GL SFT1200 Setup

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    Quick And Simple Guide On GL SFT1200 Setup

    The GL SFT1200 Setup is an extremely perfect choice for small apartments, small office space and business travelers. Its compact size makes it convenient for the users to carry it anywhere they want. This magical device is well known by the name of Opal. To know more about this tiny router keep on reading.

    It Offers Fast Wifi Speed.

    The GL SFT1200 Setup operates on dual frequency bands. It uses one 2.4Ghz band and one 5GHz band to provide you faster and reliable wifi speed. The Combination of both the bands provide speeds of upto 1200 Mbps. To be precise, on the 2.4Ghz band you get maximum speed of upto 300 Mbps. Whereas on the 5Ghz band you can enjoy maximum speed of upto 867 Mbps.

    GL SFT1200 Setup

    Great Security With VPN

    The GL SFT1200 Setup (Opal) comes pre-installed with VPN. So it means it not only provides you faster speeds but it also keeps your network safe and secure from third party access. Moreover its compact and travel friendly size makes it more user-friendly.

    Gigabit Ethernet Ports And USB Port

    Further the Opal offers not one or two but in total three Gigabit Ethernet ports. This allows you to connect your wired devices directly to the router. The benefit you get is a stable, direct and strong connection for your devices. Additionally on the GL SFT1200 Setup you get one USB-A 2.0 port. So you can easily share data and files as well. The users can connect a maximum of 52 wireless devices simultaneously to the Opal.

    Hardware Overview

    It is a small and compact, travel friendly router. On the front panel you get an LED light indicator. The solid white light indicates the proper functioning of the router or you can say a successful GL SFT1200 Setup. On the side panel you get one reset button and one mode switching button. If you use the reset button after the setup then it will erase all the customization and will bring back your Opal to the factory default settings. Whereas at the back of the Opal you get one WAN Ethernet port and two LAN Ethernet Ports for wired connectivity. In addition to it you get one USB 2.0 port and one power port as well.

    Package Contents

    GL SFT1200
    As you open the purchased pack, you get the following components:
    • Firstly the main component which is the Opal Router.
    • One Ethernet Cable
    • One Power Adapter ( depending on your shipping country).
    • One quick user guide for your reference.
    • Lastly, a thank you card and a warranty card.
    Before you proceed further with the GL SFT1200 Setup, always check whether the crucial components like router, cable and power adapter don’t have any signs of damage. If found, then contact your seller for the replacement or refund as the case may be.

    Installation Guide

    The process for GL SFT1200 Setup is very easy and quick which is done through web UI. Almost every GL.inet router has the same setup process, so without any further delay let’s begin with the steps:
    • Firstly, plug one end of the provided power adapter into the power port of the Opal.
    • Connect the other end of the power adapter to a vacant power socket. Switch it on.
    • Next, to connect your device to the Opal, you can use two different methods.

    Connect Through Ethernet Cable

    For connecting your chosen device like computer system or your laptop to the router, plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the Opal. Connect the other end of it to the Ethernet port of your chosen device. 

    Connect Through Wifi

    For GL SFT1200 Setup connecting your device to the router is essential. So to connect wirelessly, go to the wifi settings on your device. But before that move the router upside down to know the exact SSID and default password. Now in the list of available wifi networks, look for the similar SSID and connect to it using the password. Alternatively, you can also scan the QR code which is clearly provided on the back of the router.
    • Further, on your connected device open any internet browser (preferably go with Google Chrome, Edge or Safari).
    • In the address bar of the chosen internet browser type http://192.168.8.1 and press Enter. This action takes you to the web admin panel for completing GL SFT1200 Setup.
    • Now, select the preferred language and tap on “Next”. Further setup the admin password and click on “Submit”.
    • Lastly, configure the network by selecting the “INTERNET” option. Basically, it supports four ways to connect to the internet that are: via Ethernet, via USB Tethering, through USB modem and as a Repeater
    Select the desired option and to complete the GL SFT1200 Setup, follow the on-screen prompts step wise.

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