GL.iNet Beryl 7 GL-MT3600BE Wi-Fi 7 Travel VPN Router | Dual 2.5G, USB 3.0

The GL.iNet Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE) is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 travel router with two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, a USB 3.0 port, and a MediaTek quad-core 2.0 GHz processor that pushes WireGuard to 1100 Mbps and OpenVPN to 1000 Mbps in GL.iNet's tests. Wi-Fi is rated at 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz, and the router runs OpenWrt with WireGuard and OpenVPN preinstalled at 205 g. It is for travelers and remote workers who want the fastest VPN tunnel GL.iNet offers in a pocket-sized router, and for homes that want a compact Wi-Fi 7 router behind any cable, fiber, DSL, or Starlink modem/ONT. On the road it works with hotel Wi-Fi, wired jacks, phone tethering, and USB cellular modems.

Who the Beryl 7 is for

• Travelers who want gigabit-class VPN throughput so the tunnel never slows down a fast hotel or rental connection
• Remote workers on multi-gig fiber or cable plans who need a 2.5 Gbps wired uplink in a small package
• Households that want a compact Wi-Fi 7 main router for an apartment or a secondary router for an office, RV, or guest suite
• Privacy-focused users who want AdGuard Home, encrypted DNS, and a VPN kill switch on the router for every device
• Anyone who wants access point, wireless bridge, WDS, or repeater modes in one unit for odd network layouts

Key features

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with Multi-Link Operation and 4K QAM, rated 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz
• Two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports (1 WAN, 1 LAN, 100/1000/2500 Mbps), with one port configurable as WAN or LAN
• WireGuard up to 1100 Mbps and OpenVPN (DCO) up to 1000 Mbps over Ethernet in client mode, plus VPN server mode
• MediaTek quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU, 512 MB DDR4 RAM, 512 MB NAND flash
• USB 3.0 Type-A port (5V/2A output) for phone tethering or a USB cellular modem
• Multi-WAN failover across Ethernet, Wi-Fi repeater, USB tethering, and cellular
• Network modes: routing, access point, wireless bridge, WDS, and repeater; WAN supports DHCP, static IP, and PPPoE
• USB-C PD power at 5V/3A, 9V/3A, or 12V/2.5A, under 12 W without USB load
• 120+ connected devices rated, two foldable external antennas, 120 x 83 x 34 mm, 205 g

Specifications

Why gigabit VPN throughput matters in a travel router

Most pocket routers top out well under 500 Mbps through a VPN, so the tunnel becomes the slowest link on a fast connection. The Beryl 7's 2.0 GHz MediaTek chip moves WireGuard at up to 1100 Mbps and OpenVPN with DCO at up to 1000 Mbps in GL.iNet's wired tests, which means a gigabit hotel, office, or home line stays close to full speed with a Proton VPN or Mullvad profile loaded. Every device behind the router shares that tunnel, including streaming sticks and smart TVs that cannot run a VPN app. A kill switch blocks traffic if the tunnel drops; our kill switch explainer covers the setting. For a larger always-on unit, see the GL.iNet Flint 2 and the rest of the VPN router collection.

Why two 2.5 Gbps ports matter

Both Ethernet ports run at 2.5 Gbps, so the Beryl 7 is not capped at gigabit on either side. On a multi-gig fiber or cable plan, the WAN port takes the full feed, and the LAN port can hand 2.5 Gbps to a wired desktop, NAS, or a home mesh system. One port can be switched between WAN and LAN, which lets you run the Beryl 7 as a two-port LAN device in access point mode. Our travel router comparison lines it up against the Slate 7 and Beryl AX.

Provider compatibility

The Beryl 7 is a router, so it works with any cable, fiber, DSL, or Starlink modem or ONT through its 2.5 Gbps WAN port, with DHCP, static IP, and PPPoE WAN options. It does not replace a modem. It can also share a phone's data through USB tethering or join an existing Wi-Fi network in repeater mode.

Common questions

Is the GL.iNet Beryl 7 a modem or a router?

It is a router only. It connects to an existing internet source (modem, ONT, hotel Wi-Fi, or a tethered phone) and shares it with your devices. There is no cable, DSL, or cellular modem inside.

How fast is the VPN on the Beryl 7?

GL.iNet rates it at up to 1100 Mbps over WireGuard and up to 1000 Mbps over OpenVPN with DCO in client mode over Ethernet. Speeds are lower in server mode and depend on the VPN server and your connection.

Does the Beryl 7 work with hotel Wi-Fi?

Yes. In repeater mode it joins the hotel network, you complete the login page once, and every device behind the Beryl 7 is online through its own private network.

What is the difference between the Beryl 7 and the Slate 7?

Both are dual-band Wi-Fi 7 travel routers with two 2.5 Gbps ports and USB 3.0. The Beryl 7 uses a 2.0 GHz MediaTek chip with higher rated VPN throughput (1100 Mbps WireGuard) and weighs 205 g; the Slate 7 uses a 1.1 GHz Qualcomm chip, adds a touchscreen and 1 GB of RAM, and is rated at 490 Mbps over WireGuard.

How many devices can the Beryl 7 handle?

GL.iNet rates it for 120 or more connected devices. The practical limit depends on the traffic each device generates.

Can the Beryl 7 be used as an access point?

Yes. It supports access point, wireless bridge, WDS, and repeater modes in addition to standard routing, so it can extend an existing network instead of creating a new one.