THE ULTIMATE SIM ROUTER DOES EXIST - The GL.iNet Puli AX Mobile Router Review

[@poorlybuffalo555]

I've got the GL X3000 load balanced across two 5G smart phones, love it. Looking into running it with a pass through charging battery bank as a DIY UPS solution...

[@kevinu.k.7042]

Thanks - I followed one of your earlier videos and bought an X3000. Superb piece of kit. On a poor 5g signal I get 400mbs down and up to 30 mbs up. At peak times when there is congestion I get 200mbs down and about 15mbs up. More than enough and then some. So instead of Virgin at their new offered contract of £68.00 p.m. I pay £15.00 p.m. The router will pay for itself many times over. I can't see a use for a battery version in the home. I just switch to mobile phone modem to feed the tablet a signal. If it were critical I would have a back up power source. But then the mast will probably be down anyway. A big thanks!

[@mtodak1]

Got it for £374 during Prime days from official manufacturers website in EU. Came along with small gift too.

[@Chris-tu3xx]

Not only that, the webapp has a very nice user interface pleasing to the eye.

[@nascompares]

Tbh it's one of the most response router UIs I have ever used. If I didn't already know it was a mobile router running Openwrt etc, I would assume this was a more powerful desktop model. Also, watch my Gl.inet Beryl video which as the auto failover demonstration...colour me impressed

[@davelamont]

OMG! I'm never gonna be able to afford to retire! You're killing me! LOL

[@nascompares]

I mean, I'm not sorry. But also, I CHUFFING LOVE YOU USERNAME AND I AM BOTH EQUAL PARTS FURIOUS, JEALOUS AND IMPRESSED BY IT. DAMNIT

[@danieldriessler6376]

prices have dropped significantly

[@adrianjones5678]

Got the Spitz AX3000 ( no battery) in the Amazon day sale recently for £329 (35% off) was£489 tried it for the first time in the caravan last weekend worked a treat 😊

[@weholmes5315]

I got the Beryl AX (GL.iNet GL-MT3000), a fabulous travel route for weekly travel! For $80 USD, it has all but the 5G SIM and battery. But I definitely would get the fancier one if I was taking a camper on long trips.

[@LonkoYT]

Hello. I am curious, how does the router get the signal for wifi without a sim card? Thanks

[@IntoxicatedVortex]

As a "WAN 2" for a day job and a mobile router when travelling its the Ubiquiti Mobile Router UMR for me. OK, it 4G and not 5G but it'll run off a phone battery pack (that I have anyway else my laptop) else PoE or mains. Also, works with or without the antennas. Sorry, but no way I'm moving around with that thing! 😂

[@agile-heliuk1801]

Could you do a comparison between These: GL-XE3000 Puli Gl-AX3000 Spitz Teltonika RUTX50 Teltonika RUTC50 Would be helpful to pick between them. Currently trying decide between This GL-XE3000 Puli and the Teltonika RUTC50. Any help or details and comparison... Possitives... negatives etc. Number of users could be an important factor

[@StephenBeale]

interesting speed test results - I am currently on a TP Link Archer MR200 running off data SIM - getting 50-80Mbps download depending on where but way off your upload, usually at about 15mbps, but I don't need too much of that, so that works. Plus, the one I got was only £90 here in the UK (about $120?) so a fraction of the price of this one, but again, no battery (although I did get a cigarette lighter adaptor for it so works nicely in the car/van). Interesting to see differences 👍👍

[@jayroofly]

Missing esim for real travel flixibility... add that to the list your list of whats needed

[@poorlybuffalo555]

Future review topics - see how flexible the SD card settings are. I bought a 1TB SDXC for my X3000 but haven't really pushed the limits yet.

[@LonkoYT]

This is a great product! It is above my budget though; is there something pretty similar to it for cheaper, also running off of a SIM card? Thanks!

[@pcislocked]

not that I'll buy this or anything but here are some questions for a "deep dive", feel free to pick some of them and ignore the ones that are too nerdy; are the cellular antennas swappable for an external directional antenna? can you confirm if it's 4x4 mimo, or some sort of low band antennas and high band antennas where only one set is used? what is the exact modem? Qualcomm x55 maybe? so it has dual sim, is it DSDS (dual sim dual standby), or dual active(both SIMs maintain a network connection), or does it basically act like a sim selector? LTE band locking(I need this a lot in remote places so I reckon some people will look for it too)? mwan3? or does it have something else for load balancing or bonding? how does it handle ipv6 addressing when multiple WANs are present?(it's kinda messy in vanilla openwrt per my experience) Is the battery removable for those hot situations (for example if this is going to be mounted in a car you don't wanna leave the battery in it i guess) it's probably not legal but, is it possible to modify imei number to avoid paying insane taxes on some countries? i guess that's all

[@petr_belousov]

Waited for this review for quite a while, thanks! I would really like to see your point or test on: 1) While driving and for the scenario of a stationary remote work like in RV. Plus a separate test with connection to home network. 2) Your take on a barrel charger instead of USB-C 3) Testing the speed and reliability for a remote connection to a home network with different methods. 4) Using it for a home failover setup connected to UniFi gear. 5) Speed or use cases limitation as a file server. 6) This one vs Starlink P.S. update the description. Seems like you copied it from previous one: "Let's find out in today's DWR-2101 D-Link Mobile Router Review" lol

[@coreybellfaust7468]

I'm in the states and will most likely use Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile etc.. Did you have to take your router down to the cell store to get the sim card activated? Did you use prepaid? I'm having issues getting sim cards.

