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GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) High Performance WiFi 6 Home Router
GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Travel Gigabit Router
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if you are not having any problems with your current setup, and don't to do anything complicated with your router, just stick with what you have.
Agreed.
Although if you do want to upgrade, this is a great option. I had a TP+Link wifi 5 router, but the wifi coverage wasn't good enough. I went to this, and wifi 6 coverage is way better (on wifi 5 devices). Interface is great, I'm very happy.
I am on Optus NBN and recently put the Optus modem back between this router and the NBN box. Then I can have 4G backup when the NBN dies.
Have to agree, but if you are looking for a new router then you can't go past this one.
I bought one and was initially sceptical coming from a high end Asus router.
Yes I would buy another one.
Interesting. I have a decent Asus router. But I've always had a soft spot for the MT6000. I wish it had a sale when I was in need of one… Why is it much better? I would have liked a DD-WRT router but an Asus bargain swayed me (shame they moved away from open platforms).
Further to what others have said…
A) Good chance it will boost your WiFi range and WiFi speed, but you may not notice any difference. If you are like most people and have a 100/20 NBN plan and you only use the internet rather than pushing big files around your network you probably won't notice much difference.
B) Unless you have a 1000/50 NBN plan it's not going to make any noticeable difference in your ethernet speed. Even if you did, negligible. If you just use the internet instead of pushing data to a NAS or between devices, or your really need very low latency for twitch gaming (which may not improve anyway), you won't notice any difference at all.
C) It depends if you will actually use the advanced features like malware and parental filtering, USB storage sharing, etc. Sounds like you probably won't.
The best home network is the one that works and the one you understand. And, when you need it, the one your ISP can help you with. If you buy a GL.iNet router you're choosing to DIY it. Not judging, but from the nature of your question I don't think this is the router for you. Better to stick to something with a more user-friendly interface without needing to expose all of the complexity (and opportunity) this router would provide.
Thanks for the insights man, ill stick to my setup. If it ain't broke dont fix it.
Great routers
Just bought the Asus 86u pro from Amazon. Mostly because it can mesh if I'm really stuck (I shouldn't need to though, if it's slightly better than my ancient tp link vr900).
Can I buy this too and what kind of excuse to return one?
"doesn't work as advertised"
About to change internet provider, from ABB to Move, and also need to upgrade modem as it’s on its way out. It’s a netcomm NF18ACV.
I’m stuck between the Flint 2, the Asus TUF-AX6000 and the Netcomm NG20 through Move.
We work from home and have a standard single level house. Current modem from ABB has terrible wifi range, so wanting something decent.
Don’t want to mess around with it too much, so prefer something simple that’s not difficult to use.
stick with Asus
I have both the flint2 and an asus tuf3000. The flint2 has a simple to use GUI which will suit most users but you can access the underlying openwrt Luci system if you need to and that (while a big step up in complexity) has just about everything any user could want.
You can do thing with the flint that you simply cant do with the asus.
The flint also is a lot more powerful than most similar priced asus routers.
However, they are about to release the new flint3.
+1 another vote for the Flint 2. Phenomenal Wi-Fi as I have a solid brick home with no open spaces as modern homes.
Looking to setup internet / private network via USB tethering. Ethernet cabling to laptop and ps5, maybe occulus quest 2 wirelessly connect to pc.
I seen this ones fairly decent performance for its price. Recommended?
Would anyone have an informed recommendation between this and the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro AX5700 that's also on sale?
Seems like this router ticks a lot of boxes for those going deeper on configuration.
It would be for home use, I WFH with FTTP so stability is most important. I like the configurability and would use VPN/Ad blocking if it's simple enough for someone with limited networking knowledge to set up. Wifi range is the other factor - I'm coming from a default provider router which struggles
thanks!
I like that there seems to be plenty of firmware updates for security for these OpenWrt routers.
I have an Asus router that has very few updates.
Do these even have AU certifications? Doesn't seem to be compliant
Compliant with what and why would it matter? They work, the router police aren't going to arrest you.
Bloody hell. I bought the Beryl AX yesterday at $114 and they didn't have that discount code.
Reckon I can get on Amazon chat and convince them to credit me the 10%?
I did the same thing with the flint 2, if you decide to chase it up let me know how you go with the 10% credit
Might be unlikely as in the terms of the offer it says 3 Jun, but will let you know how I go.
Haha dude, go for it. I got someone on help/chat and said that the coupon didn't apply to my purchase and asked if they could credit the discount value to my account. They gave me a 'promo' so the discount value would be taken off my next order (so not an actual credit in the account balance, but same same).
Hopefully you have the same luck!
Worked like a charm haha
Same outcome as you, they gave it as a voucher i can use for future orders, still a win!
I've had mine for about 2 months now. It's been super solid. Had my FTTP nbn connection up and running in about 5 minutes.
Wi-Fi signal is excellent.
Would buy again.
Dont buy Flint 2 atm guys
flint 3 is just around the corner in couple months or sooner.
