GL.iNet GL-A1300 (Slate Plus): OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The GL.iNet GL-A1300 (Slate Plus) runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the ipq40xx/generic target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4018 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 717 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 3 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4018 |
| WLAN driver | ath10k-ct |
| OpenWrt target | ipq40xx / generic |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4 |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Supported since | 23.05.0 |
| Install method | GL.Inet installation, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, U-Boot web recovery |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 3.0A via USB Type-C |
| Device type | Travel router |
| Estimated throughput | 501 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the GL-A1300 (Slate Plus)
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GL.Inet installation, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, U-Boot web recovery.
Official OpenWrt device page for the GL-A1300 (Slate Plus)
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
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