GL.iNet - GL-MT6000 (Flint 2)
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Last updated: Dec 23, 2025 Scoring
Glinet m6000. Easiest tailscale implementation I've seen.
r/Tailscale • Can someone recommend me a good router that I can install tailscale on and use as an exit node? ->Stay away for hardware that advertises as gaming anything... A flint 2 would be a cheap and decent upgrade. The rest, well, run cable, it's faster and more stable.
r/HomeNetworking • Router for big family of gamers ->GL inet flint2, or go full Ubiquiti.
r/HomeNetworking • Recommended good routers in 2025 ->Use a good router, with openWRT... For example a Flint 2..
r/HomeNetworking • Should I invest in a decent router or just use OpenWRT? ->Not for good, look at Gl.inet if you want the most amazing and opensource routers, Flint 2, 3 and it's travel routers as slate 7, (look at them in YouTube) are at own level, better than Synology at each parameters, with extreme software capabilities, and easy to manage but not less powerful neither locked in anyway (os is an skin on too openwrt but also compatible with official openwrt releases), if you need sdwan, vpn-whatever (even tor), bland, multiple segregated networks etc is ts they right stuff, I'm very impressed (I come from Mikrotik).
r/synology • Routers ->I just picked up the GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) I'm really happy with it so far.
r/HomeNetworking • Best router replacement for home networking use? ->Just get a Flint 2 and call it a day, also the I had deco m5 around my home due to bad signal from the ISP router but since getting the Flint I've now got rid as it covers all the house
r/openwrt • [QUESTION] Looking for a cheap OpenWRT router with more flash (no Wi-Fi needed) ->Seconding flint 2 as well. It would have been my go to if I had to just buy a consumer grade router. But I have opnsense on a dedicated box so it was overkill for me and I got a Cudy WR3000H and put openwrt on it and turned into alll in one managed switch with VLAN aware SSIDS
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I’m so glad I didn’t make an impulse purchase. I should just stick to my Flint 2 until Wi-Fi 7 is supported properly in a few years.
r/openwrt • Best Wi-Fi 7 router to install openwrt on ->GL.iNet Flint series routers run OpenWrt and are very powerful for the price, they are exactly what you're looking for. The 2 has been around long enough that everything is stable and the price has come down a lot, the 3 just got released and will probably have firmware bugs for a while. Importantly you can install cake on them, which is the single biggest difference maker for gaming.
r/HomeNetworking • "Best" consumer router under $200? ->Not sure on your budget as that is country based. (Like is it euros, USD, CAD, etc) I recommend the flint 2 - openWRT supports it (vanilla openWRT) - has two 2.5 ports - has 4 gigbit ports - vanilla openWRT support gigbit speeds and should support 2.5 gigbit speeds (more documentation on their page) - has good wifi range. Also it is wifi 6? - has more than enough processing power - 1 GB of RAM - 8 GB of storage (even though I ship logs to my server for log retention) Hope that helps
r/openwrt • [Hardware Question] Looking for recommendations for a Gigabit router ->Im not sure whats wrong with mine, either someone lined the room its in with tinfoil or the wifi just kinda sucks. I literally cant get a signal anywhere outside that room. Other than that the things a beast but like fr whats the deal with the signal not traveling farther than 15 ft on either band on both the stock firmware and 24.10.0 with power set to the max?
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →[https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000/](https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000/) I have been happy with it so far. It is built on top of Open WRT.
r/selfhosted • View on Reddit →Get a BananaPI R4 if you don’t really need WiFi ( their WiFi 7 module is expensive and buggy still ) or a Flint2 if you do want decent WiFi. X86 might be overkill and as others said it’s definitely not suitable for WiFi !
