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Your speeds will be limited to your slowest connection. 100mbps is pretty slow, so I assume you have cable? What is your Upload speed without VPN? 10mbps? Getting Fiber Optic Internet for both sides will increase your speeds. If your Internet is fast then you'll start to be limited by the router, the Opal is old and will get about 10mbps whereas the Beryl AX or Slate AX can go faster.

Are you using a second Internet connection? You can't test while the Client Travel Router is already connected to the Server Router. If you are using a second Internet connection, please go to the Client Travel Router VPN Page and click "View Log" then email me those errors: support@JustinPruett.com

The Flint 2 is the fastest option and the Slate AX is the fastest travel router. The description has a list of options that would work for home and away.

⁠@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246​​⁠​⁠Just 2 more questions! Thank you so much for replying to my comments. I am planning to work from Saudi Arabia, I want the fastest option to work from Saudi Arabia. I currently have a virgin fibre router at home in the UK. I don’t really care about how fast the internet is at home in the uk as long as my family can still connect to the Virgin WiFi router which is fast. For me to work from Saudi Arabia whilst masking my IP, would I need to connect my Flint 2 to my Virgin router and then use my Slate AX to connect to my router in Saudi Arabia ? And Is wireguard the fastest vpn?

Yes and yes. It sounds like you have a pretty good understanding of how things work.

⁠@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246All thanks to your video, it was so informative! Also one more thing, I’m not sure I understand when you say fastest home router it means it boosts connection at home router in the UK or has the fastest VPN connection to which I will receive in Saudi when connecting to my home router in the uk using my travel router?

Your speeds will be limited to your slowest Internet connection, but if you have fast Internet on both sides then you may be limited by the router itself. The old Opal will get about 10mbps whereas the Slate AX can go much higher.

They can be the same or even a different brand as long as it supports WireGuard ®️. The Opal is the slowest. Please see the description for a list of Router options.

Thank you! As the Beryl is a new release is the Slate AX still the faster home and travel router ?

Flint 2 is the fastest home router and Slate AX is the fastest travel router. Beryl AX provides excellent value with high speeds at a low cost.

Because every ISP router is different, a detailed video would have to be made specifically for the model you have. Please try searching for the model number of your ISP router to see if a video exists.

I believe it works with IPv6, but the DDNS might default to IPv4. Try putting in the IPv6 address instead of the DDNS address to test CGNAT. They may be blocked by their ISP on IPv6 as well. For now they might want to try TailScale but the server has to be run on a computer or you need to perform command line commands to set the Exit Node (Advanced setup)

Yes, the Client will work, but you can only run a Server with some of the plans they offer. I have heard stories of people using Starlink from their boat with a Client Travel Router to continue their work as normal even though they aren't even on land!

Have you tried the second method? Cloning the MAC Address should always work.

Yes, that would be one of the fastest combinations. A complete list is in the description but your choice to use 2 Slate AX would work very well.

@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246 Thank you for responding :) Can you please a video explaining this ? How to do this connection with the two Slate AX? Or can you send me the steps? I can email you for the set-up steps if that's ok

The steps are identical with only minor differences due to improvements in the User Interface over time. Here are the official documents and you can reach me by email if you have questions: docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/wireguard_server/

@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246 Thank you!!! for the link, I will try my best to follow this. Please provide your email address.

My email is support@JustinPruett.com and many troubleshooting tips are here: justinpruett.com/glinet-troubleshoot.php

At that point you have to consider getting a new or used one. I hopped on Facebook marketplace and someone was giving away a mower for free just because they didn't have a battery. Deals are out there, so don't overspend on parts. Keep in mind while Home Depot is the only retailer, you can also buy factory direct from DirectToolsOutlet.com as well which has a big sale about every 3 months.

You say directly, but some cable modems are also a router so you would have to set it to bridge mode or do Port Forwarding. Feel free to send me your error log from the Client Travel Router to support@JustinPruett.com

Glad to hear it!

Two Beryl AX is a good option, they do not have to be different. The description has a list of options, but the Beryl AX is a great choice.

