First time setup

The first-time setup of the GL.iNet router is very similar. Most models have a Wi-Fi module, while some do not.

Therefore, the following guidance is divided into two cases based on the presence of a Wi-Fi module.

• For models that have Wi-Fi
• For models that don't have Wi-Fi

For models that have Wi-Fi

Here is an example of GL-AXT1800 (Slate AX).

Please prepare the following items included in the package.

• GL-AXT1800
• A power adapter
• An Ethernet cable

Watch this video guide or follow the steps below.

1. Power on

   If you want to use TF card, please insert before powering on the router. Hot-swapping TF cards is not supported.

   Plug one end of the power adapter into the router and the other end into an outlet. It will automatically power on.

2. Connect to the router

   You can connect to router via an ethernet cable or via Wi-Fi.

   • Connect via cable

     Connect your computer to the LAN port of the router via Ethernet cable.

   • Connect via Wi-Fi

     The SSID is printed on the bottom label of the router with the following formats:

     GL-AXT1800-XXX or GL-AXT1800-XXX-5G

     Search for the SSID of the router in your computer/phone/tablet and input the WiFi password. Please find the WiFi password on the label on the back of the router. For some models if you can't find the WiFi password on the label, please try the default password goodlife.

     Tip: The QR code on the label on the back of the GL-AXT1800 is with WiFi connection information and can be quickly connected using your phone's QR code scanning tool.

     Note: After connecting to the WiFi, you cannot access the Internet at this stage. You need to set up the admin password in the next step and configure network.

3. Access the web Admin Panel

   Open a web browser (we recommend Chrome, Edge, Safari) and visit http://192.168.8.1. You will be directed to the initial setup of the web Admin Panel. If you can't access the web Admin Panel, please check here.

   Choose a language, and click Next to continue.

   

   Set up admin password, we recommend using a strong password. Click Submit to continue.

   Note: Wi-Fi may turn off during the initialization, please make sure to reconnect to the router.

   

   After the initial setup, you will enter the web Admin Panel of the router.

   

4. Connect to the Internet

   • Connect to the Internet via an ethernet cable
   • Connect to the Internet via an existing Wi-Fi
   • Connect to the Internet via usb tethering
   • Connect to the Internet via usb modem

For models that don't have Wi-Fi

Here is an example of GL-MT2500A (Brume 2).

1. Power on

   Plug one end of the power adapter into the router and the other end into an outlet. The router will power on automatically.

2. Connect to the router

   We can connect to router via an Ethernet cable or via Wi-Fi.

   • Direct connection via Ethernet cable

     Connect your computer to the LAN port of the router using an Ethernet cable. This is the recommended configuration method as it's simple and straightforward.

   • Connect via Wi-Fi of another router

     As GL-MT2500A doesn't have a built-in Wi-Fi module, we can use another router with Wi-Fi capability to initialize the GL-MT2500A.

     • Method 1: Set the second router in AP (Access Point) mode, then connect the LAN port of GL-MT2500A to the WAN port of the second router.

     • Method 2: Keep the second router in default router mode, but with a different router IP address that is not conflict with 192.168.8.1/24, e.g., 192.168.10.1. Then connect the LAN port of GL-MT2500A to the WAN port of the second router.

     Use your computer or smartphone to connect to the Wi-Fi of the second router.

     Note

     The second router mentioned here is a regular router, like GL.iNet GL-AXT1800, TP-LINK, or Netgear routers. Modems, Optical Network Terminals, or devices provided by ISPs may not work in this scenario.

3. Access the web Admin Panel

   Open a web browser (we recommend Chrome, Edge, Safari) and visit http://192.168.8.1. You will be directed to the initial setup of the web Admin Panel. If can't access the web Admin Panel, please check here.

   Choose a language, and click Next to continue.

   

   Set up admin password, we recommend using a strong password. Click Submit to continue.

   

   After the initial setup, you will enter the web Admin Panel of the router.

   

4. Connect to the Internet

   • Connect to the Internet via an ethernet cable
   • Connect to the Internet via usb tethering
   • Connect to the Internet via usb modem

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