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[Communication] Start with a GL-MT2500A router for your home network

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Posted on 2023-10-20 21:01:53 | | |
Requirements: I have been using OpenWRT soft router as the main route, and the hard disk has hung up twice (I don't know if it is a firmware problem or a problem with the solid state drive), resulting in the paralysis of the entire home network, and then I want to sort out the network at home, consulted the relevant information from the Internet, and finally sorted out the topology diagram as follows:




The previous network topology diagram is referenced below:

Network cable designation for network problem troubleshooting (Category 5 and Category 6 network cables).
https://www.itsvse.com/thread-10572-1-1.html

Main route: AikuaiIK-A160, bypass:GL-MT2500A, as shown in the figure below:



The main route is a brand new one, and the bypass route is a second-hand one (the seller in the same city said it only used for a month, and it is actually not clear how long it was used).


GL-MT2500A

The GL-MT2500/GL-MT2500A is powered by the MediaTek Filogic 820 platform, making it a powerful and stable gateway product. Pre-installed with OpenWrt 21.02, one-click bypass routing and other deeply optimized functions, the product is available in metal and plastic shells to meet different user needs, GL-MT2500 supports in-depth development of commercial IoT projects.

The GL-MT2500 supports OpenWrt 21.02 operating system (kernel version 5.4) and has up to 8000+ software library plug-ins to meet various DIY needs.

Note: There are functional differences between the CN version of the router system and the overseas version, and the CN version does not support switching between overseas versions.

The GL-MT2500A is a processor powered by MediaTek MT7981B that integrates dual coresARM Cortex-A53MPCoreTM, operating up to 1.3GHz and more DRAM bandwidth.

The configuration is as follows:



Official website introduction:The hyperlink login is visible.
Domestic firmware download:The hyperlink login is visible.
Overseas version firmware download:The hyperlink login is visible.
Instruction manual download:The hyperlink login is visible.

GL-MT2500 VS GL-MT2500A Difference

According to the description on the official website, in fact, it isOnly the difference in the shell, GL-MT2500A is a metal housing and GL-MT2500 is an ABS plastic housing as follows:




Usage experience

Yesterday I tossed for a few hours, and I used it for more than 1 day, and I felt that it was very easy to use, and the machine was not very hot (The heat dissipation is goodThe most important reason for buying this machineLow power consumption, which can meet my needs.

I bought a "J4125 soft routing 2.5G Gigabit network card" soft routing before, this heating is particularly obvious, although it can meet my requirements, but because the hard disk hangs up twice, and then I have to find the firmware by myself, it is better to find a company that specializes in OpenWRT soft routing, so I chose GL-MT2500.

Packages (Source)

Configuration path: /etc/opkg/distfeeds.conf, the domestic version source is as follows:

The overseas versions are as follows:

OpenWrt Setting Up Local Packages (Source)
https://www.itsvse.com/thread-10686-1-1.html
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 Landlord| Posted on 2023-10-20 21:35:02 |
【2023.8.2】Official UI auxiliary scripts: Quick login LuCI, beautification, shortcut buttons
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【2023.6.19 Update】Self-compiled MT2500 firmware with official UI
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Download or customize the OpenWrt firmware for your device
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[2023-02-18] GL-iNet MT3000, MT2500 Online Custom OpenWrt Firmware Official Pure Cloud APP
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[02-03 Update] How to use Action to compile the openwrt plugin
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OpenWrt Downloads
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Posted on 2023-12-6 12:04:20 |
Thank you for sharing
Posted on 2023-12-20 12:20:09 |
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 Landlord| Posted on 2024-3-2 17:05:56 |
【Practical Combat】OpenWrt installation of luci-app plugin tutorial
https://www.itsvse.com/thread-10736-1-1.html
 Landlord| Posted on 2024-8-25 15:15:22 |
Gl-inet router changes the locale
https://www.itsvse.com/thread-10815-1-1.html
 Landlord| Posted on 2025-2-26 09:50:20 |
MT2500 cannot initiate an investigation of the problem
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(Source: forum.gl-inet.cn)

Must-see (important): Full tracking and in-depth analysis of MT2500 brick change problem
https://forum.gl-inet.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=4986
(Source: forum.gl-inet.cn)

MT2500A recent feedback on recent issues 11-22
https://forum.gl-inet.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=4974
(Source: forum.gl-inet.cn)

Dear gods, please ask for help, MT2500 cannot start after flashing
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(Source: forum.gl-inet.cn)

[MT2500] [Help] suddenly fails to boot, suspected partition problem
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(Source: forum.gl-inet.cn)

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 Landlord| Posted on 2025-2-26 09:51:21 |
 Landlord| Posted on 2025-3-6 08:33:37 |
Home network starts with GL-MT3000 router
https://www.itsvse.com/thread-10960-1-1.html
 Landlord| Posted on 2025-4-5 10:45:54 |
GL-MT2500 Device Problem Fix Announcement
Thank you for your support and trust in GL.iNet products. After investigation by the technical team, we found that the GL-MT2500 model device may run unstable due to an abnormal parameter definition. This issue has been evaluated as having a potential risk of reducing the life of the equipment. We apologize for this and have a complete solution in place.
To fix the problem completely, we strongly recommend all GL-MT2500 users to do the following immediately:
Step 1: Update the U-Boot bootloader
Download the latest version of the U-Boot program and refer to the U-Boot Update Guide to complete the operation:The hyperlink login is visible.
Step 2: Upgrade to firmware version 4.7.0
Download the 4.7.0 firmware package and follow the firmware upgrade tutorial to complete the upgrade step by step:The hyperlink login is visible.
Special Note: It must be performed in the order of the steps, and the documents for each step must not be mixed.
If you have any questions during the operation, you can contact Tmall "glinet flagship store" online customer service at any time for guidance.
Compensation and after-sales service commitments
1. Warranty period extension: All GL-MT2500 devices are free of charge for one year on top of the original warranty.
2. If the problem is still not solved, free replacement: If the device still cannot return to normal after completing the above operations, please contact customer service through the Tmall flagship store, and we will replace the new device for you for free.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
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