Want to build a thread network or want to link to the Internet? No matter what the requirement is, GL iNet S20 setup can fulfill both the tasks. Because GL S20 inhibits Thread 1.3. Then 2.4 GHz wifi band and ethernet. Furthermore, the best part about GL S20 is that it supports PoE. It stands for power over Ethernet. This specific feature makes it a perfect solution for various IoT. But to unlock all these features of S20, you must know about the accurate setup steps. This is exactly where this particular post will lend you a helping hand. So with no extra delay, let us list the complete guidance. 

Key Specifications 

First up, the GL S20 router is the size of your hand. Its sleek design doesn't take away from the aesthetics of your place, rather it adds an additional modern touch to it. Coming to the interface part, the router features one Ethernet port, one reset button and an IoT button. Then comes the three status indicators (Power, IoT, Network). Next comes the protocol. The GL iNet S20 setup supports Thread 1.3, BLE 5.0 and 2.4Ghz wifi frequency. To be specific the 2.4Ghz band emits speeds of upto 150Mbps. Further the ESP32 series chipset gives best performance in industrial areas. Lastly the router comes with self-heagling properties. Thus offering you a strong network infrastructure. 

What's In The GL iNet S20 Setup Box?

As you unpack the S20 box. Inside you'll find the following important components. These are:

• First and most important GL S20. 
• An Ethernet wire.
• A power adapter alongside the converter. 
• Next up, you'll get a wall mount pack. 
• Lastly, a user manual for your reference. 

If any of these parts are missing or are damaged then connect to the seller and get things replaced. 

GL iNet S20 Setup Guide

The setup process is simple and straightforward. For a successful outcome do not skip any of the below written steps. To make it even easier to understand we have broken the steps into two parts. 

Initial Steps

✓ First of all visit the Play/App store. Search for the GL.iNet S20 Tool app. Tap on Get/Install. Finally as the installation completes you can now activate the S20 device. 

✓ Plug the supplied power wire into the S20 device. Then move it into a well-working power board. Switch on the power button. Now wait for the device to finish its initial booting process. Its power status indication will turn steady once it is ready for the further GL iNet S20 setup. 

✓ Moving further, now open the GL.iNet app. In the top left side you'll find the option of settings. Tap on it and select the language that you are comfortable in. Thereafter on the other side there's an option of Scan. Tap on it. In the list you'll find an S20 device. Tap on it. This will bring you to the configuration interface. Make sure while you perform this GL iNet S20 setup step, the device bluetooth is enabled. 

Final Steps

✓ Now for further configuration you have two options one is wired and the other one is wireless. 

• If you are connecting the S20 to the internet via an Ethernet cable then connect the WAN port of the S20 to a port marked as LAN on your main router or modem. Once you establish this pairing the GL iNet S20 setup app will automatically detect the wired connection.

• If you want the S20 to connect to an existing Wi-Fi network then you can set it up in repeater mode. The app will guide you through scanning for available Wi-Fi networks and entering the password for the one you want to connect to.

✓ Thereafter, move to the bottom. There you'll find a button. Click on it. You'll now be prompted to create a security admin password. For creating the same you have to use both upper and lower letter case as well as different numbers and symbols. Once done, tap on Submit. 

✓ Now again tap on Scan and fill in the new password that you just created. As you fill it up, click on Login. Finally, click on Network and do the changes in default settings as per your requirements. With this it's a wrap on GL iNet S20 setup. 

✓ Do not log out of the app without checking for firmware updates. If found, install them at the earliest. Because pending updates can affect the proper working of the GL S20 device. 

How To Reset GL iNet S20?

Did you mess up the GL iNet S20 setup process or are facing a complex technical issue? No matter what the problem is, factory reset will lend a helping hand in both the situations. 

To reset S20, first power it on. Let it boot up properly. Now on the S20’s interface you'll find a reset button. Press it down. Keep your fingers on it for around 10 seconds. On release the S20 will revert back to its original settings. 

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