Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro (GL-BE10000) Travel Router Revealed

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1 Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro Revealed at CES 2026
1.1 Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro – Internal Hardware
1.2 Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro – Design
1.3 Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro – Ports and Wireless Connectivity
1.4 Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro Travel Router – Conclusion
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Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro Revealed at CES 2026

GL.iNet used CES 2026 to show an early prototype of the Slate 7 Pro, described as a larger, more capable follow-up to the Slate 7 travel router released in 2025. The prototype presentation suggests the company is keeping the core Slate concept intact, meaning a compact router designed for use on the move with an emphasis on quick status checks and practical networking features, while addressing some of the limitations that shaped opinions on the original model. At this stage, the Slate 7 Pro should be treated as a work-in-progress product rather than a finalized retail device, so details like wireless band support, storage capacity, and final performance targets may still change before launch.

Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro –  Internal Hardware

The Slate 7 Pro prototype is described as staying on a Qualcomm-based platform, retaining the general performance profile expected from GL.iNet’s higher-end travel routers. In the prototype coverage, this is framed as a continuation rather than a redesign, with the expectation that routing, firewall rules, and typical travel use cases such as hotel network sharing remain the primary focus. If the platform remains closely related to the Slate 7, performance should be oriented around consistent throughput and stability rather than pushing peak numbers that are difficult to realize in real-world travel environments.

Memory is described as 1 GB of DDR4, matching the Slate 7’s baseline configuration. That amount is generally sufficient for common workloads like basic routing, ad blocking, and running a VPN client, but it can become a limiting factor in more complex setups, such as heavier logging, multiple concurrent tunnels, or add-on packages. Because the Slate 7 Pro was shown in prototype form, the practical expectation is that CPU, RAM, and firmware feature support will be confirmed closer to release, including whether GL.iNet adjusts hardware targets based on final thermal, power, or cost constraints.

Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro – Design

The Slate 7 Pro prototype shown at CES 2026 appears to follow the same general design language as the Slate 7, but in a larger chassis intended to support more functionality. The most visible change is the display, described in the prototype coverage as bigger and brighter for at-a-glance monitoring while traveling. Physical controls also remain part of the concept, including a side-mounted VPN button and a separate toggle switch, aligning with GL.iNet’s usual approach of making common actions accessible without opening the web interface.

Storage is one of the areas where the prototype is discussed as an upgrade rather than a confirmed specification. The Slate 7 uses 512 MB of NAND flash for the operating system, which has been viewed as limited for users who install additional packages or run heavier VPN configurations. In the CES prototype discussion, the Slate 7 Pro is suggested to increase internal OS storage substantially, with an estimate around 8 GB, but this has not been formally finalized in the available prototype details. Until GL.iNet publishes a full spec sheet, the most accurate framing is that expanded storage is expected, but the exact capacity and implementation remain subject to change.

Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro – Ports and Wireless Connectivity

On the wired side, the Slate 7 Pro is presented as a step up from the Slate 7’s 2-port layout. The CES-facing information points to 2 x 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports, which would allow more flexibility for setups that need a dedicated WAN feed plus multiple wired clients, or for separating devices by role when traveling. If that port count is retained for retail, it would be one of the more practical upgrades for users who rely on wired backhaul to a laptop, streaming box, or a small switch.

USB and power are also positioned as part of the scaled-up design. The prototype discussion references USB Power Delivery input over USB-C, consistent with the travel-router approach of using common chargers and power banks. There is also mention of USB support alongside the Ethernet upgrades, which matters for users who tether storage, phone-based WAN, or other peripherals, but the prototype details do not yet fully lock down the final USB data specification and how GL.iNet intends users to prioritize power vs peripheral use in real deployments.

