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GL.iNet Slate 7 GL-BE3600 WiFi 7 Travel Router $191.92, GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 WiFi 6 $186.75 Delivered @ GL.iNet Amazon AU

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More of the popular GL.iNet WiFi travel routers on sale with the coupons redeemable under the price for each one.

GL.iNet Slate 7 (GL-BE3600) travel router features WiFi 7 (no 6GHz) with 688Mbps (2.4GHz) & 2882Mbps (5GHz) front touchscreen interface, 2.5GbE LAN, 2.5GbE WAN, power via USB-C PD and an upgraded Qualcomm quad-core CPU paired with 1GB RAM and 1GB storage. Additionally there's a USB 3.0 port.

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) router features AX6000 WiFi 6 4x4 (2.4GHz: 1148Mbps, 5GHz: 4804Mbps), two 2.5GbE network ports with both being able to be used as WAN ports for a secondary connection, failover etc, four 1GbE LAN ports, USB 3.0 port, 4 antennas and a multi plug charger.

These are particularly good due to OpenWrt compatibility, VPN support, Wireguard support, VLAN support and more. Possible use cases include AdGuard for network level adblocking, protecting yourself against unsafe networks such as hotel WiFi networks, or as dangerdanger describes a second WiFi network for the kids with Open DNS to filter out 'bad' content. I'm sure others can provide other suggestions in the comments.

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  • ohgee on 25/07/2025 - 21:43

    Nice!

  • AircraftFreight on 25/07/2025 - 21:43
    +3

    I use mine alongside a Netgear M7 Ultra and can easily get 2800mbps down depending on the time of day (I live just under a Telstra 5G Mmwave tower)

    Also great for travelling

    • mr_asstight on 25/07/2025 - 22:06

      Are you being fried by that 5G tower?

      • AircraftFreight on 25/07/2025 - 22:34
        +17

        Yes :) I have developed autism by being under a 5G Mmwave tower.. I have developed brain tumors.. I am being corrupted by Big Tech.. and whatever else those nutcracks say lol

        • CocaKoala on 26/07/2025 - 07:27

          What a sheep. All you had to do was just wear an alfoil hat and you would have been safe.

          • quick-dry on 26/07/2025 - 09:47
            +5

            @CocaKoala: Why do you think The Govt put all those cables in the ground - so that 'protective hat' from above is a reflective dish from below, focusing it straight into your noggin!

            It needs to be a full head wrap, it's the only way.

        • Atomik17 on 26/07/2025 - 08:40

          Too much exposure of anything is bad right? 😉

        • Enoch29 on 26/07/2025 - 09:18
          +2

          Great for these cold winter nights though.

        • Bretttick on 28/07/2025 - 01:36

          Run defrag, that might help things run a little more smooth 👍

      • Stuj on 26/07/2025 - 08:26
        +1

        I thought it was 5G that gave you COVID, its hard to keep up

    • GordonD on 26/07/2025 - 09:59
      -1

      I use mine alongside a Netgear M7 Ultra and can easily get 2800mbps down depending on the time of day (I live just under a Telstra 5G Mmwave tower)

      I didn't think you were allowed to suggest or admit using 5G for internet access on OzBargain without being told you are stupid, and an idiot, and whatever else.

    • Budju on 26/07/2025 - 20:36

      So you use this as like a range extender or sumfink?

      • AircraftFreight on 26/07/2025 - 20:40

        Not quite - my M7 Ultra holds the Telstra 5G sim card and is connected via ethernet to the Slate 7

  • marshmall0w2 on 25/07/2025 - 21:58
    +8

    Hmm as much as I like gL iNet, not really buying into these prices. I've recommended the Slate over the Beryl AX because the former is so much more reliable in terms of no dropping out and random router restarts, but I'd probably only get the Slate if it's around A$140 with coupons and cashbacks. The Flint 2 probably around the same figure.

    • Elyxar on 25/07/2025 - 22:57
      +2

      Cheapest Flint 2 has been on ozb is $171 delivered. Flint 1 got down to $108 in 2023 but was normally around $120-$140. We're not going back to 2023 prices anytime soon (if ever) so I think there is no way you are getting a Flint 2 for 'around' $140 outside of model clearance. Happy to be proven wrong with a link and how to…

      • marshmall0w2 on 26/07/2025 - 09:35
        +1

        I'm not so sure. Routers, even in 2025, are reliably marked down all the time. TP Link Archers, Asus ROGs AXs get marked down wildly too. Not farfetched to expect the Flint 2 to get marked down.

