often going to be a practical limitation. Really wish they'd bring out an updated, equally light, tiny (and cheap!) version with USB-C power, Dual band WiFi 5 / 802.11ac, 2x 1G Ethernet and a more NOR & RAM space but really can't argue with the value and utility of this thing! ## Features - MINI TRAVEL ROUTER: Convert a public 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 DC adapters (sold separately). 39g (1.41 Oz) only and pocket friendly. - OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE: OpenWrt pre-installed, USB disk extendable. - OPENVPN CLIENT: OpenVPN client pre-installed, compatible with 20+ 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 mini router (1-year Warranty), USB cable, User Manual. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0777L5YN6 | | Antenna Location | Travel, wired to wireless network conversion, creating private Wi-Fi with 3G/4G modem, working as a secure Wi-Fi agent in public networks | | Antenna Type | Internal | | Best Sellers Rank | 31,422 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 1,624 in Networking Devices | | Box Contents | GL-AR300M16 Mini Router, USB Cable, Ethernet Cable, User Manual | | Brand | GL.iNet | | Brand Name | GL.iNet | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop, 3G/4G USB Modem, WiFi Device | | Compatible devices | Laptop, 3G/4G USB Modem, WiFi Device | | Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi, VPN | | Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi | | Control Method | Touch | | Controller Type | App Control | | Country of Origin | China | | Coverage | Small to Medium Spaces | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,102 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 300 Megabits Per Second | | Frequency | 2.4 GHz | | Frequency Band Class | Single-Band | | Frequency band class | Single-Band | | Has Internet Connectivity | Yes | | Has Security Updates | Yes | | Is Modem Compatible | Yes | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.8L x 5.8W x 2.5H centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.09 Pounds | | LAN Port Bandwidth | 30 megabits_per_second | | Manufacturer | GL.iNet | | Manufacturer Part Number | GL-AR300M16 | | Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 300 Megabits Per Second | | Model Name | GL-AR300M16 | | Model Number | GL-AR300M16 | | Model name | GL-AR300M16 | | Number of Antennas | 2 | | Number of Ports | 2 | | Operating System | OpenWRT | | Other Special Features of the Product | Access Point Mode, wps | | RAM Memory Installed | 128 MB | | Router Network Type | wireless | | Security Protocol | VPN protocols | | Special feature | Access Point Mode, wps | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Voltage | 5 Volts | | Wi-Fi Generation | 802.11n | | Wireless Compability | 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency | | Wireless communication standard | 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GL.iNet - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Laptop, 3G/4G USB Modem, WiFi Device - **Connectivity technology:** Wi-Fi - **Frequency band class:** Single-Band - **Included components:** GL-AR300M16 Mini Router, USB Cable, Ethernet Cable, User Manual - **Model name:** GL-AR300M16 - **Special feature:** Access Point Mode, wps - **Wireless communication standard:** 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency ## Images ![GL-AR300M16 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31csNZxKe7L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: If I buy the internet package on a cruise can I use this has a hotspot for other to have internet?** A: You could use AR300M16 connect to cruise's Wi-Fi and then share the internet to other people from AR300M16. **Q: can i connect this to my wifi at home, then take the mini portable wifi device with me on trips and use my wifi as if i was using internet at home?** A: You could but that would add some inefficiencies to your use at home. I suggest using a different "SSID" with it and configuring your devices to also connect to it. When you are at home, it will be off and your devices will connect to your home wifi. When you are traveling, it will be on and your devices will connect to it instead. **Q: I have my own openvps server at home. can i connect to my home openvpn server with this router instead of publicly available openvpn servers?** A: Yes you can. You should have a ovpn file that can be upload to the router. **Q: Does it come with a power cord? to tether from phone to tv, do i need additional hdmi or usb cords or connectors?** A: It comes with a USB cable. You could setup like this: Your phone---(Tethering)--->AR300M16---(WiFi/Ethernet cable)--->Your TV ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just brilliant *by C***R on 5 September 2022* The main router in the house is an expensive "dead spider" thing which cost me hundreds. It's great but, cheap IoT devices like smart bulbs and plugs _really_ don't like the shared 2.4GHz/5GHz airspace. I lost hours of my life trying to sync £10 supermarket bulbs reliably, it's a pain in the proverbial when you've got several in one room and pairing manages to link three out of the four. Enter this teeny-tiny little bad boy. 2.4GHz only and a frankly astonishing range in a house which has internal walls two feet thick. Every Smart device in the house connected in seconds and solidly. Even the Gen 1 Echo connected with it, and that's been sat in a cupboard being a gormless paperweight for two years. I don't use 99% of it, but the functionality offered is exceptional. Its default firmware is more feature-rich than most regular users will ever need, and it natively supports OpenWRT - it's literally a tick box in the settings - which will keep the most ardent of hackers and hobbyists happy. Superb product, they could have slapped a zero on the price and I wouldn't have felt too hard done by. Purely from a home automation point of view it's one of the best £20 I ever spent. I'm seriously considering buying another one just to tool about with. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insanely good value, capable little device *by P***L on 3 August 2023* Bought this for remote Wireguard VPN access to my home server and to bounce off my home broadband to get UK iPlayer etc. when travelling. Very neat, flexible and clever little device running OpenWRT under an excellent custom UI which smooths out most of the complexity, although setting up private VPN links as opposed to the large menu of commercial providers is buried pretty deep in the menus and needs a bit of thought and subnet planning. Upgraded to the (beta) 4.3.6 release 2 firmware which is working fine so far and offers a few useful advantages. Draws under 5W so will work with pretty much any USB charger / laptop port. Only 2.4GHz / 802.11b/g/n radio and 100M Ethernet so not the fastest thing on the planet, but given the constraints of most hotel / transport Internet is not often going to be a practical limitation. Really wish they'd bring out an updated, equally light, tiny (and cheap!) version with USB-C power, Dual band WiFi 5 / 802.11ac, 2x 1G Ethernet and a more NOR & RAM space but really can't argue with the value and utility of this thing! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple little router very easy to install *by K***G on 3 February 2022* I got this as a VPN server and didn't need the wifi at all so i've not rated it and i'm not using it, i'm sure it will be good enough for most people, it is a travel router with built in VPN so you can access public internet securely, I've not tried this feature yet, but I have configured as a server to access home internet when away, this was very easy to set up. features like built in wireguard and DDNS make this very good value for money. The only issue i had was one turned up and was faulty with the LAN ethernet port not work, was returned and replaced with no issues. I would recommend one you have configured your router, power it down for about 30 seconds and reconnect as I found some of the setting didn't take until this was done. Highly recommend very simple to set up and use, loads of guides on the internet if you get stuck ## Frequently Bought Together - GL.iNet GL-AR300M16 Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket Router - WiFi Router/Access Point/Extender/WDS | OpenWrt | 2 x Ethernet Ports | OpenVPN/Wireguard VPN | USB 2.0 Port - GL.iNet GL-MT300N-V2 (Mango) Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket VPN WiFi Router - 2X Ethernet Ports | USB 2.0 | OpenWrt | OpenVPN/Wireguard for Public & Hotel Wi-Fi | Easy to Set up via Admin Panel - GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) Secure Travel WiFi Router, AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Ethernet Wireless Network, IPv6 USB 2.0, Repeater Bridge Access Point Mode, Router for Public Use, Easy Setup with Guide --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/656468338-gl-ar300m16](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/656468338-gl-ar300m16) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*