GL-MT6000 Flint 2 Wi-Fi 6 Dual 2.5G VPN Router

I stopped using and relying on ISP provided routers and popular consumer routers like netgear and asus a few years back after going through years of issues and struggles. I switched to a more hobbyist setup of Tomato firmware and openwrt and then ASUSMerlin, where you install community software on consumer hardware. This was immediately better and I relied on this for a few years but found the hardware aging and slow, and the community software either getting abandoned or very slow to get updates to fix bugs. I ended up switching to a more complex but much more reliable combination of Unifi and Mikrotik which served me will until this year, however I again needed a hardware refresh to allow me Wifi6 and also had been struggling with VPN customizations often breaking on the mikrotik for the past year, where I ended up introducing more hardware - a GL.INet low end router for the ease of configuration especially in terms of VPN. I was about to buy a new Wifi Unifi access point to replace my current one and figured I'd look around at what else was around. Then I discovered the GL.iNet Flint 2 for the same price as the Unifi access point. Seeing it does Wifi6, plus the software capabilities I already depend on for things like VPN, AND 2.5G ethernet ports, it seemed like an upgrade for all 3 separate pieces of hardware I was relying on. SO I bought it. Indeed I have now disconnected my Unifi access point, my gigabit Mikrotik router and my existing GL.iNET router. The Flint 2 is doing all 3 things at a fraction of the price (accumulatively). My wifi speeds went from 88mbps to 400 Mbps (and that's whilst using Wireguard VPN in both cases), my configuration is much simpler, and my "network cabinet" has just reduced a 3rd in size. Outstanding. My network speeds (specifically from one ethernet device reading and writing to another ethernet device - my NAS) went from 1.19 MB/s read and 0.73 MB/s write to 3.52 MB/s read and 3.78 MB/s write. (Cat6 ethernet cables and gigabit intermediary switch in both cases). Incredible. I'll continue to use this for a while to see how it goes, but so far it's looking promising. I did have 3 smarthome devices that failed to continue with the SSID changed to be the same as the old access point, but resetting all 3 devices fixed them without issue, and they seem fine now so was probably just them being weird, and all my other devices transitioned without issue. My next plan is to further reduce the network hardware I'm relying on, and getting rid of another router I use for a non-vpn network - as I've been testing out the VPN policies provided by the Flint 2, and it makes it easy to force a device to use VPN or not based on mac address/ip/vlan and so far that's been working great. If that works out, I'll be replacing 5 network devices with a single GL.iNet Flint 2. Insane. I wish this device existed years ago, it'd have saved me a lot of headache, time and sunk cost. Edit: six months later I have realised that the WiFi has gotten much worse and prevents me from gaming or game streaming entirely despite speed tests showing around 260/250 I constantly get dropped frames and disconnects, whereas it wasn't an issue before. Using ethernet I gave no issues though. I'm not sure why, I haven't had the chance to play much since buying the flint 2 but I'm fairly sure there was no issue originally with the flint 2. I'm now wondering if I need to buy a unifi access point again.

If I could give this 10 stars, I would. This isn't just a router — it's a full network control centre hiding in plain sight - even for me that knows next to nothing about networks. I bought the GL.iNet Flint 2 expecting decent Wi-Fi and a few nice extras, but this thing has completely changed how I run my home network. --> Here's what nobody is talking about in the reviews: 1. Drop-In Gateway Mode (The “Secret Weapon”) This feature lets you add the Flint to your existing network without replacing your old router — and still get full control over everything. This should be one the front of the box as it is mind blowing!! That means: - No weird setup clashes - No “double NAT” problems (where you have two routers trying to be the boss) - No IP conflicts - No headaches I was able to move all my smart home gear over to the Flint (like cameras, sensors, smart plugs, etc.) without touching my old PlusNet router settings. It just worked — like magic. I still do not have nay idea how they did this! 2. Built-in NAS (Network Attached Storage) I plugged in a USB solid-state drive (SSD), and within 30 seconds, I had a shared network folder for my whole house. No extra software. No technical setup. It's like having a mini file server built right into the router. The only thing it will not do is file sync between devices, but hey, bung a 1Tb USB3 SSD onto this and you have a discount network storage system, you cant have it all. 3. Tailscale, AdGuard, and VPNs – Built In!!! These just work, and using the Drop-In Gateway Mode, this all just happens behind the existing router. It is mind blowing, this all just works with the existing IPS provided router sitting there with no idea all this is going on! - Tailscale: Secure, encrypted connection to your home network from anywhere in the world. Works across phones, tablets, laptops, even while on 4G or public Wi-Fi. No port forwarding needed. ---> One note on this: You can't set Tailscale as an exit node in Drop-In Gateway Mode, which is a bit annoying. Suppose it just is not able to configure enough settings to run this way when it is not in main control? But...it works a dream as an exit node once it is the main router. That means any device with Tailscale can connect to, and use your home network securely from anywhere in the world, which is amazing! - AdGuard Home: Blocks ads, trackers, and malware at the network level. All devices benefit automatically — no need to install ad blockers on each one. - WireGuard & OpenVPN: These are VPN (Virtual Private Network) options that protect your traffic and can let you appear as if you're browsing from home when away. Great for remote working, bypassing restrictions, or accessing local devices securely. 4. Full OpenWRT Access for Advanced Users If you know what OpenWRT is (a Linux-based open-source router OS), then you already know why this is amazing. You can: - SSH into the router - Install custom packages (like fail2ban, iperf, etc.) - Tweak firewall rules - Monitor logs in real time It’s like having your own little Linux server at the heart of your network. This router should be called “The FlintForge” — it’s a network Swiss Army knife disguised as a consumer router. This is the first product I’ve bought in years that exceeded every expectation. I’ve already ordered another for a family member, and I’m not done yet. If you're even slightly technical — or just want more privacy, more speed, and total control — this is the best 100 odd quid you’ll ever spend.

