GL.iNet GL-MT6000(Flint 2) WiFi 6 Router with Wide Coverage, High-Speed Gaming Router, 2 x 2.5G Multi-Gig Ports+4 x 1G Ethernet Ports, Mass Device Connectivity, Rapid OpenVpn & WireGuard, 802.11ax

I recently purchased the GL.iNet Flint 2 on Amazon, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. The setup was incredibly easy, and the performance has exceeded my expectations. WiFi coverage is strong and reliable throughout my home, and the speed has been consistently fast, even with multiple devices connected. I especially appreciate the advanced security features and the flexibility of OpenWrt for customization. It’s rare to find a router that balances user-friendliness with powerful features at this price point. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable, secure, and feature-rich router!

This is a decent "home router" that comes with expandable "open source" firmware. This router has a number of features that my previous home router lacked. And this router also has better signal/range than other routers I've owned, and it also crashes less often than those other routers did.One router feature I really like is full support support for the semi-regulated DFS frequencies in the 5ghz WiFi band. While those frequencies are legal to use in the US, they do have extra regulations on them. And sadly most home routers don't implement those extra regulations, so you can't use the DFS frequencies with most home routers. But I found that configuring this router to use the DFS frequencies greatly increased my WiFi speeds (on some days more than doubling the speed gotten on the more traditional WiFi bands).And this router also has support for extra features that I don't personally use, but others might find handy. For example, this router has built-in support for VPNs (i.e. the router can setup a VPN into your network, or have your network use an external VPN). Also this router has an option to have the router itself do ad-blocking for all devices on your network. And because the firmware for this router is "open source" you can easily download/install other features you may want your router to do.So in my personal opinion this router really is the worth the retail price of around $160. Yes, this router is more costly than many home grade routers, but that higher price buys you a more reliable and feature rich router.

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.

Excellent router for the price. Setup was easy, and you can add a lot of features. I liked the instant setup for NextDNS over TLS using DeviceID and NordVPN with a simple token. This is very convenient.It gets excellent speed throught the house. I'm on 1gigabit spectrum and WiFi speeds are good: 600 - 900 mbits in the whole apartment. I can get 1.1 mbits on lan thanks to over provisioning.This is the best bang for the buck router if you have an AX network.

The iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) is a powerhouse of a WiFi router that truly stands out for its flexibility and performance.Based on OpenWRT and unlocked capabilities make it a dream for tech-savvy users, while its performance and reliability make it a great fit for everyone else. Highly recommended!Offers unparalleled customization for advanced users. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or someone looking to maximize your network’s potential, this router is an excellent choice. You can tweak settings, install packages, and configure it to fit your unique needs, giving you control over every aspect of your network.One caveat to note is that the router’s emitted even with TX power set to “Low” is too high especially if the range of 8 ft. Stay at least 20 feet away from frequently occupied areas to minimize prolonged exposure to strong signals. This minor consideration doesn’t detract from its overall functionality but is worth keeping in mind during setup.