Slate 7 Pro (GL-BE5100) 듀얼 밴드 Wi-Fi 7 여행용 라우터

Travelers and digital nomads struggle with slow speeds and security issues on hotel or public Wi-Fi. Existing travel routers are limited to Wi-Fi 5/6, which is insufficient to fully support gigabit internet for the latest devices, or have an inconvenient limit on the number of devices that can connect simultaneously. There are also privacy risks when using public networks.

The Slate 7 Pro supports the latest Wi-Fi 7, providing stable, high-speed connections simultaneously on 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands[29]. With Wi-Fi 7 technologies such as 320MHz bandwidth and 4K-QAM, it delivers up to twice the effective speed and supports multi-link operation (MLO), maintaining performance even when multiple family members or colleagues are connected.

In addition, the OpenWrt-based firmware includes built-in VPN, Tor, and DNS encryption to protect personal information on public networks. Its palm-sized design and USB power make it highly portable and convenient. In short, it satisfies both the latest wireless speed and security, elevating the internet quality of the travel environment to the next level.

The primary customers are individual consumers (B2C) who travel frequently, business travelers, and digital nomads. It can also be used by corporate travel departments (B2B) for employee distribution or by companies that need internet access for events or outdoor sites.

As the Wi-Fi 7 standard becomes more widespread, demand for this product can grow globally. The GL.iNet brand already has recognition as a travel router, with a community-based global sales network in place.

In the future, it can be expanded into related niche markets such as IoT gateways or RV networking. However, it may still be expensive for the general public, so the market will initially form around enthusiasts.

This product targets a niche but definite demand and received favorable reviews at CES for its technical completeness. In particular, as one of the first portable routers with Wi-Fi 7, it was novel and received positive feedback for its speed and functionality, being called the "ultimate item for travelers."

However, there are also realistic criticisms that it is unfamiliar to general consumers, so it will take time to become popular.