# GL.iNet Spitz and Puli SIM cards, tested with ThingSIM

> GL.iNet's cellular routers run OpenWrt with a simple admin panel, and turn up in vans, event kit and remote cabinets. A ThingSIM connects once its APN is set in the cellular settings.

## Setting up a ThingSIM in the GL.iNet admin panel

The APN goes in **INTERNET → Cellular → Details & Configuration → Network Settings**.

1. Activate the SIM in the ThingSIM portal, then insert it.
2. Log in to the admin panel, go to INTERNET → Cellular and click Details & Configuration.
3. In Network Settings enter the APN from the portal and set authentication to NONE, with no username or password.
4. Leave International Data Roaming on, which is the default. A ThingSIM always connects as a roaming SIM.
5. Apply, then check the Cellular panel shows the carrier, signal and band.

**Two SIMs:** Two-SIM models such as the Spitz AX use one SIM at a time. Under SIM Failover → Auto Switch, drag the SIMs into priority order; the router switches when the priority SIM reaches its data cap or cannot connect.

**Checking it works:** The INTERNET → Cellular panel shows carrier, signal, band and data used.

## Office routers

- **GL-X3000 (Spitz AX)**: Office router, 5G NR / 4G LTE, 2 × single modem, failover, Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi 6 5G cellular gateway for rural sites, RVs, failover.
- **GL-X2000 (Spitz Plus)**: Office router, 4G LTE Cat 12, 2 SIM slots, Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi 6 4G router for home/office backup.

## mobile hotspots

- **GL-XE3000 (Puli AX)**: mobile hotspot, 5G NR / 4G LTE, 1 × size unconfirmed, Wi-Fi. Battery-powered Wi-Fi 6 5G router for travel and site work.
- **GL-XE300 (Puli)**: mobile hotspot, 4G LTE Cat 4, 1 × size unconfirmed, Wi-Fi. Portable 4G IoT gateway with 5000 mAh battery.
- **GL-E750V2 (Mudi V2)**: mobile hotspot, 4G LTE, 1 × size unconfirmed, Wi-Fi. Pocket 4G VPN travel router.
- **GL-E5800 (Mudi 7)**: mobile hotspot, 5G NR / 4G LTE Cat 20, 2 × dual SIM dual standby, Wi-Fi. 5G Wi-Fi 7 travel router with battery.

## IoT gateways

- **GL-X300B (Collie)**: IoT gateway, 4G LTE Cat 4, 1 × size unconfirmed, Wi-Fi. Industrial 4G gateway (RS485/BLE/GPS variants).
- **GL-M2**: IoT gateway, 5G NR, 1 × nano Nano SIM. 5G development board for custom builds.

## Questions

### Does a ThingSIM work in a GL.iNet Spitz AX?

Yes. In the admin panel set the APN from the portal for the SIM, allow roaming and the router connects.

### How much data will a GL.iNet router use?

It depends on what is behind it. Cameras and sensors fit in 1 GB or 5 GB a month; laptops streaming video need far more than ThingSIM's largest plan.

Suggested plan: 5 GB, UK 4-network, £8.85 a month per active SIM, ex VAT.

Source: https://thingsim.com/devices/gl-inet