GL.iNet just launched the Comet 5G, the first remote KVM that brings true 5G RedCap connectivity to the table. This means you can still reach your PC, server, or homelab even when the local network is completely down.
Key Features
- Multi-Network Failover
Automatically falls back: Ethernet → Wi-Fi 6 → 5G RedCap. Perfect for air-gapped systems, remote sites, or disaster recovery. - Nearby Control (No Internet Needed)
The device broadcasts its own local SSID so you can connect and control it directly from your phone or laptop even if there’s zero internet on either side. - 64 GB eMMC Storage
Plenty of space for multiple OS images (Windows, Linux, macOS recovery, etc.) with transfer speeds up to 25 MB/s. - Full Remote KVM
HDMI capture + USB keyboard/mouse emulation, just like the popular GL.iNet Beryl/Flint series, but now with cellular backup.
Who It’s For
- Homelabbers who need reliable out-of-band access
- IT pros doing remote server maintenance
- Anyone who wants a “last resort” way into a machine when everything else fails
Availability & Pricing
Pre-orders start February 5, 2026 on the official GL.iNet store.
Early-bird pricing is expected to be noticeably lower than regular MSRP.
This is a genuinely useful device for anyone who has ever been locked out of a remote machine because the network died.
Sources:
GL.iNet official announcement, GL.iNet product page, VideoCardz, TechPowerUp
