Questions about Spitz AX / GL-X3000 Wi-Fi 6 4G/5G Router – Use in a Camper

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Hi everyone,

I'm planning to install the GL.iNet Spitz AX (GL-X3000) router in my camper van and have a few questions:

  1. WLAN as WAN
    Can the Spitz AX – similar to the MUDI – connect to an existing Wi-Fi network and use it as an internet source instead of LTE?

  2. VLAN Configuration via LAN Port
    Is it possible to configure multiple VLANs on the LAN port? Specifically, I would like to:

  • Have one VLAN for my internal network
  • One VLAN for a guest network
  • One VLAN used as WAN input (coming from a switch)
  1. Internet Source Priority
    I’d like to set the following priority for internet sources:
  • 1. WAN via LAN cable from a switch (GL-X3000 acting as DHCP client)
  • 2. WAN via WLAN Client (like my Mudi in Hotels)
  • 3. LTE 1
  • 4. LTE 2
  • 5. Secondary WAN via DHCP client (e.g., another wired WAN connection, in case I don’t feel like swapping the SIM card from the MUDI)
  1. Power Consumption and Supply
    What is the typical power consumption of the Spitz AX?
    Can I connect it directly to my 12V AGM battery (voltage range 12V to 14.7V), or is a voltage regulator recommended?

I'd really appreciate any insights from someone who has used this router in a mobile setup or has experience with similar configurations.

Thanks in advance!

Edit:
I use the Navilock NL-400 antenna.
It has only 2x LTE and 2x Wi-Fi cables.
What are the other two antenna connectors on the GL-X3000 router for? Are they active?
Does the router fully match this antenna setup?

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  1. Yes, WLAN can be a WAN connection.
  2. Yes, VLAN trunking works fine.
  3. Yes, you can prioritize internet connections in MWAN, even with load balancing - you can weight faster connections more heavily to cause more traffic to flow that way.
  4. I have not monitored power usage, but it is insignificant compare to my other loads in my RV. With the proper barrel connector, you can power directly from 12v.
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Hi,

The cellular module supports 4x4 MIMO, so there are 4 cellular antennas, and they are all derived from the module.

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So I can’t use my Navilock antenna with two connectors for this router?

Do you have an antenna you would recommend? Preferably with a GPS module?

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I just hooked my X3000 up to a 12V LiFePO4 battery box which has a battery meter and shunt connected to it. At idle the X3000 draws ~4 watts and during a speed test with a WireGuard VPN running it averaged ~9 watts with a peak at 9.64. I do not have any devices connected to the USB port. I am using this cable to connect the X3000 to my battery. Amazon.com

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thank you!

now i just need a new antenna with GPS to repace my old router.

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Hi there,

what do u think about this antenna?

Right one?

Thank you!

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I'm seeing about the same numbers on my X3000. Days when i'm not around and the router is the only thing running I see about 60-70 Wh usage per day

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Will you use GPS function on the X3000 router?

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No, i need the GPS for my android Radio with Navigation

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Doubt it is useful in your case, but thought I would pass this along:

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Now I’m all ears!

Is there an app for Android that allows this? So that TomTom, Google Maps and the like work?

Then I could query the RV GPS via WireGuard VPN… saves a GPS receiver.

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I've not done this, so I am not sure, but most open source nav software will work with gpsd to get a signal.