Slate Plus (GL-A1300) Ultra Efficient VPN Encrypted Gigabit Travel Router

by AFI WIRELESS · Wi-Fi 5 pocket-sized travel router for VPN-heavy usage

$69.99

4.8 stars · 10 reviews

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BEFORE YOU BUY

US local shipments — see AFI WIRELESS US store policies for delivery details.
If you are located outside of the US, visit the Global Store for international shipping options.

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Meet Slate Plus

Ultra efficient VPN encrypted travel router

Wi-Fi speed: up to 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 867 Mbps (5 GHz)
VPN throughput (AFI WIRELESS lab, client mode): OpenVPN up to ~28 Mbps; WireGuard up to ~170 Mbps
CPU: Qualcomm IPQ4018 quad-core @ 717 MHz
Ports: 1 × WAN + 2 × LAN (Gigabit), 1 × USB 3.0, Type-C power
Firmware: OpenWrt 21.02 based

*Tests on a local network; real-world speeds vary. VPN server mode is slower than client mode.

View Specs Support & tutorials Beryl AX

OpenWrt VPN AdGuard Evolution Security Specs

Keeping your network private during travels

Slate Plus is a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 5 travel router built for users who rely on VPN every day. It focuses on stable routing and encrypted traffic processing under public or unknown networks while keeping setup straightforward in the AFI WIRELESS admin panel.

Runs on OpenWrt 21.02

Slate Plus runs on OpenWrt 21.02 based firmware, offering broad package support and customization. You can tune behavior for travel scenarios, from WAN fallback and DNS settings to custom firewall and service plug-ins.

Fast and secure browsing with VPN encryption

Supporting OpenVPN and WireGuard, Slate Plus can protect all connected devices through one router-level tunnel. Use it for remote work abroad, safer public Wi-Fi sessions, and geo-aware routing policies without per-device setup.

WireGuard (client) Up to ~170 Mbps (AFI WIRELESS lab)

OpenVPN (client) Up to ~28 Mbps (AFI WIRELESS lab)

30+ providers Commercial VPN provider compatibility (per AFI WIRELESS)

Block ads and tracking for free

AdGuard Home ready in the router admin panel to filter domains for every connected client device.

Ad blocking Block unwanted ads across devices.

Tracker blocking Stop common analytics and tracking endpoints.

Family policy Enforce age-restricted filtering when needed.

DNS controls Maintain custom filters and upstream DNS rules.

The evolution of AFI WIRELESS travel routers

2017 · Mango (GL-MT300N) — first mini travel router.

2018 · Slate (GL-AR750S) — CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree.

2020 · Beryl (GL-MT1300) — stronger travel security and speed.

2021 · Opal (GL-SFT1200) — cost-effective dual-band option.

2022 · Slate Plus (GL-A1300) — powerful Wi-Fi 5 with OpenWrt 21.02.

Feature highlights

OpenWrt pre-installed Built for customization.

Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.

VPN client/server OpenVPN and WireGuard.

Gigabit Ethernet 1 × WAN + 2 × LAN.

Type-C input 5V / 3A power.

USB 3.0 Tethering and storage options.

Technical specifications

CPU	IPQ4018 quad-core @ 717 MHz
Memory / storage	DDR3L 256 MB / NOR 4 MB + NAND 128 MB
Protocol	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi speed	400 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 867 Mbps (5 GHz)
Antennas	2 × external Wi-Fi antennas (non-detachable)
USB	1 × USB 3.0
Ethernet	1 × WAN + 2 × LAN
Ethernet speed	10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps
Power input	Type-C, 5V / 3A
Power consumption	< 6.5W
Dimension / weight	118 × 85 × 30 mm / 181 g
Tools & downloadables	Firmware & downloads \| Tutorials \| Apps

Package content

Slate Plus (GL-A1300) router (2-year warranty, per AFI WIRELESS)
USB cable
Ethernet cable
User manual
5V/3A power adapter with US plug

FAQ

Product initial setup

Open AFI WIRELESS User Guide and choose GL-A1300 for region-specific setup flow.

OpenVPN / WireGuard client

Use AFI WIRELESS OpenVPN and WireGuard guides to import provider profiles and policies.

Repeater mode

Use Repeater mode setup guide to connect Slate Plus through existing Wi-Fi.

Can't access web admin panel

Search AFI WIRELESS FAQ for "Can't access the web Admin Panel" for common fixes.