GL-S20
A compact, PoE-enabled Thread Border Router for stable and efficient IoT network deployment.
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Information
| Maker | GL Technologies (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Category | Thread Border Router |
| Status | released |
| Product Page | https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-s20/ |
The GL-S20 is a compact Thread Border Router built for efficient and reliable IoT connectivity. Designed around the ESP32 chipset, it integrates Thread 1.3, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and Ethernet to seamlessly connect smart devices to the internet. The router supports Wi-Fi to Ethernet Failover to maintain stable network performance and includes Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability for flexible placement in connected environments. Built on FreeRTOS, the GL-S20 offers a scalable and developer-friendly platform for modern IoT systems.
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Specifications
| Network | Thread, Thread Border Router, Ethernet |
| Thread Device Type | Router |
| Market | Consumer, Business (B2B), Industrial |