GL AR300M Setup

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    A Complete Guide On GL AR300M Setup

    The GL AR300M is a mini router. This series is also known by the name of Shadow. It is considered perfect for small businesses, home use and most importantly for travel. The GL AR300M Setup provides reliable and seamless internet connectivity to the users. It is a very lightweight router so it is extremely portable as well. So in today’s guide let’s unravel more about this magical little router. To know complete details, read till the end.
    GL AR300M Setup

    Feature Set

    Security

    Security is the most important aspect in today’s digital world. It is because of the rising cyber crimes. So to ensure complete safety the GL AR300M Setup comes equipped with strong firewalls. Moreover it also supports OpenVPN, WireGuard and DNS server. All these things keep your network safe, secure and protected from unauthorized access.

    Ethernet Port

    Next, the GL AR300M Setup provides you complete flexibility with ethernet ports. You get 1 WAN, 1 LAN port. The ethernet ports help you in building a strong and wired connection with your device. So you can easily connect any wired device like gaming console, smart TV unit or any other wired device directly to the router.

    NAND Flash

    One of the unique features of GL AR300M Setup is that it offers 128 MB NAND Flash. The best part is that NAND Flash can retain data even when it is powered off. The GL AR300M doesn’t contain just one memory chip but it also uses one other memory chip which is 16MB NOR.

    Speed

    The GL AR300M Setup uses a 2.4 GHz band. The 2.4GHz frequency band is great as it can easily penetrate its signals through various physical obstacles like thick walls, or any other concrete or mirror objects. Further the protocol used by GL AR300M is IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. On the 2.4Ghz band you get the high speeds of upto 300 Mbps.

    GL AR300M Installation Guide

    The GL AR300M Setup is extremely easy, simple and straightforward. Many people usually think that the technical devices need technical expertise for installation. But the truth is that with the right guidance anyone can easily set up all types of technical gadgets independently. So here is the step-by-step and complete setup process for GL AR300M Router.

    Unbox

    Before we highlight the GL AR300M Setup steps, let’s first unbox the package. As you open the pack you get in total only three items that are as follows:
    • One GL AR300M Router
    • One USB cable
    • Lastly, a user manual.
    Before you begin with the GL AR300M Setup process, we advise you to read the user manual once. With just one glance you’ll be able to get the overview of the device. This one step will make the setup process much easier and understandable for you.

    Power On

    Now, the next step is to power on the Shadow router. To power on first connect the provided USB cable into the power port of the router. Connect the other end to the power adapter and plug it in a vacant wall socket. Switch it on. Make sure you use the standard 5V/2A power adapter otherwise you might face issues with the GL AR300M Setup.

    Connect

    Further connect your device to the router. You can pick any device for the setup like your computer system, laptop, smartphone or even your iPad. Now to connect you can choose between two different methods.
    GL AR300M Setup Via LAN

    Connect Via LAN

    For this method you need an Ethernet cable. Make sure the wire is working properly and doesn’t have any cuts or bruises. To connect via LAN first plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the GL AR300M router. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into your chosen device’s ethernet port.

    Connect Via Wifi

    To connect your router and device through wifi, first on your wifi. Further, in the list of available networks look for the default network name of GL AR300M router. The default SSID is printed on a sticker that is pasted below the router. It should be something like GL AR300M-XXX. Tap on this default SSID and then tap on “Connect”.

    Access Web Interface For GL AR300M Setup

    To access the web interface first open any internet browser on the connected device. Ideally choose between Google Chrome or Firefox as they are perfectly compatible with the GL.iNet routers. Moreover make sure the internet browser that you choose is updated to its latest version and is not corrupted. Next in the address bar type http://192.168.8.1 and press Enter. Enter this information carefully as it is case sensitive. Now select your preferred language and tap on “NEXT”. Here you need to create a password which should have at least five characters. Once done click on “Submit”. Lastly for completing your GL AR300M Setup follow the on-screen instructions carefully and precisely.

    Facing Trouble With The Setup? Connect To Us!

    Although we have tried to keep the information and steps very clear and precise. But with technical gadgets we can face issues even when we perform the correct setup steps, so in that case do not hesitate to connect to our experts. All the contact details are mentioned below.