FAQ¶
Learn how to use our devices and how to solve some common problems.
Guidelines for Newcomers:¶
- First time setup
- How to use Uboot to debrick your routers?
- Connect to a Hotspot with a Captive Portal?
- How to remote access router's web Admin Panel?
- How to set up OpenVPN?
- How to set up WireGuard?
Troubleshooting¶
- Cannot Scan Android 5G Hotspot
- Cannot Scan iPhone 5G Hotspot
- Debrick via Uboot
- How to repair network or reset to factory setting?
- iPhone tethering failed
- MacOS cannot write in Samba
- Stuck on the "Installing" screen when updating the router
- What should I do if my router is bricked?
- Why can't I access the router through 192.168.8.1?
- My Wireguard server is not working properly
Internet Connection¶
- Build up an Intranet
- Cellular Network Troubleshooting Guide
- I replaced my old router with GL.iNet Router but No internet
- My device can only be connected through Ethernet cable. Can I use this router to connect my device to a wireless network?
VPN¶
- For OpenVPN, which protocol should I choose, TCP or UDP?
- How to Block Non-VPN Traffic?
- VPN Kill Switch.
Upgrade¶
- Where do I download the firmware files for my router?
- How to upgrade from 3.x to firmware 4.x?
- How to upgrade GL-AX1800(Flint) from firmware 3.x to 4.x?
- How to downgrade GL-AX1800(Flint) from firmware 4.x to 3.x?
Other¶
- Can I add Brume2 into the mobile App?
- How to change WAN port to LAN port?
- GL.iNet Mobile App.
- What is LuCI?
- How to remote access router's web Admin Panel?
- How to remote ssh to router?
- How to check if Internet Service Provider assigns you a public IP address?
- How can I find the LAN Mac, WiFi Mac addresses of device
- Where to find the device ID, MAC, Serial Number?
- LED Indication