Wireless capability is the area with the most uncertainty based on currently available information. The prototype is described as adding 6 GHz to become tri-band Wi-Fi 7, with headline class figures referenced as 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 2882 Mbps (5 GHz) + 5764 Mbps (6 GHz), plus MLO support to combine links where supported. At the same time, public CES material has described the Slate 7 Pro as dual-band in a few locations, so the safest conclusion is that band support and final Wi-Fi configuration were still in flux at the time upto the point the unit was shown. Until GL.iNet publishes the full retail spec sheet, it is best to treat tri-band and 6 GHz support as prototype-indicated rather than fully confirmed. However, REALISTICALLY it would be rather underwhelming to label this system as a ‘PRO’ model to the existing non-6Ghz Slate 7, especially when the recently revealed MUDI 7 mobile Router supports the 6Ghz band. Nevertheless, I would treat this as 90% confirmed for now.

Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro Travel Router – Conclusion

Based on what has been shown so far, the Slate 7 Pro looks like an attempt to push the Slate 7 concept further rather than replace it with a different class of device. The prototype focus is on practical upgrades: more visible real-time status via a larger screen, more flexible wired networking through 2.5 GbE ports alongside the increased band coverage, and a likely increase in internal storage intended to better accommodate modern firmware features and optional add-ons. These changes align with the needs of users who treat a travel router as a primary networking tool rather than an occasional accessory. The main limitation in evaluating the Slate 7 Pro at this stage is that it is still a prototype, and key details remain inconsistent between early reporting and CES-facing descriptions, particularly around dual-band versus tri-band operation and 6 GHz support. Until GL.iNet publishes a finalized specification sheet, the Slate 7 Pro is best viewed as an indicator of direction: a larger, more capable travel router with a higher likely price point, but with enough unresolved details that purchase decisions are better based on the confirmed Slate 7 specification rather than assumptions about the Pro model’s final feature set.

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      92 thoughts on “Gl.iNet Slate 7 Pro (GL-BE10000) Travel Router Revealed”

