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 GL.iNet Flint 2 is a massive upgrade for anyone looking to get the most out of a high-speed fiber connection. The dual 2.5G ports are the standout feature here, as they allow for true multi-gigabit speeds that most standard routers just can’t handle. I found the setup process to be incredibly straightforward through the web interface, and the WiFi 6 coverage is strong enough to reach every corner of my home without any dead zones. It handles gaming and 4K streaming simultaneously without any noticeable lag or stuttering. I especially appreciate the built-in VPN support and AdGuard Home integration, which provide an extra layer of privacy and security for all my connected devices right out of the box. It feels like a professional-grade piece of hardware that is still easy enough for a regular user to manage. The range on this router is impressive and significantly better than the standard equipment provided by my ISP. Even with dozens of smart home devices connected at once, the performance remains stable and snappy. The build quality feels solid, and the cooling vents do a great job of keeping the unit from getting too warm during heavy downloads. It is the perfect choice for a home office or a gaming setup where consistent speed is the top priority. Overall, it is a powerful and reliable router that offers a lot of advanced features without being overly complicated to use.

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.

My favorite router ever. It's built on a custom OpenWRT build with a proprietary front-end, but you can either access the actual OpenWRT through the advanced menu, or you can actually flash it with full official OpenWRT. It's very fast, the signal is significantly stronger than my older Asus router, and OpenWRT means it can do almost anything you want it to. Tons of memory (1GB), tons of storage (8GB), a fast ARM CPU, USB, 2.5Ghz ethernet, easy VPN setup, OpenWRT support, etc. It also just feels well-constructed. It can be up for months with no problem. I have two of these now, and they support seamless 802.11r roaming. For reference, they default to 192.168.8.1 for setup. Also, I don't like the the new/current Wifi7 GL.iNet routers as they are apparently built on a different brand of wifi chips which require proprietary data blobs, so while they technically run a special OpenWRT build, they are not nearly as flexible and you cannot install standard OpenWRT on them. Honestly I never feel like Wifi6 is all that limiting.

I've owned a lot of routers in my time, and this one is the best by far. It's at an extremely affordable price, and offers basically every feature you can want. The hardware is more than enough to keep up with gigabit speeds, and the wifi speed and reliability is exceptional. The software is very nice and easy to use, and is based on OpenWRT which makes it easy to flash actual OpenWRT if needed. The only feature it doesn't have that I wish it did is PoE, but it's understandable that a home networking router wouldn't have that. This router (or one of GL.iNets other similar routers such as the GL-BE6500) is what I will be recommending to everyone I know, especially for those who need it for gaming.

Regarding the Flint 2 GL-MT6000 router by GL.iNet received May 1, 2025 I have a Netgear CM600 cable modem (also purchased on Amazon IIRC) and 300/10 Mbit cable service feeding the Flint 2. After the very sad demise of the IQRouter company, I knew I couldn't be without a full featured OpenWRT based router that could handle SQM and Cake without choking and that would give me access to all those settings I was reading about on the internet. I wanted those A+ bufferbloat scores that the IQRouter gave me even if I had to wade through millions of misleading and obsolete configuration posts. The training wheels have come off and the Flint 2 has delivered. On the hardware side: The hefty passive heatsink inspires confidence because routers heat up under heavy load which can cause intermittent performance issues. The antennas can't swivel to the side unlike my stone age routers that you could rotate into a rabbit ears position. It appears this generation they are meant to stay parallel, likely for beamforming purposes. On the operating system and software side: If you're confronting the full fat OpenWRT for the first time like me then the slick Netdata monitor console which you can install, plus the preinstalled systemwide AdGuard ad blocking and VPN that can be turned on or off by clicking a button will make you feel satisfied. You can run a multimedia server, Tailscale for remote access and other stuff I didn't know I needed is built in and made easy. I can finally get a decent port forward for QBittorrent. WiFi coverage is as good or better than my last router although I don't have any WiFi 6 devices to test that band. The Flint 2 does have DFS bands on 5G WiFi that I didn't know existed. My cell phone sees those bands but my 4K Firestick doesn't. If you live in an apartment building then you will appreciate those DFS bands because not as many of your neighbors will have access to them, so less interference. There is a new GL.iNet firmware version in the works which is great to know, and anyway you can put vanilla OpenWRT on the device so obsolescence is not an issue. Their product release schedule is impressive too which gives me confidence in this company. Customer support was excellent. I contacted them about a mistake I had made which was not their responsibility and that was entirely their prerogative to dismiss yet they handled it with aplomb. Research indicates this is a good value router too, but don't buy on impulse if you know what I mean. In summary, if you've done your research, and this router is on your list of candidates, then I can recommend it. This review was written without the assistance of any AI, and ignoring all my browser's grammar autosuggestions to add more commas. I left out some hyphens too that the browser missed. Stupid browser.

