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GL.iNET GL-AR300M (Shadow) Mini VPN Travel Router with 2dbi External Antenna, Wi-Fi Converter, Mobile Hotspot in Pocket, OpenWrt, Repeater Bridge, 300Mbps, 128MB Nand Flash, 128MB RAM, OpenVPN
Brand | GL.iNet |
Model Name | GL-AR300M |
Special Feature | WPS |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11bgn |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Color | with two 2dbi external antennas |
Item Weight | 76 Grams |
About this item
- [OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE] OpenWrt/LEDE pre-installed, backed by software repository. DDWrt supported. USB disk extendable.
- [VPN CLIENT & SERVER] OpenVPN and WireGuard pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers.
- [LARGER STORAGE & EXTENSIBILITY] 128MB RAM, 16MB NOR Flash + 128M NAND Dual flash, dual Ethernet ports, UART and GPIOs available for hardware DIY.
- [PACKAGE CONTENTS] GL-AR300M-Ext mini router (Antennas color: Black or White) (1-year Warranty), USB cable, User Manual.
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Founded in 2010, GL.iNet is a leading developer of OpenWrt Wi-Fi and IoT Network Solutions. We build Wi-Fi routers, IoT gateways and remote device management platforms for a wide range of scenarios.
We bring powerful but affordable Wi-Fi networks to families across the globe. Our devices are highly customizable for creating a personalized Internet experience, and a remote device management platform for monitoring, analytics, and configuration.
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How to setup the Router?
All of GL.iNet’s devices have a simple and almost identical setup process, click here to learn about the first time setup.
Please check the instruction from our Official Docs.
How does this vpn replace a vpn service? Is the pre-installed as secure as a paid vpn service?
The router can NOT replace the VPN service. You still need to pay the VPN service providers to get the VPN service.
Can it in repeater mode connect with a hotel wifi that uses a web page for access to it’s network?
Yes, you could connect to the public or hotels' WiFi.
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Easy to use | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
For traveling | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
WiFi signal | — | 4.8 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Sold By | — | GL Technologies | GL Technologies | GL Technologies | GL Technologies | GL Technologies |
connectivity tech | Wireless | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Wi Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
number of ports | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
data transfer rate | 300 megabytes per second | 1300 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 1800 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 BGN | 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 A | — | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AC |
frequency band class | — | dual band | single band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | — | — | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | — | 10/100/1000 megabits per second |
frequency | 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
Product Description
Shadow is mini size and travel-friendly, which is applicable for small enterprise, business and family scenarios. It’s your best choice that provides internet surfing together with wireless.
- Security
It's outstanding security protocols and data encryption technology offers an extra layer of protection wherever you go.
- Privacy
It is the best travel accessory for business travellers, journalists, frequent flyers and anyone who feels the need to protect their privacy while surfing the internet.
- OpenVPN and Wireguard
It supports 30+ popular OpenVPN service providers and Wireguard.
AR300M-EXT mini travel router
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Connect to public's Ethernet, e.g. hotel and airport to create a private wireless network easily. |
Connect the router to another existing wireless network, e.g. when you are using free Wi-Fi in a hotel or cafe. |
Connect to existing Access Point and create a private Wi-Fi hotspot. |
Turn a wired signal to wireless and also create a wireless network for Wi-Fi enabled devices. |
CPU | QCA9531, @650MHz SoC |
Memory / Storage | DDR2 128MB / FLASH 16MB |
Interfaces | 1 WAN, 1 LAN, 1 USB2.0, 1 micro USB (power), 1 Reset button, PCIe, UART |
Frequency / Transmission Rate | 2.4GHz / 300Mbps |
Protocol | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
Power Input | 5V/1A |
Power Consumption | <2W |
External Antenna | 2dbi RP-SMA Female |
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Product Dimensions | 2.28 x 2.28 x 0.98 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.68 ounces |
ASIN | B01K6MHRJI |
Item model number | GL-AR300M-Ext |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #255,164 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,647 in Computer Routers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 11, 2016 |
Manufacturer | GL Technologies |
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Customers like the weight and versatility of the networking router. For example, they mention it's an awesome little travel router and highly customizable. That said, they're happy with range, size, and value. Opinions are mixed on performance, ease of set up, and connectivity.
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Customers like the weight of the router. For example, they say it's an awesome little travel router, highly customizable, and portable. Some mention that it works as a repeater or VPN router easily. That said, most are happy with the product's weight and portability.
