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product_id: 404893631
title: "GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) Portable WiFi Travel Router, Mini VPN Wireless Router for Fiber Optic Modem, Mobile Internet WiFi Repeater, Dual Band Openwrt Computer Routers, Home/Business/RV/Cruise"
brand: "gl.inet"
price: "C$5223"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Gl.I Net"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/404893631-gl-inet-gl-sft1200-opal-portable-wifi-travel-router-mini
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi up to 1167 Mbps Full Gigabit WAN + 2 LAN ports for blazing wired speeds Built-in OpenVPN & WireGuard for ultimate privacy GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) Portable WiFi Travel Router, Mini VPN Wireless Router for Fiber Optic Modem, Mobile Internet WiFi Repeater, Dual Band Openwrt Computer Routers, Home/Business/RV/Cruise

**Brand:** gl.inet
**Price:** C$5223
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌍 Stay connected, secure, and ahead—wherever your hustle takes you!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) Portable WiFi Travel Router, Mini VPN Wireless Router for Fiber Optic Modem, Mobile Internet WiFi Repeater, Dual Band Openwrt Computer Routers, Home/Business/RV/Cruise by gl.inet
- **How much does it cost?** C$5223 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/404893631-gl-inet-gl-sft1200-opal-portable-wifi-travel-router-mini)

## Best For

- gl.inet enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gl.inet brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play VPN Security:** Instantly toggle OpenVPN or WireGuard with a physical switch to keep your data locked down on public or private networks.
- • **Gigabit Ethernet Powerhouse:** Connect wired devices directly with 2 LAN and 1 WAN gigabit ports—perfect for home office setups or high-speed fiber optic plans.
- • **Extend & Amplify Your Signal:** Retractable antennas boost WiFi coverage so you stay connected even in tricky hotel hallways or RVs.
- • **Travel-Ready & Ultra-Portable:** Weighing just 145g with a compact design, it fits perfectly in your bag for secure connectivity anywhere—from coffee shops to cruises.
- • **Seamless Dual-Band Performance:** Simultaneously stream, game, and browse with 300 Mbps on 2.4GHz + 867 Mbps on 5GHz bands for flawless multitasking.

## Overview

The GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) is a compact, dual-band AC1200 travel router featuring up to 1167 Mbps wireless speeds, built-in OpenVPN and WireGuard for enhanced security, and full gigabit Ethernet ports. Designed for professionals on the move, it offers easy setup, retractable antennas for improved coverage, and robust privacy controls, making it ideal for secure internet access in hotels, cafes, RVs, and beyond.

## Description

Product description

Review: Great travel router. - Quick set up, works fantastic, either with ethernet or wifi as the base. Small, compact, and easy to set up. Added all my devices at home and didnt have to connect with hotel wifi for each.
Review: Amazing product. - Sometimes things just delight you. This is one of the products. On a recent trip to Europe, I stayed at many hotels. It was nice to connect one device and share the connection instantly with all devices. Easy to connect to, easy UI, fast, reliable, takes little power from USB-C so you can even power it with a small power bank. USB drive to stream own media. Built in VPN. …. Wow wow wow. It even saved me one time. I was at a nice small cozy hotel but their WiFi only worked outside my door (in the hall). No problem. I simply connected the router to a small battery bank and left it outside of my door. My devices connected to it and the router was closer to the hotel WiFi transmitter so I could use internet in the room. I know it’s not a topical example but it was so awesome to be saved this way. I use it each time I work from a coffee shop too. Why not. One WiFi connection, VPN, all my devices go online and are safe (VPN).