After using an Asus RT-AC86U for several years, I started running into limitations. While it was generally stable, it lacked native support for WireGuard VPN, and relied on Merlin firmware, which eventually dropped support for this model. I was also seeing frequent Sonos speaker dropouts and occasional issues with Tado smart heating connectivity. Around the same time, I had started using a GL.iNet Beryl AX (MT3000) while abroad and was impressed by its intuitive web interface and the ease of setting up VPN tunnelling. That experience led me to replace my Asus with the GL.iNet Flint 2, which offered similar software but with far more power and flexibility for a main router. VPN Server – Secure Tunnel to Remote Router One of my main goals was to build a WireGuard VPN tunnel between the Flint 2 and the Beryl AX, located abroad. This setup has worked extremely well: The Flint 2 acts as a WireGuard server, and the Beryl connects as a client. I have full access to my UK network from abroad without relying on cloud services or complex port forwarding. The connection is persistent and stable, with no need for manual reconnection. Low-Latency Streaming Locally, the Flint 2 also performs well under low-latency use cases. I stream games from a Windows laptop (first floor, wifi) to an Nvidia Shield TV (ground floor, wifi) using Sunshine and Apollo. Even across floors and mixed connections, I consistently see 1–2 ms latency, and gameplay is smooth and responsive. Smart Home – Sonos and Tado Now Stable Since switching to the Flint 2, I’ve had no more issues with my Sonos system or Tado smart heating. Devices connect and stay connected reliably, even across restarts. I haven’t needed to troubleshoot dropouts or re-pair devices since the switch. Additional Notes I’ve configured scheduled reboots at 5:00 AM daily, which helps keep memory usage stable (typically under 70%). Firmware updates have been reliable so far. The user interface is the same as the Beryl AX, which was one of the reasons I chose the Flint 2, as there is no need to learn a different UI just because I upgraded to a more powerful router. Advanced settings are available via LuCI if needed, but for most cases, the main interface is more than sufficient. Overall, the Flint 2 has cleanly replaced my older Asus setup while solving several recurring issues. It offers stable WireGuard performance, supports my smart home devices without problems, and handles low-latency LAN streaming better than I expected. The fact that I could stay within the same GL.iNet ecosystem as my Beryl AX made the transition seamless. If you're already using a GL.iNet travel router and want the same experience in a more capable home setup, the Flint 2 is a solid option.

This is a fantastic router. I get excellent coverage and it has all the features I need. I just followed instructions from a video on youtube called "Tutorial & notes! on standard Openwrt 25.12 to setup a router securely with mesh capability" and now that it is on vanilla openwrt, I have a strong, stable, fast router which the update support for it will outlive what gl.inet would support with their firmware, since openwrt is the main OG. You can even put the vanilla firmware on older routers that have long since gone out of their support period and get some new, secure life out of them. Things I like about this, it's pretty easy to work with on the regular firmware it comes with. The power is great, it has lots of ports. And if you install vanilla Openwrt you get way more control and flexibility in how you use your router. Even though there is a Flint 2 and a Flint 3 and a Flint 3e and soon a Flint 4... this Flint 2 is a powerhouse. It's built for punch and rock-steady stability. You and your home need this in your lives.