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →I have AX6S 600mbps Openwrt One 700mbps Returned Flint 2 350mbps (vanilla openwrt) Returned Flint 2 750mbps (factory openwrt) but no roaming. if I live in a one room apartment should be fine but not for me. Client iPhone 15 Pro
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →So I was a big fan of Mikrotik previously, but they don't seem to offer a 2.5 gigabit router board so I went a different way for this selection with openWRT and discovered GL.iNet ... I had previously purchased one(GL.iNet Beryl) for traveling in my RV as a hotspot access to my fileshares with a mobile wan hotspot via tethering...it worked flawlessly... Although it had a 2.5.gb wan port, I actually wasn't using it... After the Spectrum tech insisted that I had to use their modem to achieve gigabit speed, it was then that I discovered ALL of my connected home devices (smarthome appliances) were listed on my spectrum web management panel. I was not pleased to be sharing absolutely everything with them, so I disconnected it, replaced their modem with my Beryl and achieved slightly faster consistent Internet speeds(tested with ookla), afterwards erasing all device info from their website and returning their modem to my local spectrum store. The Beryl ran slightly hot for dedicated home use so I went online for a solid replacement.... Since I was in need of a 2.5.gb wan port for my home with WiFi support, I looked up their home based solution, the Flint... It had the same interface as my Beryl, but faster processor for more in-home performance... And even though the initial interface is simplified, there is an advanced interface that allows me to configure more powerful firewall settings. So far I'm loving this thing and it acts as a true firewall...nothing is shared with Spectrum web management panel which was what initially motivated me to do all of this...hope this helps [GL.iNet GL-MT6000(Flint 2)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CP7S3117?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title)
r/Spectrum • View on Reddit →Prefer the stability of Qualcomm... but yes... if vpn is important and just not the wifi... Flint 2 will be a great choice (at discounted price will be better too)
r/GlInet • View on Reddit →You might want to look into routers with stronger CPUs like Asus models that support WireGuard natively. TP-Link routers tend to struggle with VPN speeds. Asus RT-AX86U or GL.iNet Flint 2 are great for handling Surfshark easily.
r/surfshark • View on Reddit →flint 2 is better , flint3 seems like a down grade, i personally had the ax86u and just now use it as a node, main is axe16000 https://preview.redd.it/1pg79cu7xcvf1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8ad53ab8bca885e17aea6787c810fbc85c93254d
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →I cant say as to how the AX would handle what you want to do, but I know for a fact the Flint 2 can. The Flint 2 has just had a significant increase in capabilities due to the latest beta firmware update. I wouldn't both with any other models just now, once they polish up the beta version the Flint 2 is going to be an exceptionally good device.
r/GlInet • View on Reddit →Fuck it. Might just go with flint 2 then. I was wanting the tri band mostly as a separate band for wireless vr without needing a second router. It should still be fine though.
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →I just picked up the GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) I'm really happy with it so far.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →Yeah after more thought, i will probably get the 2 and write vanilla openwrt firmware to it. Hopefully the 4 will come out with tri band and full vanilla support of openwrt by then. I see there is a 3e coming though but no info yet. Says dual band so maybe it will support vanilla owrt?
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →Specially Flint2. I don’t believe Flint3 is supported by OpenWRT
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →This weekend I installed a new GL.Inet Flint 2 (MT-6000). Very happy with it.
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →either get the flint 2 or hold off, cause their working on a flint 4 and hopefully will add, dual wan support along with 10gbps ports
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →Ive been looking at those two and the flink 3 looks perfect but ive seen some comments elsewhere saying it doesnt use the latest stable openwrt and has proprietary drivers? Is this true and the same for the 2? The 2 looks good but doesnt have tri band
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →This router comes with 2 parental control modules. Local, which you manage yourself and Bark, a third party app. Bark has the ability to see all website request (there may be a fee).
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →I need at least one free 2.5gb port. The flint 2 seems great but it lacks a tri band which is the only thing putting me off. Also i would prefer all 2.5gb lan ports but not necessary as it has 2, one which will go into the ONT. I might just go with the flint 3 and not worry too much. Its still better than any fully proprietary router.
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →Flint 2. Very happy with it and it was a great price.
r/nbn • View on Reddit →Yeah, routers with stronger CPUs like Asus or GL.iNet handle VPNs way better.
r/surfshark • View on Reddit →I got the Flint 2 a few months ago and have been very happy with it. It seems totally stable so far. The UI is nice. It’s not a massive rack-mounted option. And I can install openwrt for years of support. But so far I’ve just run stock firmware
r/synology • View on Reddit →Wifi 7 is not gonna make me move. So happy with my Flint2 + 2x BerylAX in AP mode. I’m not going to change anywhere soon.
r/GlInet • View on Reddit →If you want to go the Unifi way then I’d pair a UCG Fiber with U7 Pros and return the UDR7. PD: I originally wanted a UDR7 but I ended up getting myself a Flint 2 as it’s on sale right now. It should arrive the next week and hopefully I can finally get the full 1.1gbps speeds my ISP provides over WiFi.
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →I purchased one and returned it. When is used with normal openwrt firmware and not theirs, is slow. slower than AX6S.
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →I recommend Gl.Inet routers. Specifically the [Flint 3](https://store-us.gl-inet.com/products/flint-3-gl-be9300-tri-band-wi-fi-7-home-router) or the Flint 2. They offer a pretty great range of options at a very reasonable price.
r/pihole • View on Reddit →Little more than 70 but the flint 2 is solid.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →I live in a similarly built house and I’ve got two Flint 2s, one as the main one and one as a repeater. The lowest speed I get is 400 mbps. I don’t know how they do it (I had different routers in the past and they couldn’t reach far at all). I have them at opposite ends of the house because of where the fibre comes in. But if you’re lucky and your connection comes at a central point in your house, you may be able to get away with just one. Good luck!
