FAQ¶
Learn how to use our devices and how to solve some common problems.
For GL.iNet KVM devices, please refer to GL.iNet KVM Docs.
Network Connection¶
- First time setup
- Warning from your browser
- How to connect a GL.iNet router to public hotspots with a Captive Portal?
- How to connect an Ethernet-only device to Wi-Fi with a GL.iNet router?
Problem Notification¶
- Problem Notification for GL-MT2500/GL-X3000/GL-XE3000
- Problem Notification and Solutions for GL-X3000/GL-X2000 Failure to Work with EE SIM Cards
Troubleshooting¶
- Cannot access the router through 192.168.8.1
- Cannot Scan Android 5G Hotspot
- Cannot Scan iPhone 5G Hotspot
- iPhone tethering failed
- Cellular Network Troubleshooting Guide
- Replacing the old router with GL.iNet router but has no internet
- USB modem is not working properly on GL.iNet router
- How to repair network or factory reset?
- What should I do if my router is bricked?
- MacOS cannot write to a Samba share
- WireGuard server is not working properly
- Stuck on "Installing" during firmware update
- Stuck on "Reverting" during firmware reset
- Stuck on "Rebooting" during firmware reboot
- How to resolve a subnet conflict?
- Why do I get a message from DDNS test?
- Why is my VPN speed slower than expected?
- What is the device capacity of my router?
- What is the wireless coverage of my router?
- Upgrade Uboot version
VPN¶
- How to set up OpenVPN?
- How to set up WireGuard?
- How to Block Non-VPN Traffic?
- VPN Kill Switch
- For OpenVPN, which protocol should I choose, TCP or UDP?
- Do I have to configure Ethernet WAN when using VPN?
Upgrade¶
Other¶
- LED Indication
- GL.iNet Mobile App
- How to add Brume 2 into the mobile App?
- How to change a WAN port to LAN port?
- How to use HTTPS to access GL-iNet router and Adguard Home?
- How to connect a GL-iNet router to Starlink Dish?
- How to remote access router's web Admin Panel?
- How to remote ssh to router?
- How to check if ISP assigns you a public IP address?
- How to make Wi-Fi Calling work on Opal?
- How can I find all MAC addresses of my device?
- Where to find the device ID, MAC and SN?
- What is LuCI?