[@rufus_mcdufus]

You may be only getting a 4G connection with those speeds. Presumably as 5G SA is relatively rare still in the UK, those aggregated upload speeds are probably over 4G as well?

[@TheDeepan88]

It’s good, not perfect. My Spitz router (puli without the battery) has had problems with 5G SA and some sim plans. (EE works via tethering but not when the same sim is internal) - their support is good but still haven’t been able to resolve the issue.

[@omar30rod]

Good evening Mr. NAS, Do you know if the GL.iNET work on First net provider? First Net use At&T network. Thanks in advance. Great Video!

[@user-fr3hy9uh6y]

I once owned a "Portable " tv that took two people to lift. Yes, that long ago. Not there is a travel router that won't fit in a carry-on bag.😂

[@ManojJamesTudu]

Sms and calling features. Thank you

[@damayoclinic]

What type of cell service should you get, data only like for a iPad or tablet?

[@plebius]

PD to dc adapter cable is your friend if you already have a home sim router.

[@typrovoost7640]

I am not as tech savvy as I’d like to be. I have the GL.iNet router. I tried setting up an Eeero and it won’t detect it. My end goal is to set up cameras on a lot and a shop that are subject to break in attempts. As such, I bought a Eufy S3 camera system (because of the AI to minimize false alerts both for my own sanity and to limit data usage) I pre purchased the outdoor eero that covers 15,000 sq feet thinking I would hook cameras up to it and be fine…and I already have a few Eeeeros. What would you suggest I do? I think I am using the Eeeros in the wrong way…but from experience (a huge lot with adobe walls…it just served as my wifi extender…I think …it worked)

[@nallwhite4146]

Incredible.

[@TwistedMe13]

1:27 You kind of missed a trick here with that music sting. I was fully expecting the fail horn from "The Price is Right".

[@nascompares]

Oh man..I went through so many different 'sting' ideas for it. But I went with good old Thomas, as it's such a hard note!

[@ItsJustPhillip]

Can this be used to log all traffic that goes thru it? I want to get one to use in my motorhome but have 2 young kids and want to keep an eye on what they are accessing

[@virgiliod.deleonr.3168]

Hi, The GL-XE3000 Puli AX doesn't use the hotspot data plan.? I ask because I have a GL-750v2 but when I use the SIM card for WAN needs a plan with Hotspot data included and when the Hotspot data plan is over there is no connectivity over WiFi or LAN but internally the has internet because can download pluggings. I think they get the connection directly from the Normal Data Plan and not from the HostPot Data Plan so need to confirm if the GL-XE3000 Puli AX device is not a Mobile Hotspot Router and it is a Cellular Router because I think there is a difference between this type of devices.

[@flame360]

Could you go through some of the plug-ins you use or recommend?

[@whya2ndaccount]

How much does it weigh including the power brick (since that is what will be going into the bag)?

[@ericasante8545]

Can you modify the imei number ?

[@BedrijvigeBij]

YES

[@RedcubeX24]

Any idea on how this compares to the RUTX50 you reviewed quite a while ago, in terms of performance? I'm looking at TRM500 (newer than TRB500 and only need modem) and the GL-X3000 and not sure what to get. I have a separate router anyways, so only need the maximum performance for 5g connectivity. 100€ difference between both devices.

[@LAGMI20]

hey does this have bridge mode?

[@wayneknetter]

How does it compare with the new Teltonika RUTC50. It’s now got Wi-Fi 6! (I’m trying to buy one in Australia, but saying it’s not released here yet

[@daveybphotography]

It looks like you aren't linking to the puli. Maybe because I'm in the States it redirected to the spitz. Is the spitz the same without the battery or no?

[@Buoyant-m5f]

I would like to get your input on the Mudi V2

[@sunnydavies3990]

You should take a look at some peplink devices

[@rittersebo]

just want to ask... here a lof ot the times the price is negative. but what about the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 Pro (MR6450) for nearly 950€? I don't think that the Netgear thing is twice as good. Sometimes, I really miss the reflection if a price is really high, or too high. Here for me, yes it is high. But when you look up 5g Routers... all are about 300€ easily and the extreme things easily way over 500€

[@nascompares]

An EXTRAORDINARY valid point..and one that (aside from my joke intro, please indulge me) I hope this video definitely factors in. I've genuinely found a mobile router yet that has all of these features, so the price is certainly reflecting that

[@dktol56]

One thing I'm not happy about - when you switch the device to access point mode, you can't access the web UI without doing a soft reset (4 sec press) to put it back in router mode. Without the UI, how do you install firmware updates to get important security fixes? Perhaps you can ssh into the underlying openWRT OS and perform the updates with opkg, but that simple command line tool is designed to update packages, not an entire firmware image. Anyone know?