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →Seconding flint 2 as well. It would have been my go to if I had to just buy a consumer grade router. But I have opnsense on a dedicated box so it was overkill for me and I got a Cudy WR3000H and put openwrt on it and turned into alll in one managed switch with VLAN aware SSIDS
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →For an off-the-rack all in one consumer grade WiFi router - yes - the flint 2 (not the flint 3) kicks booty.
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →A major drawback to using a travel router as a permanent home router compared to normal routers is the wifi range. You'll find that the antennas of the travel routers are much smaller and lower powered than those of traditional routers meaning the range is hindered. If you live in an apartment then this may not be an issue, however if you live in a house, that could be problematic. Travel routers are meant to be used in close proximity to the connecting devices ie within a hotel room for example. So don't expect a miracle when it comes to the wifi range (compared to traditional routers). In regards to Beryl AX vs Slate AX, it would all depend on what you need. I doubt you would actually feel the difference in speed between both in the real world, but the Slate has an additional gigabit port that might be beneficial to hard wire one of your devices on your network. If you have a switch, then this advantage isn't really one to consider though. If you're really thinking about using a travel router as your permanent home router, then it's best that you think about your environment. If you live in a smaller place (studio or apartment), then it might work really well for you. If you live in a larger place with plenty of walls, then I would recommend getting another Flint. I hope this helps ??
r/GlInet • View on Reddit →Glinet m6000. Easiest tailscale implementation I've seen.
r/Tailscale • View on Reddit →The Flint 3 doesn't support vanilla OpenWRT. Only the Flint 2 does, which in a lot of ways, is better anyway. It's a fantastic router.
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →There are only two routers that I'm aware of that support OpenWRT and WiFi 6E, the Acer Predator W6 and the ZyXEL EX5700. For the Acer Predator, the installation instructions for OpenWRT are incomplete or obsolete. You have to read the forum, solder wires, and know the basics for flashing OpenWRT via serial. The WiFi 6E signal has very weak penetration; a wall is enough to cut 2/3 of your signal, at least with the Acer, even at one meter (apparently WiFi 7 will fix this issue). With my Acer router flashed with OpenWRT version 23.05, I can't use the 6E band or install additional packages. If you're not tech-savvy, I don't recommend becoming obsessed with OpenWRT and WiFi 6E. Instead, I recommend sticking with the GL.iNet GL-MT6000. The difference between WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E is not that great, at least with the Acer Predator. Yes, the signal with WiFi 6E is more stable, but you probably wouldn't notice the difference in normal use. WiFi 6E also has problems with some devices due to WPA3 encryption. My phone, which supports WiFi 6E, can't connect to the WiFi 6E signal, and my Steam Deck OLED sometimes connects and sometimes doesn't. Apparently, you are forced to use WPA3 with WiFi 6E. Alternatively, you could wait for the GL.iNet WiFi 7 or a Banana Pi BPI-R4, or use X86 with OPNsense.
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →Flint 2 is the answer if your place isn’t too big. It’s perfect for my 1600ft house. If you think you need more coverage go UCG fiber with some access points. In my case the UCG fiber was way too overkill.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →1. What inspired you to start your selfhosting journey? What's one project you're most proud of so far, and what's the most expensive piece of equipment you've acquired for? I've always loved playing with computers and I love automation. That's why I have home assistant, adguard and soon a whole k8s cluster to manage it all ?? I'm most proud of all the automations I've written so far, it's just so nice seeing everything happen automatically ?? My most expensive equipment was just recently the flint 2 ?? 2. How would winning the unit(s) from this giveaway help you take your setup to the next level? I'm currently having some gaps in the wifi coverage, so more routers would definitely help make the wife happy ?? 3. Which channels do you most frequently use to learn about or purchase IT equipment? Mostly this subreddit actually ?? Also the openwrt subreddit. 4. Looking ahead, if we were to do another giveaway, what is one product from another brand (e.g., a server, storage device or ANYTHING) that you'd love to see as a prize? Any kind of server equipment would be nice, favourably with lots of disks. I'd love to win the flint 4 and/or the slate 7
r/homelab • View on Reddit →Just got a Flint2 (MX6000) from them, for VPN ease, and and am very happy with how simple it was to setup and get rocking.
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →Its not a corrupted partition. Bought a new one and had the same issue on stock and latest openwrt release. Returned it… in search of a new device now…
r/openwrt • View on Reddit →Get the Flint 2, it'll do everything you want without breaking a sweat.
r/GlInet • View on Reddit →