GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) Portable Travel Router, Pocket Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G Router, Portable VPN Routers WiFi for Travel, Public Computer Routers, Business Trip, Mobile/RV/Cruise/Plane

Best Use Case: WiFi Repeater + VPN The "killer feature" here is using it as a WiFi repeater. You connect the Slate to the hotel or Airbnb WiFi once, and all your devices connect to the Slate automatically. The best part? You can configure NordVPN (or your own home VPN) directly on the router via WireGuard or OpenVPN. This creates a secure tunnel for all your traffic without having to configure every single phone or laptop individually. Pros: Ultra-Portable: Tiny footprint, fits easily in any tech pouch. User-Friendly: Great interface based on OpenWrt—simple for beginners, deep for power users. Powered by USB: Works perfectly with a standard phone charger or power bank. Cons: Heat: Due to its compact size, it can get quite hot when running heavy VPN traffic. No Integrated 4G/5G: It lacks a built-in SIM slot, which would have made it the perfect "all-in-one" device (though you can still use USB tethering with your phone). Verdict: If you value your digital security on the road, this is the best investment you can make. Highly recommended!

I've successfully taken this with me on travel to an airBNB, hotels, and even the local Chilis. Works great, definitely do the setup at home, connect all your devices to it for the first time, and then take it on the go. Immediate WiFi to everything as soon as you connect the router to WiFi. Had to do a bit of fiddling to understand how to connect it to WiFi through the phone, especially when WiFi requires a sign-in portal, but you get better with practice and it all starts to make sense. If your new to routers like I am, the user interface and setup process is very easy, especially if your already tech-friendly in the sense that you know how to hook up your own devices to WiFi. It's very compact, fits in my tech bag, and uses any USB-C and power adapter as long as it supports PD in my experience. I get fast WiFi, have had 0 problems with drops or slow lag, even downloaded some games on my steamdeck at an Airbnb at an impressive speed. I've used a powerbank to power it as well at the chilis and it barely ate anything (I have a huge power bank though 25000mah).

Excellent travel router for the price. Great build quality and performance. My prior experiences are with Linksys, Orbi, SonicWall, Ubiquiti. I'm reasonably technically savvy with IT. This Slate-7 has good wired and wireless throughput in all modes. Admittedly, I have not stress tested it to max throughput yet - no online gaming, etc. I have used this slick little gadget in an away-from-home apartment as my main gateway. No issues whatsoever. I can even set up a little NAS with the USB port - admittedly not blazing fast, but serviceable. I like the ad-blocker function. I like the display of bandwidth usage. Security functions are spot-on, as far as I can tell. This is a hell of a nice travel router, in my experience so far. My perfection-seeking ask would be... more belly-buttons. That is, I'd put more ethernet ports on the thing - four LAN ports, for example. As it is, it's one-in, one-out: WAN and LAN. But if you've got a switch downstream, you're good to go. Like the OpenWRT management and TailScale capabilities. I recommend this product without reservation.

I travel frequently and this has become one of my must-pack items. The core use case is simple - you connect the Slate 7 to the hotel Wi-Fi once, and every device you have connects through it automatically, all tunneled through your VPN. No need to configure VPN on each device individually. That alone makes it worth it. Wi-Fi 7 in something this small is genuinely impressive. The dual 2.5G Ethernet ports are a nice touch for anyone who wants to go wired at a desk, and the USB-C power delivery means you can run it off the same charger you are already carrying for your laptop. The touchscreen makes it easy to check status and toggle settings without opening a browser, which is handy when you are in a hurry. The VPN setup is very straightforward for GL.iNet's supported providers. I use both Surfshark and NordVPN and both pulled configs down automatically - no manual file imports needed. The WireGuard performance is strong and you will not feel a meaningful speed hit on a decent hotel connection. As a senior network engineer, I can say GL.iNet continues to nail the balance between power-user features and approachable setup. The Slate 7 is the best travel router I have used at any price. Highly recommended for anyone who travels regularly and wants their whole setup secured without the hassle.

I recently used this for five months on an extended stay away from home. I work remotely, and had the opportunity to take my RV to a remote part of the state for an extended stay. I bought this router, hoping it would give me a secure network and more solid connection to the RV park wifi. It didn't disappoint! I had it up and running within a few minutes and it maintained a solid connection for five months, even through work meetings, file sharing and streaming movies. I love that you can set it to maintain a 2.4Ghz or 5G connection. The park offers both, and other pocket routers I've tried would always end up switching back to 2.4, leading to a slow connection and lots of issues during video calls. Not a problem with this router! I did have to reset it a couple of times during my stay, but that corrected slowdowns right away. Absolutely would buy this again. I recommend it for anyone who travels on business to set up a simple, secure connection for all your devices. It can't fix a slow ISP or outdated hotel/RV park infrastructure, but it does improve whatever you're working with.

