GL.iNet
GL-A1300-4PX-UKGL.iNet Slate Plus (GL-A1300) VPN Encrypted Gigabit Travel Router
The Slate Plus (GL-A1300) is built for one job above all: keeping your network private while you travel. Its IPQ4018 quad-core CPU is optimised for network stability and for processing VPN encryption efficiently, making it the right pick for frequent travellers with a heavy demand on VPN networks — at a pocket-friendly 181 g.
Connect it to hotel or public Wi-Fi and every device behind it is shielded: WireGuard runs at up to 170 Mbps and OpenVPN at up to 28 Mbps, with 30+ supported VPN services. Set up your VPN once in the admin panel and the saved settings mean you never have to configure it again on the road.
Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 delivers up to 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 867 Mbps (5 GHz) over gigabit Ethernet, and OpenWrt 21.02 underneath gives you unlimited ready-to-install packages. AdGuard Home blocks ads and trackers for every connected device, and the USB 3.0 port turns a hard drive into shared network storage.
Key features
- Efficient VPN encryption — WireGuard up to 170 Mbps, OpenVPN up to 28 Mbps, with a stable IPQ4018 quad-core @ 717 MHz CPU built for the workload.
- 30+ VPN services — browse securely on public Wi-Fi, work remotely when abroad, and access geo-restricted sites; settings persist between trips.
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 — up to 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 867 Mbps (5 GHz).
- Gigabit Ethernet — 1 x WAN and 2 x LAN ports at 10/100/1000 Mbps.
- OpenWrt 21.02 — customise the router and install applications to suit.
- AdGuard Home ready — block ads, trackers and age-restricted content for every client device with customisable DNS filters.
- USB 3.0 + Type-C power — network storage from an external drive, powered by a 5V/3A Type-C supply at under 6.5 W.
- Genuinely portable — 118 x 85 x 30 mm and 181 g.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes the Slate Plus good for VPN use?
Its IPQ4018 quad-core CPU is optimised specifically for processing VPN encryption efficiently and for network stability — it is designed for travellers who run a VPN all the time, reaching up to 170 Mbps over WireGuard.
Does it protect devices that cannot run a VPN app?
Yes. Set up OpenVPN or WireGuard on the router's admin panel and the whole network behind it is shielded — every connected device rides the encrypted tunnel.
Can I use it as network storage?
Yes — plug an external drive into the USB 3.0 port to store and share files across your private network.
Is the firmware customisable?
The Slate Plus runs OpenWrt 21.02, giving you access to unlimited ready-to-install packages and full customisation.
How portable is it really?
118 x 85 x 30 mm and 181 g, powered over Type-C (5V/3A) with under 6.5 W consumption — it slips into a bag and can run from compact power sources.
Want a dependable VPN router for every trip? Call 0333 242 1314 or email sales@clisecure.com — we will help you choose the right model.
Wireless
| Protocol | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi speed | 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 867 Mbps (5 GHz) |
| Antennas | 2 x undetachable external Wi-Fi antennas |
Hardware
| CPU | IPQ4018 quad-core @ 717 MHz |
|---|---|
| Memory / storage | DDR3L 256 MB / NOR flash 4 MB + NAND flash 128 MB |
| Ethernet | 1 x WAN + 2 x LAN, 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.0 |
| Power | Type-C, 5V/3A; consumption <6.5 W |
| Dimensions / weight | 118 x 85 x 30 mm / 181 g |
| Operating temperature | 0 ~ 40°C (32 ~ 104°F) |
VPN & security
| WireGuard | Up to 170 Mbps (client mode) |
|---|---|
| OpenVPN | Up to 28 Mbps (client mode) |
| VPN services | 30+ providers supported |
| Protection | AdGuard Home ad and tracker blocking |
Software
| Operating system | OpenWrt 21.02 |
|---|---|
| Customisation | Ready-to-install packages via admin panel |
Product details
| Brand | GL.iNet |
|---|---|
| Part number | GL-A1300 |
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