Can i connect the router to a public 5 ghz only wifi network, then broadcast to my devices in 2.4 ghz?

Yes, you could do so. You could connect to public 5GHz Wi-Fi through Repeater mode and then share the internet to your devices through 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. https://docs.gl-inet.com/en/4/user_guide/gl-a1300/internet/#repeater

In addition to samba (storage) does the usb port support printers?

It doesn’t work with USB printer by default. You need to install necessary driver and printer server (cups).

Does this unit do load balancing among multiple carrier hotspots so that a failure of 1 does not lose connection entirely?

Yes, you can use multiple interfaces at the same time to increase the total bandwidth of the router. The system will assign interfaces to new connections based on the load ratio.

Can you use this to connect to hotels wifi when it requires you to open a browser and enter your name and email address?

I am currently using it in a hotel where I have to login using a password and clicking a t&c’s check box every 24hrs. So I use this product to make my life easier!! after the 24hrs times out the first device that connect to the internet (Amazon echo show for me) automatically opens the hotel landing page and I login and now all my devices can connect to the internet without having to login on every device separately

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GL.iNet GL-A1300 (Slate Plus) Wireless VPN Travel Router - Dual_Band Wi-Fi and Hotel Captive Portal, Phone Connection, Extender, Evaluation Point, Pocket-Format, Open Source, NAS

GL.iNet GL-A1300 (Slate Plus) Wireless VPN Travel Router - Dual_Band Wi-Fi and Hotel Captive Portal, Phone Connection, Extender, Evaluation Point, Pocket-Format, Open Source, NAS

Product ID: 657581363

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Brand
GL.iNet
Frequency Band Class
Dual-Band
Model Name
GL-A1300
Special Feature
Access Point
Wireless Communication Standard
802.11a

📶Dual-band Wi-Fi 1300 Mbps

🔒Built-in OpenVPN & WireGuard VPN

🛠️OpenWrt 21.02 customizable OS

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Description

🌍 Travel smart, connect secure — your pocket VPN fortress!

NEXT LEVEL VPN SECURITY - Pre-installed OpenVPN & WireGuard with up to 190 Mbps VPN speed keeps your data locked tight anywhere you roam.
POCKET SIZED POWERHOUSE - Compact and lightweight (429g), perfect for jet-setting professionals craving secure connectivity on the go.
SEAMLESS DUAL BAND SPEED - Enjoy blazing fast 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 867 Mbps (5 GHz) Wi-Fi for uninterrupted streaming and work.
SMART VPN AD GUARD TOGGLE - Instantly activate VPN or ad-blocking with a physical switch—control your privacy with a single click.
FULLY OPEN SOURCE PROGRAMMABLE - Customize your network with OpenWrt 21.02—tailor apps, settings, and security to your exact needs.

The GL.iNet GL-A1300 Slate Plus is a compact dual-band Wi-Fi 5 travel router featuring a powerful IPQ4018 processor and OpenWrt 21.02 OS. It supports speeds up to 1300 Mbps, pre-installed OpenVPN and WireGuard VPN clients with up to 190 Mbps VPN throughput, and customizable network storage. Designed for frequent travelers, it offers advanced security features including an internet kill switch and VPN policy routing, all in a lightweight, pocket-friendly form factor.

Specifications

ASIN	B0B4ZSR2PX
Antenna Location	Travel
Antenna Type	Fixed
Best Sellers Rank	#12,615 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #71 in Routers (Computers & Accessories)
Box Contents	Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter (EU + UK Plug), Router (with 2 years warranty), User Manual
Brand Name	GL.iNet
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	Devices with Wi-Fi capability
Connectivity Protocol	Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Connectivity Technology	Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
Control Method	Touch
Controller Type	Push Button
Coverage	Standard Inner Cover
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,541)
Data Transfer Rate	1300 Megabits Per Second
Frequency	5 GHz
Frequency Band Class	Dual-Band
Has Internet Connectivity	Yes
Has Security Updates	Yes
Is Modem Compatible	No
Item Dimensions L x W x H	8.4L x 3.3W x 11.8H Centimeters
Item Weight Unit of Measure	429 Grams
LAN Port Bandwidth	10/100 megabits pro sekunde
Manufacturer	GL.iNet
Manufacturer Part Number	GL-A1300
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate	867 Megabits Per Second
Model Name	GL-A1300
Model Number	GL-A1300
Number of Antennas	2
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	3
Operating System	OpenWrt 21.02
Other Special Features of the Product	Access Point Mode
RAM Memory Installed	256 MB
Router Network Type	wireless
Security Protocol	WPA2 or WPA3
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	5 Volts
Wi-Fi Generation	Wi-Fi 5
Wireless Compability	802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

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