I will be travelling on MSC this weekend for a week. I do not currently own a GL iNet travel router, but plan to purchase one today if there is a plausible working solution for creating a hotspot on MSC’s network.
That being said, would you recommend trying the test firmware via you, or would you recommend the method of slebu96 on Reddit?
Furthermore, which GL iNet travel router would you recommend? Planning on having 2 or 3 iPhones connected to it during the trip, and will likely only plan on using it for the upcoming cruise and future cruises.
Our solution was also developed in collaboration with Slebu (many thanks again), so both approaches should work.
The main differences are:
Our method requires a few steps to upload a patch to the router and run certain commands to load it. After that, you can simply enable “Camouflage” to apply the corresponding measures when connecting to MCS Wi-Fi. (This patch will be integrated into future firmware versions, so the final experience will simply be enabling ‘Camouflage’ mode when connecting to MCS Wi-Fi.)
Slebu’s solution also works for MCS Wi-Fi, but it is applied to the entire Wi-Fi interface, meaning the same measures will affect other hotspots as well.
As for device recommendations, we suggest choosing a newer model that supports repeater mode.
For example, the SFT1200 mentioned in this post, or popular forum models like the MT3000.
If you plan to use the patch-based approach, please let us know which model you choose. We can then provide the patch and installation instructions via private message.
Also sailing in 3 days have just purchased the GL-MT3000 with the same firmware.
I have been reading a lot the last days and not sure if I have to connect the iphone first to be able to be mobile on the ship, and then change mac to use the router with the cloned mac and vpn after I change the mac on the iphone, to use a laptop in the cabin.
We’ve fixed the previously mentioned issue in the GL.iNet Beryl AX (MT3000) v4.9.0 beta firmware.
You can now upgrade to this firmware version. Simply enable "Enable Camouflage" while connected to the MSC Wi-Fi, then access the captive portal and complete the authentication to gain Internet access.
Please refer to the following guide for the steps:
Firmware Download link:
Upgrade guide:
Update (2026/05/15):
The issue has also been fixed in the v4.8.3 beta6 firmware for the SFT1200, released on 2026-05-15. GL.iNet download center
Will, it is good news that Camouflage mode is to be fixed in 4.9 for the Beryl ax. For users of other GLiNet models that will not be updated to 4.9 how will your patch be made available to solve this problem please?
The Camouflage mode issue will be fixed on most device models through upcoming v4.8 or v4.9 firmware updates.
Before then, if you need this fix, please send us the device model and firmware version via private message. We can then provide the patch and instructions on how to apply it.
I can confirm that this is working with my GL-MT3000 and the beta firmware. It was as easy as connecting to the WiFi with camouflage mode and then signing in on the MSC portal to start the internet. No LUCI, no ssh, no sweat and no tears.