"...For such a tiny, lightweight product, this thing packs a lot of power. It receives WiFi signals very well, and it transmits them just as well...." Read more
"Amazing travel router with great WiFi signal that is also dual WAN. This device is very capable, sturdy and stable...." Read more
"...fold, or can be completely disconnected when packing, so it's pretty easy to pack.... if that's what you want...." Read more
"Here's the quick version: Great travel router with robust OpenWRT firmware, capabilities, and support...." Read more
Customers appreciate the networking router's versatility. They say it has a unique product with a lot of features that can be used. They also say it's capable of many different uses, and useful for specific purposes. Customers also mention that it'd be a great addition to any home or office network.
"These little things are great. They have lots of features, but they do have performance limitations...." Read more
"This little box is amazing. It does exactly what it claims to, and it's super reliable at it...." Read more
"...In addition, it looks good and the LEDs are tiny - large enough to be visible but without being distracting even when dimming the light...." Read more
"...quick version: Great travel router with robust OpenWRT firmware, capabilities, and support. Advanced features not for beginners!..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the range of the router. They say that it has an amazing signal range, and the WiFi range is great. They also say that the signal strength is fantastic. Customers also say the router serves internet a pretty good distance. They mention that the default range is set lower than capability, and that it gives them the best mobile internet possible.
"...Latency is marginally improved (~5ms).WIFI penetration is acceptable inside a log cabin with a huge stone fireplace...." Read more
"...Third reason of greatness: the range is amazing. For such a tiny, lightweight product, this thing packs a lot of power...." Read more
"Amazing travel router with great WiFi signal that is also dual WAN. This device is very capable, sturdy and stable...." Read more
"...to remotely access my jeep (cameras, ODB data, etc..), serve internet a pretty good distance around my jeep and do all sorts of cool things that I..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the networking router. They mention that it is small, cheap, and powerful. The LEDs are small, but large enough to be visible. Overall, customers are happy with the compact size and the fantastic range for its size.
"...In addition, it looks good and the LEDs are tiny - large enough to be visible but without being distracting even when dimming the light...." Read more
"Works as advertised and then some. Unbelievably small..." Read more
"...This is the smallest and coolest device for the money that I have found...." Read more
"...It is small and portable and _could_ make for a decent travel router. Except those external antenna are a PITA in your bag...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the networking router. They say it is well worth the price, has many features, and is an excellent purchase.
"...Overall, this is a great value, and I can see it capable of many different uses...." Read more
"...I believe this is well worth the price. I recommend this 100%." Read more
"...A great product, definitely worth it." Read more
"...This is the smallest and coolest device for the money that I have found...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention that it worked flawlessly all week, handles all this fine, and is one of the most powerful routers out there. However, others say that the performance was not amazing, the speed is not that great, and the bandwidth speed is a bit meh for some configurations. When it does work, it requires them to wait a few minutes, or to restart the device.
"...For such a tiny, lightweight product, this thing packs a lot of power. It receives WiFi signals very well, and it transmits them just as well...." Read more
"...This device is very capable, sturdy and stable. This is one of my best purchases on Amazon." Read more
"...But it fails over in less than a second. Practically instant. From what I've read, only WAN bonding can sustain a break in a connection like that...." Read more
"Here's the quick version: Great travel router with robust OpenWRT firmware, capabilities, and support...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of set up. Some find the router extremely easy to use and setup, with minimal setup and plug-and-play functionality. However, others say that it was a little confusing to set up, difficult to manage on your own, and not as user friendly as the Hootoo custom interface.
"...2. Flashing and updating firmware is easy. The whole thing is generally easy to configure.3...." Read more
"...It was connecting to my home network via VPN. It was such a fricken easy setup, I had a hard time believing that it was actually going to work...." Read more
"...Yeah, it's not as user friendly in a way as the Hootoo custom interface but it was not hard at all to set up DLNA media sharing and openVPN for..." Read more
"...I love these devices, really! They're intuitive, easy to set up, easy to put a VPN onto and while they work, they work wonderfully!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that it connects flawlessly, providing a reliable and strong connection. They also say that the VPN out of the box is wonderful and will natively run Express VPN without issue. However, others say that it rarely connects to phone via wifi, keeps loosing connection when connected to WIFI on their laptop, and that connecting to hotel wifi is unreliable.
"...the router keeps dropping out* connecting to hotel wifi is unreliable - sometimes it works, sometimes not, and often when it does work it..." Read more
"...My phone didn't have any problem connecting. It showed 4 of 5 bars, and never lost the connection...." Read more
"...Except those external antenna are a PITA in your bag. They get lost if disconnected (and they are finicky to dis/connect) or you risk breaking them..." Read more
"...set this apart are the support for usb phone tethering and out of the box OpenVPN support...." Read more
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They will load balance, and do failover almost seamlessly, as long as the session running isn't using the connection you pull. But it fails over in less than a second. Practically instant. From what I've read, only WAN bonding can sustain a break in a connection like that. I have no problems gaming with load balancing enabled.
