Review of GL.iNet Mudi 7 and Xray Configuration for Flexible Traffic Routing

The article provides a hands-on review of the GL.iNet Mudi 7 portable router combined with detailed instructions for deploying Xray. The author explains moving away from managing multiple separate VPN clients by installing Xray directly on the router. This setup allows all connected devices to route traffic intelligently without manual configuration on each endpoint. Local and Russian services connect directly to avoid latency, while international traffic is forwarded through a personal server. The guide covers practical scenarios for home use and emphasizes maintaining speed for permitted connections while ensuring selective proxying for the rest of the traffic.

HabrSeptember 1, 2026Translated from Russian

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The article offers a practical review of the GL.iNet Mudi 7 portable router and a step-by-step guide to configuring Xray for everyday routing needs. The author describes previously managing numerous VPN connections across devices and deciding to centralize the solution by installing Xray on the router itself.

After deployment, the home network gained automatic intelligent routing. Local resources and Russian services connect directly without detours, preserving speed and avoiding unnecessary latency. All other traffic is transparently forwarded through the user’s own remote server.

The tutorial explains how this approach eliminates the need to configure VPN clients individually on phones, laptops, and other gadgets. Instead, the router handles policy-based routing for the entire network, making selective access seamless for all connected devices.

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