I'm not going to go into details about what it can and (possibly) can't do but I have used many routers over the years mainly sticking to Netgear/Asus over the ISP supplied routers as I find they weren't really up to the job in many instances... So recently wanted to upgrade to a full fibre router from my old Asus which was fine but when the new Asus arrived I realised it was shiny and capable but lots of bloat - the killer was the hidden ssids created by the AiMesh system which were impossible to disable - this was the turning point so searched around for other options I may have missed while being oblivious in Asus land for a good few years... This router showed up on the searches and after some research seemed like a good option. Needless to say, the Asus went back immediately after one day and this Flint 2 was set up and working within the morning of it's arrival. A couple of headscratchers when setting up initially but nothing too dramatic as I really did go through ALL of the settings to be sure I was familiar with a new device. I'm only into day two with it but all being well I will not be looking to replace this, short of a catastrophic event or unresolvable issue that may arise. So while I can't comment on reliability yet, I can say it's easy to set up and does have plenty of features as commented on by other users, the specifications & hardware is decent too for the price... and for me specifically - no bloat or unwanted bells & whistles. Tip: Check the country setting, mine was set to DE (germany) which caused a hiccup re: speeds but easily remedied when changed to GB Wifi is good as anything else I've had. 900mbps full fibre is easily handled by the 2.5G wan and another 2.5G lan port to go to a wired pc so no bottlenecks there either now. It ticked all the boxes for my specific setup Check the specs, do your research and if unsure give it a go if it seems suitable, I was very impressed by this little box....hopefully a GL.iNet convert, fingers crossed !

(edit) problematic junk, little more than a doorstop, I bought a faster router from a charity shop for a fiver, it's really really really awful, don't waste your time or money, and upgrading the firmware just makes it worse.(/edit) It was hard to get used to starting out, but I really like it, very powerful and LuCi is excellent, it can provide upto 6 access points with a powerful firewall, communication between those and to the internet is highly configurable, ChatGPT knows it well if you need help.

Had this for 4 weeks, but have had issues with anything more complicated than an out of the box setup. There are 3 types of users in my opinion: 1) Simple: Users that just want everything to work out the box, with no grief and easy setup and no complicated requirements. 2) Simple +: As above but like more an more people today may have WiFi cameras and 'Smart' devices and who need a little more, like being able to create an IoT network to isolate all these devices away from their main network for security reasons. Also, especially as many cameras need resetting if the SSID or password ever changes, often losing all their settings, to say nothing of manually having to get to the camera and reset them manually (a la up the ladder type of thing). 3) Power User: Those that may have more complex networking requirements who really want to take advantage of the Flint 2's advanced features. The issue is that although this is a very well-spec'd piece of hardware, a solidly built router with a 2.0 GHz processor and oodles of memory, the software side of things is lacking. Ok for the simple user - GL have designed a simple interface accessed via App or browser that can set up the default main and Guest WiFi easily and get you connected in a few simple steps. But anything more than this will require you to launch the advanced Luci interface. This is where problems can happen as not everything implemented here are reflected in the GL GUI. It's because GL have provided their interface to keep it simple and the version of OpenWRT provided means that some later commands don't work and changes made don't show in the main GL GUI, which causes confusion. I.e. Trying to create an IoT network is not possible in the GL GUI with the current firmware without going into Luci or using a terminal to enter commands or scripts. This not for the feint hearted and is the subject of much debate on Forums, as GL are marketing this as a consumer router, but providing advanced features. Fair play to them, but the software development is seriously lacking at present. I've still not been able to create my IoT networks yet because of incompatibilities with the various OpenWRT versions and the lack of support. Having said that, they are planning to provide native IoT support int he interface with Version 4.9x of the firmware later this year. As for features, the included Adguard is brilliant for blocking Ads and other tracking behaviour from your devices, especially if you have a smart TV, Roku and anything else that likes to 'Dial home to ....' - it just works brilliantly and allows custom filters and rules to be setup at will, unlike the TP-Link routers that put anything like this behind a paywall! This router has great capabilities and loads of fallback features allowing tethering and connection of internet backup devices, and loads of plugins available given it built to run OpenWRT. So as long as you understand that anything more advanced than basic operation may need a huge learning curve. GL.inet do need to get the software side of things more stable and comprehensive to allow simple IOT creation on the fly without being a rocket engineer.

