GL-INET Opal User manual

Opal
(GL-SFT1200)
USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started with GL.iNet Opal.........................................................................................1
1.1. Power on.................................................................................................................................1
1.2. Connect ...................................................................................................................................2
(1) Connect via LAN.............................................................................................................2
(2) Connect via Wi-Fi ...........................................................................................................3
1.3. Access the Web Admin Panel............................................................................................3
(1) Language Setting...........................................................................................................4
(2) Admin Password Setting............................................................................................4
(3) Admin Panel .....................................................................................................................5
2. INTERNET ........................................................................................................................................6
2.1. Cable.........................................................................................................................................8
(1) DHCP ...................................................................................................................................9
(2) Static....................................................................................................................................9
(3) PPPoE............................................................................................................................... 10
2.2. Repeater............................................................................................................................... 11
2.3. USB 3G/4G Modem ........................................................................................................ 12
Compatible Modems............................................................................................................... 14
2.4. Tethering.............................................................................................................................. 15
EasyTether.................................................................................................................................... 17
3. WIRELESS ..................................................................................................................................... 17
4. CLIENTS......................................................................................................................................... 21
5. UPGRADE...................................................................................................................................... 24
5.1. Online Upgrade ................................................................................................................. 24
5.2. Upload Firmware.............................................................................................................. 24
(1) Official OpenWrt/LEDE firmware......................................................................... 25
(2) Compile your own firmware................................................................................... 26
(3) Third party firmware .................................................................................................. 26
5.3. Auto Upgrade..................................................................................................................... 26
6. FIREWALL ..................................................................................................................................... 27
6.1. Port Forwards.................................................................................................................... 27
6.2. Open Ports on Router .................................................................................................... 28

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6.3. DMZ........................................................................................................................................ 28
7. VPN.................................................................................................................................................. 29
7.1. OpenVPN ............................................................................................................................. 29
7.1.1. OpenVPN Client ...................................................................................................... 29
7.1.2. OpenVPN Server ..................................................................................................... 37
7.2. WireGuard ........................................................................................................................... 41
7.2.1. WireGuard Client..................................................................................................... 41
7.2.2. WireGuard Providers ............................................................................................. 44
7.2.3. WireGuard Server ................................................................................................... 47
7.2.4. Wireguard App Support........................................................................................ 49
7.2.5. Visit Client’s LAN Subnet..................................................................................... 50
7.3. VPN Policies ...................................................................................................................... 50
7.3.1. Settings....................................................................................................................... 51
7.3.2. Add VPN policy........................................................................................................ 52
7.3.3. Clear DNS cache..................................................................................................... 53
8. APPLICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 53
8.1. Plug-ins................................................................................................................................. 54
8.2. Internet Kill Switch .......................................................................................................... 54
Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 55
8.3. File Sharing......................................................................................................................... 57
8.3.1. Router settings........................................................................................................ 58
8.3.2. Access the storage device................................................................................. 61
8.4. DLNA Server....................................................................................................................... 78
8.4.1. Install Plug-ins ............................................................................................................... 78
8.4.2. Use the DLNA server in GL.iNet Routers ........................................................... 79
8.5. DDNS ..................................................................................................................................... 85
8.6. Cloud ..................................................................................................................................... 92
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 92
Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 93
Manage your devices .............................................................................................................101
Site to Site...................................................................................................................................107
Batch Setting .............................................................................................................................116
Template Management.........................................................................................................119

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Task List ......................................................................................................................................121
BLE MQTT Bridge.....................................................................................................................122
GoodCloud and VPN...............................................................................................................122
Disable..........................................................................................................................................123
9. MORE SETTINGS.....................................................................................................................126
9.1. Admin Password............................................................................................................126
9.2. LAN IP .................................................................................................................................127
9.3. Time Zone .........................................................................................................................127
9.4. MAC Clone ........................................................................................................................128
9.5. Custom DNS Server......................................................................................................129
9.6. Button Settings ...............................................................................................................129
9.7. Network Mode.................................................................................................................130
9.8. Revert Firmware .............................................................................................................131
9.9. Advanced...........................................................................................................................132
10.Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................133
10.1 LED Indicators.................................................................................................................133
GL-MT1300/ SFT1200...........................................................................................................133
LED Customization..................................................................................................................133
10.2 Repair or Reset ................................................................................................................134
10.3 Debrick via Uboot ...........................................................................................................135
Windows 7 / Windows 10....................................................................................................137
Mac................................................................................................................................................138
10.4 Change WAN to LAN.....................................................................................................139
10.5 Captive Portal...................................................................................................................141
10.6 GL.iNet app .......................................................................................................................143
10.7 Access Web Panel .........................................................................................................145
Check connection/router's IP address ...........................................................................145
Your IP address is incorrect................................................................................................145
Your IP address is correct....................................................................................................145
10.8 Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)...........................................................146
Introduction................................................................................................................................146
Connect via web panel...........................................................................................................147
Connect via Luci.......................................................................................................................150

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10.9 GoodCloud issues..........................................................................................................152
How to fix if my device show "Deactivated".................................................................152

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1. Getting Started with GL.iNet Opal
Model:
GL-SFT1200
1.1. Power on
Plug the Micro USB power cable into the power port of the router. Make sure you
are using a standard 5V/3A power adapter. Otherwise, it may cause malfunction.

