GL.iNet · Spitz · Released 2023
GL.iNet Spitz AX (GL-X3000)
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- OpenWrt compatibility
- Fully supportedup to 25.12.6
- Our recommendation
- Advanced Users Only
A 5G cellular router with Wi-Fi 6, dual SIM and a 2.5 GbE WAN port, supported by official OpenWrt.
- CPU
- 2-core · 1.3 GHz · ARM 64-bit
- RAM / Flash
- 512 MB / 8 GB
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Fastest port
- 2.5 GbE
Tested by us: No. Specifications and compatibility independently researched from manufacturer and OpenWrt documentation.· Last reviewed Oct 10, 2026
Quick answers
- Does it support OpenWrt?
- Yes, with official images since OpenWrt 24.10.0; latest release with images: 25.12.6.
- Is installation easy?
- Moderate. Flash the OpenWrt image from the GL.iNet web interface or U-Boot recovery, then install and configure the packages for the 5G modem.
- Is it powerful enough for WireGuard?
- WireGuard suitability: Good. Benchmark not yet tested.
- Does it have enough RAM and flash?
- 512 MB RAM, 8 GB flash. Plenty of room for VPN, SQM, ad blocking and extra packages.
- Does it have 2.5 GbE?
- Yes: 1× 2.5 GbE.
- Would we buy it today?
- Yes if you need 5G and are comfortable configuring the modem yourself; otherwise keep GL.iNet's firmware.Opinion
- What should I buy instead?
- Consider GL.iNet Flint 2, OpenWrt One. See Alternatives below.Opinion
Overview
Editorial opinionThe Spitz AX combines a Quectel RM520N-GL 5G modem with a MediaTek Filogic 820 router, dual nano-SIM slots, a 2.5 GbE WAN port and 8 GB of eMMC. It suits rural internet, RVs and backup connections.
Official OpenWrt runs on it, but setting up the 5G modem under OpenWrt takes extra packages and configuration compared with GL.iNet's firmware.
OpenWrt compatibility
Factual data- OpenWrt support
- Fully supported
- Support status
- Current stable release
- First release with images
- 24.10.0
- Latest release with images
- 25.12.6
- Snapshot only
- No
- Target
mediatek/filogic- Build profile
- glinet_gl-x3000
Source: official OpenWrt build data and Table of Hardware, data as of Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC.
Hardware specifications
Factual data- SoC
- MediaTek MT7981B (Filogic 820)
- CPU architecture
- ARM 64-bit (aarch64)
- CPU cores
- 2
- CPU clock
- 1.3 GHz
- RAM
- 512 MB
- Flash storage
- 8 GB eMMC
- Expandable storage
- microSD slot (up to 1 TB)
- USB
- None
- Power
- 12 V / 2.5 A DC (9–36 V)
Source: www.gl-inet.com
Network and Wi-Fi
Factual data- Ethernet ports
- 2
- Layout
- 1× 2.5 GbE WAN + 1× 1 GbE LAN; 5G modem (Quectel RM520N-GL), 2× nano-SIM
- WAN speed
- 2.5 GbE
- LAN speed
- 1 GbE
- Multi-gig ports
- 1× 2.5 GbE
- VLAN support
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 · AX3000 · 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Standards
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz
- Yes / Yes / No
- Max wireless speed
- 3.0 Gbps (theoretical)
- Radios
- 2
- Wi-Fi chipset
- —
- Antennas
- —
Installation difficulty
Editorial opinion- Installation difficulty
- Moderate
- Usual method
- Flash the OpenWrt image from the GL.iNet web interface or U-Boot recovery, then install and configure the packages for the 5G modem.
- Recovery difficulty
- Easy
- Recovery method
- U-Boot web recovery: hold the reset button while powering on, then open http://192.168.1.1 from a computer with a static IP.
Our rating of how hard a first installation and an unbrick are for someone comfortable with a web interface. Always follow the official device page for exact steps.
Performance
Factual data- NAT routing throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
- SQM (cake) shaping limit
- Benchmark not yet tested
VPN performance
Factual data- WireGuard throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
- OpenVPN throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
Suitability ratings are our estimate from the CPU and architecture, not measurements. See the methodology.
Pros and cons
Editorial opinionPros
- Built-in 5G modem with two SIM slots
- 2.5 GbE WAN port
- 512 MB RAM and 8 GB eMMC
- Wide-range DC input (9–36 V)
Cons
- 5G modem setup under OpenWrt needs extra work
- Only one LAN port
- Expensive
Editorial scores
Editorial opinion- Overall
- 7.4 / 10
- OpenWrt friendliness
- 7.0 / 10
- Ease of installation(higher is easier)
- 7.5 / 10
- Performance
- 7.0 / 10
- VPN performance
- 7.0 / 10
- Value
- 6.5 / 10
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Alternatives
Editorial opinion
Wi-Fi 6 · 1 GB RAM · 2.5 GbE · ~$159
The easy pick for a main OpenWrt router: fast quad-core CPU, 1 GB RAM, two 2.5 GbE ports and painless installation.
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