    • Its4me on 25/07/2025 - 23:38

      My Mango packed up after around 2 years, now it's just a not very good paperweight.

  • danielh on 25/07/2025 - 22:31

    I would say that if you already have one, go buy a second one so that you can use as either a backup or more interestingly, as a WireGuard server so that you basically have a VPN back to your home whenever you go outside of your home (including overseas).
    Note: If your internet provider is behind a CG (Carrier Grade) NAT then this will not work and you will need to ask for a dynamic or even better, a static IP address.

    • Limbot on 25/07/2025 - 22:38

      If used as a router why not use Wire guard server on your first one?

      • danielh on 25/07/2025 - 22:40

        Not sure what you mean exactly but my current main non-GL router does not do WireGuard so I have got my old trusty GL-AR750 as the 'server' and my Beryl is the travel router that connects to it.

        • Limbot on 25/07/2025 - 22:44
          +1

          Ahh sorry, you mean one as a server and one as a client… My bad (Sent having a few beers on holiday in Vietnam via an AR750 (Creta) using a VPN back to my Flint 2 back home 😂

          • danielh on 25/07/2025 - 22:50

            @Limbot: Ahhh lol. Not a problem. One thing that I find annoying though is that Google thinks my home static IP address is the country that I visited for a while so that advertisements on my Home PC are in Japanese, or Dutch or whatever country I was in. It takes a while before Google resets the Static IP back to 'Australia' after my holidays.
            I never had this issue with dynamic (obviously). If you are static then expect to see a lot of Vietnamese adds on your home network for the next few weeks.

            • Limbot on 25/07/2025 - 22:53

              @danielh: In your case I'd use the Slate 7 as your server and run Adguard on it as well then 😂 and "demote your AR750 to client. Would be lighter to carry around to. Usually use an AR750 S Slate but one bagging it and saved 20g using the Creta. 😜

              And I pretty much use a VPN all the time when overseas (Even on esims) to protect my data and so that my devices always think I'm at home and I can access iview etc… I've only got a 100/20 (80/18) FTTN link but the 18 is enough for most of the stuff I do overseas.

              • danielh on 25/07/2025 - 23:07

                @Limbot: I have thought about flipping it around but I like the more updated firmware on the newer Beryl and it took me soooo long to get my super old AR750 set up just nicely that I don't want to touch it now. :-)
                I've got 1000/50 so having the old AR750 or the Beryl doesn't matter from that POV either. If we were like the US and had 1000/1000 everywhere then definitely the Beryl for home though.

    • tm32 on 26/07/2025 - 07:13

      If your dealing with CGNAT and can't obtain a static ip, then TailScale works as long as you deploy an exit node install somewhere in your home network.

      Not sure these devices can run as exit nodes, but they do have TailScale installed.

  • plmko on 25/07/2025 - 22:43
    +1

    Wish there was something in this form but in built 4G Sim.

    • danielh on 25/07/2025 - 22:46
      +2

      You mean like the Mudi? or the Puli which is more a Gateway?

      • plmko on 26/07/2025 - 13:57

        Thanks, what's the difference between the Mudi and Puli (I'm not knowledgiblein this area)

        Both seem exactly the same but Puli is lower spec?

        • Limbot on 26/07/2025 - 14:09
          +1

          Puli is the "industrial" model and the Mudi their consumer model. I have both and use Mudi which has the fancy screen etc. Both good units.

    • AircraftFreight on 25/07/2025 - 23:05

      Netgear M6 Pro / Netgear M7 Ultra for the best of the best of routers with Ethernet passthrough

      • plmko on 26/07/2025 - 13:55

        Yes thanks but way out of budget….may as well (kinda) buy a throwaway 5G phone at that point.

        • AircraftFreight on 26/07/2025 - 15:08

          Yeah the Australian models are stupidly expensive, ive imported mine for around 140 USD each for the M7 Pro and the M6 Pro

  • soda-pop on 25/07/2025 - 23:18
    +1

    Why does this well known travel router not release a version with a SIM slot or e-SIM?

