GL.iNet GL-B1300 (Convexa-B): OpenWrt Compatibility Report

GL.iNet GL-B1300 (Convexa-B) router
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The GL.iNet GL-B1300 (Convexa-B) runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the ipq40xx/generic target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. 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 no longer sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.70) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: easy

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the GL.iNet GL-B1300 (Convexa-B), which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4028
CPU 4 cores @ 717 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 32 MB
Ethernet ports 3
USB 1x 3.0, 1x Header
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4028
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ipq40xx / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4
Current release 25.12.5
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, U-Boot web recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.5A via barrel, or 802.3at PoE
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 501 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the GL-B1300 (Convexa-B)

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: U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, U-Boot web recovery, see git-commit.

Can't directly flash OWrt 18.0 from stock firmware's web interface and sysupgrade

Official OpenWrt device page for the GL-B1300 (Convexa-B)

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

Ruckus R500

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

MikroTik RB962UiGS-5HacT2HnT (hAP ac)

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

Ubiquiti UniFi UK-Ultra

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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