GL.INET Opal Wi-Fi 5 Router GL-SFT1200

The GL.iNet Opal GL-SFT1200 is a compact Wi-Fi 5 router (802.11ac) with a combined wireless speed of up to 1200 Mbps. The 2.4 GHz band delivers up to 300 Mbps, while the 5 GHz band reaches up to 867 Mbps. It has two Gigabit LAN ports, a Gigabit WAN port and a USB port, which can be used for a 3G/4G USB modem or storage. Weighing 145 g, it is easy to carry for travel, hotels, offices or everyday use at home.

In repeater mode the router can extend an existing wired or wireless network and create its own access point, which is handy for sharing a connection with family, friends or colleagues. For secure connections, the Opal supports OpenVPN and WireGuard®, works with more than 30 VPN providers, and offers Cloudflare DNS over TLS to encrypt DNS queries.

The router runs a modified version of OpenWrt 18.06, combining simple setup with advanced customization. The admin panel gives access to more than 5,000 prepared add-ons and applications. According to the manufacturer, VPN throughput reaches up to 65 Mbps with WireGuard® and up to 12 Mbps with OpenVPN in client mode.