  • Lancerx on 25/07/2025 - 23:27
    +1

    Please explain to me in layman term why we need this during travel? Much appreciated, sincerely IT noob

    • danielh on 25/07/2025 - 23:33
      +8

      Copied from a post by Limbot funnily enough. Not super layman but hopefully enough:

      1. Subnet all your devices off from the public/hotel/Maccas Wifi (they'll only see the router)
      2. Multiple devices can automatically connect without all having to be setup individually for the public WiFi (Wife never even knows she's running off our own WiFi network with a VPN back to home instead of 4/5G or the hotel WiFi as it just connects automatically)
      3. All devices can automatically VPN for encryption of data
      4. All devices can automatically VPN for geo location (watching Aussie shows when you're overseas)
      5. All devices adblocked
      6. Shared SD -Card/USB stick for shared musics/photos/movies
      7. Get around device number limitations (e.g. buy a package for only 2 devices commonly found on cruise ships)
      8. Use your own Chromecast/Firestick when staying in a hotel
      9. You can acutally use one to setup a VPN server back at your home and integrate with your current equipment if it doesn't support VPN servers
      10. Remotely access your home network devices
      11. Use with the family for travel but also always have one with me even if I'm just staying in a hotel in the same State for security (VPN to home server) and Chromecasting/Firestick mainly.
      • Lancerx on 25/07/2025 - 23:51

        But as an average Joe, is hotel wifi that insecure? Is VPN built into the router?

        The router connects by wifi or cable? If wifi, you meant router to hotel wifi, then router to phones/ipads?

        • danielh on 25/07/2025 - 23:55
          +3

          Basic principle is that you have your Hotel Wifi like in the Intercontinental. That usually had a login portal where you enter in your Surname and Room number etc but once done, your device has internet for whatever number of days your hotel has set it to. Instead of using your mobile to log into the Intercontinental Wifi, you actually use your ROUTER to connect to it and then you simply just log into your personal ROUTER instead and all the internet from the hotel will pass through to the personal router and then onto all your connected devices (eg. Firestick, iPad, kids devices, etc). None of you will need to log into the hotel wifi at all (well maybe in the breakfast area :-) ).
          VPN is not set by default though, you need to do some configuring.

          • Limbot on 26/07/2025 - 00:28

            @danielh: InterContinental? In a Buddhist monastary in outback Vietnam visiting an orphanage and still using my Creta 😂🇻🇳

            • danielh on 26/07/2025 - 00:30
              +1

              @Limbot: Hahaha. For me the next challenge is to get my router to work with my Cruise Ship (Crystal Cruises) wifi network next week. Been trying for a few years now and still haven't cracked it though.

              • Limbot on 26/07/2025 - 00:33
                +2

                @danielh: Well actually there's another use for a VPN I to protect the Government here snooping my data 😊

                Be careful there's been reports of cruise ships banning travel routers and taking them on boarding And returning at the end of the cruise (lost income) 😕

        • Limbot on 26/07/2025 - 00:26

          You will need a VPN Server service. Many of us run one back to our home network or you can use a VPN service provider like Nord or Express VPN.
          Back to home means you'll only ever get geo location as Australia, but using a Service Provider you can change your geolocation anywhere in the world.
          For me main uses
          Connect router once and not have to connect multiple devices to the WiFi. Especially useful with the non-technical family
          Allow me to use Chromecast where WiFi requires user name and login which isn't supported on a Chromecast.
          Allow all my devices to appear to be in Australia
          You can connect any device

          If you only carry a small amount of devices you might can just well use a software client though there are devices that win support a VPN.

          Security is in some ways secondary in some respects to me, but I've stayed in hotels where if you scan you can see EVERY device attached to the network and more scarcely they can see yours.

          Hope this helps.

        • netsurfer on 26/07/2025 - 00:43

          The VPN part is mostly due to some apps and sites here do geo location checking. For example, banking apps / sites would detect logins from overseas.

          Technically, if you have a rooted Android phone or an jailbroken iPhone, you can do WiFi tethering and VPN proxy (sharing VPN).

          • danielh on 26/07/2025 - 00:48

            @netsurfer: My favourite use case was so I could watch EPL matches on my Firestick via Optus Sports (side note: EPL is with Stan this season) and so I needed to 'trick' Optus Sports that I was still at home even thought I was somewhere in Europe. Was also good to watch the AFL grand Final while in London last year. :-)

            • netsurfer on 26/07/2025 - 00:59

              @danielh: Was that through a VPN service provider like Nord or Express VPN? Our NBN upload speed here is slow so I generally only VPN back home when I really have to.

              • danielh on 26/07/2025 - 01:01

                @netsurfer: Ahh, you can use a VPN service but I actually use WireGuard which makes a connection (tunnel) between my travel router and home. That way I can also do things like access my home network (eg 192.168.x.x) to my server and services etc.

