Placing a new router doesn't need to be difficult—particularly with GL.iNet routers. If you have a travel-sized model like the GL-MT300N-V2 (Mango) or a heavy hitter like the GL-MT6000, this GL iNet setup guide will guide you through it in only a few simple steps.

Begin by booting up your router and accessing its default Wi-Fi. Next, head to 192.168.8.1 in your browser to open the admin panel. From here, you may select your source of internet—Ethernet, Repeater, or USB Tethering—and lock down your network with your personal password.

Need a VPN? GL.iNet routers have both OpenVPN and WireGuard pre-supported. You may also tweak DNS settings, firewall rules, and even flash custom firmware courtesy of their OpenWRT basis.

This tutorial is great for travelers, remote workers, and privacy advocates alike. Have you experimented with customizing your GL.iNet router? Leave us a note or questions below—we'd love to hear your tips!