I bought this router specifically because of its compatibility with the latest version of OpenWRT. Even the pre-installed firmware is basically OpenWRT with a simplified web interface put on top. You still have access to luci (and the full OpenWRT experience) from the simplified interface though. This makes the router equally good for "normal" users who want to rely on the simplified interface, but also "pro" users who want to use the this router to its full potential. The router is already pre-configured with a 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless network and the ability to easily create a 2.4GHz and 5GHz guest wireless network. Since the preinstalled firmware is not based on the latest version of OpenWRT, I decided to flash the latest version of OpenWRT instead. Flashing the firmware was straightforward and could be done directly from the web interface. Everything worked as expected. The OpenWRT documentation is very clear and guides through the steps needed. GL.iNet GL-MT6000 in combination with OpenWRT really puts the power in your hands. It is easy to configure different networks to enhance the security of your home networks. For instance you could have a network for devices you don't trust much and only allow them to connect only to the internet and optionally not even be able to connect to each other. Then another network for instance for you echo devices. Then your own main network. This is just an over-simplified example of course, and it just scratches the surface of what is possible. There are plenty of guides online on how to setup wireless networks, VLANs, etc. with OpenWRT. I also noticed that the wireless range with this router is better than my old ASUS RT-AC3200 and I can finally connect reliably with a single router to all my wireless security cameras. My old router had started to struggle and often the wireless networks started going down, but everything is stable with the GL.iNet GL-MT6000 router. When checking the amount of memory and CPU used, the load is still very low. Another advantage is that since you can directly flash OpenWRT, you don't have to worry about the vendor stopping releasing firmware updates. You can just download the latest version of OpenWRT and flash that one. Well, as long as the router is still supported by OpenWRT of course, but that's normally way beyond the support offered by the vendors anyway. The antennas can only rotate by 180 degrees. So the go from being fully closed on top of the unit, parallel to it, to being fully flat in the back (so that they are vertical if you wall mount the router). Overall, I am really pleased with this router and I still have not used all its capabilities. I cannot yet comment on the durability, but I wil update this review if anything bad happens.

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Buscaba un router que no me limitara con firmwares cerrados y este GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) es, sencillamente, una bestia. Si te gusta tener el control total de tu red, no hay nada mejor por este precio. Lo que lo hace especial: • Rendimiento VPN: Es capaz de mover WireGuard a velocidades increíbles (casi 900 Mbps según mis pruebas). Ideal si trabajas con privacidad o quieres ver contenido de otros países sin tirones. • OpenWrt de serie: Viene con una interfaz muy limpia y fácil de usar, pero si entras en el panel avanzado de LuCI, tienes todas las opciones del mundo. Es un paraíso para los que nos gusta "trastear". • Hardware potente: Con sus puertos de 2.5G y el procesador que lleva, gestiona decenas de dispositivos sin inmutarse. El alcance del WiFi 6 es sólido y estable en toda la casa. Comparativa rápida: A diferencia de marcas más tradicionales donde el software es rígido, aquí la libertad es total. Es un router pensado para durar años y adaptarse a lo que necesites (AdGuard Home, túneles VPN, etc.). Conclusión: Si solo quieres enchufar y olvidar, quizás te sobre router. Pero si valoras la privacidad, la velocidad en VPN y un hardware de primera con software abierto, el Flint 2 es imbatible. 100% recomendado.