I have a Unite Explore tethered over USB (configured as pass through) with a Netgear Nighthawk M1 over ethernet, both with external Netgear MIMO antennas. For some reason, load balancing didn't want to work by default, I had to edit some settings, and then reboot it a few times to get them to stick. I'm using USB + Wan for load balancing, and I wasn't even sure that would work. I couldn't find anyone else on the forums that was trying to do that.
Yes, I use this for home internet. It recognized my AT&T Unite Explore immediately with almost no configuration, and gave me 40Mbps+ down and 30Mbps up under ideal tower conditions. My phone is a tad faster, but hotspots have less priority than phones/tablets. The forums say they push ~90Mbps over the Wan/Lan interface over ethernet, so I wouldn't think this would be a bottleneck for LTE use.
Load balancing does make surfing *feel* faster, and other people using the internet do not noticeably affect me. Multiple videos in multiple tabs load noticeably faster. Downloads are faster only when you have multiples or are using a download manager. Uploads are faster, more consistent in speed, and this makes all browsing peppier. Latency is marginally improved (~5ms).
WIFI penetration is acceptable inside a log cabin with a huge stone fireplace. Not great, but at this price, that's not a con. I will upgrade the antennas soon.
I've had to reboot it a few times over a couple of days span a few months back. I changed out my charger/PS to something rated for over 2A at 5V. No problems since. It powers my Unite Explore over USB, so maybe this was a factor in the original power supply with my WIFI output maxed out in the settings. I think I also had the WIFI on and range maxed out on the UE at that time. I was still experimenting.
I've also noticed with a USB port voltmeter that not all cables will push over 1.5A, so make sure your cables aren't 1)cheap or 2)going out. I had a cable that tested perfect, and weeks later the wife said it wasn't fast charging on the QC 3.0 charger. I tested it, and it was not. Changed cables, and her phone was quick charging immediately. I can see how this would cause reliability problems with a travel router, as cables get twisted, stretched, and kinked constantly.
So,in summary, for nearly 6 months, hardly any reboots have been necessary, and none since the larger power supply and cable check. More reliable than any other router I've had that cost less than $100, while pushing more data than I pushed through any of them in a month, and using load balancing on top of all of that, over LTE as well, spanned over USB/Ethernet interfaces. I have two desktops, 3 phones, 1 tablet, a Fire Stick that sees lots of use, and both desktops game often. All use VPN more often than not. I do not do much data transfer over the LAN side of things, so that might show it's lack of CPU. I've had 15 devices connected for a week at a time, and no issues. Most were phones, though.
I use VyperVPN from the desktops and tablet, and they stay connected for several days at a time. I got the router to connect to VyperVPN, but as I said earlier, it was relatively poor performance at 256 bit encryption with OpenVPN. VyperVPN wasn't exactly plug and play like other services.
However, we all know that the processor isn't a beast. This is low power. For what it costs, for its size, it has amazing functionality, and in context, reliability. OpenWRT allows this to be very, very flexible if you're tech oriented.
I have yet to use the USB for anything but tethering and testing the webcam functionality, so I can't comment on its proficiency as a baby NAS or print server. My printer is ethernet.
Overall, this is a great value, and I can see it capable of many different uses. I'll probably buy a few more and see what the Mesh performance is like. Pittsburgh Mesh uses an older version of these with great success.
First reason why this device rocks? It worked right out of the box. I powered it on, connected to it, accessed its config panel with a browser, and I was up and running sharing a public WiFi in no time at all.
Second reason why it rocks? The firmware update happened ON THE DEVICE ITSELF!!! I was able to check for a firmware update using the control panel, the file downloaded TO THE DEVICE, and then the device UPDATED ITSELF!!! No annoying external storage with a file that I needed to download on another computer... ugh. The Hootoo Travelmate was a horrific nightmare in this regard, and I still have yet to successfully update its firmware.
Third reason of greatness: the range is amazing. For such a tiny, lightweight product, this thing packs a lot of power. It receives WiFi signals very well, and it transmits them just as well. I did get the model with external antennas because I'm more concerned with range than speed.
4th reason of awesomeness: DD-WRT. This is a mature and complete system for managing this device's features. There's a ton of available add-ons for any and all functionality you could ever imagine.
The only thing I'd like to see added is an SD card slot. Seems to me like there's plenty of room for one in the housing, and it could be infinitely useful. There's a USB port for attaching external storage, but an SD card slot would be even more useful because it would keep everything compact and simple. Oh well, for the price, I can hardly complain.
