Adding a Second Router for My Parents’ Home – GL.iNet GL-B1300 (Convexa-B)
Shortly after setting up my portable Slate router, I decided to get another GL.iNet device—this time for my parents’ home. That’s when another interesting product caught my attention: the GL-B1300 (Convexa-B). It comes equipped with Qualcomm’s Wi-Fi SON (Self-Organizing Network) mesh technology.
This router gave me all the features I enjoyed on the Slate, but with some extras. It offered better VPN performance, improved Wi-Fi coverage, and DNS over TLS support. (DNS over TLS was also available on the Slate, but I never really activated it.)
With this new unit, I was able to leave the Slate permanently in the office. At my parents' place, we could now share access to my Synology NAS at home. They were also able to start backing up their phone photos directly to the NAS, which gave them more peace of mind.
I bought the Convexa-B from Amazon because GL.iNet’s direct shipping was a bit expensive at the time. Since I wasn’t sure how well the coverage would be, I started with just one unit, planning to expand if needed. Fortunately, one unit was more than enough to cover my parents’ entire place.
They were happy with it too. The router has no external antennas and a clean, compact design that doesn’t take up much space in the cupboard. It blended in nicely without being an eyesore.
