You NEED this if you use public WiFi - GL-iNet Slate Plus

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[@tabaghdissar]

That's a great video, It has a lot of features compared to its size. Having type c solves the power issue. support for 2 USB w would be great since it supports multiple protocols. The addition of load balancing and WAN failover would make this perfect if it has 2 usb ports.

[@BF-rn3oz]

Thank you for emphasizing how to use this with public wifi. A lot of channels glaze over that part. You're the only person who mentioned this can be used both as a client and a VPN server. I didn't understand why you choose the Slate Plus over the Slate AX or BERYL Ax, but I assume it has to do with the release date of those newer products or the price.

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

For me it was mainly because of the price. The Plus was on sale for $70 and it was a great bang for the buck when it came to performance for the buck. The Beryl AX wasn’t out at the time but I do like having the extra Ethernet port compared to the Beryl AX.

[@cutemartinj]

I got the new MT-3000 (Beryl AX) and it's really good, it also has Wifi6!

[@Napamel1229]

Great video. I just got the GL-SFT1200 (Opal) router. My iPhone and iMac can find the Opal via WiFi. But I'm don't know what next to do to get the router to get on my home network.

[@Placesandspaces35]

Love this router. I take it on all trips out of town. I also take a Firewalla Blue Plus which is even much smaller than the travel router and connect it to my GL Inet Router. I was able to disable the dhcp server on the router and the Firewalla handles all of the ip addresses therefore all traffic has to run through it for deep packet inspections. I can see all the traffic real time on my travel router. Extra security while away from home. GL Inet makes great products.

[@macnet83]

it only makes sense to use this if you don't have a VPN client app on your devices. it is convenient to use this if you don't want to connect each device individually although several VPN apps auto-connect to wifi networks. they will be in different networks and won't be possible to share files between them though

[@joponejopone]

Thank you for the clear tutorial. Regarding the travel-router I don’t quite understand why it does not have a battery. That way one is not depended on external power sources.

[@baselsalam]

They have a separate kind that includes battery. I prefer this because it keeps it compact, and you can run it off the same battery that you can use to charge other devices.

[@jj262769]

Very inspiring video Thanks Samir!

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Thank you for checking out the video!

[@daviddowell8954]

I actually use one of these as a wifi extender in my home, and it works great. One setting in the control panel. Is all it took.

[@jakobholzner]

just subscribed because I saw how many youtube tabs you have opened on your monitor. Good to know I'm not the only one.

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Lmao! My family always makes fun of me for that! Ordinary people will never understand 🤜

[@SporeZSporeZ]

Facts

[@kokolo5911]

Wow what a great video Samir, thank you! I have a question regarding the VPN: I would like to set up a HTTP Proxy and connect it to a VPN. I read that it’s possible with the gl.inet but I would like to have different IP addresses for different phones connected to the router. My questions are: 1) will it be possible to switch the IPs without a big hustle in-between connecting the phones? 2) do you think social media platforms like TikTok should be able to detect that it’s a VPN or will it be safe since the VPN isn’t on the actual mobile device but on a router? I hope you can share your thoughts on these-would appreciate it a lot 🙏🙏

[@letmecheck]

Great video Samir! I have one of the older even smaller discontinued GL.iNet models (GL-AR300M-Lite) and it has been fully solid for me, although now is very slow. It definitely has a ton of features like you say even rival some more mainstream style routers! Might be time for me to upgrade to this one with the increased VPN speeds.

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Thanks for checking out the video! These definitely pack a lot of features that punch above its weight class!

[@rafee12]

Hey Samir, in terms of performance, does the max speed for both wireguard server and client matter to get optimal results? Or should I invest more in the server for higher max wireguard speeds and use something like this as the client (instead of getting 2 of these for both server and client)?

[@Elpuchungosexy]

Can you show how to mount the Storage in the PC and maybe Mac ,

[@nri_raj]

After watching this video I bought this and loving it, mobile app is much better and remote access, VPN and adguard are my favourite. I’m struggling to create own wireguard server

[@SimonTonekham]

Hello from Canada! Great review. I have the Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) travel router and I made use of using that router - during my road trip to Ottawa (which is Canada's national capital) and Montreal. I used that router as a repeater to connect through the hotel's WiFi. Another thing I wanted to ask is that I have a portable solar-powered battery bank (and yes, it has a USB-C connector) along with some surplus USB-C charging blocks. Will powering the router work if I were to go that particular means?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Yup it works with portable battery bank. I don’t think being solar changes anything. Btw I’m also a canadian (living in Texas for over a decade now). Grew up in Toronto!