The Hootoo Travelmate Titan does offer an internal battery at the same price point which is useful, but not necessary for my needs. I just needed something that worked, and the Hootoo failed miserably on that front, so it's getting the boot in favor of this GL.iNet device.
Things I somewhat dislike:
1. This device likes it if you connected to a network BEFORE trying to configure it through the web client. Trying to load up the configuration without being connected is unbearably slow. However, now that I know, I just connect to the network, load up the configuration (much faster now), and add the network. Then disconnect and use the router as my main access point.
2. It came a bit scratched and dirty.
3. The reset button is easily accessible and all the instructions for a reset are printed on the router, along with the default gateway, default master password, etc. This isn't too optimal from a security standpoint. However, giving anyone physical access to anything isn't optimal anyway. So I'll let this slide.
4. Bandwidth speed is a bit "meh" for some configurations and networks, but overall very usable.
Things I like::
1. The amount of software available is great.
2. Flashing and updating firmware is easy. The whole thing is generally easy to configure.
3. It has LEDs on the front that look nice.
4. The flat bottom surface is good for Velcro mounting (like to the lid of my laptop when I'm using, or the roof of my car when I'm running a hotspot on the go.
I can't say much about the longevity, but it seems sturdy enough and tough enough to last. Only time will tell. Would buy again.
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So habe ich mir diesen kleine Router gekauft und gleich zwei etwas längere Antennen dran geschraubt, die noch bei mir rumlagen. Die bekommt man für knapp 10€ auch hier: Antennen
Die Einrichtung war ganz extrem schnell und einfach, ich habe nur die Sprache ausgewählt und auf der WEB-Oberfläche das WLAN meines Nachbarn eingetragen ( das Passwort hat er mir freundlicherweise gesagt). Die beiliegende Bedienungsanleitung ist kurz und sehr gut zu verstehen. danach habe ich das gute Stück nur noch aus dem Fenster in Richtung des Nachbarhauses gehängt und es über USB und einem Handynetzteil mit Strom versorgt.
Zwei Minuten später habe ich mich im Gl-AR300M WLAN mit dem Passwort goodlife angemeldet und konnte über den DSL-Zugang meines Nachbarn surfen. DANKESCHÖN!
Der Router kann natürlich noch viel mehr, aber ich setze diese Dinger meistens zum "Verlängern" von irgendwelchen Hotel-WLANS ein. Man kann den Router einfach per Powerbank mit Strom versorgen und auf der Strecke zwischen funktionierendem WLAN und dem eigenen Zimmer verstecken. Klappt immer und man kann danach auch mehr als ein Gerät im Hotel WLAN anmelden.
Statt als Router kann man das Gerät auch als reinen Repeater oder als Accesspoint verwenden. Wer es ganz kompliziert aber auch ganz umfangreich möchte, kann auf die Oberfläche vom installierten OpenWRT umschalten. Damit kann man viele Dinge tun, wer mag kann auch einen Webserver auf diesem kleinen Teil laufen lassen...
Fazit: Das macht Spaß, Daumen hoch!
Reviewed in Germany on October 24, 2020
So habe ich mir diesen kleine Router gekauft und gleich zwei etwas längere Antennen dran geschraubt, die noch bei mir rumlagen. Die bekommt man für knapp 10€ auch hier: [[ASIN:B07FDN82D8 Antennen]]
Die Einrichtung war ganz extrem schnell und einfach, ich habe nur die Sprache ausgewählt und auf der WEB-Oberfläche das WLAN meines Nachbarn eingetragen ( das Passwort hat er mir freundlicherweise gesagt). Die beiliegende Bedienungsanleitung ist kurz und sehr gut zu verstehen. danach habe ich das gute Stück nur noch aus dem Fenster in Richtung des Nachbarhauses gehängt und es über USB und einem Handynetzteil mit Strom versorgt.
Zwei Minuten später habe ich mich im Gl-AR300M WLAN mit dem Passwort goodlife angemeldet und konnte über den DSL-Zugang meines Nachbarn surfen. DANKESCHÖN!
Der Router kann natürlich noch viel mehr, aber ich setze diese Dinger meistens zum "Verlängern" von irgendwelchen Hotel-WLANS ein. Man kann den Router einfach per Powerbank mit Strom versorgen und auf der Strecke zwischen funktionierendem WLAN und dem eigenen Zimmer verstecken. Klappt immer und man kann danach auch mehr als ein Gerät im Hotel WLAN anmelden.
