GL-iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX #
A portable Wi-Fi 6 travel router, used as the mobile site’s edge router. It connects the site to whatever upstream is available: hotel Wi-Fi, a tethered phone, or a wired uplink.
Specs #
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | GL-iNet GL-AXT1800 (Slate AX) |
| CPU | IPQ6000 1.2GHz quad-core |
| Memory | 512MB DDR3L |
| Storage | 128MB NAND Flash |
| Ethernet | 3x Gigabit (1 WAN, 2 LAN) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band, 1800Mbps |
| USB | USB 3.0 |
| Power | USB-C, <8.75W max |
| Dimensions | 125 x 82 x 36mm |
| Weight | 245g |
Selection Rationale #
- Portability: Compact form factor with retractable antennas fits in a laptop bag
- Flexible upstream: Can connect via Ethernet, Wi-Fi repeater, or USB tethering
- OpenWrt-based: Runs standard OpenWrt with full package ecosystem
- VPN capable: WireGuard and OpenVPN at near-gigabit speeds
- Power efficient: Runs from USB-C power bank if needed
In Service #
| Host | Role |
|---|---|
dv02edg001p01 | Edge Router. Unmanaged: not configured by automation |
Physical #
| Port | Connects to |
|---|---|
| WAN | Wired upstream, when there is one. Otherwise the upstream is Wi-Fi, in repeater mode |
| LAN | The core router’s WAN port (re1) |
| LAN | The Builder’s upstream NIC (enp1s0), directly rather than through the switch |
Which LAN port each device uses is not recorded.
- Power: USB-C. It stays powered when the site is shut down.
- Console: none documented. It is reached through its web UI on its LAN side; see Operator Access.
Firmware #
GL.iNet firmware, an OpenWrt fork. The version is not recorded; see the Software Catalog.
Evaluation #
| Role | Edge router |
| Current | Not yet evaluated In service from before the Evaluation policy |
Revisions #
None yet.