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Ethernet Port

The content on this page is based on firmware version v4.7-4.9. If your device is running a different firmware version, use the selector below to switch to the corresponding guide.

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

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-BE14000 (Flint 4)
  • GL-BE10000 (Slate 7 Pro)
  • GL-MG1300 (Mango 2)
  • ※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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