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Note: Hot plug for TF card is not supported. If you want to use TF card, please
insert before powering on the router.
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
formats:
•GL-SFT1200-XXX
•GL-SFT1200-XXX-5G
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.

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(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, Français, Español and 日本
語, 한국어, русский.
Note: If your browser always redirects to Luci (http://192.168.8.1/cgi-bin/luci), you
can visit: http://192.168.8.1/index.html instead of http://192.168.8.1.
(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 4 types of connection method that you can use to access the
Internet: Cable, Repeater, 3G/4G Modem and Tethering.

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Click INTERNET to create an Internet connection.

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2.1. Cable
Connect the router to the modem or main router via Ethernet cable to access the
Internet.
Before plugging the Ethernet cable into the WAN port of the router, you can click
Use as LAN to set the WAN port as a LAN port. That is useful when you are using
the router as a repeater. As a result, you can have one more LAN port.
Plug the Ethernet cable into the WAN port of the router. The information of your
connection will be shown on the Cable section. DHCP is the default protocol. You
can click Modify to change the protocol.

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(1) DHCP
DHCP is the default and most common protocol. It doesn't require any manual
configuration.
(2) Static
Static is required if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) has provided a fixed IP
address for you or you want to configure the network information such as IP
address, Gateway, Netmask manually.
The current settings will be automatically filled once you choose Static. Change it
according to your needs and then click Apply.

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(3) PPPoE
PPPoE is required by many Internet Service Providers (ISP). Generally, your ISP
will give you a modem and provide you a username & password that you needed
when you are creating the Internet connection.
Under PPPoE protocol, enter your username and password, then click Apply.

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2.2. Repeater
Using Repeater means connecting the router to another existing wireless
network, e.g. when you are using free Wi-Fi in a hotel or cafe.
It works in WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) mode by default, which
means that the router will create its own subnet and act as a firewall to protect
you from the public network.
In Repeater section, click Scan to search for the available wireless networks
nearby.
Choose a SSID from the drop-down list and enter its password. You can also
enable the Remember button to save the current chose wireless network. Finally,
click Join.

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2.3. USB 3G/4G Modem
You can connect to the Internet using a USB 3G/4G modem. Insert your SIM card
into the USB modem Plug the USB modem into the USB port of the router. Once it
has been detected, the 3G/4G modem section will be activated and you will be
able to set up your USB modem.
Be aware that some modems work in host-less mode, which will be configured
through Tethering but not 3G/4G modem.
In General, you can set up your 3G/4G modem by the three basic parameters
below. Click Apply to connect.
•Device: Choose /dev/cdc-wdm0 if your modem supports QMI, otherwise you
need to choose /dev/ttyUSB, which may include several ttyUSB from 0 to 3.

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You need to choose the correct one based on the modem spec. We suggest
you to try ttyUSB0 first.
•Service Type: Indicate the service type of your SIM card.
•APN: Confirm with your SIM card carrier.
Advanced Settings:
•Dial Number: Generally, it is a default value and you don't need to set it
manually. However, if you have this info, please input it.
•Pincode, Username and Password: Generally, these are not necessary for an
unlocked SIM card. However, if you have a locked SIM card, please consult
your service provider.
It is connected when the IP address of your SIM card shows up.

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Compatible Modems
Here is a list of supported modems that we had tested before.
Model
3G/4G
Tested
Tested by
Comments*
Quectel EC20-E, EC20-A,
EC20-C
4G
Yes
GL.iNet
Quectel EC25-E, EC25-A,
EC25-V, EC25-C
4G
Yes
GL.iNet
Quectel UC20-E
3G
Yes
GL.iNet
ZTE ME909s-821
4G
Yes
GL.iNet
Huawei E1550
3G
Yes
GL.iNet
Huawei E3276
4G
Yes
GL.iNet
TP-Link MA260
3G
Yes
GL.iNet
ZTE M823
4G
Yes
Arnas
Risqianto
ZTE MF190
3G
Yes
Arnas
Risqianto
Huawei E3372
4G
Yes
anonymous
Pantech UML290VW
(Verizon)
4G
Yes
GL.iNet/steven
QMI
Pantech UML295 (Verizon)
4G
Yes
GL.iNet/steven
Host-less
Novatel USB551L (Verizon)
4G
Yes
GL.iNet/steven
QMI
Verizon U620L (Verizon)
4G
Yes
Host-less

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*QMI: This modem supports QMI mode. Please choose /dev/cdc-wdm0 in the
Device list.
*Host-less: This modem supports tethering mode, please set up by using
Tethering but not 3G/4G modem.
You can also refer to http://ofmodemsandmen.com/modems.html for a well-
supported modem list.
2.4. Tethering
Using USB cable to share network from your smartphone to the router is called
Tethering. Host-less modem works in Tethering during the setup of the modem
as well.
For host-less modem tethering, plug it into the USB port of the router.
For smartphone tethering, connect it to the USB port of the router and click Trust
to continue when the message pops up in your smartphone.
After plugging in your device, the Tethering section will update and your device
will be shown on the device list. The device name will begin with eth or usb such
as eth2, usb0. Choose your device and click Connect.