                • netsurfer on 26/07/2025 - 01:58

                  @danielh: WireGuard is the easiest. Given that we are talking about such slow speed (due to our NBN upload speed being slow), I would just use my rooted Android phone or jailbroken iPhone. If I really want to go cheap, I'll use my $30 WiFi 6 router running OpenWRT. Also, I would prefer a WireGuard (wg0) that can only access DMZ or guest / isolated subnet for Fire Stick; a separate WireGuard (wg1) for trusted.

        • y2k on 26/07/2025 - 05:47
          -1

          Echoing @limbot earlier, I have a friend who works for one of the big four consulting firms in privacy and she said early in her career she was shocked at how easy it was to see and access other people's devices when using public Wi-Fi, and she would never use those directly.

          • netsurfer on 26/07/2025 - 10:51

            @y2k: Didn't neg you. However, if it is that easy to access the devices, then the real issue is the devices have security flaws (or people leaving their devices wide open without knowing).

            As for using VPN, you still need to trust the VPN provider won't log the traffic or do any shady stuff. Big companies, work network traffic is heavily monitored. Large companies don't want you to copy / email work files to your personal email or personal device.

            If you are really scared, just get a cheap phone with zero personal data when using public WiFi. Realistically, if you really want a decent holiday, you would get a SIM while overseas. A lot of multi day tours provides a portable mobile hotspot to each family with a data SIM because you spend most of time outside while overseas.

          • Limbot on 26/07/2025 - 14:23

            @y2k: Next time you're attached to a public WiFi system run Fing (on Android, not sure about Apple) and see how many devices come up in the list.
            If you're lucky you should only see your device as they have hopefully client isolation turned on but then that causes the issue of not being able to use a Chromecast (as well as the inability for it to connect to a user/pwd WiFi)). hence using a travel router. A VPN component then encrypts your data for extra "sniffing" security.
            Perhaps it's tinfoil hat territory, but for the small amount of effort I'm happy to do.
            And yes you could use your phone hotspot tethering but then what happens when you go out and spouse/kids stay at the hotel… 😜

  • jv on 25/07/2025 - 23:37
    -3

    I'm sure others can provide other suggestions in the comments.

    They also make good coffee cup warmers.

  • downhillmtbr on 25/07/2025 - 23:43

    Any downside to using this or any better alternative for a studio apartment? Don’t Have a spare bench or table for a traditional router.

    • danielh on 25/07/2025 - 23:47

      You can use pretty much any of the older routers for something as simple as a home router. I mainly like the GL.iNet Slate 7 GL-BE3600 because it is nice and shiny. There are quite a few options on their home page.

    • TightLikeThisx on 26/07/2025 - 01:05

      I have used this product by the same company in a studio apartment with a 1000/100mbps internet connection. It was stuffed under a desk behind a PC and functioned without issue. I never heard the fan.

      The disadvantage is this device only has one ethernet port so if you want to hook up more than one device via ethernet you have to get a switch. Also depending on your internet connection you might need to still use a modem with this.

      • danielh on 26/07/2025 - 01:08
        +1

        I thought the Slate 1800 had 2 Ethernet ports plus one WAN (but if you don't use WAN, you can make it three Ethernet ports but this is not relevant for this particular apartment use case)?

        • soymeat on 26/07/2025 - 02:07

          Yes, you're right

        • TightLikeThisx on 26/07/2025 - 10:58
          +1

          You are correct. Sorry I was being unclear there. When I said "this device" in the second paragraph I was talking about the GL.iNet GL-BE3600 pictured in the post. It only has one 2.5GbE on the LAN side.

          So if you need more than one ethernet port LAN side, are fine with WiFi 6/1GbE ethernet speeds and whatever VPN performance the Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) provides I would recommend the Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) over the GL.iNet GL-BE3600. It functions perfectly.

          On a 1000/110 Mbps internet connection I could get the following speeds (no VPN active) using the Slate AX (GL-AXT1800):
          - Ethernet - 940/110 Mbps
          - Wifi 6 - 750/108 Mbps

  • Lange on 26/07/2025 - 00:14

    Bought this but couldn't get Wireguard up and running with my Flint 2. Can somebody PM me to help me out please?

    I'm with Leaptel so I'm not sure if CGnat is causing issue.