Il router arriva in un'elegante confezione in cartoncino blu che protegge una solida scatola interna in cartone nero. All'interno troviamo il router, l'alimentatore, una serie di adattatori per prese europee e inglesi (avvitabili direttamente sull'alimentatore), un cavo Ethernet e la manualistica. Il router è costruito con materiali di ottima qualità, interamente in plastica nera opaca. La scocca superiore, leggermente inclinata, presenta insieme alle fiancate numerose prese d'aria per consentire un'adeguata dissipazione del calore generato dalla potente componentistica interna. Sul lato destro è presente una porta USB-A 3.0 per il collegamento di memorie di massa come hard disk esterni, SSD o chiavette USB. Nella parte posteriore, oltre alle imponenti antenne Wi-Fi, sono presenti in totale sei porte Ethernet: due da 2.5 Gbps (configurabili come LAN o WAN) e quattro porte Gigabit classiche (LAN). Completano la dotazione il tasto di reset e l'ingresso di alimentazione DC da 12V. L'alimentatore fornisce in uscita 12V e 4A, ma il consumo medio alla presa si attesta sotto i 20W, un valore ottimo considerata la potenza del dispositivo. Sulla parte superiore della scocca è presente anche un indicatore LED di stato, che può essere personalizzato o spento via software. Il Flint 2 è un router Wi-Fi 6 (AX6000) che, da specifiche, può raggiungere velocità fino a 1148 Mbps sulla banda a 2,4 GHz e 4804 Mbps su quella a 5 GHz. È importante segnalare il pieno supporto ai canali a 160 MHz per massimizzare le prestazioni. A livello hardware, il dispositivo è equipaggiato con un potente processore Quad-Core Mediatek da 2 GHz, affiancato da 1 GB di RAM DDR4 e 8 GB di memoria eMMC per il sistema operativo e l'installazione di pacchetti aggiuntivi. A differenza dei firmware chiusi della maggior parte dei produttori concorrenti, questo router (come molti altri di GL.iNet) monta OpenWrt, un sistema operativo open source basato su Linux, appositamente progettato per dispositivi di rete. Essendo basato su Linux, l'utente ha un controllo granulare sulla rete, potendo configurare ogni minimo dettaglio, modificare impostazioni normalmente non disponibili e aggiungere nuove funzionalità installando pacchetti software. Alcuni esempi di pacchetti che ne espandono le funzionalità sono iPerf3 (per testare la velocità della rete locale), AdGuard Home (per bloccare pubblicità e tracker a livello di router per tutti i dispositivi) e, soprattutto, i pacchetti QoS/SQM per abilitare policy avanzate di gestione del traffico. Una funzionalità molto apprezzata, specialmente da chi gioca online, è la capacità di mitigare il bufferbloat tramite l'algoritmo SQM. Questo sistema gestisce in modo intelligente le code di dati per evitare che attività pesanti (come un download) aumentino la latenza delle applicazioni interattive (come i giochi online o le videochiamate), garantendo un ping basso e stabile anche quando la rete è sotto sforzo. Il software di sistema è molto ben fatto e offre due interfacce di gestione: - La prima è l'intuitivo pannello di controllo personalizzato da GL.iNet. - La seconda è LuCI, l'interfaccia web standard di OpenWrt, accessibile per gli utenti più esperti direttamente dal pannello principale. L'interfaccia personalizzata è semplice e ideale per utenti meno esperti. Consente di regolare rapidamente le impostazioni di base, monitorare il traffico e configurare facilmente il dispositivo in modalità router, access point o extender. Particolarmente interessante è il supporto nativo per client OpenVPN e WireGuard. È possibile configurare una VPN direttamente dal pannello web, facendo passare tutto il traffico della rete interna attraverso di essa. Le prestazioni sono eccellenti grazie all'hardware potente, raggiungendo fino a 190 Mbps con OpenVPN e 900 Mbps con WireGuard. Al momento in cui scrivo, il prezzo del router oscilla tra 120€ e 160€ a seconda delle offerte. A questo prezzo, specialmente quando scontato, questo router è a mio avviso ancora imbattibile. Offre prestazioni Wi-Fi 6 più che sufficienti per la stragrande maggioranza delle connessioni attuali, un hardware di fascia alta e una flessibilità software che è semplicemente su un altro livello rispetto alla concorrenza con firmware chiuso.

This is the best router ever! It has tons of possible configurations. I bought it primary for blocking youtube on my "smart" TV and my kids phones. And it works. Under Parental control you can ad a profile and under that profile you ad the devices you want to be able to connect to internet. If they are not on a list they will be blocked. Even if they are connected to the network, and this is a must. Then you ad a a rule set under witch you can add all youtube sites to block. I asked an AI for that. There are a lot of sites you need to block. After this you can also ad time windows where these rules applies. Awesome! I also tried to add an M.2 SSD via the USB3 on the side. You set it up under Applications/network storage. My SSD is NTFS formatted but AI told me ext4 is best. Follow the guide and give the disk a UN och PW. Then I added a network drive in my computers file explorer pointing to the one configured in the router. Bam! 256GB on the network for moving files in the network (in Linux Mint, the manual says windows works to). AdGuard Home is a built in feature. It can also block sites and ads! Check out NetworkChuck on YT for more information. Awsome! No more ads. I also connected my old TP-Link P7 mesh network downstream the Flint 2 to extend the range. The rules set in the Flint 2 now also applies to the old P7 mesh network as they work as extenders from now on. AI helped me do this to. Now I have 4 access points for my devices with awesome range! I an go on and on. Best money ever spent on a router! Just buy!

Good router, easy setup