I also signed up for the Beta Testing Program for the GL-X2000. Looking forward to an updated 4G cellular router. I've got three GL-X750, one GL-X750v2 and the GL-X3000. I also have a most of the travel routers from the Mango to the Beryl AX.
I see the module listed for the GL-X2000 is the EG120K series? These are LGA (land grid array) and not an M.2 module, correct? Meaning the module cannot be changed? Thanks.
Eric
Editing my previous post: I really wish this had a global module. Makes things so much easier for folks who travel.
We understand your interest in the GL-X2000 and the module configuration. Regarding the decision not to use M.2 global module for CAT12, it was a carefully considered choice based on the need to balance performance requirements and price competitiveness.
The good news is: You don't need to buy it. Just choose another router.
There are people out there that using primary WLAN repeating, Mobile is just an optional fallback.
There are people who are happy about less power consumption, to be more autark from the grid.
There are people who want to have a cheap, because it is not important to have high end, just a basic connection.
USB-C is great. But it is not the last solution. If you have a board power on a boat or a RV, you are happy you can connect it directly, without DC/DC adapter.
I think all these people will be happy about the Slate Plus. Including me.
Nothing you said makes any sense. Brume 2 consumes 2W and has double the Wireguard performance. Exactcly. Cheap. This router cant cost more than $60 with that outdated hardware. You know that DC port is just the same as USBc pd right? Except another cable no one wants to use anymore.
Sorry, I am not an expert in Network equipment, I am just a basic user and want network during my short trips around the world, mostly in my motor home.
As you very well know my needs, I'll try to adapt your suggestion:
I will in future use a Brumme in my RV. First I buy an additional DC/DC converter. I need to find a place, take care of heat and humidity, maintain and hope it will accept 12 to 14 V Input, without too much fluctuate it the output power.
Then I will bring a 50 m ethernet cable to each camping site and ask for a port.
I don't understand, why we need the generalisation and define what others want or need.
Another unpopular thought:
The Shadow also brings only micro USB, no USP-C PD, provides outdated standards and does not bring full 1Gbps over my FTTH...
Still it is today.a nice small device which gives fast (in term of set up, not bandwidth) secure internet. I really can work a whole day only with the shadow in my pocket, without missing anything in speed. Most remote sites do not provides more bits per time, then I've got through my WG tunnel
I don't say it is enough in every case, I say it is enough wor me!
But if someone travels only now and then and needs a VPN without admin access to the device (company mobile/laptop), I do not hassle to offer the shadow as a solution. And if the user feels the bandwidth not enough, because whatever, everybody is still able to buy a Slate Plus. Or set up a Flint2 at the hotel WLAN ... I do not care. (Note: My Hotel hopping time is over, but I doubt hotels and Airports will provide WiFi 7 with 2,4 Gbps as standard, even today)
I can understand where you are coming from regarding USB C powered, as both the Unifi Express and UXG-Lite are IPQ5018 chipsets, with 1GB DDR3L RAM and USB C powered.
Sorry to throw the question back at you but if you are implying that the Spitz AX was the top model, then why have you omitted the USB-C power supply like it was the case for the Beryl AX or the Slate AX? Repeating the same omission is not really justifiable. My UCG-Ultra (cost me a mere £102) that is currently serving 106 clients, running dual WAN and working as a Wireguard client with Teleport and 4 separate vlans is running super smoothly powered by USB-C (and this is not even a travel-orientated router). I am no business man but I cannot get my head around some of the decisions that I can only see as limiting your positioning within a crowded market.
I am merely suggesting that if such a powerful device can easily run on USB-C, then I cannot see why the Spitz line is unable to do so. I was also implying that the new Spitz Plus will have to be really competitvely priced for potential customers to be able to accept it with all of its shortcomings (which @mkdr very succinctly highlighted above). The old Spitz remains one of the most over-priced GL.iNET routers given its significant limitations in my opinon.