GL Technologies GL-MiFi User Manual

ver. 20170929.1

1

HARDWARE

Battery

Power

WAN

Repair / Reset

If you cannot access the web-based setup page or cannot connect to the router,
you can use a pin to press the Reset button:

3G/4G

Wi-Fi

LAN

Press and hold for 3 seconds then release to repair your network.

Press and hold for 10 seconds then release to reset the router
to factory settings. All user data will be cleared.

Reset button

Power port

WAN Ethernet port

LAN Ethernet port

Power button

TF card slot
SIM card slot

USB2.0 port

2

SETTING UP

Insert Cards & Power On Set up GL-MiFi

When powered up, your Mi-Fi router will broadcast a Wi-Fi signal
with the SSID: GL-XXXXX-xxx.

Connect via Wi-Fi

The default Wi-Fi password is goodlife,
and it is also printed on the bottom of
the router.

or Connect via LAN

Visit http://192.168.8.1 in your browser to
set up your router; start by choosing your
preferred language.

or

Search the SSID and connect to it

Default password is goodlife

Plug the cable connecting
to your computer into LAN port

After Inserting cards, turn on the router
by pressing the power button

Hot plug is not supported for this router.

TF Card / Micro SD Card (Optional)

Micro SIM Card
(Optional; Corner cut facing outside)

Rechargeable Li-Pol Battery. Always use an original package charger or those with reliable performance.

Must be disposed of properly. Keep away from inflammables. May explode or burn if damaged or disposed of in fire.

Do not short-circuit. Do not disassemble. Do not expose to temperature higher than 60°C (140°F).

3

INTERNET SETTING

After you have set up your mini router, you will see the main web interface. Find the Internet
Settings icon, then click the New Connection button. The Internet Settings window will pop up
showing four types of connection methods: Cable, Repeater, 3G/4G modem and Tethering.

Cable (WAN)

A

DHCP/Static

The default protocol is DHCP. If your network
needs a static setting, you can change it to Static.

PPPoE

Change to PPPoE protocol when you
need to apply username and password
provided by your Internet service
provider.

Ethernet cable

(LAN)

Power cable

Modem

ADSL cable

SETTINGS

192.168.x.x

DHCP

Repeater

B

Mode

If you want your router to have its own subnet, you need to choose WISP mode. If
you want to extend your existing network by bridging the mini router and your
current router wirelessly, you can use WDS.

You have to make sure your existing Wi-Fi supports WDS. Using WDS only if you know
what you are doing.

Using Repeater means connecting your mini router to another existing wireless
network, e.g. when you are using Wi-Fi in hotels or other public locations.

Choose Repeater mode in your Internet Settings and the mini router will
automatically search for SSIDs. Choose a SSID and input the Wi-Fi password.

Saved Networks

The repeater manager will work once you set up a repeater and it will automatically
connect to your available networks. To disable repeater manager, uncheck the box
Auto scan & reconnect on the Internet status page.

You can manage your saved networks by clicking Saved Stations. Delete or choose
one from the list to connect.

Internet Settings

Cable Repeater

SSID

Password

Protocol

3G/4G Tethering

Free Wi-Fi

WISP

WISP
WDS

Remember this network

Submit

3G/4G Modem

C

Plug your 3G/4G modem into the USB2.0 port of the router, and it
can transfer the 3G/4G signal to Wi-Fi.

Due to the high power consumption of 3G/4G modems, you
need to use a 5V/2A or higher power supply.

Internet Settings

Cable Repeater

Country/Region

Service Provider

Modem Device

Service Type

Dial Number

Username

Password

USA

Verizon

/dev/ttyUSB2

UMTS/GPRS (W-CDMA)

APN

Pin

3G/4G Tethering

Submit

Micro SIM Card
(Corner cut facing outside)

After choosing your Region and Service Provider, your carrier settings should be filled
automatically. If you find that the setting information is incorrect, you will need to

input it manually.

Generally, most modems work in TTY serial mode. You need to find out the correct
device, e.g. using /dev/ttyUSB2.

For a list of compatible 3G/4G modems, check our docs at www.gl-inet.com/docs

Some modems work in Tethering (hostless) mode. Please see below:

Tethering / Hostless Modem

D

Using the USB cable to share network from your smartphone or hostless modem to the mini router is called Tethering.

Plug your phone into the mini router and click Trust to continue when the message pops up in your smartphone. Then turn on
your phone’s Personal Hotspot. Choose your phone from the device list and submit your choice.

A newly-added phone will be named beginning with eth or usb, e.g. The device name could be eth2 or usb0).

Internet Settings

Cable Repeater

Phone Device

eth2

3G Tethering

Submit

OPENVPN CLIENT

4

This router supports OpenVPN client. Using OpenVPN will slow down your Internet speed
because of data encryption.

Click the OpenVPN icon and go to the VPN setting page. The first time it will ask you to upload

your OpenVPN client configuration (ovpn files). Usually, you can download it from your OpenVPN

service provider’s website or console. Consult your service provider for more details.

Upload OpenVPN configurations

Click here to select files or drag and drop them here: .ovpn .zip .tar .gz

After uploading the ovpn files, the router will check them. If you are prompted for a

username and password, or a private key passphrase, or both, a window for VPN
Authentication will pop up so that you can Submit these information for all files

you upload.

