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[Pre Order] GL.iNet Slate 7 (GL-BE3600) Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router: US$120 (US$96 800 Units / US$102 1000 Units) @ GL.iNet

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[Pre Order] GL.iNet Slate 7 (GL-BE3600) Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router: US$120 (US$96 800 Units / US$102 1000 Units) @ GL.iNetAffiliate
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Super Early Bird $96USD - 800 Units Worldwide
https://store.gl-inet.com/products/super-early-bird-slate-7-gl-be3600-dual-band-wi-fi-7-travel-router?variant=41511377436766 SOLD OUT

Early Bird $102USD - 1000 Units Worldwide
https://store.gl-inet.com/products/early-bird-slate-7-gl-be3…

Pre-Order $120USD
https://store.gl-inet.com/products/pre-order-slate-7-gl-be36…

I've been waiting for this release. I managed to grab one at $96USD. Worked out to be $161.50AUD

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  • hsc21 on 04/03/2025 - 13:53
    +1

    beat me by 4 minutes. have an upvote!

  • guyvb on 04/03/2025 - 14:13
    +5

    I really really want to buy this - but 130 x 91 x 34mm is just too big for a "travel" router.

    • DeToxin on 04/03/2025 - 14:23
      +1

      That's pretty subjective

    • Limbot on 04/03/2025 - 14:25

      Eval unit here. I was suprised that it is only slightly bigger than the Slate AX ( for overseas I'm still an OG Slate user :p )

    • stewface on 04/03/2025 - 20:49

      I bought a big one, it rocks for speed and range but gosh I miss the size of my mango. But it’s wildly underpowered.

  • flagsarefun on 04/03/2025 - 14:19
    +4

    For those interested in specs, compared to the Beryl AX notable upgrades beside WiFI 7 include:
    * MT7981B 2-core CPU to a Qualcomm Quad-core (not specified)
    * 512MB to 1GB RAM
    * 256MB to 512MB NAND Flash
    * 1GBe to 2.5GBe LAN port
    * Improved WiFi speed 574Mbps (2.4GHz) and 2402Mbps (5GHz) to 688Mbps (2.4GHz) and 2882Mbps (5GHz)

    No 6GHz support is listed

    • GordonD on 04/03/2025 - 14:47
      +1

      And on the other hand they have reduced the number of WAN and LAN ports to 2 on their recent models of travel routers.

      That makes them useless to me unless I add an ethernet switch.

    • FujinShu on 04/03/2025 - 16:41
      +3

      No 6GHz support is listed

      So it seems the Wi-Fi alliance is doing similar bullshit as USB, where you can omit the 6GHz band without clearly disclosing it to the customer in the product name.

    • jlogic on 05/03/2025 - 10:48

      This is the SOC.

      https://www.qualcomm.com/products/internet-of-things/network…

      IPQ5322 from Qualcomm.

      Supports triband.

      Might be a question to ask Gl Inet about why no 6Ghz channel.

  • flagsarefun on 04/03/2025 - 14:20
    +1

    OP, Super Early Bird is sold out

    • dealmaker on 04/03/2025 - 14:34

      unless you choose another country connector (EU/UK or US)

  • dealmaker on 04/03/2025 - 14:25

    when will the super early arrive? cant see date

    • ausduckz on 04/03/2025 - 16:21

      Super Early Bird was early April, and Early Bird was the end of April from what I remember seeing during checkout.

  • sunyuanxin on 04/03/2025 - 14:35

    AU version sold out already

    • c0lch3y on 04/03/2025 - 15:44
      +1

      Would have thought the other plugs would be more popular given the use as a "travel" router…!

      • oleglap on 04/03/2025 - 18:36

        Probably time zones - Europeans asleep when sale went live.

  • Churna on 04/03/2025 - 14:36

    Would this be better then a budget wifi 6 router from say JBHIFI (Like this one https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/asus-rt-ax54hp-dual-band-…) as the main home wireless?

    • dealmaker on 04/03/2025 - 14:39

      I was wondering this too actually, might just be a range issue?

    • frondono on 04/03/2025 - 16:12

      they have a flint 2 that will be worth a look at. they have a flint 3 coming out soon too.