      3. What do you need 8GB of ram for on the slate 7 Pro ? If it’s the same OS as on my Beryl AX which has “only” 512MB RAM. I run that with wireguard VPN, adblocker, and use it as a makeshift NAS with Samba by having an attached SSD to it that all my devices acces on-the-go in my hotel room. And that 512 MB of ram is still nowhere near fully used. Unless the Slate 7 Pro is having a radically different OS similar to what’s on Synology etc. type NAS systems with full-on docker support. I don’t see the point.
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      7. Like that lady who was interviewed by the BBC a few years ago after the news that the UK parliament had been dissolved and there was a general election on the way…”Another one?”
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      9. I just bought slate 7 for 125 USD. Not sure whether i will regret it since beryl 7 just released. ???? not sure in terms of the price and performance, how these two compare
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      13. I had to return this because the idle temp was 75 °C (167 °F). Fan waa always on (although silent) but this is going to be an issue in the long term. I picked then Beryl Ax which has no issue at all.
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      20. Would have been a great review if you didn’t play the “game’… this is not a Wifi7 router if it lacks 6G support… it will never reach the speeds in a multi client environment you’d expect from a wifi7 router, you mean a cheaply made Chineys router is misrepresented by the manufacturer?… and another ‘tech-bro’ selling the product on youtube? … wow, who would have thought?
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      22. I love this thing. I travel all the time with it. It sips power and runs great off the battery. Tethering is a treat too. Its night and day compared to the routers found in airbnb / short term rentals. Adguard catches so many more ads / fingerprints than Brave alone can. Missing 6ghz is a bummer because of congestion of other bands – however, so far 5ghz has been fine even when I can see pages of other devices. Im sure there is a good reason for missing 6ghz – something to do with antenna configuration, power budget / cost. My best networking purchase of the year.
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      27. I think that a lot of people are missing the point with focusing on the lack of a 6Ghz radio. The real advancement is in the internal hardware (processor and memory) which will help with performance, especially when using a VPN tunnel like Wireguard. This coupled with the touch screen (yes, it’s actually useful and not just a pretty party trick that offers no real world value) making it less likely to need to access the GUI are both big steps forward in terms of the average user experience. I have the previous Beryl AX and see this as an upgrade based on those updates as well as the 2.5GBe on both WAN & LAN ports instead of just the WAN like the Beryl AX has. Couple this with a FlexMini and this is quite the potent travel router… which is exactly what it’s designed to be. I genuinely lol’d at the guy claiming this thing was too big to be a travel device when it’s almost exactly the same dimensions (save for one) as the wildly popular Beryl AX. Maybe he just needs to adjust what his idea of a travel router is in 2025 since most users require much more of a travel router these days and this delivers on all of them. Well, save for 6GHz band support but hey… it’s a TRAVEL router. Who cares? I prefer it to be sub-$150 (much less with sales and such) retail price w/o 6GHz than probably pushing nearly $200 for the latest cutting-edge radio that most users will never see any sort of real world benefit from in real world use.
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      31. I just wish they’d bring back the microSD card and the third RJ45 port that the original Slate had. The 3rd RJ45 made it easy to connect two devices without a separate switch whilst having internet connected by ethernet (great at hotels). The microSD card meant you had a mini NAS capability that didn’t stick out like a USB does.
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      32. I currently have a GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Beryl AX. All my devices are nearby and connected to the 5GHz network. I tested the local network speed between the devices using both Open Speedtest and iPerf3, but for some strange reason, the speed between the devices is only around 400 Mbps. I can’t figure out why, and I’m already thinking about replacing the device. What do you think — would it be a worthwhile upgrade?
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      35. I bought a Flint 2 and a Slate AX a year and a half ago to use on my travels with Wireguard and Adguard. I never got the Slate AX out of it’s case in any hotel or airport., because no hotel or airport has a wired connection, everything is wifi and the device limitation is nowhere to be found. And since Wireguard runs fine on my phone and laptop, the travel router became useless. So no, you don’t need it.
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      40. I like GL Inet kit. I have a bunch of their things. The problem I have is their base kit is good, and their upgrades are great, but not great enough to buy. I – if travelling, have no real need of Wifi7. And in most places real people go, you connection is at best going to be limited and throttled – so your travel router will only be going as fast as its connection. Now, If I need a NAS and data – then maybe the argument changes. But for the relative read / write on USB drives, again, there are compromises besides the router that are real world. My AR750 does enough..
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      41. Very informative video. I would like to see a speed test with the device in Wi-Fi repeater mode. The device connects to a Wi-Fi access point, then your laptop connects to the travel router wirelessly and runs the speed test to the internet. The Beryl AX seemed to perform rather slow in this particular setup, I hope the Slate 7 performs better.
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      43. To connect in some hotels, you need to provide things like your room number and surname, then agree to the T&Cs (etc). Is this device able to connect to something like this (and share the connection)?
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      46. one thing I don’t understand is why the usb tethering port isn’t usb-c?
        I recently got the beryl 3000 model, and the only two issues I had so far are the slow tethering charging (and I guess it would be bottleneck if I have good 5g coverage) , and the occasional drop of the beryl wifi (once I had to reset to factory settings and setup again).
        Don’t get me wrong – I love the combo of these travel routers with my phone tethering (despite the inconvenience of hooking 3 devices – ie power supply/bank), but adding some more even if partial inconveniences kinda defeats the purpose.
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      51. I have the Beryl AX….will skip this gen. It does everything i need for a travel router. Don’t need the screen, don’t even need wifi 7. It’s a travel router, just stable secured connection in a small unit is all I ask for. Don’t need 2ghz wifi speed personally, not many hotels give me even 1/100th of that anyway.
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      58. You might want to preference your big discussion about the missing 6Ghz restriction as being an issue only for those requiring more than one single 2.5GbE direct port connection to the router! With the big deal your making about that 6Ghz limit, was almost fooled into thinking that my single 2.5GbE ethernet connection to the travel router would be limited to 688Mbps, which is wrong.
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      61. Slate 7 seems to have the same problem that original Slate had, and that is the lack of DFS Certification which means that getting it to properly work on 5Ghz whilst travelling would likely be a pain. GL.inet disables DFS bands in the software on devices without the certification…

        It’s doubly annoying as Slate AX and Beryl AX – the previous generation of these – both were properly certified and worked!
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      62. Got this on super early bird because why not- my older Slate AX1800 will be promoted to home vpn gateway/iot 2.4ghz access point duties that, in turn replaces my old AR-750 that I’ve had since 2019.
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      64. I have a previous model and this thing is a beast. Idk how but they have bstter range and more throuput than my 350 dollar 60 watt access point. Honesly a bit shocking
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      65. Was looking all across YouTube for actual world use, thank goodness……

        Had the old slate ax 1800, was working, but once 3 hungry devices start overwhelming the system [ AdGuard and some addon] the travel router failed.