[@BarryMarshallNY]

Thanks for the great coverage of this travel router. Do you have a guide on how to use the repeater mode at a hotel that has an authentication process / paywall via browser?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

The next time I’m at a location with a captive portal, I’ll take some screen recordings for a future video. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@MortenEghj]

I am looking for the same guide.

[@snd0r..]

I'd love to know more about this too

[@JijuGeorgeJGM]

Good video. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ricardoballantyne1057]

Hi my name is ricardo don't know much about these things but can u recommend me one to buy i was looking at the one for $37.90 Is this one doing the thing like the others can't afford expensive one right now thank u 🙏🏽

[@wsamad100]

I cant get past the captive portals in public coffee shops. For example, once you connect to the wifi, They require you to enter in your first name, last name, email, dob, click on register and check off a box etc.

[@sidinthehouse714]

I just wanna know if I can use this for a ps portal with public WiFi with website login

[@user-tg6bs2jx4h]

Great video, I have a question. I have macbook pro 2021, How can I be sure that the power connection (type c) of the computer will be enough to turn on the router? I would really appreciate the help because I am debating whether to buy just because of this

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

I can assure you that the USB ports of any laptop is sufficient to power the router.

[@ricardoballantyne1057]

I work at a big warehouse so i would be using it there also at home probably anywhere i go

[@bigstar111]

Is it smart enough to display the Login page for the WIFI logon?

[@annamay3707]

Great video! Thorough and well done video. Does it slow down internet connection like i saw on other videos concerning travel routers?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

I have not seen any noticeable performance difference. Keep in mind hotel wifi and public wifi tend to be slower in the first place so this likely won’t bottleneck anything.

[@annamay3707]

@@TechTalkwithSamir thanks!

[@ricksmith219]

could you say add a second wifi radio via usb? So built in wifi connects to hotel and usb wifi used to connect my devices?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

You don’t need a secondary radio. It can already do that. You can use wifi to connect to hotel wifi and also use wifi to connect your devices to this router. I believe it splits up the 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands to do that.

[@Rima-hh8db]

Great video but totally confused which model to get as discribed in the description. Use-case: connect FireTV and phones to hotels with cative portal

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

I honestly think the Slate Plus is the best bang for the buck currently on Amazon. I if money is not an issue, go with the Slate AX

[@Rima-hh8db]

Does Slate Plus handle EAP like Slate AX? Beryl AX does not

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Yup Slate plus does handle EAP.

[@paulk5034]

Hi Samir, 1) If I connect the Slate Plus using a public wifi from a hotel or cafe wireless instead of Ethernet cable, is web surfing from connected wireless devices secure and encrypted? 2) Do I need to pay for 3rd party VPN service if I use Wireguard? Thanks for the review.

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

It is only safe and secure if you pair it with a VPN connection. You don’t need to necessarily pay for a VPN service. You can also host the VPN service at your home. That way all your Internet traffic will route through your home. There’s many videos online on how to set up your own VPN service at home.

[@mersimh]

what a great video, so this basically means i can fool my laptop im still in the States even when im in France and still "work from home" all i need ist this great device and a NordVPN subscription??

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Yup pretty much!!

[@mickwilson127]

I bought one, simply does not work on P&O cruise ships.

[@amossy_7958]

Does this have bonding technology? Use multiple internet connections

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

It has WAN failover and load balancing. The only caveat is that your source has to be different. Like you can’t use two Ethernet ports. You can use one Ethernet internet source and one mobile hotspot source and have one be the backup if the primary source goes down.

[@lboogie6263]

Hello. When you need to use another computer other than the one you installed it on the first time, do you have to go to admin page and setup all over again?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Nope. The settings remain on the router itself. Not dependent on the computer.

[@lboogie6263]

Well that is what I thought but it is not connecting. I installed it using wifi but I was told it is best to use ethernet because the connection is more secure. On the second laptop I tried to do the ethernet way. I would need to connect the regular home router to the slate and then I should be able to pick up signal right or do I also need a ethernet cord going to laptop.

