GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) Portable Travel Router, Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Travel Gigabit Router, with OpenVPN & Wireguard for Public & Hotel Wi-Fi Use, Suitable for Cruise/RV/Airplane/Hotel

Small but powerful, a must for travelers
The GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) has quickly become essential to my travel kit. This pocket-sized Wi-Fi 6 wireless travel router packs an impressive array of features into a compact design, making it perfect for staying connected on the go. Despite its small size, the Beryl AX offers robust performance, delivering fast and reliable internet access whether I’m in a hotel, airport, or any other location with spotty Wi-Fi.I love that it supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices. The setup is straightforward, and the interface is user-friendly, allowing me to configure and secure my network quickly. The router also supports OpenVPN and WireGuard, providing an extra layer of security, which is a must when using public Wi-Fi.One of the standout features is its multi-gigabit Ethernet port, which is perfect for creating a reliable wired connection when needed. Another big plus is the ability to share a VPN connection across all my devices with minimal effort. The USB-C powered GL-MT3000’s compact size means it fits easily into my bag or even a pocket, making it incredibly convenient for travel. Overall, it’s a powerful and versatile travel router that I highly recommend.

Great Travel Router – CRUISERS MUST HAVE
I travel and cruise often. I am an attorney and usually have to work for some portion of my travel, and having internet availability is crucial. I am also creating video content for a youtube channel and my work. When I am working I usually need to have more than one electronic device hooked up at the same time. For cruisers we all know that you pay per device so I am usually switching between devices, and that gets tiring.I have used several different travel routers (like ravPower and TP-Link) to different levels of success. However, the common factor is that the travel router usually deminishes the signal and speed coming in (and going out) so that even if I hooked up one device the connection speed would drop by more than half. For cruising that meant deathly slow connections.RavPower made me so frustrated on my last cruise by shutting off and on and disconnecting and reconnecting constantly. I simply couldn’t use it. TP-Link works better, but its effectiveness decreases significantly (in speed) when there is a distance between the modem and where I am working, making it useless at times.I bought the MT3000-Beryl AX because I had an upcoming cruise and had to work a lot, including having a Zoom hearing. I tested it at home and it was amazing, but the home doesn’t pose the connection issues found on a cruise ship. I boarded Royal Caribbean’s Oasis that uses Starlink (the same ship I used the RavPower on three weeks earlier and about pulled my hair out), hoping it would do well.This little modem was amazing. Not only did it connect easily to the ship, the download signal was the same as if my electronic device was connected directly. Additionally, the upload speed (not sure how) was almost always better than my phone or laptop. I speed-tested it regularly and often. It was as good or better than my direct connection, and everything worked great. I lowered the resolution on my camera for my zoom hearing and had no issues. I worked in my room, but I could hook the Beryl up to a batter pack and basically be mobile anywhere on the ship. I hooked up 4 devices at once and didn’t notice much of a lag for what I was doing.The modem comes with a bunch of built-in security features.For a family going on a cruise, this little device will allow you to provide access to all your cabinmates while they are in the cabin. It might solve the issue of needing to get everyone their own internet access (if some people only use the internet on occasion – but not for heavy scrollers).The only gripe I had was that I wanted to wirelessly dump photos from my iPhone to a card because I have limited storage (and your iPhone doesn’t want to back up to iCloud while on the ship even if you have continuous internet access). I know it can do this. I didn’t figure out how to do this when I was home and tried to figure it out while on the ship, but there wasn’t any real information, even the info Beryl provided (although I might have missed it). I had all the hardware. I tinkered with it but couldn’t figure it out. I tried youtube videos or google searches to no avail. I’m sure there is info out there, but it wasn’t easy to find.I give this a 5 Star rating as a travel router. Fast, efficient, secure, and portable! It’s a winner!

I already had another GL.iNet router (Mango), decided to upgrade, and I’m keeping both, they’re just so good and convenient. This one has much better WiFi, much faster wired Ethernet, and a faster CPU. Wireguard connections are very fast too, you won’t notice that it’s on.The firmware for all of these routers is amazing. It has a simple interface if you just want to get up and running, but if you’re into networking beyond a beginner level there is a ton here to tweak, and they just keep updating it (the Mango still gets updates). Multiple types of VPN (both client and server), routing, extenders, cellular bridge, a mini file server, user management, MAC cloning… and more and more and more.The one unusual thing is the switch, which is programmable. It’s hard to figure out which position is on and which is off. There’s a little dot, but that seems to be “off” for Wireguard? You basically have to go to the UI to figure out what’s going on.I love the Mango because it runs on almost any power source. This one is a bit more needy, though it comes with a good USB-C power adapter (and international plugs), but you can’t just use any other USB power source you might have around, so you do have to carry one extra thing, or just be very conscious of what you use to power it (test before you go).There is no MicroSD slot, which is too bad, but there is USB 3.0 which will host an external USB SSD just fine. You can also plug in a MicroSD reader and fix that tiny oversight.Fantastic device. Legendary support for their devices.

The Beryl AX has been a game-changer for my internet setup. Whether I’m at home or on the go, this portable Wi-Fi 6 router delivers reliable, blazing-fast internet speeds of up to 3000 Mbps. The dual-band connectivity ensures a strong and stable signal, even with multiple devices connected.Setup was a breeze, and I love the added features like VPN cascading and AdGuard Home for enhanced privacy and ad-blocking. The inclusion of WPA3 security and IPv6 support adds peace of mind, making it future-proof. The 2.5Gbps WAN port is a fantastic bonus, allowing me to maximize high-speed connections where available.What really stands out is its compact size—it’s perfect for travel, but powerful enough to use at home. This router is ideal for streaming, working remotely, or just staying securely connected anywhere. I’m super impressed and highly recommend the Beryl AX to anyone looking for a portable yet robust Wi-Fi solution!