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GL-S200 User Guide

Hardware info

GL-S200 is a miniaturized Thread gateway supporting BLE protocol that runs on a highly customizable OpenWrt operating system and supports cloud device management. It has a versatile design for connecting to various smart home devices, or mass device connectivity for smart buildings.

gl-s200 interface

GL-s200 specification

GL-S200 PCB Pinout

GL Thread Dev Board Pinout

gl thread dev board pinout


First time setup

All of GL.iNet's devices have a simple and almost identical setup process, click here to learn about the first time setup.

Please note that the adapter within the package depends on your shipping country.

What's inside the package?

gl-s200 unboxing

Package Contents:

  • 1 x User manual
  • 1 x GL-S200
  • 1 x Ethernet cable
  • 1 x Thank you card
  • 1 x Warranty card
  • 1 x Power adapter (Selected plug type)

Check out GL-S200's unboxing video.


INTERNET

The internet configuration interface lets users choose to establish the type of internet connection supported by the router.

Configure the internet network by selecting INTERNET in the side menu within the router's web Admin Panel.

It supports two ways to connect to the internet as listed below:

Ethernet

Transmit data over an Ethernet cable using an Ethernet cable to connect the router to an active modem or an active network device. This method usually provides the fastest and most reliable Internet connection.

Click here to learn how to connect to the internet via an ethernet cable

Ethernet Connection

Repeater

Extend the Wi-Fi coverage area of an existing Wi-Fi network by using a router to receive wireless signals within range and forwarding the signals to a further distance. This method is most useful when a single router does not have enough range to cover the entire usage area.

Click here to learn how to connect to the internet via an existing Wi-Fi

Repeater Connection

Priority and load balance

Go to Multi-WAN to set the priority of each Internet access method or the load balance when multiple Internet access methods are used at the same time.


WIRELESS

The wireless settings lets users manage network security of the primary Wi-Fi and the Guest Wi-Fi, it is accessible by going to WIRELESS on the side menu.

Click here to learn more about the wireless configuration


CLIENTS

Clients are devices connected to the router, you can block clients or limit its network speed. The interface is accessible by clicking CLIENTS in the side menu of the router's Admin Panel.

Click here to learn more about managing your device clients.


Thread Mesh

Please refer to Thread Mesh on IoT Docs.


GL Dev Board

Please refer to GL Dev Board on IoT Docs.


Bluetooth

Please refer to Bluetooth on IoT Docs.


VPN

GL.iNet routers are pre-installed with OpenVPN and WireGuard® supporting 30+ VPN services. It automatically encrypts all network traffic within the connected network, including guest devices and client devices that are not capable of running VPN encryption. Our routers can also act as VPN servers, redirecting traffic from client devices in remote locations to the VPN server via a VPN tunnel before accessing the public internet.

VPN Dashboard

OpenVPN

Please refer to the following links for a step to step setup guide:

WireGuard

Please refer to the following links for a step to step setup guide:


APPLICATIONS

GL.iNet routers include a wide range of add-on features that simplifies device management, improves user's internet experience, automates firmware update, and more.

Plug-ins

Please visit the Plug-ins tutorial.

Dynamic DNS

Please visit the Dynamic DNS tutorial.

GoodCloud

Please visit the GoodCloud tutorial.


NETWORK

Firewall

GL.iNet's routers include multiple firewall features to ensure a secure connection and complete oversight by users. It lets users configure firewall rules including Port Forwarding, Open Ports, and DMZ.

Click here to learn more about GL.iNet routers' firewall

Multi-WAN

Please visit the Multi-WAN tutorial.

LAN

Please visit the LAN tutorial.

DNS

Please visit the DNS tutorial.

IPv6

Please visit the IPv6 tutorial.

MAC Address

The Mac Address page was previously called Mac Clone and has been changed to Mac Address since v4.2.

Please visit the MAC Address tutorial.

IGMP Snooping

Please visit the IGMP Snooping tutorial.


SYSTEM

Overview

Please visit the System Overview tutorial.

Upgrade

GL.iNet provides regular updates on our routers' firmware to improve performance, resolving bugs and fix vulnerabilities.

Please visit the Upgrade tutorial.

Scheduled Tasks

Please visit the Scheduled Tasks tutorial.

Admin Password

This feature has been moved to Security since v4.5.

Please visit the Admin Password tutorial.

Time Zone

Please visit the Time Zone tutorial.

Toggle Button Settings

Please visit the Toggle Button Settings tutorial.

Log

Please visit the Log tutorial.

Security

This feature is available since v4.5.

Please visit the Security tutorial.

Reset Firmware

Please visit the Reset Firmware tutorial.

Advanced Settings

Please visit the Advanced Settings tutorial.