Since the Flint 3 (wifi 7) model has already been released, I picked this unit up on sale to help improve the overall security of a T-Mobile Home Internet connection I have as a redundant Internet service for our rural home. The various T-Mobile Home Internet gateways do a reasonable job of delivering fast internet over 5G connections in many communities but they lock down many of the settings in order to simplify their own technical support protocols. I wanted to add more security to this link and better visibility into the actual traffic on it. For that project, I had to deal with the T-Mobile Gateway enforcing that it had to be the DHCP server and would only use its own DNS servers (the latter can be avoided on PCs, tablets, phones and other clients that can set their own DNS). I purchased a firewall that could run in "inline" mode without serving as router or DHCP server and matched that up with this Flint 2 product that could run in AP-Bridge mode. It is a wifi 6 unit, has excellent range, bandwidth and works well in either auto-select channel mode or manual channel assignment.network. I know there are a lot of features available in full-router mode that are disabled when the unit runs as an AP-Bridge, but I didn't need the headache that would cause when both the T-Mobile Gateway and the Flint 2 were independently performing NAT (network address translation) on my network traffic. I also know there are less expensive AP-Bridge products out there, but I wanted something that had a strong track record in performance, durability and fairly open code (much of the Flint 2 code base is from a fork of OpenWrt). Setup was a little convoluted, as everything starts with the assumption the consumer is setting up a router, but as long as you set up the SSID and password of the wifi network you'll want the unit to respond as in AP-Bridge mode everything goes relatively straight forward (such settings cannot be changed once in AP-Bridge mode!). This is a very versatile device and can meet almost any home network need. Documentation is minimal, consistent with the trend in home consumer electronics, but there are vendor videos and numerous YouTube videos out there on this particular model.

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 is amazing and very versatile. I love that it comes pre-installed with a version of OpenWrt because that opens a lot of possibilities you absolutely will not find in other consumer-grade routers. It generally just works right out of the box, but then you can customize it until your heart's content, even so far as to flash other versions of open source firmware (which is what I ultimately did since I was only using features from OpenWrt anyway). While it does not look like much (very boxy, plain), it has loads of good qualities. - The antennas do not rotate side-to-side, but they do rotate forward/backward to lay down flat on the top of the router for transport. - Has a 2 GHz CPU and 1 GB of RAM to handle all the packages, packets, and special firewall rules for your setup. - 2.5 Gbps WAN port for future needs. - This has four 1 Gbps ports and a 2.5 Gbps port that can be used for WAN failover or LAN, depending on settings (LAN by default). - The Wi-Fi range, even with 16 dBm transmit (Tx) power for 2.4GHz and 20 dBm for 5GHz, is more than adequate for my apartment. I lowered those values intentionally to test that. 2.4GHz can be set to 30 dBm, and 5GHz can be set to 24 dBm. - Connectivity has been excellent so far - for more than a week. - Supports WPA3-SAE for modern encrypted Wi-Fi connections. - It comes with a good 4-amp wall plug. - Construction is sturdy, not flimsy at all. - No overheating, despite my 8 VLANs and 6 simultaneous WiFi SSIDs. Granted, some of them are not heavily used. With the pre-installed OpenWrt (accessed through the Advanced Settings), it's possible to: - Setup multiple VLANs to isolate your networked devices - Install additional packages for more tailored setups - Run services like DDNS for Cloudflare (and others) - Completely lockdown your network through firewall traffic rules If you're looking for a powerful upgrade from an old Wi-Fi 5 device from 2013 (this was me), this is an excellent option, even without the newest Wi-Fi 6E and 7 features. I bought this during the 2026 Spring sale for a 15% discount, but I was going to buy it anyway at the full price at the time of writing because of the incredible versatility, powerful hardware, and peace of mind of modern security. Note: I ended up flashing OpenWrt 25.12.2 (latest at time of writing) onto the device because 1) I was only using features from OpenWrt anyway, and 2) the original firmware was limiting my ability to create and utilize the number of SSIDs I wanted for my setup.

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'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 app Network 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!

Es un verdadero cañón de router. Llevo con él un par de semanas. Y he de decir que desde el primer momento, se ha notado una barbaridad la diferencia con respecto al del proveedor. Lo más notorio es que la conexión es mucho más estable y no se cae tanto. Además incorpora funciones avanzadas de control y gestión del tráfico, filtrado de anuncios con adguard, etc. Fácil de configurar con la interfaz de gli, pero tambien dispone de Luci, la interfaz de openwrt para hacer ajustes y configuraciones avanzadas, instalar paquetes adicionales, actualizar el software, etc... Comentar que cuando os metáis por primera vez a la interfaz web y configuréis la WAN para tener acceso a internet. El propio router os pedirá que hagáis una actualización del software del sistema. No dudéis en hacerlo, pues esto corrige varios fallos de estabilidad, seguridad y demás de la versión anterior. Por lo demás, poco que decir de este "pepinazo" un router con lo ultimo en hardware de redes para uso doméstico y no tan doméstico. Muy buen rendimiento, muchas funciones y posiblemente el mejor sistema operativo para redes y enrutadores que hay en la actualidad. OpenWRT es insuperable. Y este es de los pocos routers del mercado que lo soportan de manera nativa. Vale cada euro, aunque yo lo pille en oferta prime y me salio muy rebajado de precio. Al principio dudaba entre el MiKrotik Hap AX3 y este. Y al final me quedé con este, sobretodo por ser OpenWRT. Ya que el firmware es de código abierto. Y a que leí opiniones discordantes del mikrotik con respecto al rendimiento del WiFi y demás. GliNet es una buena marca que lleva unos cuantos años en el mercado haciendo buenos dispositivos de red. Sin ser por ello excesivamente caros. En serio no te defraudará. Lo dice un administrador de sistemas al que le encantan estos cacharros más que a un tonto un lápiz.

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!

Excellent routeur. Installation très intuitive.