Statt als Router kann man das Gerät auch als reinen Repeater oder als Accesspoint verwenden. Wer es ganz kompliziert aber auch ganz umfangreich möchte, kann auf die Oberfläche vom installierten OpenWRT umschalten. Damit kann man viele Dinge tun, wer mag kann auch einen Webserver auf diesem kleinen Teil laufen lassen...
Fazit: Das macht Spaß, Daumen hoch!
1) estendere la wow fi di Fastweb a tutta la casa per connettermi gratuitamente al provider al quale sono già abbonato in ufficio;
2) ho creato una rete LAN permanente con tutti i dispositivi di casa (TV, tablet, pc, smartphone, ecc.).
Per errore avevo precedentemente comprato la versione senza antenne esterne di colore giallo, che però non permetteva di creare ponti wifi con wpa2 enterprise (come la wow fi di Fastweb appunto). Consiglio pertanto a chi ha la stessa esigenza di non fare lo stesso errore ed acquistare direttamente questo modello.
Infine la porta laterale usb consente di collegare hdd (auto alimentati) per trasformarli in hdd di rete.
Il software openwrt consente agli smanettoni di personalizzare qualsiasi configurazione.
Per finire, esternamente iI tre led sono un po' evidenti, per quanto piccoli, per cui è bene trovare una collocazione del router in cui le luci non siano fastidiose per il riposo notturno.
GLI's support team have been outstanding before I decided to order this unit I had several questions related to the unit regarding how accessible the web interface would be using screen reader software such as Freedom Scientific JAWS for Windows, the open source NVDA screen reader and Microsofts Narrator. I've always received extremely helpful polite replies within 1 business day even when asking a number of different questions via Email. This router has one of the best accessible interfaces I've ever come across some routers are next to impossible to configure quickly with screen readers as icons arn't labeled correctly or the HTML doesn't meet web standards for accessible content but every part of the interface has been read correctly even parts of the LUSI advanced interface which I have no experience with at all.
I had an issue where on my home WIFI network I wished the travel router to have a static IP as I have several port forwarding rules configured and it was frustrating to have to log into both routers to determine their local DHCP addresses then make changes to the rules on my main router but a quick email to GLI solved my issue with clear easy instructions to disable DHCP in the LUCI interface and then to enter the static IP. Now when connecting to other networks in WISP mode it only takes a minute to reenable DHCP.
This has to be the best travel router currently available on the market I havent even mentioned uses for the RJ45 ethernet port and the RJ11 WAN port as well as the full sized USB port this unit is so versatile and future proof.
My first unit develped a fault after 2 days where the left antenna jack stopped working I noticed there was a much heaver load placed on the WIFI amp which alerted me to the issue but again a quick email to GLI through Amazons message system gave me clear instructions for a full refund I sent the faulty unit back and ordered a new unit which arived today. My first unit came with an older version of firmware which updated faultlessly when I checked for firmware updates but the new unit is running the latest 2.261 out of the box.
One tiny thing which could be potentially added is a security symbol next to detected networks in WISP mode so screen readers can announce if a network is locked meaning its secure or unlocked meaning its open ssuch as already happens in Windows 10's native wifi interface and on most phones but apart from this minor issue its a 10 star product. Deffinatly grab one of these units support from GLI and from the GLI forums and Amazon community is outstanding.
Alimenté en 5v (micro-usb).
Très facile à configurer, malgré que l'interface ne soit disponible qu'en chinois ou en anglais
Configurable en routeur ou en bridge. Permet également d'être configuré en répéteur wifi.
Son port usb lui permet de partager une connexion mobile , soit par clé 3G/4G, soit par tethering USB
Le port usb vous permet également d'y brancher une webcam, ou une clé usb pour partager vos fichiers
Ce routeur est également compatible avec Tor, et vous permet d'y installer des applications tierce. Un genre de appstore étant inclus vous permettant de chercher et d’installer automatiquement les applications compatibles (un peu plus de 5000)
Et surtout, la fonction pour lequel j'ai acheté cet appareil : OpenVPN
La configuration est des plus simples : vous choisissez votre ou vos fichiers ovpn (possibilité de choisir directement un fichier .zip, pour envoyer un lot de fichiers de configuration), et c'est tout !
Vous indiquez les login si nécessaire, vous choisissez le serveur sur lequel vous souhaitez vous connecter (menu déroulant) et c'est bon.
C'est nettement plus simple et agréable à utiliser que sur dd-wrt, que j'utilisais auparavant sur un ancien routeur.
Et un petit bouton sur le coté du routeur peut être configurer pour activer / désactiver le vpn à la volée.
Vraiment satisfait de mon achat