This may not be necessary for some service providers.

Some of your ovpn files need a username, a passowrd and a
passphrase. Please submit yours to authenticate these files.

Connect to OpenVPN

if

To protect against DNS leaks, you must

customize your DNS servers. You can

enable Force all clients to override the
DNS server settings for your client

devices. To customize your DNS server,

go to Internet Settings > Custom DNS

To get more detailed instructions or information about compatible VPN service providers, please visit http://gl-inet.com/docs/

Now you can choose from a list of

configurations and apply your choice to

connect as OpenVPN client.

5

DIY GUIDANCE

OpenWrt Firmware

DDWRT Firmware

Tor Firmware

Compile Your Own
Firmware

Uboot Failsafe

Using above DIY features might have a risk of bricking your router. We have no obligation to provide support, maintenance, upgrades, modifications,

or new releases on DIY features. We reserve the rights of interpretation on above DIY contents without further announcement.

Our firmware is developed based on OpenWrt and you can download all the firmwares from our website:
www.gl-inet.com/firmware. Find the available firmwares from the folder according to your device model,

and they are located in different sub-folders:

v1 folder contains release versions. It should be the default firmware shipped with the router.
clean folder contains clean versions of OpenWrt firmware, with Luci software only. By default, Wi-Fi is
disabled and you need to enable it in Luci.
tor folder contains Tor firmware for the device.

GL-AR150 has an official DDWRT firmware which you can download from DDWRT website. DDWRT
firmware is not available for other GL models. For further information, please visit https://www.dd-wrt.com

Each model has its own Tor firmware which you need to flash to the router. It is quite easy and you can

refer to our online tutorial at www.gl-inet.com/docs/openwrt/tor/

If you have sufficient technical skills, you can compile your own firmware and flash to the router. Please

refer to our online docs at github.com/domino-team/openwrt-cc

If you flash the wrong firmware, you would brick your router. But you still can recover it by using uboot

failsafe. Please refer to the guide at www.gl-inet.com/docs/diy/uboot/

6

SPEC

CPU

Memory

Interfaces

Frequency

Transmission rate

Tx power (maximum)

Protocol

Power supply

Power consumption

Dimension, Weight

Working Temperature

Atheros AR9331, @400MHz

DDR2 64MB / FLASH 16MB

1 WAN, 1LAN, 1 USB2.0, 1 micro USB (power),

SIM card slot, MicroSD card slot, Antenna SMA mount holes

2.4GHz

150Mbps

18dBm

802.11 b/g/n

5V 2A

<3W

105*72*27mm, 170g

0 - 45°C (32 - 113°F)

FREQUENCY BANDS

FDD LTE: B4/B13

EC25-V

FDD LTE: B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26/B41

EC25-J

WCDMA: B1/B6/B8/B19

FDD LTE: B2/B4/B12

EC25-A

WCDMA: B2/B4/B5

FDD LTE: B1/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28

EC25-AU

TDD LTE: B40
WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8

GSM: 800/900/1800/1900MHz

FDD LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20

EC25-E

TDD LTE: B38/B40/B41
WCDMA: B1/B5/B8

GSM: 900/1800MHz

7

SUPPORT

Warranty

Each router has one-year warranty. Accessories have three-month warranty.
Please use standard USB power adapter, 5V/2A.
Any damage to the router caused by not following the instructions will render this warranty null and void.
Any damage to the router caused by modifying the PCB, components or case will render this warranty null and void.

Issues caused by the use of third-party firmware may not get official support from us.

Any damage to the router caused by inappropriate use, e.g. inappropriate voltage input, high temperature, dropping in the water or
on the ground will render this warranty null and void.
Pictures on the instructions are only for reference. We reserve the right to change or modify these materials without further notice.

Technical Supports & General Enquiry

For more detailed and updated instructions, please visit our website www.gl-inet.com/docs

For further questions, you can get help from the following ways:

1. Send us an email at [e-mail]

2. Open a ticket at www.gl-inet.com/tickets

3. Ask in our forum www.gl-inet.com/forums

4. Ask in other forums e.g. OpenWrt, LEDE or other professional websites

Hong Kong Office

GL Technologies (Hong Kong) Limited
210D Enterprise Place, 5W Science Park, Hong Kong

Shenzhen Office

深圳市广联智通科技有限公司
深圳市宝安区石岩街道松白路创维数码大厦305-306室

( [phone] )

FCC ID: 2AFIW-MIFIV1

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a articular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The Equipment named above is confirmed to comply with the requirements setout in the European Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the
Member States relating to RED (2014/53/EU). The equipment passed the test which was performed according to the following European standards:

EN 300 328 V2.1.1; EN 301 893 V2.1.0; EN 300 440 V2.1.1
EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1; EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1

IEC/EN 62368-1:2014 (Second Edition)
IEC/EN 60065:2014 (Eighth Edition)
EN 60950-1:2006 (Second Edition) + A1:2010 + A2:2013

This product uses WiFi

Operating Frequencies: 2412MHz〜2462MHz; 2422MHz〜2452MHz;
RF Exposure: The highest measured 1g (simultaneous transmission) Body SAR value is 0.26 W/Kg.
Manufacturer: GL Technologies (Hong Kong) Limited, Unit 210D, 2/F, Enterprise Place Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, N.T,