This tiny unit is kickass. I have used it at home to create a separate network easily and quickly for the work computer. It was simple to set up and access the internet, then create the VPN connection using the built-in options and it has had no problems running another VPN over that. I could do that through my home router, but this was a discreet and straightforward solution that also provides a travel router. I have also travelled with it; being able to plug the phone in and have this router plugged into the wall then connecting via Wifi has freed the laptop from having the phone dangling out of it while also charging the phone. The VPN has run with no trouble when travelling. I have also been able to setup services from two different major VPN providers with ease, including using OpenVPN and Wireguard. I have tested the device using ethernet, tethering and Wifi connections. I have tested it with three mini-PCs simultaneously and that worked fine (after switching the WAN port to LAN). The device does what I want it to do, anything else will be a bonus.
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Update: GL.iNET does have responsive and effective customer support. My device worked perfectly for roughly a week before starting to consistently time-out when using the graphical interface, refusing to consistently connect to Wi-Fi, or tether, and it appeared to no longer reliably transmit Wifi. After ensuring the firmware was up to date, and trying out the Beta version that the company makes available, I contacted GL.iNET to tell them the issue and what fixes I had tried. The customer service person who responded was both helpful and effective. They quickly had a replacement unit shipped to me which has been working perfectly for a week now, and they asked me to ship the malfunctioning device directly to them so their technicians could examine it, I did this. They refunded the shipping cost as soon as I provided the receipt and tracking number. It is always disappointing when a device doesn’t work but given the quick and effective customer service, I would buy from this company again.
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