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Ethernet Port

Note: This page has been available as Port Management since firmware v4.7, and was renamed to Ethernet Port in firmware v4.8.3.

On the left side of the web Admin Panel, go to NETWORK -> Port Management or Ethernet Port.

It allows you to manage Ethernet port roles (WAN/LAN) and view port details such as MAC address and negotiated speed.

WAN

This section displays the port role (WAN or LAN), MAC address, and negotiated rate.

wan

  • WAN/LAN: The current operating mode of the physical WAN port. You can set it to LAN as needed.

  • MAC Mode: Defaults to Factory Mode. You can switch it to Clone Mode or Random Mode.

  • Mac Address: The MAC address of the WAN interface.

  • Negotiated Network Port Rate: The negotiated link speed of the WAN interface, displayed only when a valid link is detected.

LAN

This section displays the negotiated speed of the LAN port. It is only displayed when a valid link is detected.

lan1

Some models support switching LAN 1 to a WAN port for dual-Ethernet WAN scenario. Click Dual-Ethernet WAN for details.

Dual-Ethernet WAN

The Dual-Ethernet WAN feature lets you switch a default LAN Ethernet port to a secondary WAN port for dual Ethernet internet access, providing reliable backup connectivity and supporting bandwidth aggregation (where compatible) for bandwidth-heavy workloads. It also lets you connect to two independent networks (e.g., work and personal) simultaneously, enhancing flexibility without extra hardware.

Supported Models
  • ※GL-E5800 (Mudi 7)
  • GL-MT3600BE (Beryl 7)
  • GL-MT5000 (Brume 3)
  • GL-BE6500 (Flint 3e)
  • GL-BE9300 (Flint 3)
  • GL-BE3600 (Slate 7)
  • GL-X2000 (Spitz Plus)
  • GL-MT6000 (Flint2)
  • GL-X3000 (Spitz AX)
  • GL-XE3000 (Puli AX)

Note: GL-E5800 (Mudi 7) is equipped with one Ethernet port (default LAN, can be switched to WAN) and an OTG-enabled USB-C port. To add a second Ethernet port for Dual-Ethernet WAN, please connect a separately sold USB‑C‑to‑Ethernet adapter to the USB‑C port.

Unsupported Models
  • GL-B3000 (Marble)
  • GL-AX1800 (Flint)
  • GL-MT2500/GL-MT2500A (Brume 2)
  • GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX)
  • GL-AXT1800 (Slate AX)
  • GL-SFT1200 (Opal)
  • GL-A1300 (Slate Plus)
  • GL-MT1300 (Beryl)
  • GL-E750/E750V2 (Mudi)
  • GL-AR750S (Slate)
  • GL-XE300 (Puli)
  • GL-X750 (Spitz)
  • GL-MT300N-V2 (Mango)
  • GL-AR300M Series (Shadow)
  • GL-B1300 (Convexa-B)
  • GL-X300B (Collie)

Follow the steps below to switch a LAN port to a WAN port.

  1. On the Port Management or Ethernet Port page, click the LAN tab and switch the port role to WAN, then click Apply.

    dual ethernet wan 1

  2. In the pop-up window, click Apply.

    dual ethernet wan 2

  3. The selected port will now operate as a WAN port. You may proceed to configure Multi-WAN here.

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