GL.iNet Beryl AX MT3000: A Compact Wi-Fi 6 Router for Home and Travel

The GL.iNet Beryl AX MT3000 is a compact dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with USB-C power, VPN support and two Ethernet ports. Its small size makes it suitable for use at home, in the office or while travelling, for example to create your own network from an available hotspot.

Wi-Fi 6 and dual-band connectivity

The Beryl AX supports the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and wireless speeds of up to 2167 Mbps. This is a maximum wireless connection speed, not a guarantee of internet speed or real-world file transfer performance. Results depend on the connected device, signal quality, interference and the speed of the internet connection.

The two bands let you connect devices according to their capabilities and local conditions. Wi-Fi 6 also helps the router serve multiple devices more efficiently.

WPA3, VPN and ad blocking

The router supports the WPA3 security protocol to protect the wireless network. WPA3 is not a substitute for a strong password and proper network configuration, however, and does not by itself prevent every unauthorised access attempt.

The VPN function can route network devices’ connections through a VPN. This can help protect data in transit, but it does not guarantee complete anonymity: that also depends on the VPN provider, the configuration and the services you visit.

AdGuard Home provides network-wide ad filtering, with the option to add Adblock filters. Filtering can apply to connected devices without installing a separate blocker on each one. It will not remove every ad, however; YouTube is one exception.

Hotspot sharing, network extension and controls

The Beryl AX can act as a Wi-Fi extender or share a mobile hotspot. This is useful when you want to use an available connection across several of your own devices. The quality of the resulting connection also depends on the source network and its signal.

A programmable button provides quick access to a selected function. Examples include enabling the VPN or ad blocking, or switching between router and extender modes. The button must first be configured for the desired function.

USB-C power and ports

The router’s compact size makes it easy to carry. It is powered via USB-C and can also run from a power bank, so it does not always need to be plugged into a wall socket. The power bank must provide sufficient, compatible output; having a USB-C port alone does not guarantee operation.

The router has two Ethernet ports, one of which supports speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps. A wired connection can be useful for devices without Wi-Fi or where a cable is preferable. Achievable speeds also depend on the other connected devices and the network.

A USB 3.0 port can connect a USB modem or external storage. This allows the router to use a mobile connection, for example as backup internet access, or make stored data available on the network.