        Currently, any and most of my trips are using the Firewalla Purple + UniFi express 6 [ not the 7, its not out in Singapore yet ]

        Have the slate 7 on pre-order, and hopefully it delivers my combo package for travelling
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      66. Unless you are running an office out of your hotel room the lesser version is fine in my experience. I’m not making money selling the WiFi 7 version so I am a little less biased.
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      70. I have the other gl.inet version and love it, use it all the time when travelling. It’s even better when travelling with the family as you can share one hotel connection. I also have it set up so I can stream my Jellyfin movies while away from home as well
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      72. Just so sad that it doesn’t have 6Ghz. That’s exactly where this would shine, in hotels there are so many AP’s mostly wifi 5 or older sometimes in that 5Ghz band and so that band is so congested… it would be amazing to have ur own 6Ghz band completely clean for yourself with a travel router. Such a massive shame ???????????? I did buy it and will probably enjoy it a lot but it could have been better and could have been perfect missed opportunity qnd that makes me a little sad together with being excited to get it soon.
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      76. I have the basic model under 40 dollars which has 2.4 and 5g. It has the same software as the higher priced models. I have not found a need for a Wi-Fi 6 or 7 in a hotel. The VPN works great on my unit as is the signal strength.
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      78. Their Slate 2 is only wifi 6, but is an excellent choice. It’s great when you load openwrt.
        They seem quite attentive to user feedback. I have been impressed with their products.
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      79. My only complaint is the USB 3.0. Give us that 3.2 with enough wattage to power an NVME enclosure. That upgrade for network storage would be HUGE! I’ve been running the previous Slate for a couple years now and love it. But I’ve upgraded my laptop’s network card to the Wavlink WiFi 7 and want to make use of it while I’m on the road.
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      80. Earlier versions of the software (Beryl AX, etc) IPv6 had a big banner indicating that with VPN there would be a possible leak of information. I haven’t used by older boxes for a while, so not sure if this issue has been resolved with this latest device.
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      83. Does it have native captive portal login? This a necessity for me. MAC spoofing is a PITA and why I got rid of one of their devices. Have a $30 TPlink travel router that offers native captive portal login so there’s no excuse for this not to have it.

        Why is this important? Because less than 1% of hotels in the US have physical Ethernet in their rooms. I’m on the road for work 50 weeks a year and can’t remember the last time I could use a physical cable.
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      86. These router videos are all rather timely, my SOHO NAS has been 10 Gb capable for a while, but stuck on 10-year-old 1 Gb LAN hardware. I was thinking of using something like this for the router and getting a managed switch, thanks in part to your videos, that was superseded by learning about Unifi. I do hope this renascence in affordable tech unleashes new levels of efficiency and productivity for the upcoming generation. This tech today vs the early 2000s is remarkable and so much more powerful and easier than hacking a Linksys router to run DDWRT and building server hardware just so one could use computers to do actual work.
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      89. I’m very happy with my Beryl WiFi6 travel router that I’ve traveled with weekly for work for the past year. For ~$90, I would buy it again and recommend it to anyone. But the Slate WiFi7 is a bargain at $100-$120 and I might get that if I needed to replace the Beryl. You can’t go wrong with any of the gl.inet travel routers. Even the cheaper older ones are useful! ????
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      90. I have an earlier model of one of these and I love it. I use it on cruise ships to run multiple devices versus being charged for each one individually.
        Question, isn’t it about time for Synology to come out with some new routers?
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      91. Great review, I’ve been researching this device over the last few days. I’m going to buy one for the purpose of connecting to my home NAS over the inbuilt VPN service. Great little device to tinker with!
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      92. Only two ports? ???? 4 ports should be the minimum at this point. I have been on teams that randomly collab but need a ton of power adapters because no ports were available.
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