{"product_id":"glinet-beryl-7-gl-mt3600be","title":"GL.iNet Beryl 7 GL-MT3600BE Wi-Fi 7 Travel VPN Router | Dual 2.5G, USB 3.0","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mg-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGL.iNet Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dual-band \u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 7 travel router\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Beryl 7 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravelers who want gigabit-class VPN throughput so the tunnel never slows down a fast hotel or rental connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote workers on multi-gig fiber or cable plans who need a 2.5 Gbps wired uplink in a small package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouseholds that want a compact Wi-Fi 7 main router for an apartment or a secondary router for an office, RV, or guest suite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy-focused users who want AdGuard Home, encrypted DNS, and a VPN kill switch on the router for every device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants access point, wireless bridge, WDS, or repeater modes in one unit for odd network layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)\u003c\/strong\u003e with Multi-Link Operation and 4K QAM, rated 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 WAN, 1 LAN, 100\/1000\/2500 Mbps), with one port configurable as WAN or LAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireGuard up to 1100 Mbps and OpenVPN (DCO) up to 1000 Mbps\u003c\/strong\u003e over Ethernet in client mode, plus VPN server mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMediaTek quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU, 512 MB DDR4 RAM, 512 MB NAND flash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 Type-A port\u003c\/strong\u003e (5V\/2A output) for phone tethering or a USB cellular modem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-WAN failover\u003c\/strong\u003e across Ethernet, Wi-Fi repeater, USB tethering, and cellular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork modes\u003c\/strong\u003e: routing, access point, wireless bridge, WDS, and repeater; WAN supports DHCP, static IP, and PPPoE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C PD power\u003c\/strong\u003e at 5V\/3A, 9V\/3A, or 12V\/2.5A, under 12 W without USB load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120+ connected devices\u003c\/strong\u003e rated, two foldable external antennas, 120 x 83 x 34 mm, 205 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mg-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eGL.iNet GL-MT3600BE (Beryl 7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eWi-Fi standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eIEEE 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac\/ax\/be (Wi-Fi 7), dual-band, MLO, 4K QAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eWi-Fi speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 2882 Mbps (5 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e1 x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 1 x 2.5 Gbps LAN (100\/1000\/2500 Mbps), one port switchable WAN\/LAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e1 x USB 3.0 Type-A, 5V\/2A max output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eCPU \/ RAM \/ flash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eMediaTek quad-core 2.0 GHz \/ 512 MB DDR4 \/ 512 MB NAND\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eVPN throughput (client mode, Ethernet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eWireGuard up to 1100 Mbps, OpenVPN (DCO) up to 1000 Mbps; slower in server mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eConnected devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e120+ (GL.iNet rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eFirmware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eOpenWrt 21.02 based (kernel 5.4.281), WireGuard and OpenVPN preinstalled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eUSB-C PD, 5V\/3A, 9V\/3A, or 12V\/2.5A; under 12 W without USB load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eAntennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e2 x foldable external Wi-Fi antennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e120 x 83 x 34 mm, 205 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eWorks with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eAny cable, fiber, DSL, or Starlink modem\/ONT; hotel and public Wi-Fi (repeater mode); phone tethering; USB cellular modems. Router only, no built-in modem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eBeryl 7 router, US power adapter, EU\/UK\/AU plug converters, Ethernet cable, USB-C power cable, user manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy gigabit VPN throughput matters in a travel router\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 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 \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/modemguides-blog\/what-is-a-vpn-kill-switch\"\u003ekill switch explainer\u003c\/a\u003e covers the setting. For a larger always-on unit, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gl-inet-flint-2-gl-mt6000-ax6000-wi-fi-6-router-2-5g-dual-ports\"\u003eGL.iNet Flint 2\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vpn-routers\"\u003eVPN router collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy two 2.5 Gbps ports matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 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 \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/modemguides-blog\/best-travel-routers-comparison\"\u003etravel router comparison\u003c\/a\u003e lines it up against the Slate 7 and Beryl AX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProvider compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mg-cross\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mg-cross-kicker\"\u003eNeed Wi-Fi 7 or not?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mg-cross-text\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/glinet-beryl-ax-gl-mt3000-travel-router\"\u003eGL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)\u003c\/a\u003e is the Wi-Fi 6 version with one 2.5 Gbps WAN port and the same OpenWrt VPN software. Pick the Beryl 7 if you want Wi-Fi 7 clients, 2.5 Gbps on both ports, USB 3.0, and VPN throughput above 1 Gbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the GL.iNet Beryl 7 a modem or a router?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast is the VPN on the Beryl 7?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGL.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Beryl 7 work with hotel Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Beryl 7 and the Slate 7?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many devices can the Beryl 7 handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGL.iNet rates it for 120 or more connected devices. The practical limit depends on the traffic each device generates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Beryl 7 be used as an access point?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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