GL-MT6000(Flint 2) WiFi 6 Router, High-Speed 5GHz Gaming WiFi Router for Wireless Internet, Long range, 2 x 2.5G VPN Routers for Fibre Optic Modem, Computer Routers, Home Streaming & Business

I’ve been using the Flint 2 mostly for VPN at home and it’s been great. Setup was simple; I got WireGuard up and running pretty quickly. The speeds are solid and I haven’t noticed any slowdowns even with multiple devices connected. Wi-Fi coverage is strong throughout the house and the signal stays stable. I also like that it has 2.5G ports, which are a nice bonus if you’re doing any heavy data transfers or just want fast wired connections. One feature I really like is the built-in AdGuard Home support. It blocks ads and trackers across the whole network so I don’t have to mess with browser extensions on every device. It’s super useful for a cleaner, faster browsing experience and for keeping things a bit more private. What I appreciate most is the flexibility. It runs on OpenWrt, so if you’re into tweaking settings or setting up custom configurations, it gives you the room to do that. That said, it still works great out of the box if you don’t want to mess with anything. Overall, it does exactly what I need: fast, reliable, and secure VPN for home use with a few extra features that make a real difference. Would recommend.

Brilliant router. Often available on offer so great value for money. Wifi range is great and fast, 2.5gb ports work nicely. Router doesn't looked ridiculous like some of the gaming ones available and has holes in the back for wall mounting, so this is easy to hide away. User interface is a nice layer over openwrt and all the openwrt settings are available too. Support is good with regular firmware updates and because it's based on openwrt, this will keep running and be updatable even after the manufacturer stops supporting it.

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.

Comes with dd wrt built in accessed through luci. Very good so far without touching too manh things. There are endless things to tinker with if thats your bag. Signal reaches all over my house with no issues. I installed cake and sqm. Which helps packet timing and prevents bursts, especially on fttp connections with pppoe (basically bt). Which helps with prevent lag in server based fps games and also goes some way to getting fair treatment from servers regarding lag compensation, something id struggled tremendously with over the last few years due to a tempermental xr500. Recommeneded for the likes of battlefield and warzone, there are countless nimber of optikns to add and tinker with which can help you with getting a fair game and decent consistent connection. Piece of cake and sqm is a must, ask chat gpt to help set it up, be observent and you cant go wrong. My games arent perfect but they are narrowing in with consistency. You can narrow out bad servers and block them by observing pack behaviour within luci, i havent done that yet as so far im satisfied with what i mentioned above. Recommended.

I do a lot of streaming via apps on a Nvidia Shield TV Pro and decided to look for a router which could host a VPN client due to the consistently low VPN speeds I was experiencing on the Shield. With a 500 Mbps broadband service the best speed I could achieve on the Shield with the NordVPN app installed was 130 Mbps. Trial with a different VPN provider produced similar results. After some homework the thought was moving the VPN app from the Shield to a router could possibly resolve the issue so I bought the GL-MT6000 Flint 2 because along with most of the major VPN providers it natively supports NordVPN. The results were amazing, 475 Mbps on the Shield with NordVPN activated on the GL.iNet router. It also has Adguard Home built in and natively supports NextDNS, all in all just perfect for my needs and best of all it just works. For the price a surprisingly fast processor, loads of RAM with fully customisable firmware via a very intuitive interface. Fully recommended.

"Moving from my old, clunky router to the Flint 2 was like upgrading from a dial-up modem to fiber optics! The setup was surprisingly easy, even for someone like me who's not super tech-savvy. What truly blew me away was the speed and stability. No more frustrating buffering during my nightly streaming binges or dropped connections in the middle of an important video call. My entire home now has seamless, strong Wi-Fi, reaching every nook and cranny. Plus, the design is sleek and modern, a nice bonus. This router isn't just an improvement; it's a game-changer. Highly, highly recommend!"

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.

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 Qualcomm Meine 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 überzeugend Schon 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 OpenWrt Hier 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

Prima router met VPN cliënt mogelijkheid. Duidelijke UI in verschillende talen waaronder Nederlands. Eenvoudige configuratie en VPN inrichting voor de meest gangbare VPN providers.