Yes. This method essentially creates a virtual cable so it is as if you were connected at home.

@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246 Thank you!

Thank you! You mentioned that Allow Access to Local Network option makes it less secure. Is there a way to make it more secure so I can access my NAS remotely, or would I have to use another method?

Anything connected to the Internet is inherently insecure, I was merely pointing out the risk. You can find news stories about popular NAS providers such as QNAP and WD suffering from massive vulnerabilities. You can hire a specialist to help decrease your risk, but it is unfortunately never zero.

Glad it worked! Make sure to Turn On "Block Non-VPN Traffic" form Global Options on the Client for increased protection. I am hearing it is not on by default in the newer firmware.

@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246 Thank you. Did that 😉

Yes, this video shows how to use two routers to essentially create a virtual cable back to your house wherever you are in the world. What does your setup look like now?

@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246I just got the 2nd one today a GL-AR300M16 mini router . I have not opened it yet but I’ll try later . I’m not tech savvy but I think if watch your videos and others I might get to to work . Let’s see home tomorrow goes. I’ll keep you updated

I just have one of those routers

Yes, you can use the LAN ports, but you cannot use the WAN port unless you change the default settings. I wouldn't recommend using the WAN port for your devices since you should use the WAN port for Internet when it is available for increased performance. The Slate AX has 2 LAN ports and 1 WAN port.

Port Forwarding is only necessary when behind another router, so you can skip Port Forwarding if you plug directly into your Modem or Fiber ONT.

You can order from Amazon or directly from GLiNet

The description has a list of all the possible combinations, but two Beryl AX would be a fast budget friendly option.

I wouldn't buy the Opal now that the Beryl AX is available. If you only need email access then the Opal is fine, but the Beryl AX is way more powerful for not much more money. The setup is identical either way.

@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246 thanks !

Yes, on the Client go to Global Options and enable "Block Non-VPN Traffic"

@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246 thank you so much! You sincerely don't understand how helpful this is thank you so much!

Glad it helped! Thank you! 🙏

Yes, you identified the problem, the Client Beryl AX cannot connect while already connected to the same network as the Server Flint 2. You can connect the Beryl AX to a phone HotSpot (be sure the phone is not connected to your home WiFi) to complete the test.

@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246 Hey Justin. I tried connecting the VPN using my mobile hotspot, but I'm still getting the yellow light and losing internet when I enable the vpn client. At first, I thought it might be an issue with my cellular data, since my carrier is from abroad, but my laptop seems to connect directly to the hotspot fine and even the Beryl connects to it fine (I have internet while connected to the Beryl while it's connected to the hotspot). Do you have any other idea of what it could be? I'm going to try connecting the Beryl from my sister's home router later today (she lives in a different part of town) to see if that solves the issue.

Feel free to send me the error logs by clicking View Log on the Client Travel Router and emailing it to support@JustinPruett.com Most problems are due to Port Forwarding but I have a list of other common issues here: justinpruett.com/glinet-troubleshoot.php

Thanks for commenting! I am glad it helped!

You might want to try the GLiNet forums, but another option would be to try WindScribe which offers Residential IP Addresses for an additional fee. Referral Link: windscribe.com/yo/0bzxgfqu

Thanks for the reply! But how can I apply and do the setting the Windscribe residential IP on router?

After you sign up, you can download the configuration file from here: windscribe.com/getconfig/wireguard and you just load it into the Client Travel Router similar to this video. Basically skipping all the server setup.

Thank you for explanation! So if I use residential IP setting on the router, the IP(Residential IP)is definitely different from IP created by just using Windscribe application?

So I just want to make sure that IP created by just using Windscribe application (commercial VPN) which creates IP that is not as same as residential IP. Is it right?

Thank you for watching and the comment!

Congrats! Which method you use depends on your company and/or your preferences. The two router method works with any company while the commercial VPN method may not work with every company due to their security policies blocking commercial VPN Providers. If your company allows commercial VPNs the setup is easier and they provide VPN Servers across the country which could provide lower latency and better speed than your home server. You can start with 1 router and a VPN Service to see if your company allows it, and if not, you can get the second router.

