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product_id: 629747348
title: "GL.iNet GL-A1300 Pocket VPN Travel Router - Portable Wi-Fi Router for Travel, Easy to Set up, Connect to Public & Hotel Wi-Fi login Page"
brand: "gl.inet"
price: "KSh34710"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Gl.I Net"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/629747348-gl-inet-gl-a1300-pocket-vpn-travel-router-portable-wi
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region: Kenya
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# Network storage via USB Dual-band WiFi 400+867 Mbps Pre-installed OpenVPN & WireGuard GL.iNet GL-A1300 Pocket VPN Travel Router - Portable Wi-Fi Router for Travel, Easy to Set up, Connect to Public & Hotel Wi-Fi login Page

**Brand:** gl.inet
**Price:** KSh34710
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌍 Travel smart, connect safe — your pocket-sized fortress of privacy!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GL.iNet GL-A1300 Pocket VPN Travel Router - Portable Wi-Fi Router for Travel, Easy to Set up, Connect to Public & Hotel Wi-Fi login Page by gl.inet
- **How much does it cost?** KSh34710 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Built-in VPN Powerhouse:** Stay ultra-secure with OpenVPN and WireGuard pre-installed, supporting 30+ providers and VPN speeds up to 170 Mbps.
- • **Seamless Dual-Band Speed:** Experience blazing wireless speeds up to 867 Mbps on 5GHz and 400 Mbps on 2.4GHz for uninterrupted streaming and work.
- • **Smart Network Management:** Easily toggle VPN, AdGuard Home ad-blocking, and guest WiFi separation with physical switches for ultimate control and privacy.
- • **Portable Privacy On-The-Go:** Compact and lightweight design (429g) fits perfectly in your travel kit, securing your connection anywhere—from hotels to cafes.
- • **Customizable Open Source OS:** Harness the latest OpenWrt 21.02 for full programmability and personalized network control.

## Overview

The GL.iNet GL-A1300 Slate Plus is a compact, dual-band travel router delivering up to 867 Mbps on 5GHz and 400 Mbps on 2.4GHz. Powered by a robust IPQ4018 CPU and running OpenWrt 21.02, it offers advanced VPN support with OpenVPN and WireGuard pre-installed, network storage via USB, and customizable security features like AdGuard Home and encrypted DNS. Designed for professionals on the move, it ensures seamless, secure internet access in any public or hotel WiFi environment.

## Description

GL.iNet GL-A1300 (Slate Plus) Wireless VPN Encrypted Travel Router– Easy to Setup, Connect to Hotel WiFi & Captive Portal, Phone Tethering, Range Extender, Assess Point, Pocket-Sized, Open Source, NAS

Review: He usado glinet antes y son de lo mejor permitiendo tener conexión alterna a internet vía wifi o celular por el USB.
Review: Excelente. Muy configurable lo utilizo especialmente para VPN. Eficiente , funciona hasta con la energía de mi móvil por USB C. Hasta ahora perfecto. Debes terner un poco de conocimiento porque este router es para configurarlo, pero es súper compacto, lo llevo de viaje y siempre me conecto por medio de éste para mi VPN con Surfshark o con un servidor VPS que tengo completamente privado. Super recomendado. Este incluso te permite conectar un modem USB (ejemplo, he conectado mi móvil y compartido internet por USB con el router y funciona perfecto). No sé si con todos los móviles, solo he hecho esto cuando no consigo un punto de red. Lo he hecho con Samsung Galaxy s22 Ultra y s25 ultra.

