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Slate AX

Released May 2022.6Press releasegl-inet.com/blog/slate-ax-early-bird-pre-order-gone-in-38-minutesRead 15 October 2026Blog post of 2022-06-01: Slate AX began accepting pre-orders on 2022-05-24 and the early bird orders were to ship from July 2022. A forum thread with a first owner report is dated 2022-06-20. The month of the pre-order start is used. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
Travel router
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Speed class
AX1800
WAN port
1Gbps

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At a glance

Ports

  • 3 RJ45
  • USB-A USB 3.0

All specs

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General

Series
Slate1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026The maker sells it in its Slate travel router line.
Model numbers
GL-AXT18001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Page title Slate AX (GL-AXT1800), Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
7 February 20225Press releaseforum.gl-inet.com/t/wi-fi-6-travel-router-gl-axt1800-is-coming-soon/20005Read 15 October 2026GL.iNet staff post of 2022-02-07 titled Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router (GL-AXT1800) is Coming Soon. A launch press release followed on 2022-04-28. The staff estimated a launch around May.
Status
Available1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026The product page is live and the maker's store lists it at 119.99 USD. The price is not stored.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
GL.iNet Slate 711Measurementrtings.com/router/tools/compare/gl-inet-slate-ax-gl-axt1800-vs-gl-inet-slate-7-gl-be3600/42772/100291Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the GL.iNet Slate 7 (GL-BE3600) is the Wi-Fi 7 successor to the Slate AX (GL-AXT1800).
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B2J7WSDKRead 15 October 2026Color: Black. The maker names no colour. The Amazon listing also gives 245 g, two fixed antennas and up to 120 devices, which match the maker's page.
Form factor
Travel router1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026The maker sells it as a Wi-Fi 6 travel router and lists it under Travel Routers.
Segment
Not available

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
Wi-Fi speed class
AX18001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Dual-band combined Wi-Fi speed of 1800 Mbps (600 Mbps for 2.4 GHz and 1200 Mbps for 5 GHz). The model number reads AXT1800, which is the AX1800 class.
Wi-Fi radios
BandWi-FiStreamsMax channel width (MHz)Max link rate (Mbps)Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHzWi-Fi 6240574No
5 GHzWi-Fi 62801,201No
Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Specifications: 600Mbps (2.4 GHz), 1200Mbps (5 GHz). The datasheet says 2x2 for both bands and the page prints no channel widths. An 802.11ax radio with 2 streams at 40 MHz has a link rate of 574 Mbps and at 80 MHz it has 1201 Mbps. The maker's 600 and 1200 are the rounded class figures, so 574 and 1201 are stored. The widths are worked out from the stream count and the rates and are not printed.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 600Mbps (2GHz) and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 1200Mbps (5GHz). See the product page note for how the rates and widths were set.
Radio bands
2
6 GHz band
No
Combined Wi-Fi link rate
1,775Mbps
Wi-Fi streams
4
Max Wi-Fi channel width
80MHz
Wi-Fi features
OFDMA, MU-MIMO1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Enhance Wi-Fi performance with MU-MIMO, OFDMA, BSS color. BSS color is not a field option.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Highlights: MU-MIMO, OFDMA and BSS Coloring.
External antennas
21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Antennas: 2 x undetachable external Wi-Fi antennas. The text calls them retractable antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026External Antennas: 2 x 2.4GHz + 5GHz two-in-one Wi-Fi Antennas.
Internal antennas
Not available
Detachable antennas
No1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Antennas: 2 x undetachable external Wi-Fi antennas.
Coverage of one unit (claimed)
Not available
Connected devices per unit (claimed)
1201Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Able to connect to up to 120 devices simultaneously.

Ports and modem

Ports
PortCountRoleMax speed (Gbps)Version
RJ451WAN1Not available
RJ452LAN1Not available
USB-A1Not available5USB 3.0
Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Interface: 1 x WAN Ethernet port, 2 x LAN Ethernet ports, 1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x Type-C power port and 1 x MicroSD card slot (max 512GB). Ethernet Speed 10/100/1000Mbps. USB 3.0 is the 5 Gbps USB data rate. The card slot is not a data port in this table.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ethernet Port: 2 x LAN, 1 x WAN at 10/100/1000 Mbps. USB Port: USB3.0 Type-A. SD Card Slot: TF card, maximum 512 GB.
Ethernet ports
3
Multi-gig ports
0
Fastest WAN port
1Gbps
Fastest LAN port
1Gbps
USB ports
1
SFP+ port
No
Built-in modem
Not available
Modem standards
Not available

Mesh

Mesh technologies
Not available
Units per pack
11Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026One router is sold.
Coverage of the pack (claimed)
Not available
Identical units
Not available
Satellite model
Not available
Satellite ports
Not available
Ethernet backhaul
Not available

