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GL.iNet is a provider of OpenWrt-based routers and remote networking solutions, founded in 2010.

Last updated November 4, 2026

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Overview

GL.iNet describes itself as a leading provider of OpenWrt-based routers and innovative remote networking solutions, founded in 2010. Its product range spans compact travel routers, home routers, cellular routers, and remote KVMs, and it states that it was the first to define portable connectivity with travel routers and that its Comet remote KVM series delivers multiple first-of-its-kind solutions. The company says it is trusted by enterprise partners including Verizon Business, and its founders and principal engineers Mason Zhao Jianyi (Co-founder & CEO) and Alfie Zhao Jianbin (Co-founder & COO) lead its vision and innovation.

History

GL.iNet states it was founded in 2010 and describes itself as a leading provider of OpenWrt-based routers and innovative remote networking solutions. It says it was the first to define what portable connectivity should be with travel routers, and that its Comet remote KVM series rethinks what KVMs can do. Its stated timeline includes 2025, when it entered the Wi-Fi 7 era with its flagship travel router Slate 7 and introduced remote control KVM devices to its product family, and 2024, when it strengthened its US expansion.

  • 2025

    Entered the Wi-Fi 7 era with flagship travel router Slate 7 and introduced remote control KVM devices.

  • 2024

    Strengthened US expansion.

  • 2010

    GL.iNet founded.

Products and positioning

OpenWrt-based routers and innovative remote networking solutions designed for performance and security, giving people more control over how they connect, work, and protect their digital lives.

  • Mango 2 (GL-MG1300)

    Dual-band Mini Travel Router

  • Mudi 7 (GL-E5800)

    5G NR Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router

  • Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE)

    High VPN Speed Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router

  • Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)

    Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router

  • Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

    Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 Home Router

  • Comet Pro (GL-RM10)

    Remote KVM over Wi-Fi 6

  • PAS100 (GL-PAS100)

    Private Access Dongle with Wi-Fi 6

  • Velica 7 Mesh System

    Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 Whole Home Mesh System

Controversies

  • 2024

    Router firmware exposes high-risk remote command injection vulnerability

    CVE-2024-39226: Multiple GL.iNet routers (such as AX1800 firmware 4.5.16 and others) have a command injection vulnerability in the s2s API; attackers can remotely execute arbitrary commands via /cgi-bin/glc. The vendor released firmware updates to fix it.

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