GL-INET Collie User manual

Collie
(GL-X300B)
USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started with GL.iNet Collie......................................................................................1
1.1. Power on.................................................................................................................................2
1.2. Connect...................................................................................................................................3
(1) Connect via LAN.............................................................................................................3
(2) Connect via Wi-Fi ..........................................................................................................4
1.3. Access the Web Admin Panel.......................................................................................4
1) Language Setting ...................................................................................................................4
2) Admin Password Setting ....................................................................................................5
3) Admin Panel..............................................................................................................................6
2. INTERNET ........................................................................................................................................7
2.1. Cable.........................................................................................................................................8
(1) DHCP ...................................................................................................................................9
(2) Static................................................................................................................................. 10
(3) PPPoE............................................................................................................................... 10
2.2. Repeater............................................................................................................................... 11
2.3. 3G/4G Modem................................................................................................................... 12
AT Command .............................................................................................................................. 14
3. WIRELESS ..................................................................................................................................... 15
4. CLIENTS......................................................................................................................................... 17
5. UPGRADE...................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1. Online Upgrade................................................................................................................. 18
5.2. Upload Firmware ............................................................................................................. 19
(1) Official OpenWrt/LEDE firmware......................................................................... 20
(2) Compile your own firmware .................................................................................. 20
5.3. Auto Upgrade .................................................................................................................... 20
6. FIREWALL ..................................................................................................................................... 21
6.1. Port Forwards ................................................................................................................... 22
6.2. Open Ports on Router.................................................................................................... 23
6.3. DMZ........................................................................................................................................ 23
7. VPN.................................................................................................................................................. 24
8. RS485 ............................................................................................................................................. 27

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8.1. Config.................................................................................................................................... 27
8.2. Socket (RS485 to TCP/UDP)...................................................................................... 28
8.3. MQTT..................................................................................................................................... 32
9. APPLICATIONS........................................................................................................................... 35
9.1. Plug-ins................................................................................................................................ 35
9.2. Remote Access................................................................................................................. 36
Cloud Management.................................................................................................................. 37
DDNS............................................................................................................................................... 37
9.3. Captive Portal.................................................................................................................... 38
10. MORE SETTINGS .................................................................................................................. 38
10.1. Admin Password......................................................................................................... 38
10.2. LAN IP .............................................................................................................................. 39
10.3. Time Zone ...................................................................................................................... 40
10.4. MAC Clone...................................................................................................................... 41
10.5. Custom DNS Server................................................................................................... 42
10.6. Network Mode.............................................................................................................. 43
10.7. Revert Firmware .......................................................................................................... 44

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1. Getting Started with GL.iNet Collie
Model:
GL-X300B

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1.1. Power on
Plug the power cable into the power port of the router. Make sure you are using
a standard DC 12V/1.0 A power adapter. Otherwise it may cause malfunction.
Note: Hot plug for SIM card is not supported. If you want to use, please insert
SIM card before powering on the router.

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1.2. Connect
You can connect to the router via Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi.
Note: This step only connects your devices to the local area network (LAN) of
the router. You cannot access the Internet currently. In order to connect to the
Internet, please finish the setup procedures below and then follow Internet to set
up an Internet connection.
(1)Connect via LAN
Connect your device to the LAN port of the router via Ethernet cable.

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(2)Connect via Wi-Fi
Search for the SSID of the router in your device and input the default password:
goodlife.
Note: The SSID was printed on the bottom label of the router with the following
format:
•GL-X300B-XXX
1.3. Access the Web Admin Panel
Open a web browser (we recommend Chrome, Firefox) and visit
http://192.168.8.1. You will be directed to the initial setup of the web Admin
Panel.
1) Language Setting
You need to choose the display language of the Admin Panel. Currently, our
routers support English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch, Franç ais, Españ ol, Italiano,
日本語 and 한국어.

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2) Admin Password Setting
There is no default password for the Admin Panel. You have to set your own
password, which must be at least 5 characters long. Then, click Submit to
proceed.

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Note: This password is for this web Admin Panel and the embedded Linux
system. It will not change your Wi-Fi password.
3) Admin Panel
After the initial setup, you will enter the web Admin Panel of the router. It allows
you to check the status and manage the settings of the router.

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2. INTERNET
There are total 3 types of connection method that you can use to access the
Internet: Cable, Repeater, 3G/4G Modem.