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Compact white travel router with two foldable antennas and USB-C power

GL.iNet

GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 wireless router

SKU CH-F5NK-248A5 MPN GL-SFT1200

Pocket-sized dual-band Wi-Fi 5 travel router with gigabit ports, built-in OpenVPN and WireGuard, and a physical VPN toggle switch

  • Memory sizeDDR3 128 MB / SPI NAND Flash 128 MB
  • Interface typeUSB 2.0
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
  • Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g /
  • WAN interfaces1 × 10/100/1000M
  • Network ports2 × 10/100/1000M
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 delivers 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
  • Three Gigabit Ethernet ports provide wired connections without bottlenecks
  • Built-in OpenVPN and WireGuard with a physical toggle switch for instant privacy
  • Repeater mode turns public hotspots into a secure private network for all devices
  • Weighs 145 g and measures 118 x 85 x 30 mm for easy travel

Portable Wi-Fi 5 travel router

The GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 is a pocket-sized wireless router built for travellers and small-space users who need secure internet on the move. It delivers dual-band Wi-Fi 5 with 300Mbps on 2.4GHz and 867Mbps on 5GHz. One gigabit WAN and two gigabit LAN ports provide wired connectivity for laptops or streaming devices. A physical toggle switch controls the pre-installed OpenVPN and WireGuard clients.

Passive cooling with USB power

The unit operates without a fan, drawing power through a USB Type-C 5V/3A connection from any compatible adapter or power bank. Operating temperature ranges from 0 to 40°C. Two undetachable external antennas fold flat for transport and extend vertically to improve signal gain. The compact 118 x 85 x 30mm chassis weighs 145g, making it silent and unobtrusive in a hotel room or RV.

OpenWrt firmware and USB sharing

The router runs OpenWrt out of the box, giving full access to package management and advanced networking features. A USB 2.0 port supports tethering to a 4G/5G modem or sharing a storage drive across the network. Cloudflare DNS encryption and IPv6 are supported natively. The hardware includes 128MB DDR3 RAM and 128MB SPI NAND flash for firmware and user packages.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Wi-Fi Routers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $28.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).
Memory size DDR3 128 MB / SPI NAND Flash 128 MB
Lower than about 90% of the 28 comparable items (median 0.38 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameGL.iNet
Model nameGL-SFT1200
Memory
Memory sizeDDR3 128 MB / SPI NAND Flash 128 MB
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
Wireless speed300 Mbit/s (2.4 GHz), 867 Mbit/s (5 GHz)
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna configuration2 x undetachable external Wi-Fi antennas
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0
WAN interfaces1 × 10/100/1000M
Network ports2 × 10/100/1000M
Power
Power supplyType-C, 5 V/3A
Size & build
Product dimensions118 × 85 × 30 mm
Product weight145g
Shipping weight0.36 kg
Package size178 × 140 × 57 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)
More details
Button count1 x Reset button
1 x Toggle button

Questions about this item

How do I power the GL-SFT1200 and connect it to my modem, and which step do people often miss?

Plug the USB-C cable into a 5V/3A adapter, connect the WAN port to the modem, then press the toggle button to enable VPN if needed; many forget the toggle and leave traffic unencrypted.

What part will need replacement first during long-term travel use?

The USB 2.0 port sees frequent plug cycles for tethering or storage; its contacts wear faster than the soldered DDR3 128MB memory or the fixed antennas.

At what temperature does the router throttle or shut down under sustained load?

The operating limit is 40°C; above that the CPU reduces throughput to protect the 128MB SPI NAND flash and DDR3 memory.

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