{"product_id":"glinet-mudi-7-gl-e5800","title":"GL.iNet MUDI 7 GL-E5800 5G Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router | eSIM, Dual SIM, 2.5G","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mg-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGL.iNet MUDI 7 (GL-E5800, North America version)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a battery-powered \u003cstrong\u003e5G tri-band Wi-Fi 7 travel router\u003c\/strong\u003e with two nano-SIM slots, an onboard eSIM, one 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, and a 2.8 inch color touchscreen. Its Qualcomm X72 5G modem is rated for up to 4.67 Gbps on sub-6 GHz 5G, Wi-Fi 7 is rated at 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 2882 Mbps (5 GHz), and 5764 Mbps (6 GHz), and the 5380 mAh battery runs up to 13.5 hours. It is for RV and van travelers, remote workers, and anyone who wants a 5G hotspot that runs OpenWrt with WireGuard and OpenVPN at up to 600 Mbps and 700 Mbps instead of a locked carrier puck. The NA model carries the 5G and LTE bands used by US carriers; it also works on hotel Wi-Fi, a wired jack, or a tethered phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the MUDI 7 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRV, van, and boat travelers who want 5G internet from a data SIM with external antenna ports for weak-signal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote workers who need a VPN tunnel at 600 Mbps or more on a cellular connection, with failover to hotel Wi-Fi or Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational travelers who want to switch between a home SIM, a local SIM, and an eSIM data plan without swapping hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouseholds that want a 5G backup for outages on a cable or fiber plan, with a 2.5 Gbps wired handoff to the main router\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy-focused users who want ad blocking, encrypted DNS, and a VPN kill switch on the router, not on each device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5G NR sub-6 GHz modem (Qualcomm Dragonwing MBB Gen 3, X72, 3GPP Release 17)\u003c\/strong\u003e rated up to 4.67 Gbps, with LTE Cat 20 download \/ Cat 18 upload fallback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual nano-SIM slots plus an onboard eSIM\u003c\/strong\u003e with dual SIM dual standby, so a second plan is ready as a backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)\u003c\/strong\u003e with 320 MHz channels, 4K QAM, and Multi-Link Operation, rated 688 + 2882 + 5764 Mbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne 2.5 Gbps WAN\/LAN Ethernet port\u003c\/strong\u003e (100\/1000\/2500 Mbps) for a wired uplink or a wired handoff to a home router\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5380 mAh removable battery\u003c\/strong\u003e, up to 13.5 hours on a light workload, 24 W PD fast charging; GL.iNet says to remove the battery for permanent in-vehicle use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.8 inch color LCD touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e for signal, SIM, battery, and connection status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireGuard up to 600 Mbps and OpenVPN (DCO) up to 700 Mbps\u003c\/strong\u003e, client and server modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQualcomm quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU, 2 GB LPDDR4X RAM, 8 GB eMMC storage\u003c\/strong\u003e running OpenWrt 22.03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo USB-C ports\u003c\/strong\u003e: one power-only, one 10 Gbps with power in\/out, USB tethering, and OTG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight internal antennas (6 cellular, 2 Wi-Fi) plus 2 x TS-9 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e for external cellular antennas (not included)\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-E5800NA (MUDI 7, North America)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eCellular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e5G NR sub-6 GHz, NSA and SA, up to 4.67 Gbps; LTE Cat 20 DL \/ Cat 18 UL; Qualcomm X72\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e5G bands (NA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eNSA: n2\/5\/7\/12\/14\/25\/26\/30\/38\/41\/48\/66\/71\/77\/78. SA: n2\/5\/7\/12\/13\/14\/25\/26\/29\/30\/38\/41\/48\/66\/70\/71\/77\/78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eLTE bands (NA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eFDD B2\/4\/5\/7\/12\/13\/14\/17\/25\/26\/29\/30\/66\/71; TDD B38\/41\/42\/43\/48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eSIM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e2 x nano-SIM (dual SIM dual standby) + 1 x onboard eSIM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eWi-Fi\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), tri-band: 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 2882 Mbps (5 GHz) + 5764 Mbps (6 GHz); runs 2.4 + 5 GHz or 2.4 + 6 GHz at a time\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\/LAN (100\/1000\/2500 Mbps)\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-C power only; 1 x USB-C 10 Gbps with power in\/out, tethering, OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eCPU \/ RAM \/ storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eQualcomm quad-core 2.2 GHz \/ 2 GB LPDDR4X \/ 8 GB eMMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e5380 mAh, up to 13.5 hours (light workload), 24 W PD charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e2.8 inch color LCD touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eVPN throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eOpenVPN (DCO) up to 700 Mbps, WireGuard up to 600 Mbps\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 PD\/PPS 5 to 12 V, 30 W max input; under 30 W consumption; 5V\/1.5A output\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\u003e8 internal (6 cellular, 2 Wi-Fi) + 2 x TS-9 external cellular antenna ports\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\u003e157 x 75 x 22.8 mm, 300 g\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\u003eMUDI 7 router, battery pack, 10 Gbps USB-C cable, travel pouch, user manual (no power adapter, no TS-9 antennas)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProvider compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NA model's band list covers the 5G and LTE bands used by T-Mobile (n41, n71, n25, B2\/4\/12\/66\/71), Verizon (n2, n5, n66, n77, B2\/4\/5\/13\/66), and AT\u0026amp;T (n5, n77, B2\/4\/5\/12\/14\/17\/29\/30\/66). GL.iNet lists FCC certification (RF, EMI, SAR) but does not publish a T-Mobile, Verizon, or AT\u0026amp;T device certification, and it says it does not recommend using an NA unit outside North America. The router is unlocked and uses standard nano-SIM data plans or an eSIM profile. US carriers often restrict data-only plans to approved hotspot or router devices by IMEI, so confirm that your plan allows an unlisted 5G router before you buy a SIM. The 4G-only sibling is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/glinet-mudi-gl-e750v2\"\u003eMUDI V2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a 5G travel router with a VPN beats a carrier hotspot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carrier hotspot gives you one network and no control; the MUDI 7 gives you a full OpenWrt router that happens to have a 5G modem and a battery. Every device behind it shares one WireGuard or OpenVPN tunnel at up to 600 or 700 Mbps, which is fast enough that a VPN from Proton VPN or Mullvad does not become the bottleneck on a 5G connection. A kill switch stops traffic if the tunnel drops; see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/modemguides-blog\/what-is-a-vpn-kill-switch\"\u003ekill switch explainer\u003c\/a\u003e. Ad blocking and encrypted DNS run on the router. Multi-WAN failover lets you stack the SIM, the eSIM, hotel Wi-Fi, and Ethernet in priority order so a dropped connection switches over without you touching anything. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/modemguides-blog\/best-travel-routers-comparison\"\u003etravel router comparison\u003c\/a\u003e covers how it fits next to the Wi-Fi-only GL.iNet models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the 2.5 Gbps port and TS-9 antenna ports matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2.5 Gbps port lets the MUDI 7 hand a fast 5G connection to a home router or mesh system without a gigabit cap, so it can serve as a backup WAN for a wired home network. The two TS-9 connectors let you add an external or roof-mounted cellular antenna, which is the single biggest upgrade for RV and rural use where the internal antennas cannot reach a tower. For whole-home VPN routers that stay plugged in, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vpn-routers\"\u003eVPN router collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mg-cross\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mg-cross-kicker\"\u003eOnly need 4G LTE?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mg-cross-text\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/glinet-mudi-gl-e750v2\"\u003eGL.iNet MUDI V2 (GL-E750V2)\u003c\/a\u003e is the lower-cost 4G LTE version with a 7000 mAh battery, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, and the same OpenWrt VPN software. Choose the MUDI 7 for 5G, Wi-Fi 7, eSIM, dual SIM, a 2.5 Gbps port, and VPN speeds in the hundreds of Mbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the GL.iNet MUDI 7 work with T-Mobile, Verizon, or AT\u0026amp;T?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NA model supports the main 5G and LTE bands all three carriers use, and GL.iNet lists FCC certification but no carrier-specific certification. Whether your plan activates depends on the carrier's device policy for unlisted routers, so check with the carrier before buying a SIM or eSIM plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the MUDI 7 support eSIM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It has one onboard eSIM plus two nano-SIM slots, and it supports dual SIM dual standby so a second line can act as a backup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the MUDI 7 battery last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGL.iNet rates the 5380 mAh battery for up to 13.5 hours on a continuous light workload. Heavy VPN use, 5G in weak signal, and many devices will shorten that. It charges at 24 W over USB-C PD, and the battery should be removed for permanent RV or in-vehicle installs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the MUDI 7 a modem or a router?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. It has a built-in 5G\/LTE cellular modem and a full Wi-Fi 7 router, so it needs only a SIM or eSIM to get online. It can also act as a router behind hotel Wi-Fi, a wired jack, or a tethered phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I add an external antenna to the MUDI 7?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It has two TS-9 ports for external cellular antennas. Antennas are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the MUDI 7 need a power adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box includes a 10 Gbps USB-C cable but no wall adapter. 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