[@gemos7777]

Hello can we use 39$ opal one and hide locations abroad.. my office doesn’t let work abroad… does this device work or. No?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

The Opal can do everything this router can do (just slower). And yes you can use the opal to connect to VPN to hide locations abroad assuming that you either subscribe to a VPN service (like NordVPN) or you have your own VPN server at home. However, if your work devices use GPS data (I.e. on a mobile phone) then this device won’t help you mask your location.

[@tonykeltsflorida]

I use the Mango router from GL-iNet. I repeat my phone hotspot. An ethernet cable goes from the router to a switch. My two Linux desktop computers are connected to the switch. Who needs cable LOL.

[@abdurrehman735]

Can we use port forwarding with this router ? Please answer boss

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Yup. You sure can. It’s all in the firewall settings.

[@TrueLifeWithMeee]

Question: if I’m working from home but need to go out of town, but… I need to use my home ip address,… how do I use this? Can I use my T-Mobile hot spot box or no?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Yup you sure can use your hotspot box. I’m not sure if it will connect via USB but at the very least you can have the travel router connect to your hotspot using wifi and then turn on the VPN to route your traffic through your home internet.

[@TrueLifeWithMeee]

@@TechTalkwithSamir awesome thank you 🙏

[@ataur704]

Can I use my home Netflix, Disney etc account with this device?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Yup you sure can.

[@TheRike3680]

Can I access the GUI for the router on my phone? Or do I have to have a PC/laptop to set it up ?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

I’ve accessed it using my mobile and iPad. However, some parts of the UI is a little weird on a touch device but definitely functional.

[@TheRike3680]

@@TechTalkwithSamir awesome , thank you.

[@Placesandspaces35]

@@TheRike3680 There is an app for GL Inet where you can access settings etc. on the router.

[@sayedali883]

Hi, is this better than the beryl mt1300?? I'm not sure which one to get

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Yes this one is higher end compared to the Beryl. This one is the second highest end one they offer. The best is the Slate AX.

[@sayedali883]

@@TechTalkwithSamir thank you!! Subscribed

[@sayedali883]

@TechTalkwithSamir would be great if you can do a tutorial on the functions and adding vpn clients etc

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Thank you. I appreciate the support.

[@sayedali883]

@TechTalkwithSamir samir, could you explain how to connect a USB 4g dongle modem to the slate and if any settings needs to be changed... I can't find any video on this... I want to connect a USB dongle to use as the Internet source.

[@stantheman6411]

Is it possible to use on a Cruise Ship?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

I don’t see why not. But I personally have not used it on a cruise ship.

[@stantheman6411]

I will give it a test in June.

[@Deutsch-2Easy]

Does anyone has a wireguard server , I have Nord but don't offer wireguard manually

[@Placesandspaces35]

Some home routers have Wireguard built into them. Some ASUS routers have Wireguard built in as a client or server. I can connect my travel router as a client to my ASUS router as a server and be secure. However i use my Firewalla devices to run vpn connections so the travel router can just focus on the routing only.

[@h.lecter4691]

What travel router works well on carnival cruise ship lines???? Please help

[@PolymorphicBytes]

These are not new. There have been smaller models around for years. I have one that collects dust.

[@garp9433]

No way your wife is fighting for ssid access first 🤣

[@mindfunkentertainment8270]

So how do you actually set it up....?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

It’s pretty straight forward to setup. I did make another video on my channel that shows step by step on how to configure Wireguard VPN on this router (assuming you have a Wireguard server).

[@mindfunkentertainment8270]

@@TechTalkwithSamir Thank you for the video, and for responding. I am having a terrible tyime trying to connect by tethering (android), or accessing the I.P. address. When in do, its super slow to open, then I cant request my connectiong. Also, the router just has a flashing light on the front.

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Flashing light typically means it hasn’t yet established an internet connection (which can be normal when you’re first setting it up without an Ethernet cable plugged in to the WAN port). I recommend connecting a laptop to one of the lan ports and going to 192.168.8.1 from there when trying to configure it. The issue with trying to do it using wifi is that your device might default to another wifi connection while the router is rebooting. As a result, even after the reboot, your device might not be connecting back to the wifi of this router (especially if there’s other wifi connections in the range that you’ve previously connected to). As for tethering with android, I personally only have iOS devices so I haven’t tried android. Maybe someone else in the comments can provide more details about android tethering with this router.