I am holding of for it tbh
doubt i'd ever win their giveaways, might have to pay full price at launch
Been part of the Flint 3 trials and to be honest (and if the Gl.Inet guys catch me I never said this… :P ), unless you have a lot of Windows 7 devices ( and the household only has 4 mobiles that support) and really need internal WiFi 7 speeds and/or multiple 2.5Gb ethernet ports the Flint 2 is better in a number of ways for your "average" user.
unless you have a lot of Windows 7 devices
I’m going to assume you mean Wifi…?
Hahah, no Windows 7……Yeah sorry WiFi :P
I am waiting for WiFi 7 to mature a bit more before I take the plunge and move from Flint 2 to Flint 3.
The reason being I don't have any WiFi 7 devices at the moment. Most of all my devices are 2.4 & 5 Ghz so really don't see the need.
However very happy with my purchase of the Flint 2, could not believe the performance as I never heard of the brand until I joined a forum and they were raving about it. Especially for the price, compared to what I was looking to buy, less than half the price.
Normally once I've tested new Gl.Inet gear and made sure it's stable it will replace my primary router, so have gone from Convexa to Velica to Flint 1 to Flint 2 . At this point in time, my Flint 3 is being used as an Access Point/Switch on my WFH desk for it's ports (basically a switch) and to extend 2.4 and 5 coverage a bit around the desk. I don't feel that's anything there to warrant changing over the Flint 2 as my core router as I don't have enough WiFi 7 devices not the need for that sort of internal WiFi speeds.
Of course YMMV!
How's your experience with 6Ghz? I'm holding out for the Flint 3 for WiFi 7 & 6 Gig.
Don't need a mesh setup but just have lots of devices - my Netgear RAX20 is struggling a little.
Seems it will not support Openwrt out of the box due to different chipset.
i never used openwrt anyway.
was quite difficult for a newbie already like luci and stuff, gotta read so many documentation and stuff yet cannot figure out simple things. like FTP etc.
Out of curiosity, what's the advantage of using OpenWRT? Especially for the lay user?
I'm happy with the stock firmware/interface that's easy to use and does everything I need so far.
Flint 2 uses openwrt. It's just that there's the gl inet flavor which runs an old version of openwrt and there's mainline openwrt. Either way you should get fairly frequent updates. When gl inet stops supporting the flint2, you can install the regular openwrt firmware and give your router another few years of life.
Says otherwise on their website.
https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300/
says " OpenWrt Pre-installed "
Presale with largest discount of Flint 3 starts on 10 June. Around $170 ish AUD
Thanks OP. Bought one, now the questions.
Can Flint 2 have multiple VLANs setup over Ethernet and Wifi?
Also, can it be configured for inter-vlan communication?
I saw in a YouTube comment that is possible with Luci, but not much details.
If Luci is added then that disables the default/original firmware/skin on Flint 2?
Appreciate any clarification, before I get to open it.
Thanks in advance.
Luci is just a ui. Luci and the regular ui both make config changes. You can use both uis at the same time, they're accessible via different http links
How does the GL-MT6000 compare to more mainstream ASUS routers? Say AX3000/AX58U?
In the process to switched RSP at my parents place, they are using a Smart Modem 2, but land line wouldn't work with the new RSP, so will need to get an ATA such as Grandstream HT801. I think internet will continue to work through SM2 (initially FTTC then FTTP). Considering getting a new router for them, not sure if the GL-MT6000 a good choice.
Alternately I can buy something new, but not sure what, they can have my 2 x AX58U. Or just continue using the SM2 without WiFi 6.
It seems the down side is that GL-MT6000 doesn't natively support mesh.
Assuming NBN will install the FTTP connection box in the garage, will made sense to setup a router next to it, then a second router inside the house for wall to wall coverage. But need to sort out how to run an ethernet cable between the 2 routers.
Actually I believe it does. Apparently openwrt which is the underlying operating system supports rapid handoffs between access points with other openwrt access points. see https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wifi/roaming
I just bought one of the glinet marble units to give it a try with my flint router. Will see how it goes…
Can this or any other routers trick zscaler? (Showing the von location instead of the real location/ip)
Should I install openwrt as soon as I get this? Does it have much more functionality than the gl iNet firmware?
To those playing at home, I got this and put on openwrt, just out of the box this blows anything out of the water in relation to how long it takes for me to load a webpage. It's like when i press enter I get an initial response way faster and it doesn't like wait a millisecond. For reference I had a Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 for a while which didn't do this, throughout all the other home stuff and using ubiquiti's at work none have been this snappy for webpage loading.
So my 7yo ISP standard issue model (dunno model atm) is kinda dying (intermittent issues with net & NBN box (I know the latter is not modem related but they don’t seem to like each other is my point)
I now (after Reno) have 8 LAN points that I need to connect and a handful of wifi devices (which work ok on the wifi5?)
Planning on upgrading my to 1000mbps plan mainly for gaming.
Is the MT6000 the spec I should be aiming for? What others should be on the list ?
Newbie here with the basic FTTP telstra modem setup. This seems to be an ozbargain classic router, would i notice a difference in daily use if i use this instead of the default? Does this affect ethernet speed or just wifi? very new but interested in this, lmk