I recently purchased the GL.iNet GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) and it’s quickly become an essential travel companion. What I Love: • Blazing-fast Dual-Band Wi Fi 7: Up to ~688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and ~2882 Mbps on 5 GHz, allowing seamless streaming and fast browsing. • Portable Touchscreen Interface: The intuitive color-coded touchscreen makes switching modes, scanning networks, and toggling VPNs very easy. • VPN Support: Built-in OpenVPN & WireGuard offer strong security and impressive VPN performance (up to ~540 Mbps with WireGuard). • Dual 2.5 Gb Ethernet + USB 3.0: Offers flexibility for wired connections and extra devices • OpenWrt Compatibility: With customizable firmware and plugin support, tech-savvy users can tailor the router extensively • Compact & Travel-Friendly: Small enough to fit in a bag or pocket, with support for US/UK/EU/AU plugs Minor Drawbacks: • Learning Curve: Initial setup and navigation of OpenWrt and VPN configurations can be a bit technical for non-experienced users. • Cable Quality: The included USB C cable may not always feel robust, and using a higher-quality spare cable is recommended. This is a smart purchase for frequent travelers, remote workers, or anyone needing secure, reliable internet on the go. It combines blazing-fast Wi Fi speeds, strong VPN support, and customizable firmware in a compact design. Beginners may need a little time to adjust, but once set up, it delivers excellent performance. I highly recommend it for those looking to upgrade hotel or public Wi Fi setups.

I run my own IT business. Since discovering GL.iNet I have absolutely fallen in love with their products. The slate 7 was like falling in love all over again For starters I really appreciate the rigidity that they added to the antennas, the sleek look is in my opinion a much better upgrade, it looks more futuristic to match the new Wi-Fi 7 technology. And then more importantly, while yes I do buy these products for myself, I also sell them to clients as IT solutions. What really sells me on this specific product is how easy it is for me to hand this to someone with absolutely no tech literacy and with a little bit of guided instruction have them able to control and manage the device. We are putting ad blockers in the hands of everyday people where they can take their privacy with them on the go. VPN solutions so that businesses can have remote business meetings and file sharing out of the office but still together. My personal favorite use of them in my own home (different router models though) I like to use them as Wi-Fi to Ethernet adapters or Wi-Fi extenders. The device is themselves are absolutely phenomenal, easy to use, reasonably priced. This is the raspberry pi of networking. As far as signal strength, I tested The router in a bank (concrete walls, floors, and ceilings) And I was still able to get a signal on multiple floors at varying distances. As far as speed, Your ISP will probably tap out before this thing does. For functionality, the sky's the limit. I have one client who uses this as a NAS. Speed is reliable consistent. The ethernet ports on the back, for me personally as an IT guy is a lifesaver. And then it has enabled me to help a lot of different clients pseudo hardwire their equipment for better reliability. The touch screen on the front with the quick toggle options for the plugins and having the router come pre-configured with the ad blocker and tor enabled was just icing on the cake. I truly cannot get enough of this device. My single only complaint about this device, is that on the slate 6 we got three ethernet ports which although were labeled could be reconfigured. I don't like that we lost an ethernet port, because now if I want to hardwire two laptops I need to bring a switch with me. Or I use my slate 6. So even with that, 100% I would always get this product and there have been very few times where I have looked at networking options and not considered GL.iNet a valid option. In fact when one of my clients routers went down, I deployed the previous model as a replacement device for their router and it perfectly handled business traffic over a VPN for 2 weeks. And that was the last model, this one is nothing but better. I would love it if we got the three ethernet ports back so that we don't need a switch. But even if that was the case, I would absolutely say that the device is still absolutely worth it, you get an amazing bang for your buck and based on the things that you can do with this, the time you will save, the protections that you can put on yourself, how easy you can make your life with these devices, based on that alone it is highly undervalued. 10/10, absolutely phenomenal piece of equipment, And if there's any way for me to do so I cannot wait to be the first to get my hands on the next model to come

Worked as advertised. It wasn't too difficult to setup and connect to the hotel's wifi, even with the login authentication landing page that hilton uses. Was also easy to connect to a VPN although i had to manually upload the openvpn cfg as the router interface wouldn't let me login to surfshark and select the location as shown on some videos/gl-inet's website. Hopefully a future software/firmware update will fix that. I was able to power the device with a very small power source which can come in handy. Going through all the settings will take you some times, but once you have it dialed in, its a great unit.

Installed in our Mobile home together with Starlink Mini. Works perfectly and is most likely overkill for my use. But as we travel around, you never know what problems you encounter, and then I have all the features I need in this cute little router. High quality as expected and quite easy to set up.

I've been using the GL.iNet GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) for a few months now, and it's blown me away with its build quality and customization potential. The hardware feels premium – compact, pocket-sized, and tough enough for travel on business trips, cruises, or RVs – while delivering blazing dual-band WiFi 7 speeds across its Gigabit ports. What really sets it apart is the seamless OpenWRT platform, which unlocks incredible customization. I set up OpenVPN and WireGuard for secure public/hotel WiFi, but the real magic is turning it into a personal NAS with network storage plus Tailscale. Now I access my files securely from anywhere in the world, like having a private cloud in my pocket. Setup was straightforward, and performance is rock-solid. Highly recommend this for anyone needing a reliable, feature-packed portable router that punches way above its size!

Great device. Very high speeds and coverage.

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Excelente calidad, muy intuitivo, el mejor modelo a la fecha de la marca en su rubro.