GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AXT1800
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Mesh: GL.iNet Mesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN

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GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Rooms and RVs

Up to 120 devices.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 2 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

GL.iNet Mesh.
Security & VPN

WireGuard built in

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN. Parental controls.
Travel

USB-C powered

245 g. WireGuard VPN on the go.

GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX full specifications

Overview

Brand	GL.iNet
Model	Slate AX
Model number	GL-AXT1800
Hardware version	single version
Type	Travel Router
Pack options	1-pack

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AXT1800
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	1,800 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	600 Mbps
5 GHz speed	1,200 Mbps
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes

Coverage

Sized for a hotel room, RV or small apartment rather than a whole house.

Rated for up to 120 connected devices.

Max devices	120
Antennas	2
Antenna type	External

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

2 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering. Dual-WAN failover keeps you online if the main line drops.

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	2x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0 Type-A
USB functions	file sharing (Samba/WebDAV), USB cellular modem, phone USB tethering
Cellular / tethering	No SIM slot; supports USB cellular modem and USB tethering (phone)
Configurable WAN/LAN	No
Link aggregation	No
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Qualcomm IPQ6000 1.2 GHz quad-core processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Qualcomm IPQ6000 1.2 GHz quad-core
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	128 MB

Mesh

A standalone travel router that can grow into a mesh with GL.iNet Mesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	GL.iNet Mesh
Wired backhaul	Yes

Software & security

OpenWrt-based firmware gives you full control and thousands of add-on packages.

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN, including a server for reaching home. Parental controls are built in.

Management	Web Admin Panel + GL.iNet app + GoodCloud remote management
Web interface	Yes
Firmware	OpenWrt-based (OpenWrt 23.05; LuCI advanced access)
VPN server	OpenVPN, WireGuard
VPN client	OpenVPN, WireGuard
Security suite	AdGuard Home (DNS ad/tracker blocking); DNS over HTTPS/TLS
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall with port forwarding, open port, DMZ
IoT network	Yes
LEDs can be turned off	Yes

Design & power

Pocket-sized and powered over USB-C, so a laptop or power bank can run it.

It weighs 245 g.

Dimensions	125 x 82 x 36 mm
Weight	245 g
Color	Black
Power	USB-C 5V/4A power adapter (US plug)
Power consumption	8.75 W
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

Specs compiled from GL.iNet's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.