  • dealmaker on 04/03/2025 - 14:38

    how much distance would this normally cover (without walls / obstructions) for each of the frequencies? Maybe someone knows from past experience of older wifi 6 routers?

  • littlesoldier on 04/03/2025 - 14:44
    +8

    IMO its a bit overkill to have a Wifi 7 travel router…
    especially most wifi network that a travel router connected to as bridge isn't that fast (unlikely a Wifi 7)
    Besides, there are still not many client devices yet

    • Churna on 04/03/2025 - 14:49
      +3

      Agreed, the Beryl AX https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000/ is more compact, lower power usage and has awesome performance. The Beryl has been out for a year + so lots of bugs already fixed

      • guyvb on 04/03/2025 - 15:19
        +2

        Yeah the Beryl AX is my travel choice, although I think even it is too big for (my) travel. But I do find the newer software version really good, handles hotel captive portals much much nicer than my old slate.

        • dandandan on 04/03/2025 - 18:30
          +2

          Beryl worked fantastically on my recent o/s trips, a big upgrade from the yellow Mango version.

  • asa79 on 04/03/2025 - 15:23
    +2

    Would be nice if it had a sim or esim

    • smileys on 05/03/2025 - 10:29

      Yep deal breaker unfortunately

  • plentifoo on 04/03/2025 - 15:42
    +2

    What's the use case for people who buy this? Professional or leisure?

    • shivaussie on 04/03/2025 - 15:47
      +1

      I have the same question… What's the use case of travel router

      • guyvb on 04/03/2025 - 15:56
        +3

        Personally I use them in hotels, to connect to the hotel wifi, often via some kind of portal you need to log in to. All my devices are already connected to my Beryl, I just need to connect the Beryl to the hotel wifi and it acts as a repeater. I also run a VPN on the Beryl for added security.
        Work travel primarily for me, but I take it on holidays too.

        • jbird84 on 04/03/2025 - 22:52
          +1

          Yep— great especially when family members sometimes don't get the difference between cell/wifi and why a vpn is important. It's just a network their phone already knows and once you've got it going there's no additional setup on their part

      • whyisave on 04/03/2025 - 16:01

        Share one WiFi connection with VPN, for family / kids, etc.

        • dandandan on 04/03/2025 - 18:31

          Same for me however I found VPN work best on the individual device.

      • stewface on 04/03/2025 - 20:53
        +2

        Best thing is one Wi-Fi password done once…

        Not adding it slowly to an entire family of devices (I think we have 7 between us)

        Also easy use of a chromecast… and it’s a nerd gadget. Excuse to play with shit and get it setup when I arrive places

      • Sillen on 05/03/2025 - 12:22

        Recent hotel stay in December. The hotel Wi-Fi hotspot was under the desk with terrible range - even 2-3 meters to the bed. Use this as a repeater for better connection to the whole room, including the bathroom if you like to ozbargain in the shower.

      • Limbot on 05/03/2025 - 12:55
        +2
        1. Subnet all your devices off from the public/hotel/Maccas Wifi (they'll only see the router)
        2. Multiple devices can automatically connect without all having to be setup individually for the public WiFi (Wife never even knows she's running off our own WiFi network with a VPN back to home instead of 4/5G or the hotel WiFi as it just connects automatically)
        3. All devices can automatically VPN for encryption of data
        4. All devices can automatically VPN for geo location (watching Aussie shows when you're overseas)
        5. All devices adblocked
        6. Shared SD -Card/USB stick for shared musics/photos/movies
        7. Get around device number limitations (e.g. buy a package for only 2 devices commonly found on cruise ships)
        8. Use your own Chromecast/Firestick when staying in a hotel
        9. You can acutally use one to setup a VPN server back at your home and integrate with your current equipment if it doesn't support VPN servers
        10. Remotely access your home network devices

        Use with the family for travel but also always have one with me even if I'm just staying in a hotel in the same State for security (VPN to home server) and Chromecasting mainly.

