GL-INET GL-B1300 User Manual
Convexa-B
(GL-B1300)
USER MANUAL
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started with GL.iNet Convexa-B .............................................................................. 1
1.1. Power on .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Connect ...................................................................................................................................... 2
(1) Connect via LAN ................................................................................................................ 2
(2) Connect via Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................. 3
1.3. Access the Web Admin Panel ......................................................................................... 3
(1) Language Setting .............................................................................................................. 4
(2) Admin Password Setting .............................................................................................. 4
(3) Admin Panel ........................................................................................................................ 5
2. INTERNET............................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1. Cable ............................................................................................................................................ 7
(1) DHCP ....................................................................................................................................... 8
(2) Static ....................................................................................................................................... 8
(3) PPPoE ..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Repeater .................................................................................................................................. 10
2.3. USB 3G/4G Modem ........................................................................................................... 11
Compatible Modems .................................................................................................................. 13
2.4. Tethering ................................................................................................................................. 14
EasyTether ....................................................................................................................................... 15
3. WIRELESS ......................................................................................................................................... 15
4. CLIENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 17
5. UPGRADE ......................................................................................................................................... 17
5.1. Online Upgrade .................................................................................................................... 18
5.2. Upload Firmware ................................................................................................................. 18
(1) Official OpenWrt/LEDE firmware ........................................................................... 19
(2) Compile your own firmware ..................................................................................... 19
(3) Third party firmware ..................................................................................................... 19
5.3. Auto Upgrade ........................................................................................................................ 20
6. FIREWALL ......................................................................................................................................... 20
6.1. Port Forwards ....................................................................................................................... 20
6.2. Open Ports on Router ....................................................................................................... 21
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6.3. DMZ ........................................................................................................................................... 22
7. VPN...................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.1. OpenVPN ................................................................................................................................ 22
7.1.1. OpenVPN Server ........................................................................................................ 23
7.1.2. OpenVPN Client ......................................................................................................... 25
7.2. WireGuard ............................................................................................................................... 30
7.2.1. WireGuard Server ...................................................................................................... 31
7.2.2. WireGuard Client ....................................................................................................... 33
7.2.3. Wireguard App on mobile devices ................................................................... 35
7.3. Shadowsocks ....................................................................................................................... 36
7.3.1. Shadowsocks (SS) Setting for UI 3.0 .............................................................. 36
7.3.2. Setup SS-Server and Start SS services .......................................................... 39
7.3.3. Using SS on PCs or Smartphones .................................................................... 41
7.3.4. Shadowsocks Client Setup on the router ..................................................... 41
7.4. VPN Policies ......................................................................................................................... 46
7.4.1. Settings .......................................................................................................................... 47
7.4.2. Add VPN policy .......................................................................................................... 47
7.4.3. Clear DNS cache ....................................................................................................... 48
8. APPLICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 49
8.1. Plug-ins .................................................................................................................................... 49
8.2. File Sharing ............................................................................................................................ 50
8.2.1. Router settings ........................................................................................................... 50
8.2.2. Access the storage device ................................................................................... 51
8.3. DDNS ......................................................................................................................................... 60
8.3.1. Install gl-cloud-ui plug ............................................................................................ 60
8.3.2. Enable DDNS ............................................................................................................... 61
8.3.3. Check if DDNS is enabled ..................................................................................... 62
8.3.4. HTTP Remote Access ............................................................................................ 62
8.3.5. SSH Remote Access ............................................................................................... 63
8.3.6. Uninstall ......................................................................................................................... 63
8.4. Cloud ......................................................................................................................................... 66
8.5. Portal ........................................................................................................................................ 66
8.5.1. Turn on Captive Portal ........................................................................................... 67
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8.5.2. Change the default page ....................................................................................... 69
8.5.3. Disable Captive Portal ............................................................................................ 69
9. MORE SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................... 70
9.1. Admin Password................................................................................................................. 70
9.2. LAN IP....................................................................................................................................... 71
9.3. Time Zone .............................................................................................................................. 72
9.4. MAC Clone ............................................................................................................................. 73
9.5. Custom DNS Server ........................................................................................................... 74
9.6. Network Mode ...................................................................................................................... 75
9.7. Revert Firmware .................................................................................................................. 76
9.8. Advanced ................................................................................................................................ 77
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1. Getting Started with GL.iNet Convexa-B
Model:
GL-B1300
1.1. Power on
Plug the power cable into the power port of the router.
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1.2. Connect
You can connect to the router via Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi.
Note: This step only connects your devices to the local area network (LAN) of the
router. You cannot access the Internet currently. In order to connect to the Internet,
please finish the setup procedures below and then follow Internet to set up an
Internet connection.