## Features

- 【DUAL BAND AC WIRELESS ROUTER】 Dual band network with wireless speed 400Mbps(2.4G)+867Mbps(5G), Tethering Compatible. A highly stable and powerful IPQ4018 @717MHz CPU. PACKAGE CONTENTS: GL-A1300 (Slate Plus) router with 1-year limited warranty, power adapter (US Plug), Ethernet cable and user manual.
- 【OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE】 Slate Plus runs on the latest OpenWrt 21.02 operating system and significantly reduced signal interference. You can customize the router and install applications based on your preferences.
- 【VPN CLIENT & SERVER】 OpenVPN and WireGuard pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers. Max. VPN speed of 28 Mbps (OpenVPN); 170 Mbps (WireGuard)
- 【NETWORK STORAGE】Our network storage feature supports SAMBA and WebDav protocols. By plugging an external USB hard drive into the router, you can create a private network storage to store and share your documents.
- 【CAN BE WIDELY USED】 No matter you are at hotel, café, airport, restaurant, RV or other places, you could connect the router to the public WiFi hotspot and secure your connected devices. It is small and light, 118 x 84 x 33 mm (L*W*H) / 429g, which is very convenient to carry around while working or travelling.
- 【VPN INTERNET KILL SWITCH】 This is a countermeasure concept of activating a single shut off mechanism for all Internet traffic. If this feature is enabled, the router needs to run the a VPN client(OpenVPN or WireGuard) all the time, if any of the VPN client isn't running, the devices connected to the router are Not Allowed to access the Internet.
- 【VPN POLICIES】You can define VPN routing policies, it is possible to use VPN for a specific website/IP while maintaining a normal Internet traffic without VPN for others. 【Enable VPN or AdGuard Home Easily】Immediately enable/disable your selected feature (AdGuard Home or OpenVPN Client or WireGuard Client) through the physical toggle switch. ***The default setting of the button is NO Function, you need to set it in the admin panel before using this function.***
- 【ADGUARD HOME】AdGuard Home is a network-wide software for blocking ads & tracking. After you set it up, it'll cover ALL your home devices, and you don't need any client-side software for that, you could set it up from the online admin panel.
- 【ENCRYPTED DNS WITH CLOUDFLARE】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.
- 【SEPARATING PRIVATE WIFI AND GUEST WIFI】A guest Wi-Fi network is essentially a separate access point on your router. Your home devices are connected to one point and joined as a network, and the guest network is a different point that provides access to the Internet, but not to your home network. This could increase security for your network.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0B4ZSR2PX |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #34,409 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #594 in Routers |
| Brand | GL.iNet |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity Type | Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,398) |
| Date First Available | 21 May 2024 |
| Item Weight | 429 g |
| Item model number | GL-A1300 |
| Manufacturer | GL Technologies |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 3 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Operating System | OpenWrt 21.02 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.8 x 8.5 x 3 cm; 429 g |
| Series | GL-A1300 |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Wireless Type | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GL.iNet
- **Frequency band class:** Dual-Band
- **Model name:** GL-A1300
- **Special features:** Access Point Mode
- **Wireless communication standard:** 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Number Of Items** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i connect the router to a public 5 ghz only wifi network, then broadcast to my devices in 2.4 ghz?**
A: Yes, you could do so.
You could connect to public 5GHz Wi-Fi through Repeater mode and then share the internet to your devices through 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
https://docs.gl-inet.com/en/4/user_guide/gl-a1300/internet/#repeater

**Q: In addition to samba (storage) does the usb port support printers?**
A: It doesn’t work with USB printer by default. You need to install necessary driver and printer server (cups).

**Q: Does this unit do load balancing among multiple carrier hotspots so that a failure of 1 does not lose connection entirely?**
A: Yes, you can use multiple interfaces at the same time to increase the total bandwidth of the router. The system will assign interfaces to new connections based on the load ratio.

**Q: Can you use this to connect to hotels wifi when it requires you to open a browser and enter your name and email address?**
A: I am currently using it in a hotel where I have to login using a password and clicking a t&c’s check box every 24hrs. So I use this product to make my life easier!! after the 24hrs times out the first device that connect to the internet (Amazon echo show for me) automatically opens the hotel landing page and I login and now all my devices can connect to the internet without having to login on every device separately

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***Z on 7 January 2026*

He usado glinet antes y son de lo mejor permitiendo tener conexión alterna a internet vía wifi o celular por el USB.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***A on 9 September 2025*

Excelente. Muy configurable lo utilizo especialmente para VPN. Eficiente , funciona hasta con la energía de mi móvil por USB C. Hasta ahora perfecto. Debes terner un poco de conocimiento porque este router es para configurarlo, pero es súper compacto, lo llevo de viaje y siempre me conecto por medio de éste para mi VPN con Surfshark o con un servidor VPS que tengo completamente privado. Super recomendado. Este incluso te permite conectar un modem USB (ejemplo, he conectado mi móvil y compartido internet por USB con el router y funciona perfecto). No sé si con todos los móviles, solo he hecho esto cuando no consigo un punto de red. Lo he hecho con Samsung Galaxy s22 Ultra y s25 ultra.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***F on 7 February 2026*

Used on several work trips so far. Immediately installed full OpenWRT and was able to do some pretty funky networking with it to allow access to internet, but also connect into customer network. Myself and my fellow worker could connect to both via Wifi, all while not concerned at all about the Wifi security, or about having to VPN back to our company and then out to the site we were at. Very nice.

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*Store origin: KE*
*Last updated: 2026-02-23*