[@B-hyphy]

I am testing a 5G router with a mint mobile sim card however it turns out I can only use hot spot data. Is there any work arounds to this?

[@cool10810]

FYI I'd be careful posting your device's IP and MAC address so openly on the internet, looks like an amazing router tho!

[@pirosz4538]

Hello I’m looking to purchase this device does any one know if I can ttl the device in the setting as well

[@Yandarval]

If you ask for the Moon, then are given it. You still have to pay (£500)for the rocket to get to your Moon. It certainly is a svelte, pocketable travel router. Must bigger and it would need its own seat on a plane.

[@lte6983]

looks like amazon only has Spitz not puli

[@DavidM2002]

Could you not power it off your laptop in a pinch ?

[@BroughamBaker]

I knew you were near me but didn't think we could be hearing the same seagull squawk.

[@kevinhughes9801]

The link you posted goes to the spitz not the puli

[@DavidM2002]

I have the MT3000 and I have a big bitch to air to GLiNet. For god sakes give us a proper PDF manual that we can store on our devices and markup / highlight / annotate or... I know that these aren't overly complex devices but just how much effort would it take to give us a proper manual? I'm sure that most of your routers all use the same interface so it's not like you have to create a different manual for each of the routers that you sell. And, speaking of which, why do you sell so many different routers anyway ?

[@highland-oldgit]

I thought it took Nano Sims ?

[@ValentinM97]

If only it had the cute folding antennas of the non wwan one

[@nascompares]

I think they wanted to aim for the moon on this one. The Beryl is still a great little box though. That little guy is back again in another video soon on solar powered NAS

[@DarthChrisJ]

“Mobile” router with those Freddy Krueger antennae?!

[@jackkelly1286]

You CANNOT use a VPN leaves you open to hackers (three 5G router.)

[@theroboticscodedepot7736]

It looks like a porcupine!

[@S8GE]

Is it safe to assume it's unlocked 🔓 because you are you?

[@MrShmellit]

17 antenna "travel" router.

[@nascompares]

Doubles as a wolverine claw... excellent value

[@jimstirling7223]

Mobile , ? you say 😀

[@nascompares]

I mean, you put it like that......

[@alexandrustefanmiron7723]

Don't you guys have phones?

[@nascompares]

Ahh... but can my phone be used as a claw in the heat of the moment? How exactly will I be able to use my phone to hold 57 onion rings at once?

[@lifefromscratch2818]

I think where things like this actually start to make some decent sense is in a family context. You can have all the kids and appliances preconnected before a trip so when you're actually on the trip you can just power the thing up and everyone is connected.

[@fabriglas]

Most phone batteries don't last at all so .. something you can plug it in.

[@PietriGuitars]

I have over 20 wyze cameras, a Synology NAS, and a few smart tvs at my home that all connect to my lte router. Everything works flawlessly. A phone hotspot can't do all of this. Best of all? My monthly bill is $25 because I just added a line to my family plan on T-mobile Magenta plan. Got a free smartphone by adding a line and its only $25 extra a month. I just took the SIM card and put it in my SPITZ router, changed the TTL to 64 and that's it. Way cheaper than all internet providers in my area.

[@Spartan_767]

First

[@normandseguin6103]

413e

[@llel9422]

Router not roooter

[@nascompares]

Read it with me. "I got my kicks on Route 66"

[@LeoVillacorte]

I absolutely HATE GL.inet products. 1. DHCP reservations NEVER save 2. The LTE modem cuts out ALL THE TIME. This happens on multiple routers we have 3. WIFI will stop working for no reason. This is a big issue for us because we use WIFI as WAN. The solution is to connect via ethernet and run a command in SSH to reset wifi 4. You get more than about 30 devices connected to it on wifi and ethernet and it will tell you that there's too many devices connected. 5., UI is too rudimentary and advanced features are command line only

[@nosurname9652]

1. DHCP reservation works for Flint 2 without any problems, did you try it from LuCi or standart UI? 2. Tryed Slate with external LTE dongle and didn't find any problems as well except not the best speeds, but it depends on dongle antenna and its place - no router fault here. Some providers cuts off usage of their SIM in routers, maby problem is there? 3. Do no use internal wifi bcs have mesh network installed in my flat already, so cant comment it. 4. At the moment have 15-20 devices on ethernet/external mesh wifi controlled by Flint 2 - no problems at all. 5. If UI look isn't too rich for you - try use LuCi for additional features like firewall and bunch of plugins for openWRT. Command line is nice to have for my taste (just worth to limit access to it via LAN only in LuCi), but im not in Linux enough to use it at 100%

[@LeoVillacorte]

@@nosurname9652 both it ends up failing after a while and you have to redo all of them

[@FIRED13]

Unsure what you are talking about. My Spitz worked without a hitch for five months powering a full household equivalent set of devices and run times 24/7

[@LeoVillacorte]

Also GL.inet's cloud management service is a total joke. Its basically read only, you can't manage anything but the SSID's. You want to do anything? You have to do remote shell. You want notifications? LOL good luck, only goes to the email address you registered and they don't allow multiple users to login to the account.