(1) Connect via LAN
Connect your device to the LAN port of the router via Ethernet cable.
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(2) Connect via Wi-Fi
Search for the SSID of the router in your device and input the default password:
goodlife.
Note: The SSID was printed on the bottom label of the router with the following
formats:
• GL-B1300-XXX
• GL-B1300-XXX-5G
1.3. Access the Web Admin Panel
Open a web browser (we recommend Chrome, firefox) and visit
http://192.168.8.1. You will be directed to the initial setup of the web Admin
Panel.
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(1) Language Setting
You need to choose the display language of the Admin Panel. Currently, our
routers support English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch, Français and Español.
Note: If your browser always redirects to Luci (http://192.168.8.1/cgi-bin/luci), you
can visit: http://192.168.8.1/index.html instead of http://192.168.8.1.
(2) Admin Password Setting
There is no default password for the Admin Panel. You have to set your own
password, which must be at least 5 characters long. Then, click Submit to
proceed.
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Note: This password is for this web Admin Panel and the embedded Linux system.
It will not change your Wi-Fi password.
(3) Admin Panel
After the initial setup, you will enter the web Admin Panel of the router. It allows
you to check the status and manage the settings of the router.
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2. INTERNET
There are total 4 types of connection method that you can use to access the
Internet: Cable, Repeater, 3G/4G Modem and Tethering.
Click INTERNET to create an Internet connection.
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2.1. Cable
Connect the router to the modem or main router via Ethernet cable to access the
Internet.
Before plugging the Ethernet cable into the WAN port of the router, you can click
Use as LAN to set the WAN port as a LAN port. That is useful when you are using
the router as a repeater. As a result, you can have one more LAN port.
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Plug the Ethernet cable into the WAN port of the router. The information of your
connection will be shown on the Cable section. DHCP is the default protocol. You
can click Modify to change the protocol.
(1) DHCP
DHCP is the default and most common protocol. It doesn't require any manual
configuration.
(2) Static
Static is required if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) has provided a fixed IP
address for you or you want to configure the network information such as IP
address, Gateway, Netmask manually.
The current settings will be automatically filled once you choose Static. Change it
according to your needs and then click Apply.
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(3) PPPoE
PPPoE is required by many Internet Service Providers (ISP). Generally, your ISP
will give you a modem and provide you a username & password that you needed
when you are creating the Internet connection.
Under PPPoE protocol, enter your username and password, then click Apply.
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2.2. Repeater
Using Repeater means connecting the router to another existing wireless
network, e.g. when you are using free Wi-Fi in a hotel or cafe.
It works in WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) mode by default, which
means that the router will create its own subnet and act as a firewall to protect
you from the public network.
In Repeater section, click Scan to search for the available wireless networks
nearby.
Choose a SSID from the drop-down list and enter its password. You can also
enable the Remember button to save the current chose wireless network. Finally,
click Join.
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2.3. USB 3G/4G Modem
You can connect to the Internet using a USB 3G/4G modem. Insert your SIM card
into the USB modem Plug the USB modem into the USB port of the router. Once it
has been detected, the 3G/4G modem section will be activated and you will be
able to set up your USB modem.
Be aware that some modems work in host-less mode, which will be configured
through Tethering but not 3G/4G modem.
Click Auto Setup to create the connection.
You can also click Manual Setup to set up manually.
In General, you can set up by the three basic parameters below. Click Apply to
connect.
• Device: Choose /dev/cdc-wdm0 if your modem supports QMI, otherwise you
need to choose /dev/ttyUSB, which may include several ttyUSB from 0 to 3.
You need to choose the correct one based on the modem spec. We suggest
you to try ttyUSB0 first.
• Service Type: Indicate the service type of your SIM card.
• APN: Confirm with your SIM card carrier.
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More:
• Dial Number: Generally, it is a default value and you don't need to set it
manually. However, if you have this info, please input it.
• Pincode, Username and Password: Generally, these are not necessary for an
unlocked SIM card. However, if you have a locked SIM card, please consult
your service provider.
It is connected when the IP address of your SIM card shows up.
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Quectel EC20-E, EC20-A, EC20-
4G
Yes
GL.iNet
Quectel EC25-E, EC25-A, EC25-
4G
Yes
GL.iNet
ZTE MF190
3G
Yes
Arnas
Compatible Modems
Here is a list of supported modems that we had tested before.
