GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) WiFi 6 High Speed Gaming Routers for Wireless Internet, 2 x 2.5G Ethernet Ports for Fiber Optic Modem, Long Range Computer VPN WiFi Router, Home & Business

This is the best router I've ever used. I was using a Mi Router AX9000 before and could barely get 50 Mbps at various locations in the house, and sometimes it would drop out entirely. With the Flint 2, I'm getting consistent speeds of 200+ Mbps everywhere, and the range is quite impressive as well. I've been using it for a month, and it has been rock stable. The setup was fast and simple, the UI is nice, and there are a ton of features in the admin panel. I was previously using a Pi-hole for DNS ad-blocking, but this has Adguard Home built in, and I've since switched over for the convenience. This is one of, if not the best, routers at this price point. Highly recommended!

I've tried my fair share of routers, but the Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) has actually outdone my expectations, considering that I value privacy, speed, and control of the network most.Setup:The configuration is simple and easy to use. The web user interface (available through both GL.iNet and LuCI) is suitable for beginners and power users. I set it up with ProtonVPN directly on the router itself, so no VPN client software is required on every device now—a huge convenience.Performance:Performance is impressively high on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands. Even when the VPN is running continually through the router, the speed loss is only minimal. The streaming, browsing, and video calling are uninterrupted and smooth. In addition, I have DNS filtering done through AdGuard Home, and the Flint 2 takes it all in stride with no noticeable slowdowns.Security & Privacy:• Full VPN tunneling to protect all devices that are connected• DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) for encrypted DNS queries• A customizable kill switch that prevents data leaks if the VPN connection drops• The ability to skip the VPN on a certain device or appNetwork Management:I like the convenience of having independent SSIDs, deciding whether to give both bands the same or different names, and the ability to isolate devices when necessary. Also nice is the feature of labeling some devices such as my work laptop or guest device to a non-VPN Telus connection for selective access.Extras:GL.iNet updates the firmware for performance and security on a regular basis, and the community support is good. The device is also quiet and does not use a fan, ideal for home use.Final Thoughts:If you want a robust, privacy-orientated router that is capable of running an entire VPN client, ad- and tracker-blocking, and sustaining maximum speed, Flint 2 is a winner. The best for those that must have end control of the network but will not compromise speed in the least.Highly recommended!

It runs OpenWRT (open source) and has both a user friendly interface developed by GL-iNet, and the regular LUCI interface for more advanced users who want to do things like set up custom firewall rules. The GL-iNet interface though has 99% of the options you would ever need including settings to make the router up to act as a VPN server or client, setting up guest networks, etc. It also comes with a built in dynamic DNS service so if you're new to self-hosting and don't yet have your own proper domain name, you can use one generated by GL-iNet to connect to your network from elsewhere in the world.There's also an optional mobile app that can be paired with it to make quick adjustments to a lot of settings, such as turning your guest WiFi on or off, showing the QR code for a network to help a visitor connect, blocking devices, reserving IP addresses and more.The range on it is outstanding. Even my 5 GHz network reaches over 300 feet down my driveway "after" going thru two walls of my house to get outside.This is easily the best home router I've ever owned. I've already recommended it to my brother who also ordered one and loves his as well. When/if it it dies or I need to upgrade, I'll definitely be buying from this company again.

This is easily the best router I've ever owned, very easy to set up, good coverage, fast and with a huge number of features. I'm running the stock firmware which has an easy to use interface but it can also run newer versions of OpenWRT.I really like how easy it is to set up AdGuard Home and it makes a noticeable difference in browsing speed and even blocks annoying ads on my game consoles.This is a stark improvement over my last router which was a few years old.My only complaint is that there is a maddening bug with the Network Acceleration feature that makes loading some things on WiFi extremely unstable with hanging sites that load extremely slowly or not at all. After disabling this feature performance is excellent. I haven't checked the latest firmware to see if this is resolved but it's something to note.

This router has truly proved to be an efficient, powerful, and remarkably flexible piece of kit.I initially planned to use the Flint 2 simply as a VPN front-end for my existing Google Nest WiFi mesh system, allowing the Google hardware to handle the Wi-Fi. However, once I started the setup, I quickly realized the Flint 2 was capable enough to stand on its own, and I opted to remove the entire Google mesh network and use the Flint 2 exclusively.The performance has been exceptional.Performance & FeaturesVPN Excellence:The WireGuard client performance with my Surfshark subscription is stellar. The ability to run full-speed VPN and configure Domain-based Split Tunneling (to exclude services like Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and Channel 4) directly on the router is a game-changer for UK streaming.AdGuard Home:The integrated AdGuard Home feature provides network-wide ad and tracker blocking, creating a cleaner, faster browsing experience across all devices.Network Segmentation:I appreciate the ability to use a Guest Network for low-trust IoT devices (switches, smart plugs) for superior security, keeping my high-value devices segregated on the main network.The Learning Curve (Why it's not 'Plug and Play') To be transparent, this is not a product for beginners. It is a powerful piece of hardware that requires an understanding of network principles to unlock its potential.As the manufacturer states, it's not a plug-and-expect-everything-to-work device. It has taken a couple of days of focused tweaking to get every setting perfectly optimized (especially integrating the VPN, AdGuard, and resolving connectivity issues on devices like Google Nest Hubs due to advanced Wi-Fi features).The Gemini Advantage:This is where modern AI assistance (specifically Google Gemini) made setting things up a breeze. By feeding the logs from both the Flint 2 and AdGuard directly into Gemini, I received simple, step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting advice to resolve tricky blocking and Wi-Fi compatibility issues. As someone with a technical background, Gemini made the configuration process highly efficient and straightforward.Conclusion:I absolutely do not regret buying this. It has replaced a complex mesh network with a single, highly capable device. The flexibility and raw performance are outstanding, and I am confident that my home network is now fast, highly secure, and optimized for both privacy and streaming performance.If you have some technical knowledge and want the absolute best control over your home network, the Flint 2 is the clear choice.