[@mindfunkentertainment8270]

@@TechTalkwithSamir I'm having a very difficult time connecting to the IP. I'll give it a shot per your explanation and see what happens. I think I got one that doesnt work, to be honest. Everything i have tried from multiple sources isnt working. I also havent seen anywhere that said to hook to ethernet while doing the setup. I'll keep you posted. Until then, have a great week

[@mindfunkentertainment8270]

Found it needed a Firmeware upgrade, as well as the info on connecting to it with a phone needs to be updated. Its working now. I do appreciate your help, thanks

[@amirianoshirvan609]

The only problem is that you have to buy a VPN

[@ksarp1281]

Is that the only thing you have to pay for?

[@Placesandspaces35]

Not if you have a vpn server like Wireguard at home. For instance some home routers support Wireguard as an option as a server. You just create the Wireguard configuration file from your home router and import it to the travel router and you are all set and that is free to do.

[@Uk_bigboss11]

A good vpn is cheap no stress

[@Scuza2012]

You might want to review your security after concerns with this device: forum.openwrt.org/t/was-gl-inet-firmware-compromised-by-the-chinese-national-security-law/102526

[@schwartzenheimer1]

If you read the entire thread, there is ONE guy, with unknown motives, claiming that the firmware 'phones home' to a web address owned (he says) by the People's Liberation Army. No one has been able to reproduce his results, and the thread has been heavily moderated due to being accusatory and borderline off-topic. After basically saying, "put up or shut up", the mods let the thread time out and expire. One seemingly paranoid netizen does not a conspiracy make... FWIW, I would call attention to the many buggy products that gl-iNet has released. It's almost a given that a user will need to perform a firmware upgrade right out of the box, especially on the lower-end products. My original Slate died an unceremonious death after following their instructions to backup settings when moving from 3.x to 4.x firmware, and then trying to restore them. I needed something quick to replace it, and bought the SFT-1200 Opal. It was buggy from the start, and there was no 3.x firmware upgrade. In the end, I had to download a beta 4.x and manually flash it. It now works, sort of... None of this is a big deal to me, as an engineer, but to an end-user without much technical interest, it might be a show-stopper. The Slate is a good router, especially at that price point, but I would stay away from the lower-end models. Just my 2¢.

[@Deutsch-2Easy]

How can I setup with vpn at my home??

[@Deutsch-2Easy]

Plz can you make a video how can I connect to my home network while I'm out?

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

You need a vpn server at home. I have a UniFi system at home and my gateway has a built in functionality for Wireguard server. Alternatively you can setup a Wireguard server using Linux or Raspberry Pi using Pi VPN. There are lots of tutorials online about how to do that. I may make something in the future.

[@Deutsch-2Easy]

@TechTalk with Samir have all of them but don't know to do that

[@idjpashka]

@@TechTalkwithSamir I just got one using your affiliated link. I have a UniFi SE network setup at my house and would like do the same as you. If you have time, please make a video on how to. Thanks for your time and support.

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

Sounds good. I’ll work on a video to show how I setup Wireguard VPN on my UDM-SE and set it up on the GL-iNet router.

[@lybansworld]

you should show it how to use it. otherwise it is just a sales speech.

[@TechTalkwithSamir]

This was just a high level overview of the device. I did make another video on how to setup Wireguard VPN with it.

[@-ampm-]

I ordered one of these and it was absolute trash. 12kb/s bandwidth.

[@hdtravel1]

What is this company GL.iNet ? Chinese company ? If so I would be suspicious that they are monitoring and capturing your traffic - backdoor into the device - etc. I would look for a travel router from a US Company. I work in IT security for a telecom company and we avoid all networking gear made by Chinese companies.

[@FuckYourFeelings914]

Then you should know how to make one with a raspberry pi 4

[@Rae-ti4xl]

You need to slow down when you're talking, not all of us are tech savy.

[@nuke1200]

you need to listen faster

[@bellauwu1913]

I have a question if you plugged your phone in how can i access my internet through it