Software

Management
Mobile app, Web interface3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Internet setup works in the web Admin Panel or in the GL.iNet app.
Online account required
No3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Setup: open 192.168.8.1 in a browser and set an admin password. GoodCloud and AstroWarp cloud services are separate and optional.
Operating modes
Router, Access point, Repeater2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Network mode: Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge. Repeater Mode: scans and connects to SSID, connects to hidden SSID. The wireless bridge modes are not stored as media_bridge, since the maker does not define them.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Internet setup methods are Ethernet, Repeater, Tethering and Cellular. The Network Mode page covers the router modes.
Network features
Guest network, Dual WAN, Dynamic DNS, Parental controls2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless Configuration lists Guest SSID.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Network settings list Multi-WAN, which switches to another internet connection if the current one fails, and a Guest Network. Applications list Dynamic DNS and Parental Control. IPTV, VLAN, an IoT network and QoS are not listed for this model.
VPN server
OpenVPN, WireGuard2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client & server, WireGuard client & server.
VPN client
OpenVPN, WireGuard2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client & server, WireGuard client & server.
USB applications
File server, Media server, Cellular modem1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026The local network storage feature supports SAMBA and WebDav with an external USB hard disc.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Tethering section: connect a mobile device or a USB dongle to the USB port. Cellular section: plug a cellular USB modem into the USB port.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/network_storageRead 15 October 2026Supported models table, GL-AXT1800 (Slate AX) row: Samba yes, WebDAV yes, DLNA yes, USB port yes, MicroSD card yes.

Security

Wi-Fi security
WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026WPA3 protocol. WPA2 is not stated for this model and is not stored.
Security service
Not available
Security service cost
Not available
Automatic firmware updates
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Smart home

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Thread border router
Not available
Matter controller
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Smart home platforms
Not available

Hardware

System on chip
Qualcomm IPQ60001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 1.2 GHz Quad-core Processor. The maker prints no chip maker name. Deskmodder names it Qualcomm IPQ6000.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 Quad-core, @1.2 GHz.9Reviewdeskmodder.de/blogRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Qualcomm IPQ6000, 1.2 GHz quad-core, 512 MB DDR3L and 128 MB NAND flash. These match the maker's figures.
CPU cores
41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 1.2 GHz Quad-core Processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 Quad-core, @1.2 GHz.
CPU clock
1.2GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 1.2 GHz Quad-core Processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 Quad-core, @1.2 GHz.
RAM
512MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR3L 512MB. Stored as 0.512 GB with 1000 MB per GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR3L 512MB / NAND Flash 128MB.
Flash storage
128MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: NAND Flash 128MB. Stored as 0.128 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR3L 512MB / NAND Flash 128MB.
Cooling fan
Yes8Maker product pageforum.gl-inet.com/t/gl-axt1800-fan-and-fan-connector-specs/68056Read 15 October 2026GL.iNet staff reply of 2026-04-14 on the maker's forum: the blower fan has a 40 x 40 x 6 mm size limit and is rated 5 VDC, with a minimum start temperature of 75 C or 70 C. Opening the unit voids the warranty.9Reviewdeskmodder.de/blogRead 15 October 2026Review of 2023-07-11: a fan is built in and it only starts at 70 C or more.

Power

Power supply
USB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026A Type-C power port with a Type-C power supply.
Rated power input
5 V, 4 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Power Input: Type-C, 5V/4A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/4A power supply.
Included adapter output
Not available
Power use (typical, claimed)
4.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption: normal operating consumption <4.5W. Published as an upper bound.
Power use (max, claimed)
8.75W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption: <8.75W. Published as an upper bound.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption: operating at full capacity <8.75W.

Measured

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
Not available
Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
Not available
Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
Not available
Range (measured)
Not available
Power use under load (measured)
Not available
Energy use per day (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width125Height36Depth82mm(4.9 × 1.4 × 3.2 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 125 x 82 x 36mm / 245g. The datasheet labels it L*W*H, so it is stored as width, depth and height. The page does not say if the antennas are folded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 125 x 82 x 36mm (L*W*H) / 245g.
Dimensions with antennas
Not available
Weight
245g(8.6 oz)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 125 x 82 x 36mm / 245g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026245 g.
Wall mountable
Not available

Certifications

Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
Not available
FCC ID
2AFIW-AXT18003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Regulatory Statements: FCC ID: 2AFIW-AXT1800.
Other certifications
CE, FCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, CCC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, MIC, Rosh (printed so, RoHS), WEEE and CCC.

In the box

In the box
Slate AX (GL-AXT1800), User manual, Ethernet cable, Thank you card, Warranty card, Power adapter, Converter (based on your shipping country)3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Package contents: 1 x Slate AX (GL-AXT1800), 1 x User manual, 1 x Ethernet cable, 1 x Thank you card, 1 x Warranty card, 1 x Power adapter, 1 x Converter (based on your shipping country). The datasheet lists no thank you card and no converter.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Hassle-Free 2 Year Warranty.7Maker product pagegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/now-offering-a-two-year-warranty-on-all-glinet-routersRead 15 October 2026From June 1, 2024 every GL.iNet router bought through Shopify, Amazon or AliExpress has a two-year warranty. Not for refurbished products or products bought in China.

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