## Features

- 【AC1200 Dual-band Wireless Router】Simultaneous dual-band with wireless speed up to 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) + 867 Mbps (5GHz). 2.4GHz band can handles some simple tasks like emails or web browsing while bandwidth intensive tasks such as gaming or 4K video streaming can be handled by the 5GHz band.*Speed tests are conducted on a local network. Real-world speeds may differ depending on your network configuration.*
- 【Easy Setup】Please refer to the User Manual and the Unboxing & Setup video guide on desertcart for detailed setup instructions and methods for connecting to the Internet.
- 【Pocket-friendly】Lightweight design(145g) which designed for your next trip or adventure. Alongside its portable, compact design makes it easy to take with you on the go.
- 【Full Gigabit Ports】Gigabit Wireless Internet Router with 2 Gigabit LAN ports and 1 Gigabit WAN ports, ideal for lots of internet plan and allow you to connect your wired devices directly.
- 【Keep your Internet Safe】IPv6 supported. OpenVPN & WireGuard pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers. Cloudflare encryption supported to protect the privacy.
- 【Repeater for Public WiFi】Convert a public network(wired/wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing. In general, most of the Free Public Wi-Fi hotspot set a time limit for users, which will disconnect your devices once the time is over. To deal with this situation, please reconnect your router to the wifi. ***Do NOT support easytethering***
- 【Enable VPN Easily】Immediately enable/disable your selected feature(OpenVPN Client or WireGuard Client) through the physical toggle switch. ***The default setting of the button is NO Function, you need to set it in the admin panel before using this function.***
- 【Retractable Antennas for Improved Signal Reception】Opal comes equipped with retractable antennas that can be extended for better signal coverage. For optimal performance, it is recommended to position the antennas vertically.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09N72FMH5 |
| Antenna Location | Business, Gaming |
| Antenna Type | Retractable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #629 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #6 in Computer Routers |
| Brand | GL.iNet |
| Built-In Media | Ethernet Cable, GL-SFT1200 (Opal) router with 2-year warranty, Power Adapter (US Plug), User Manual |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smartphone, Tablet |
| Connectivity Protocol | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | App Control |
| Coverage | Improved with Extended Antennas |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 7,436 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1200 Megabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | Yes |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.65"L x 3.35"W x 1.18"H |
| Item Weight | 0.3 Kilograms |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 10/100/1000 megabits_per_second |
| Manufacturer | GL.iNET |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 540 Megabits Per Second |
| Mfr Part Number | GL-SFT1200 |
| Model Name | GL-SFT1200 |
| Model Number | SFT1200 |
| Number of Antennas | 2 |
| Number of Ports | 3 |
| Operating System | OpenWrt |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Access Point Mode, Internet Security |
| RAM Memory Installed | 128 MB |
| Router Firewall Security Level | High |
| Router Network Type | wired |
| Security Protocol | OpenVPN, WireGuard, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 |
| Special Feature | Access Point Mode, Internet Security |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 2 Years |
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GL.iNet
- **Color:** White
- **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smartphone, Tablet
- **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
- **Frequency Band Class:** Dual-Band
- **Included Components:** Ethernet Cable, GL-SFT1200 (Opal) router with 2-year warranty, Power Adapter (US Plug), User Manual
- **Model Name:** GL-SFT1200
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Business, Gaming
- **Special Feature:** Access Point Mode, Internet Security
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: With this device can I connect to a hotel wifi, and then rebroadcast the connection using my own wifi ssid?**
A: Yes, you could connect to hotel wifi and then share the internet with your own wifi ssid.

**Q: What are the major differences between openWRT and the version on this router?**
A: The OpenWRT of SFT1200 is 1806 and the code is not fully open source.
If you need a fully open-source travel router, please consider the GL-AR750S.

**Q: Do this router have openwrt installed on it?**
A: The OpenWrt version of SFT1200 is 1806 and it is NOT Fully open source.

**Q: Can the Opal be used as a wi-fi to wired ethernet bridge? I don't want to repeat any wi-fi signal, Only connect to an existing wi-fi via wired etherne**
A: There isn't an explicit mode for connecting as a wireless client bridge. A work-around to this may be to switch off both 2.4 and 5GHz wireless networks, while in the default router mode. This step should prevent other wireless devices from using the Opal as a repeater.  One that is done, you can change the operational mode from router to WDS (if your main router supports it) or extender mode otherwise. Full disclosure: this approach works for me on the Beryl model, so I think there is a better than even chance it will also work on Opal, but that is an untested assumption right now.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great travel router.
*by C***S on April 28, 2026*

Quick set up, works fantastic, either with ethernet or wifi as the base. Small, compact, and easy to set up. Added all my devices at home and didnt have to connect with hotel wifi for each.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing product.
*by T***K on January 20, 2026*

Sometimes things just delight you. This is one of the products. On a recent trip to Europe, I stayed at many hotels. It was nice to connect one device and share the connection instantly with all devices. Easy to connect to, easy UI, fast, reliable, takes little power from USB-C so you can even power it with a small power bank. USB drive to stream own media. Built in VPN. …. Wow wow wow. It even saved me one time. I was at a nice small cozy hotel but their WiFi only worked outside my door (in the hall). No problem. I simply connected the router to a small battery bank and left it outside of my door. My devices connected to it and the router was closer to the hotel WiFi transmitter so I could use internet in the room. I know it’s not a topical example but it was so awesome to be saved this way. I use it each time I work from a coffee shop too. Why not. One WiFi connection, VPN, all my devices go online and are safe (VPN).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its running Openwrt out of the box!
*by S***I on January 27, 2026*

If you like Openwrt and are looking for a travel router in this price range get this one!! I've been using and loving Openwrt on my home's wifi routers for years now and this thing is running Openwrt out of the box. Its got a nice web admin interface but you can install Luci if you want. It even has an advanced option in it's web interface where you can point and click to install Luci and all the other hundreds of Openwrt packages. I just took it on a cruise and it worked fantastic. If you are a geeky Linux dude like me, 1000% this is the one to get and even if you aren't it's web interface is very simple and easy to use while at the same time having all the normal features you'd want without Luci or any extra Openwrt packages. You can even ssh into it. The only negative I will say is a default configuration item which is easily changed... by default it monitors if your internet connection is up by pinging google and cisco and a couple other sites almost continously. Its super simple to turn off or change the frequency of pings though. The funny thing is the GL-SFT1200 isnt a supported device on the actual Openwrt website, I think because the actual Openwrt site doesnt have acess to the network drivers this is using. Its sort of using a proprietary Openwrt in a way. I mean it IS Openwrt but its using network drivers the actual Openwrt site doesnt have access too.

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*Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua*
*Store origin: NI*
*Last updated: 2026-05-13*