    • Oh Daddy on 04/03/2025 - 16:09
      +1

      I mainly use for travel be it professional or leisure

      If we are on a family holiday, all devices connect seamlessly, including our Chromecast. Plus you can use adblock, VPN etc and make your private network safe

  • InternetExplorer on 04/03/2025 - 15:43

    Any news about flint 3?

  • StiSupafly on 04/03/2025 - 15:55

    FYI..

    Please note we will ship from China and you will need to deal with customs clearance and pay customs duty.

    • mskeggs on 04/03/2025 - 19:22

      So nothing to worry about in AU.

  • wwwboy on 04/03/2025 - 16:20

    on a side note, I was looking at some of the other travel models today as I thought maybe this one is slightly to big.. yeah I know maybe not…. but..

    Allot of places like Ebay/regular online stores are selling other models much more expensive then buying direct with gl.inet due to a current sale. Still not an all time low compared to some deals from amazon a while back.. (wish they would come back).

  • syncoroll on 04/03/2025 - 16:44

    This is so niche, i have the Slate Ax, and have probably used it twice travelling abroad.

    Very convenient to have for travelling so you don't have to have each of your digital devices connected to WIFI, just need to setup one device and every other Wi-Fi enabled device is good to go.

    • tukanglistrik on 04/03/2025 - 17:47
      +1

      If it's just for wifi, can't we just use the phone's hotspot for everyone else? Then only one device needs to connect to the wifi.

      Still not very convinced that I need a travel router. It's an additional thing to bring, and I prefer to travel light especially on non-business travels.

      • TravHall on 04/03/2025 - 17:55
        +1

        I use a travel router for ease of hotel access, one login and all devices connect including a fire tv. Surfshark VPN setup for my travel devices and Wireguard VPN through to our home network with easy access using the VPN switch. Super reliable, fast and never an issue.

        I'm a bit of a GL inet junky, I have an AR750s, Beryl AX, Flint2, ordered a Slate 7 on the early bird special and will go the Flint3 on release. Never had a single issue with any of their routers, easy config and great service & support.

  • Mijora1 on 04/03/2025 - 18:26

    can i somehow connect my iPhone or android 4G tablet to this thing? via bluetooth or wireless? and tether?
    no esim or sim sucks

    • Limbot on 04/03/2025 - 18:27

      Yes you can tether your mobile or repeat its hotspot or use a Mifi dongle.

      • Mijora1 on 04/03/2025 - 18:28

        they have other devices that do this though right? cheaper without wifi 7? and smaller?

        • Limbot on 04/03/2025 - 19:24

          Yep all their travel routers. Lower price, lower specs, lower VPN speeds, smaller , lower power draw, maybe only single channel 2.4GHz.

          Dpdends on your exact needs and budget.

    • GordonD on 04/03/2025 - 20:46

      can i somehow connect my iPhone or android 4G tablet to this thing?

      This is what a lot of people like me use these for. Not as travel routers but for a home internet connection using a phone tethered to it. I have one phone. Tethered to the "travel" router its my home internet connection, and a home phone that can take messages and receive SMSs, and the tether from the travel router keeps it charged up. The WAN and LAN ports connect to a couple of PCs, the wifi to the printer. Unplugged and taken with me its a mobile phone. It means I only need to pay for a single plan for both phone and internet, which makes 250 Mb/s 5G speed affordable.

      • Kelpei on 05/03/2025 - 00:07

        I was thinking of doing this too but the downside is that you're home devices won't have an internet connection when you leave the house. Can be important for people who have security cameras for exmaple

  • Saura on 04/03/2025 - 19:58
    +1

    No 6Ghz what's the point?

  • HungryRussian on 04/03/2025 - 21:05

    Amazing, seems lile they have an app for shadowsocks too (great wall bypass)

  • sonicentropy on 04/03/2025 - 21:14

    A few of the regional hotels in japan still only have lan in room. So we have the ax model in our travel kit also the built in vpn to home server is handy for backing up everything.

