{"product_id":"glinet-opal-gl-sft1200","title":"GL.iNet Opal GL-SFT1200 AC1200 Dual-Band Travel Router | 3 Gigabit Ports","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mg-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGL.iNet Opal (GL-SFT1200)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pocket-sized \u003cstrong\u003eAC1200 dual-band travel router\u003c\/strong\u003e with three Gigabit Ethernet ports, rated at 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz. It runs OpenWrt with WireGuard and OpenVPN preinstalled and weighs 145 g. It is the entry point to GL.iNet's travel router line: enough for hotel Wi-Fi, a rented apartment's Ethernet jack, or a phone hotspot, with a VPN tunnel covering every device behind it. It works behind any cable, fiber, DSL, or Starlink modem\/ONT, and it can join an existing Wi-Fi network in repeater mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Opal is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional travelers who want their laptop, phone, and tablet on one private network behind hotel Wi-Fi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and renters who need a small router with three Gigabit ports for a dorm or apartment Ethernet jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a low-cost VPN router for a vacation rental, so a streaming stick and other devices connect through the tunnel without their own VPN app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouseholds that need a second router for a workshop, garage, or RV where Wi-Fi 6 speeds are not needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)\u003c\/strong\u003e at 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree 10\/100\/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e: one WAN and two LAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireGuard up to 65 Mbps and OpenVPN up to 12 Mbps\u003c\/strong\u003e in client mode on a local network; also runs as a VPN server\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour ways to get online\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ethernet WAN, Wi-Fi repeater, USB tethering from a phone, or a USB 3G\/4G modem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDNS over TLS through Cloudflare\u003c\/strong\u003e so DNS lookups are encrypted at the router\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-core 1 GHz CPU, 128 MB RAM, 128 MB flash\u003c\/strong\u003e running OpenWrt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 2.0 port\u003c\/strong\u003e and USB-C power at 5V\/3A, under 6 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo fixed external antennas\u003c\/strong\u003e, 118 x 85 x 30 mm, 145 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-SFT1200 (Opal)\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 (Wi-Fi 5), dual-band\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\u003e300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 867 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 WAN + 2 x LAN, all 10\/100\/1000 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 2.0\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\u003eSF19A28 dual-core 1 GHz \/ 128 MB DDR3 \/ 128 MB SPI 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)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eWireGuard up to 65 Mbps, OpenVPN up to 12 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\u003eUp to 52 wireless clients (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\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eUSB-C, 5V\/3A; under 6 W\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 external, not detachable\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\u003e118 x 85 x 30 mm, 145 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 3G\/4G modems. Router only, no built-in modem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat a travel router does on hotel Wi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA travel router joins the hotel network once and presents its own private Wi-Fi to your devices, so the hotel only sees one client and your devices only see each other. The Opal handles the captive portal login, keeps your devices on the same network name they use at home, and runs the VPN tunnel for all of them. Load a WireGuard or OpenVPN profile from Proton VPN or Mullvad, and a smart TV or streaming stick that cannot run its own VPN app is covered too. The Opal's VPN throughput is 65 Mbps over WireGuard, which covers browsing, video calls, and HD streaming for a few devices; heavier users should look at the Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 models in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/modemguides-blog\/best-travel-routers-comparison\"\u003etravel router comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy three Gigabit ports matter in a pocket router\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost routers this size have one or two Ethernet ports. The Opal has a Gigabit WAN port plus two Gigabit LAN ports, so a laptop dock and a desktop or console can both be wired without a separate switch. On a gigabit plan the wired ports are the ceiling, not the 867 Mbps 5 GHz radio. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wireless-routers\"\u003ewireless router collection\u003c\/a\u003e if you need more ports at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProvider compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Opal is a router, so it works with any cable, fiber, DSL, or Starlink modem or ONT through its Gigabit WAN port. It does not replace a modem. For VPN-focused alternatives at every size, 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\"\u003eStep up to Wi-Fi 6?\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 adds Wi-Fi 6, a 2.5 Gbps WAN port, and much higher VPN throughput. The Opal is the lower-cost pick when you need a simple Wi-Fi 5 travel router with three Gigabit ports and basic VPN speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the GL.iNet Opal a modem or a router?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a router only. It needs an internet source such as a modem, an ONT, hotel Wi-Fi, a tethered phone, or a USB cellular modem, and it shares that connection with your devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Opal work with hotel Wi-Fi login pages?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In repeater mode it connects to the hotel network as a client, you complete the login page once, and all devices behind the Opal are online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast is the VPN on the Opal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGL.iNet rates it at up to 65 Mbps over WireGuard and up to 12 Mbps over OpenVPN in client mode, tested on a local network. WireGuard is the protocol to use on this router.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many devices can the Opal handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGL.iNet rates it for up to 52 wireless clients, plus two wired devices on the LAN ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Opal support Wi-Fi 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) router with a 1200 Mbps combined rating. Wi-Fi 6 phones and laptops connect to it at Wi-Fi 5 rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the Opal as my main home router?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for a small apartment on a plan of 1 Gbps or less with a handful of devices. 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