    • danielh on 26/07/2025 - 00:16
      +2

      I would definitely check with your provider about CGNAT first, especially if you think you got the Wireguard bits sorted correctly. I spent too many frustrated days on this and all it took was a call to my provider (AGL Internet) to confirm the CGNAT and to then get a static IP set up (costs my $7.50 pm extra though and I could not be bothered going with free dynamic IP). Once done, my WireGuard worked immediately.

    • jv on 26/07/2025 - 00:20
      +1

      I'm with Leaptel so I'm not sure if CGnat is causing issue.

      Call them and opt out then… It's free… you don't need a static IP

    • FoxJump on 26/07/2025 - 08:28
      +1

      use the tailscale app on both devices. you'll end up with two ip ranges, one for home, one for other home.

  • richmond12 on 26/07/2025 - 02:03

    Travelling overseas, whats the best value compact travel router i can use in a hotel wifi with login portal so i can use if with my tapo wifi camera?

    • FoxJump on 26/07/2025 - 08:28

      where is your tapo? at the hotel or home?

      • richmond12 on 26/07/2025 - 10:46

        Tapo will be in the hotel using their wifi..

        • FoxJump on 26/07/2025 - 19:01

          you'll be able to access the rtsp feed but not via the tapo app. use tailscale

  • shiprekt on 26/07/2025 - 05:10
    +1

    Been using the Beryl AX for four weeks in Europe, has been working perfect in every hotel/accommodation we've stayed in. Use Wireguard/Mullvad on it as well.

    Only issue I had was with an open wifi which had to change to log in mode, was having a DNS issue loading the login in acceptance page; but that could have been caused by my NextDNS setup.

  • Fergy1987 on 26/07/2025 - 08:31

    What would everyone recommend for a FTTP router to replace the ISP router for a budget option for a low income earner.

    • Twix on 26/07/2025 - 11:39
      1. How much do you want to spend?
      2. What speed do you have? 50/20, 100/20?
      3. What is the brand and model number of the ISP router?
      • Fergy1987 on 26/07/2025 - 12:02
        1. 120-150
        2. 50/20 but might upgrade to 100/20 in September
        3. Just your generic TPG router they send out.

        Sorry dont have model numbers. Its for a friend of mine. Not me.

        • Twix on 26/07/2025 - 12:13

          All good. Do they use the TPG home phone?

        • BennyBoy13 on 26/07/2025 - 13:22
          +2

          If budget is a constrain, unless there is an issue with router TPG sent out. I would suggest just use the stock router.

  • conant on 26/07/2025 - 09:08

    I have MT3000 and it is a great router although I use it as a repeater.

  • thethinker on 26/07/2025 - 10:04

    Total noob here.
    Im just thinking about a potential home use case.
    My telstra modem doesn't allow a custom DNS which I'd like to use for setting up pihole.
    Does this thingimebob potentially help me do this?

    • downhillmtbr on 26/07/2025 - 11:05

      yes, pretty much any decent (non ISP branded) router should let you use a custom DNS

    • sav11 on 26/07/2025 - 20:02

      The Flint 2 also has AdGuard Home pre-installed. I prefer it to Pihole (used to run Pihole & changed to AdGuard Home) & it's much more noob-friendly to set up than Pihole too.

  • jimmej on 26/07/2025 - 11:43

    I find the lack of 6 GHz disturbing

  • Kelpei on 26/07/2025 - 12:09

    I see Gl.inet have released a new cellular router
    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DMNB4VZ3/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4…

  • harukane on 26/07/2025 - 20:43

    if it only had a 6GHz support for a bit of extra money :/

  • kman1904 on 01/08/2025 - 12:50

    Is this still working? I can't seem to get the codes to work so it's $249.

  • muahaha2 on 01/08/2025 - 14:27

    ok, im looking for sim router and im so bloody confused.. plus im a total nooob

    anyway, im travelling overseas for 1.5months in nov with 4 kids, initially im thinking of getting a local 5g sim card and just tether with my phone (but i dont wanna have that same shit different place feeling) whereby kids complain like hell about them sharing my mobile data

    anyway, for travelling purposes, can i pop a local overseas sim card with say unlimited data in this device and use it as a mobile hotspot for their ipads?

    if anyone travelling with kids and they all need wifi, whats your best option?

    initially looking at this

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Hotspot-Portable-Connected-Devices…

    but then not sure whether it will reheat or fit the purpose etc?

    any advise would be greatly appreciated! thank you ozbargainers :)

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