  • Kelpei on 05/03/2025 - 00:08

    Anyone can recommend a 4G or 5G router? Preferably one without a battery

    • Dyl on 05/03/2025 - 06:21
      +1

      Netgear Nighthawk is the best with a battery, they're $590 on sale though https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/netgear-nighthawk-m6-pr…

      It's rated for up to 8Gbps 5G, so you basically max out whatever's available in your area. Only has a 2.5Gbps port though, so that's the max you'd see (if you can find good enough signal anywhere).

      Cheaper ones are available but will be slower speeds and at some point it becomes better off just getting a phone and hotspotting.

  • musicinbed69 on 05/03/2025 - 05:21

    So it doesn’t have 6ghz, I’m guessing it doesn’t combine the bands together either?
    The only benefit is it can fit a bit more into the existing separate bands, if the other device is also wifi 7? :/

    Wifi 7 should mean 2Gbps with clear sight, imho.
    This probably won’t reach 1Gbps. :/
    I will wait for a review.

    Is there no way of using Intel wifi 7 chips as routers?

    • jlogic on 05/03/2025 - 10:43

      Would imagine it being a cost limitation as you would need a separate SOC to process the rest of the other functions. Don’t think the Intel WiFi 7 chip is a standalone SOC and come packaged potentially in M2 format.

      It does however have band aggregation for max theoretical speed of 3.57Gbps.

    • Limbot on 18/03/2025 - 10:07

      The unit has separate 2.4 and 5 channel SSID and also an additional MLO channel SSID which aggregates the two channels (I'm no techie just a user) and from what I can read MLO does not require a 6ghz channel, just an aggregation of two (or more) channels.

      Happy to be corrected and/or educated 😊

  • Dyl on 05/03/2025 - 06:17

    Thought you meant you had to buy 800 units to get the pricing, lol

  • dealmaker on 05/03/2025 - 08:39

    Possible to slot in a 4g modem and sim card into its usb port to share the internet through this?

      • dealmaker on 05/03/2025 - 11:16

        Wow, thanks. It even lists tested modems.
        Any recommendations from the ones listed if price conscious?

        • Limbot on 05/03/2025 - 12:13

          Note that they are only up to 4g and the list may be a bit old. Try and get something that does host-less mode and you should be good. It'll also depend on what we can get in the Oz market obviously.

  • kungfuman on 05/03/2025 - 13:31

    this looks nice but I am happy with my starlink mini at least that works all over the world with out having to deal with sim cards and roaming.

  • dealmaker on 17/03/2025 - 22:14

    has anyone received this yet?

    • jlogic on 17/03/2025 - 23:25

      Doesn't ship out until April.

    • Limbot on 18/03/2025 - 10:15

      Have an eval unit and can attempt to answer any questions you have… Not a highly technical user though… 🤔

      • dealmaker on 21/03/2025 - 15:37

        Thanks. Any issues?

        Just needed it for an upcoming trip at end of month.

        • Limbot on 21/03/2025 - 17:59
          +1

          Nope , no issues in my testing besides some functional ones e.g. the screen shows the SSID and the password and a QR code to connect Not exactly secure. On the Mudi which has a similar interface (not touch) you can turn menu items off e.g. showing the password or the whole SSID screen entirely.

          • jlogic on 26/03/2025 - 21:52

            @Limbot: That's a bit of an OpSec fail there…

            • Limbot on 27/03/2025 - 11:51

              @jlogic: Yes have supplied feedback to the Gl.Inet folks.The screen does time out and there's a "lock " - swipe right when you touch the screen and the password is *****'d out until you touch it but I still believe it's a fundamental security issue, though some other Beta testers don't see it that way weirdly….

              • jlogic on 27/03/2025 - 20:03

                @Limbot: Weird… that they don't. Any reasoning for that?

                • Limbot on 27/03/2025 - 20:06

                  @jlogic: One guy said "If you don't like this then make you should buy a different router." I'm not sure the quality of some of their beta testers…. :P

                  • jlogic on 28/03/2025 - 18:26

                    @Limbot: More like I want to try new things and/or influencers needing content and GL.iNet wanting positive spin.

                    They still haven't answered why they couldn't make it triband on this device.

                    • Limbot on 28/03/2025 - 19:16

                      @jlogic: I suspect as usual with these smaller routers it's got something to do with power and heat in such a small chassis.

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