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Mango Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket VPN Router

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GL-iNet has Mango Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket VPN Router (New, GL-MT300N-V2) on sale for $21.39. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member LovelyCheetah for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • CPU: MTK MT7628NN @580MHz
  • Memory / Storage: DDR2 128MB / NOR Flash 16MB
  • Protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Speed: 300Mbps (2.4GHz)
  • USB Port: 1x USB 2.0
  • Ethernet Port: 1x WAN, 1x LAN
  • Ethernet Speed: 10/100Mbps
  • Power Input: microUSB, 5V/2A
  • Power Consumption: <2.75W
  • Dimension / Weight: 2.28 x 2.28 x 0.98" / 1.41 ounces
About this product:
  • Convert a public network (wired or wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing via tethering
  • Powered by any laptop USB, power banks or 5V/2A DC adapters (sold separately)
  • Portable and pocket friendly
  • OpenWrt pre-installed, USB disk extendable
  • Dual Ethernet ports, UART and GPIOs available for hardware DIY
  • OpenVPN client pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • Additional Information:
    • By purchasing refurbished, it would be $3.48 less (16% savings) than purchasing brand new for this model priced at $21.39.
    • Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 10565 customer reviews.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.

No longer available:
  • GL-iNet has Mango Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket VPN Router (Refurbished, GL-MT300N-V2) on sale for $19.90 - 10% off when you apply discount code MT3NV210 on the checkout page = $17.91. Shipping is free.

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GL-iNet has Mango Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket VPN Router (New, GL-MT300N-V2) on sale for $21.39. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member LovelyCheetah for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • CPU: MTK MT7628NN @580MHz
  • Memory / Storage: DDR2 128MB / NOR Flash 16MB
  • Protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Speed: 300Mbps (2.4GHz)
  • USB Port: 1x USB 2.0
  • Ethernet Port: 1x WAN, 1x LAN
  • Ethernet Speed: 10/100Mbps
  • Power Input: microUSB, 5V/2A
  • Power Consumption: <2.75W
  • Dimension / Weight: 2.28 x 2.28 x 0.98" / 1.41 ounces
About this product:
  • Convert a public network (wired or wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing via tethering
  • Powered by any laptop USB, power banks or 5V/2A DC adapters (sold separately)
  • Portable and pocket friendly
  • OpenWrt pre-installed, USB disk extendable
  • Dual Ethernet ports, UART and GPIOs available for hardware DIY
  • OpenVPN client pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • Additional Information:
    • By purchasing refurbished, it would be $3.48 less (16% savings) than purchasing brand new for this model priced at $21.39.
    • Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 10565 customer reviews.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.

No longer available:
  • GL-iNet has Mango Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket VPN Router (Refurbished, GL-MT300N-V2) on sale for $19.90 - 10% off when you apply discount code MT3NV210 on the checkout page = $17.91. Shipping is free.

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pyroskater85
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For anyone who is curious what this device is used for...
One main option and huge benefit is when you're traveling and using hotel Wifi this device will set up its own wifi network that runs a VPN on the unit itself and all traffic funneled thru this device will be thru the VPN. so you only need to connect to the hotel wifi, accept the terms and conditions, turn on the VPN, and now all your devices are tunneled thru the VPN. so you don't need to set up your VPN on every device.

one example of my main use is that when we travel, I bring my chromecast and Amazon echo dot. because I set it up before we leave. When I turn it on and get connected, all my devices connect automatically and funneled thru the VPN. I'm able to stream my own shows thru the chromecast, and I can set timers, alarms, play audiobooks, music, etc, thru the echo dot.

I power it thru a USB charging block with 5 ports and charge all my devices over night and power this unit. but you can also power it thru a portable battery, which is one benefit of using this device over the newer ones. if you like you can also bring along a battery operated Wyze cam and use it to monitor the hotel room when your gone.
rollins88
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It's got VPN software to pair with your VPN service. It doesn't have a VPN itself.
appleguy82
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I got this in 2020 for $20 new on Amazon. Is this good now with all the other newer Gli Net routers? I think it's very slow dated for vpn etc right ?

