GL iNet GL AR300M setup
GL AR300M is also a mini smart router launched by GL iNet. The device is also known as shadow. Its compact and portable design make it an ideal router for travel use, home use and small businesses. The device comes with a strong firewall. To enhance the security further it also supports open VPN, wire guard and DNS server. You can connect the device to the internet through Ethernet, repeater, USB modem or tethering. With the setup of shadow you will get Wi-Fi speed up to 300 mbps. The device also has two Ethernet ports along with a USB port.
User friendly access to the glinet app and web interface make the device more accessible for the users. You can easily perform GL AR300M setup using the app or web interface. Step by step breakdown of the process is mentioned in this article underneath. So, without any further ado check out the steps to complete the configuration of the shadow.
GL AR300M Step by Step Setup Process
GL AR300M Setup involved simple and easy steps. You can follow the process as mentioned to configure your shadow.
GL AR300M Unboxing
Unboxing the shadow is the first step. The box contains a GL AR300M device along with power adapter, ethernet cable and user manual. Uncover the device and take it out of the box.

GL AR300M Power Up
Second step of the GL AR300M set up process is power of the device. To power it up you need to press the power button. If the device does not have sufficient charging then you need to plug it in an electric power source to get charged. To charge it up you need to use the power adaptor you got along with the device. Once the device power is on, its LED light lightens up.
Connect To Network
Third step of the setup process is to connect to the network. For this step you need a laptop device or computer. Also you can use a smartphone with iOS or Android operating system. To connect the device you need to follow the following steps:
- Go to the settings on your computer or laptop or smartphone
- Search for Wi-Fi settings and run a scan.
- Look for the shadows default network name.
- Choose it and enter the password “Goodlife” in the password field.
- Thereafter you have to click on connect option.
- Once the device is connected to the shadows network you can initiate the setup.
Access Admin Interface
You can access the admin interface of the shadow device using the web or mobile app. To access the interface using web you need to follow the below mentioned steps:
- First of all take your connected laptop or computer device and launch Google Chrome or other web browser you have in it.
- Make sure the browser you are using is the updated version.
- Take the cursor to the URL bar and type the default IP in it.
- Hit the enter button and you will get access to the admin panel.
- Now you need to choose the language in which you desire to proceed with the setup.
- Also create a secured and strong password for your admin account. A strong password is required to keep your network secure.
If you wish to assess using Glinet App then you need a smartphone or tablet. Follow the below mentioned steps to access the admin panel
- First of all download the Glinet App from Google Play Store or App store using the virtual internet connection.
- Thereafter you need to launch the app and start the GL iNet setup.
- Also choose the language to proceed the process and create a strong password for the admin panel.

Setup GL AR300M
GL AR300M Setup to connect the device with the Internet is simple and easy. You need to go ahead as mention:
- Once you get the access of the admin panels you need to go to the settings.
- From the settings you need to choose the internet option.
- Now the screen will display for options to connect the device to the internet.
- You need to up any one of them and proceed.
- Provide the information as asked on the screen as per your selection.
- Complete the screen prompts and finish the setup.
- Don’t forget to click on the apply option before exiting the page.
Test New Network
When GL AR300M Setup is complete, it’s time to test the new network. New network testing is required to verify the device is providing internet with adequate speed and also amplifying the network coverage or not. To perform this test you can use a smartphone or laptop device. Connect it to the shadows network using the new security details. Browse the internet or watch videos to verify the network speed.
If there is a reduced speed or you need any help in the setup feel free to connect us on the given number.