Model 3G/4G Tested Tested by Comments*
C
V, EC25-C
Quectel UC20-E 3G Yes GL.iNet
ZTE ME909s-821 4G Yes GL.iNet
Huawei E1550 3G Yes GL.iNet
Huawei E3276 4G Yes GL.iNet
TP-Link MA260 3G Yes GL.iNet
ZTE M823 4G Yes Arnas
Huawei E3372 4G Yes anonymous
Risqianto
Risqianto
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Pantech UML290VW (Verizon)
4G
Yes
GL.iNet/steven
QMI
Pantech UML295 (Verizon)
4G
Yes
GL.iNet/steven
Host-less
Novatel USB551L (Verizon)
4G
Yes
GL.iNet/steven
QMI
Verizon U620L (Verizon)
4G
Yes
Host-less
*QMI: This modem supports QMI mode. Please choose /dev/cdc-wdm0 in the
Device list.
*Host-less: This modem supports tethering mode, please set up by using
Tethering but not 3G/4G modem.
You can also refer to http://ofmodemsandmen.com/supported.html for a well
supported modem list.
2.4. Tethering
Using USB cable to share network from your smartphone to the router is called
Tethering. Host-less modem works in Tethering during the setup of the modem
as well.
For host-less modem tethering, plug it into the USB port of the router.
For smartphone tethering, connect it to the USB port of the router and click Trust
to continue when the message pops up in your smartphone.
After plugging in your device, the Tethering section will update and your device
will be shown on the device list. The device name will begin with eth or usb such
as eth2, usb0. Choose your device and click Connect.
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EasyTether
Some carriers prohibit the sharing of the data so that you may not be able to use
tethering. However, you can try easytethering.
Note: Easytether is not a free service and we have no affiliation with them.
3. WIRELESS
In WIRELESS, you can check the current status and change the settings of the
wireless network created by the router. The wireless network can be turned on or
off by switching the ON/OFF button.
Wi-Fi Name (SSID): The name of the Wi-Fi. It is not suggested to use unicode
characters such as Chinese.
Wi-Fi Key: The password of the Wi-Fi, which must be at least 6 characters long.
We suggest you to change it when you receive the router.
Channel: The router will not choose the best channel itself. You need to choose a
channel manually. If your router is used as a Wi-Fi repeater, the channel will be
fixed according to the connected wireless network.
Speed: The wireless speed of the router.
TX Power (dBm): It specifies the signal strength. The default value is 20
(Strongest).
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Click Modify to change the settings of the wireless network.
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4. CLIENTS
You can manage all connected clients in CLIENTS.
You can see their name, IP, MAC address and connection type.
Click the button on the right to block any unwanted client.
5. UPGRADE
Click UPGRADE to check any available update and upgrade the firmware.
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5.1. Online Upgrade
You can find the current firmware version here. If your router is connected to the
Internet, it will check for the newer firmware version available for download.
Note: It is suggested to uncheck Keep setting. If you keep the settings and
encounter problems after the upgrade, please reset the router.
5.2. Upload Firmware
Click Local Upgrade to upload a firmware file to the router. Simply drag and drop
your firmware file to the area indicated.
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(1) Official OpenWrt/LEDE firmware
Only the testing version of 3.x firmware is available for GL-B1300 currently. You
can download the official firmware from our website.
• GL-B1300: http://download.gl-inet.com/firmware/b1300/testing/
Find the available firmwares from the folder according to your device model, and
they are located in different sub-folders:
V1/release: Official GL.iNet OpenWrt/LEDE firmware.
testing: Beta version of GL.iNet OpenWrt/LEDE firmware.
(2) Compile your own firmware
You can compile your own firmware and flash to the router. Please refer to
github.com/domino-team/openwrt-cc.
(3) Third party firmware
You may also try other firmwares such as DDWRT.
Note: If you uploaded an incompatible firmware thus bricked the router, please use
Uboot to re-install the correct firmware.
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5.3. Auto Upgrade
You can enable auto upgrade. The router will search for available update and
upgrade automatically according to the time that you set.
6. FIREWALL
In FIREWALL, you can set up firewall rules like port forwarding, open port and
DMZ.
6.1. Port Forwards
Port Forwarding allows remote computers to connect to a specific computer or
service behind the firewall in the local LAN (such as web servers, FTP servers,
etc).
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To set up port forwarding, click Port Forwardsand input the required parameters or
click Add a New One.
Name: The name of the rule which can be specified by the user.
Internal IP: The IP address assigned by the router to the device which needs to
be accessed remotely.
External Ports: The numbers of external ports. You can enter a specific port
number or a range of service ports (E.g 100-300).
Internal Ports: The internal port number of the device. You can enter a specific
port number. Leave it blank if it is same as the external port.
Protocol: The protocol used, you can choose TCP, UDP, or both TCP and UDP.
Status: Activate of Deactivate the rule.
6.2. Open Ports on Router
The router's services, such as web, FTP and so on, require their respective ports
to be opened on the router in order to be publicly reachable.
To open a port, click Open Ports on Router and input the required parameters or
click Add a New One.
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