GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300

Mobile internet with VPN support

Puli is equipped with the Quectel EG25-G modem — the global version, fully compatible with Ukrainian operators Kyivstar (recommended), lifecell and Vodafone. After basic setup and connecting to a VPN service, the router provides a secure Wi-Fi network for all connected devices — phones, laptops, tablets. The VPN runs at the router level, so there’s no need to install a separate VPN client on every device.

Puli supports two protocols — WireGuard (real-world speed ~35 Mbps) and OpenVPN (~5 Mbps), making it compatible with most commercial VPN services. For the best compatibility, speed and privacy protection, we recommend GemiGuard VPN.

Battery life and backup power

The built-in 5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery delivers real-world runtime of 5–7 hours. Puli supports continuous charging, so you can keep it permanently plugged into the mains as a stationary router with backup power in case of a blackout. It’s powered via USB Type-C (5 V / 2 A) — Puli also runs from a power bank.

Privacy and cybersecurity with GemiGuard Mirage

The GemiGuard Mirage package is available for Puli — our software solution for enhancing the privacy, anonymity and cybersecurity of GL.iNet devices. Mirage for the GL-XE300 includes: BSSID randomisation, MAC address randomisation, system log wiping, removal of connected Wi-Fi client history, hardened encrypted DNS and other security improvements. These features significantly reduce the device’s digital footprint and protect the user’s privacy.

Puli vs Mudi V2 — which model to choose?

Customers often compare these two models. Puli is the more affordable portable 4G router option with VPN and a battery. The key differences:

• Mudi V2 supports two Wi-Fi bands (2.4 and 5 GHz), whereas Puli operates only on 2.4 GHz — for most real-world usage scenarios, 5 GHz offers no noticeable advantage.
• Mudi V2 supports the Tor network, Puli does not.
• Mirage for the Mudi V2 includes automated IMEI randomisation when the SIM card is swapped. Mirage for Puli does not include this (BSSID and MAC randomisation are supported on both devices).
• Battery life differs slightly: Mudi V2 — 6–8 hours, Puli — 5–7 hours.
• Mudi V2 has a built-in OLED display. Puli has no screen — interaction is via the web administration panel or the GL.iNet app for iOS and Android.

If you need a reliable, secure portable router at an affordable price and automatic IMEI changing isn’t critical, Puli is an excellent choice.

Networking features and protection

Puli supports WPA3 encryption, Cloudflare DNS over TLS to protect DNS queries from interception, IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, and a built-in firewall. The router is equipped with one WAN and one LAN Ethernet port (10/100 Mbps), a Nano-SIM slot, a USB 2.0 port and a MicroSD card slot (up to 512 GB) — handy for local data storage or deploying a file server via Samba. The device operates in several modes: classic router, access point (AP), wireless or wired bridge.

OpenWrt, custom firmware and full technical support

The OpenWrt operating system gives you full control over settings and advanced options. GemiGuard is more than just a shop. We are a team of system administrators, network engineers and DevOps specialists with deep expertise in OpenWrt and GL.iNet. We develop custom firmware, provide full technical support throughout the entire device lifecycle, handle warranty cases directly (repair or replacement), and can build a fully bespoke solution for your needs.

What’s in the box

GL.iNet Puli router (GL-XE300), power adapter (EU plug), Ethernet cable, warranty card, quick start guide.

Useful resources

• GPS telemetry in Puli
• IMEI obfuscation
• WireGuard and OpenVPN — protocol comparison

Full technical specifications

Wi-Fi standards

802.11b · 802.11g · 802.11n

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz

Wi-Fi speed

300 Mbps (2.4 GHz)

Ethernet interfaces

2 (1 WAN + 1 LAN)

Ethernet speed

10 Mbps · 100 Mbps

VPN protocols

WireGuard · OpenVPN

WireGuard speed

up to 35 Mbps

OpenVPN speed

up to 5 Mbps

Network modes

router · access point · wired bridge · wireless bridge

Modem

Quectel EG25-G · 4G LTE Cat 4

LTE-FDD

B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/18/19/20/25/26/28

LTE-TDD

B38/39/40/41

WCDMA

B1/2/4/5/6/8/19

GSM

B2/3/5/8

SIM card

Nano-SIM

Operating system

OpenWrt

Processor

Qualcomm QCA9531 · 650 MHz

RAM

DDR2 128 MB

Storage

NAND flash memory 128 MB

MicroSD slot

up to 512 GB

USB ports

1× USB 2.0 Type-A

Antennas

internal

Power port

USB Type-C

Supply voltage

5 V

Power consumption

< 4.5 W

Battery

Li-Po 5000 mAh (built-in, non-removable)

Battery life

up to 7 hours · full charge ~3 hours

Operating temperature

0–35° C

Color

white

Dimensions

120 × 74 × 27 mm

Weight

223 g

Humidity

5% - 95%, non-condensing

Warranty

24 months

Certifications

CE · FCC · MIC · RoHS · UKCA · WEEE