Travelling is something that everybody enjoys. But to make it more fun, you definitely require access to the wifi connectivity. Especially if you are someone who works on the go. The connectivity shouldn’t just be high speed but also secure. No doubt that wifi access given by the hotels is not at all worthy and also there are so many security concerns. This is exactly where GL.iNet’s travel router setup can lend you a helping hand. GL.iNet offers so many options when it comes to travel routers. All these routers support OpenVPN and WireGuard. They are compact and thus can easily fit in your pocket or your travel bag. 

So if you got your hands on the travel router from GL.iNet then to unlock its whole potential you require right guidance. Thus in this post we’ll be sharing the complete guide for GL.iNet travel router setup. 

Collect All The Bits And Pieces For Setup

To finish the setup process smoothly and within minutes, you must pre-collect all the requirements. These are:

• Your travel router with its power cable. 
• A smart device.
• An Ethernet wire. 
• A vacant power socket. 
• Internet source. 
• Lastly, if you wish to perform the setup via smart app then access to the app is must. 

Travel Router Setup Directions

The setup process is simple. It won’t take more than 10 to 12 minutes for you to finish it. For your convenience we’ll be listing the setup process using both the web browser as well as the GL.iNet app. So you choose the one which you find comparatively simple. 

Step 1: Activate GL.iNet Travel Router

Start the travel router setup process by first plotting the router in an open space which offers ventilation and doesn’t have too many metal and electronic hindrances. Now move the power wire into the GL.iNet unit. Thereafter plug it into the wall socket. Switch on the power button. Initially the status indicator will flicker. So wait for the status light to turn steady. As this means the travel router is ready for further configuration. 

Step 2: Link Smart Device To Travel Router

Now in this travel router setup step you require your smart gadget. You can use any gadget for this purpose. From smartphone to laptop everything will work. Now the work is that you have to pair this device to the travel router. There are two options for it. 

For wireless pairing, enable wifi of your smart gadget. As you do so, a list of nearby available networks will open up. The identity of your travel router network is written on the base/back of the router itself. So select the same network. Then fill in the password. Tap on Connect. This is the wireless pairing that you have built. 

For more stability and dependability you can just pair the gadgets with an Ethernet wire. 

Step 3: Login

Now you get two choices for further travel router setup process. One is using a web browser. The second one makes use of the GL.iNet app. 

• GL.iNet App

On your paired gadget, open the GL.iNet app. If you do not have access to the app, do not panic. You do not need to pay for its installation as it is freely available on both Play/App stores. Now after you open the app just follow its prompts and successfully pair to the internet. 

• Web Browser 

On your networked gadget, open the internet browser. For errorless travel router setup make sure you choose a compatible browser and not corrupted one. The internet explorer, chrome, firefox, safari and edge, all five of them are compatible options. 

Thereafter, visit the address blank. In it, type the address. It is http://192.168.8.1. Click enter. Next up, select the language. Click on Next. Now create an admin security password. Confirm it and then tap on Submit. As you do so, the main setup interface becomes accessible. From the side bar, tap on the Internet. Select between different connecting options. Finally fill in the details and with that the GL.iNet travel router setup process comes to an end. 

Step 4: Check Connectivity 

As the setup process wraps up, pair your gadget to the travel router’s network. Move around the area and check if the connectivity is up-to-mark or not. If everything is correct then well and good. If the speed is not accurate then consider repositioning the travel router.

Firmware Upgrade 

If you wish to make the best possible use of the GL.iNet travel router then do not log out of the app or web interface until you look for the pending updates. If found, do not let it go for some other time. Rather start the installation then and there. Because an up-to-date firmware version will not only have a positive impact on the networking experience but it also saves your network from security issues. After the installation of new firmware is done, do not forget to restart the router. 

For other questions and issues feel free to call or chat with the experts.