Nach intensiver Recherche habe ich mich bewusst für den GL.iNet Flint 2 (MT6000) entschieden und bin absolut begeistert. Dieses Gerät ist die perfekte Symbiose aus roher Leistung und der Freiheit, die nur ein wirklich offenes System bieten kann.Die entscheidende Wahl: MediaTek statt QualcommMeine Kaufentscheidung fiel ganz gezielt auf den Flint 2 wegen seines quelloffenen MediaTek (ARM) Prozessors. Im Gegensatz zum neueren Flint 3, der einen Qualcomm-Chipsatz verwendet (welcher 500Mhz weniger Takt bietet), wird der MediaTek-SoC des Flint 2 erstklassig und direkt vom offiziellen OpenWrt-Projekt unterstützt. Für mich als Enthusiast, der die volle Kontrolle und Aktualität eines "Vanilla" OpenWrt sucht, war das der entscheidende Faktor. Während der Flint 3 auf die (sehr gute) Hersteller-Firmware angewiesen ist, die auf OpenWrt basiert, aber bei Updates etwas hinterherhinkt, habe ich hier die Freiheit, jederzeit die neueste, offizielle Version zu flashen.Performance & Stabilität – Absolut überzeugendSchon mit der hauseigenen GL.iNet-Firmware merkt man, was in diesem Router steckt. Die Quad-Core-CPU langweilt sich im Normalbetrieb förmlich (Load Average nahe Null), was riesige Reserven für anspruchsvolle Aufgaben bedeutet. Ich betreibe eine Gigabit-Leitung, mehrere WLAN-Netze, anspruchsvolles QoS (SQM) und einen netzwerkweiten Ad-Blocker (AdGuard Home). Selbst unter Volllast bleibt alles pfeilschnell und die Latenz stabil. Abstürze oder Neustarts? Fehlanzeige. Das Gerät läuft seit der Einrichtung absolut felsenfest.Zwei Wege zum Ziel: Original-Firmware vs. Vanilla OpenWrtHier glänzt der Flint 2 besonders.Die Original-Firmware von GL.iNet bietet bereits mehr Features als 99% der Router auf dem Markt. Die Einrichtung von VPNs, AdGuard Home oder Gastnetzen ist kinderleicht und funktioniert hervorragend. Für die meisten Power-User ist sie mehr als ausreichend.Für Enthusiasten liegt die wahre Stärke jedoch in der nahtlosen Installation von offiziellem OpenWrt. Die Installation war ein Kinderspiel: Einfach das sysupgrade-Image flashen, und schon hat man ein pures, schlankes System. Man profitiert von schnelleren Sicherheitsupdates direkt von der Community und hat die absolute Kontrolle über jedes Detail – von VLAN-Tagging bis zu komplexen Firewall-Regeln.Fazit:Der GL-iNet MT6000 ist eine Hochleistungs-Plattform für Anwender, die das Maximum aus ihrem Netzwerk herausholen wollen. Die Kombination aus brachialer Leistung, grundsolider Stabilität und der Wahlfreiheit zwischen einer exzellenten, benutzerfreundlichen Hersteller-Firmware und einem vollwertigen, offiziellen OpenWrt ist in dieser Preisklasse unschlagbar.Wer die Kontrolle will und sich für die Open-Source-Kompatibilität entscheidet, bekommt hier ein Gerät, das selbst Router schlägt, die das Doppelte kosten. Eine uneingeschränkte 5-Sterne-Empfehlung

Router uses a custom openwrt firmware, you can flash normal openwrt on it but i decided to stay on the custom version. It’s great with good specs.

I had a Synology RT6600ax that I bought just under a year ago. I really like that router, but I didn't like the fact it only has one 2.5Gb LAN port and the WAN port is only 1Gb. I upgraded my internet plan to 2.5Gb, so that router would no longer work for me. I could have connected the single LAN port to my 2.5Gb switch, but the internet would be limited to 1Gb. I tried various workarounds, but decided it needed to be replaced.I did some research and people were raving about the GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) router. I was a bit unsure, but the price was so good I decided it wouldn't be too big of a risk. The risk has so far paid off and this is an exceptional router. It runs on OpenWRT, but configuring it wasn't too difficult because GL.iNet has a custom GUI which simplifies things. I like the custom GUI, but I also like that the OpenWRT GUI is still accessible for more advanced settings.Once I got the router up and running, I was shocked at the WiFi performance. In addition to the Synology router, I had three Synology MR2200ac access points. Even with the GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) router in the basement, it still had a much faster speeds than the Synology access points. I almost didn't connect my Synology access points, but I thought it would be best to do so since I have IoT devices outside the house and the signal might not go that far (especially seeing as how the router was in the basement equipment room).Configuring the Synology MR2200ac access points without the Synology router was still possible. I was able to have the wireless devices that connect to the main network via the Synology APs appear on my GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) router and be handled via DHCP. I still need to figure out VLAN on OpenWRT to have my IoT devices be handles by the GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) router DHCP. These devices are currently being handled by the Synology APs, and it they are working fine.I originally bought this router expecting to use it until I found something better. I don't know if I will be replacing it anytime soon. Though not as simple to configure as a Synology router, it outperforms my Synology RT6600ax router in many other ways.