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Nov 05, 2023 01:45 PM
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arooniNov 05, 2023 01:45 PM
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I want to buy a portable table router but have no idea what to buy. Other models from this company have hit $100. Which do I go for ?
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Nov 05, 2023 01:57 PM
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taehoyaNov 05, 2023 01:57 PM
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easy to change the ttl with this?

anyone try linking this router to a hotspot device?
Last edited by taehoya November 5, 2023 at 06:13 AM.
Nov 05, 2023 02:12 PM
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gclc1216Nov 05, 2023 02:12 PM
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Quote from hinny :
How is this router different from the mango router? Better, worse?

https://store-us.gl-inet.com/coll...l-ar300m16
Not an expert. But looks the same except that shadow can support EAP.
Nov 05, 2023 02:24 PM
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EagerKestrel3411Nov 05, 2023 02:24 PM
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Is the firmware open source? How do we know that they wouldn't be hijacking our OpenVPN credentials or MITM using this device?

It's ironic that you're flashing the capability of forwarding the OpenVPN protocol, which most of the users chose because of its trustedness and security.
Nov 05, 2023 02:53 PM
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appuruguruNov 05, 2023 02:53 PM
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Quote from k1down :
I own another portable router from them. I want to pick up a second one to try to create a device based "tunnel" vpn network where only my two portable routers are on it and can be used to tunnel into my home LAN. Would this be possible? If so can anyone recommend how I might learn to do it or point me in the right direction?
You can setup an OpenVPN or WireGuard server at home and use their apps on your phone/laptop to tunnel into your home.
Nov 05, 2023 03:01 PM
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dreamilNov 05, 2023 03:01 PM
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If I am not mistaken this is same version in New. $4 higher ($21.39) than refurbished https://store-us.gl-inet.com/prod...-mt300n-v2
Nov 05, 2023 03:14 PM
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ZwaliNov 05, 2023 03:14 PM
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I bought this in 2018 from NewEgg for $16 .I'm not sure what the standard price is, but loved the device for a few years, then found it was underpowered when multiple devices would connect so stopped using it. If you're just going to use it for a few devices it's likely fine, but I'd still suggest comparing it to some more newer options.

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Nov 05, 2023 03:20 PM
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kabukichoNov 05, 2023 03:20 PM
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mango or this gray one?

https://store-us.gl-inet.com/prod...eq=uniform

very similar. except cpu and a watt more power.... one is a older model?
Nov 05, 2023 03:28 PM
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pyroskater85Nov 05, 2023 03:28 PM
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Quote from Slimeyface :
Very interesting! Thanks for the detail.


May I ask which charging block you use?
I have an older one i got from slickdeals a few years ago. Not modern or new tech a bit dated but it works well. I still bring a quick charger with me for those moments I'm short on time to recharge.
My device is a 5 port usb-a charger. I think it's max output is 60W, so not super powerful but it works. One of the best things I ever bought for traveling.


closest I can find to what I use is this:
Anker 60W 6-Port USB Wall Charger, PowerPort 6 https://a.co/d/d7RR4Nt
Last edited by pyroskater85 November 5, 2023 at 07:47 AM.
Nov 05, 2023 03:46 PM
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pyroskater85Nov 05, 2023 03:46 PM
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Quote from EfficientChannel114 :
Do you think there is anyway software running on a laptop connected to this device can detect that it is using vpn (vpn server is openvpn on home gateway, not public vpn service)?
I'm not sure I follow what you're asking. But my understanding is if you're trying to hide the fact that your using a VPN I'm not entirely sure it would do that. I know I had to change my VPN set up when I was in Hawaii so it didn't try to connect back to the main land server and lag a lot. But I messed something up and one streaming service didn't like it and wouldn't show me certain shows because it said it's not available in my area. I think it was HBO Max or Netflix or something. When I use this device after it's all set up all my other devices work seamlessly as long as it's set up properly. Normally it's very simple without complications but this last time i had a hard time trying to set it up with a local server on the island.
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Nov 05, 2023 04:34 PM
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Also an easy way to force appletv through VPN is desired since, as far as I know, appletv doesn't allow VPN clients via the appstore.
Nov 05, 2023 04:39 PM
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krazybertNov 05, 2023 04:39 PM
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Can the settings page be accessed through a mobile phone browser? I would love to bring this travelling but rarely carry my laptop.
Nov 05, 2023 04:45 PM
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Quote from krazybert :
Can the settings page be accessed through a mobile phone browser? I would love to bring this travelling but rarely carry my laptop.
Yes. There's also an official app but you can just open the standard admin page with your phone web browser, absolutely.
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Nov 05, 2023 04:57 PM
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HonestRaccoon2312Nov 05, 2023 04:57 PM
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Will this allow me to appear to be home in my US location while abroad? I have a job that reveals my IP address and I am not allowed to work from outside the US. Need to use both the phone and laptop but not sure if this will do it. Thanks in advance.

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crashazz3Nov 05, 2023 05:03 PM
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2.4Ghz only, no thanks
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