The Flint 2 is the fastest option and the Beryl AX is the slowest option (but it is actually still very fast for the price). The description has a list of routers you can choose based on your budget.

It is called a Bushing. I did not replace mine but it may be this part number: Bushing 612854001 Please let me know if it fits.

@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246 Amazing!! Will let you know. Thank you so much!

You’re welcome, glad it helped!

Yes, additional combinations are in the description, but two Beryl AX are a cost effective option.

Slate AX and instead of the Opal get the Beryl AX. The VPN is running on the router itself which creates essentially a virtual cable back to your home so you can use your work device as if you are home. That means you can still use your work VPN on your work device.

Many troubleshooting tips are on justinpruett.com/glinet-troubleshoot.php as well as my email if you still need help.

The UI has changed a little since the video was made, you can also refer to the official documentation: docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/wireguard_server/

This is the video with 2 routers: ua-cam.com/video/LXbDg1v65Qs/v-deo.html

Yes, the Travel Router itself essentially creates a virtual cable back home so you can use your work laptop as normal.

Yes, but you can only run one VPN on a computer at a time which wouldn't be enough for people needing to also connect to their work VPN.

@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246 thank you so much

It is unfortunately still in Beta. TailScale is also in Beta but at least one person was able to set it up manually. The easiest option right now is to use TailScale on a computer that stays home to be your exit node then you can use TailScale on the Travel Router to have a similar setup as WireGuard ®️ without Port Forwarding.

Glad to help! Thank you!

Thank you! 🙏

If you have Xfinity your router is likely conflicting with the default WireGuard ®️ configuration. So please use UDP (Not TCP or Both) for your Port Forwarding rule and follow this video: ua-cam.com/video/UTZ-_zxIozQ/v-deo.html

This video is more than a year old so as new routers come out the best option changes. Currently the Flint 2 would be the fastest option but if your budget is lower then the Beryl AX is an excellent ratio of price and performance. A full list is in the description. Let me know if you have any questions or run into any issues.

Thanks! 🙏

If your laptop has GPS or other tracking methods then this won't be enough, but for most people they only need the two routers.

@justinreviewsandrepairs5246 it does not have any gps modules.

That's great, this solution should work well then. Let me know if you run into any issues.

If you can't access the portal from your phone then the hotel may have given you an invalid access code. In some hotels you can find an Ethernet cable going to the TV and/or an Ethernet port on the TV which you could plug into the WAN port of the router.

I was having issues as well, I did everything you suggested in the video and nothing was working, then I realized that I had my vpn enabled in my device, once I paused the vpn, the portal login popped up

Did you accidentally paste your password?

Yes, you can use any router that supports WireGuard ®️ or even just an old computer, but you will want to make sure it supports the speeds you are trying to achieve.

Thanks for the response and hope you can help me out with my situation. So, I’m in a country where there’s VPN blockers in place such as DPI, including wiregaurd, openVPN and just regular VPN like Surfshark and nordvpn. The only one that seemed to work and bypassed all these is expressVPN via OpenVPN config in my router. That said I can’t do the site to site connection like I want. Do you have a solution for site to site connection that bypasses these blocks? Only thing that came to mind was connect my current router to expressVPN then connect another travel router to that VPN router and then do the site to site connection that way but think it will be extremely slow and not 100% it will work. I know this is a lot but you’ve been very helpful so far and hope you have a solution for my situation.

Yes, in suppressive countries that block VPNs you will typically have to use the government approved VPN and then tunnel through. They constantly change and block things so you may have to change your tactics often. I am curious if buying a VPS in that country would allow you to tunnel traffic without Express VPN but it won't be an easy setup.

Please try posting on the GLiNet forums, there are some very talented people there that might have a better solution

Thanks

I do not, but I try to answer every comment and email. I have a list of common problems here justinpruett.com/glinet-troubleshoot.php and if that does not help feel free to email me at support@JustinPruett.com

@@justinreviewsandrepairs5246 - I followed your instruction I had it working for about 6 months. Then all of a sudden it stopped working. Has this ever happened to anyone?