GL.iNet 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.

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.

Bought this router because our ISP router barely gives you any features or control over your network. The UI is very easy to navigate and has lots of useful features, one that I especially like is the ability to install SQM and fix bufferbloat for gaming. I have no issues with WiFi signal strength and the connection is stable. I recommend it for anyone looking for a 3rd party router

I am using it as my main router, and a VPN client utilising split tunnelling. It's been nothing short of phenomenal - very reliable and high-performing. I've observed max protocol speeds using both OpenVPN & WireGuard, where the limiting factor was the VPN Host rather than this magnificent device. UI is simple to understand and navigate. It is also extremely versatile - if you are a casual user, the setup is very straightforward. At the same time, if you want to dive deeper, there is no limit to how granular a setup you want to make. Imo, this is a very capable and stable VPN-focused router.

Follow Up on my initial review: Unfortunately I had to return the Flint2: I really wanted to love this router, but sadly, I’ve had to send it back. The main issues stemmed from the Surfshark WireGuard VPN client, which became increasingly unreliable and caused the router to freeze completely. Even restarting didn’t help—I had to dig out an Ethernet cable and connect my laptop directly to the router just to access the Admin Panel, only to find there was no internet connection at all. The router was completely unresponsive, stuck in a frozen state. The problem seemed to occur when both the Surfshark WireGuard VPN client and AdGuard were running at shutdown. Even if I managed to enable AdGuard after the VPN connected, I’d have to remember to disable it before turning the router off—something we do whenever we leave the house. Another frustrating issue was that if I needed to switch VPN locations, disconnecting and reconnecting the Surfshark VPN would often cause it to hang indefinitely—even after disabling AdGuard first. The only fix was a full router reboot before the VPN would connect again. Even when everything did work, the Surfshark WireGuard VPN took an extremely long time to connect—usually 5–7 minutes, and sometimes much longer. I don’t want to place all the blame on GL.iNet, as the issues were clearly triggered by the Surfshark WireGuard VPN client. That said, Surfshark is one of the VPN providers offered as a quick-setup option in the Flint2’s native Admin Panel, so compatibility should ideally be smoother. It’s a real shame—I had high hopes for this router, and I truly appreciate GL.iNet’s prompt customer support. But in the end, the constant freezes left us without internet, and the troubleshooting process was too complicated for my family to handle. For now, it just wasn’t the right fit for us. Flint2 is a good quality router with great customer support by GL.iNet: A Brilliant Bit of Kit: My Thoughts on the GL.iNet Flint 2 Router I've been thoroughly impressed with the Flint 2 router – it's a truly well-built device with some fantastic functionalities. From the moment you unbox it, you can tell it's a quality piece of kit. My only minor grumble is the lack of a power button, meaning you have to unplug it to switch it off completely. It's a small detail, but a power button would certainly add a touch more convenience. Admin Panel and Customisation The Flint 2 Admin Panel is excellent, offering a good range of settings to tailor the configuration precisely to your preferences. While it doesn't quite offer the same granular level of control, especially in security settings, that some other brands provide in their admin panels, it's still very user-friendly. I'm hopeful that the upcoming firmware update (version 4.8 BETA) will bring some welcome improvements in this area. For those who crave more advanced control, there's the option to switch to the LuCi interface via OpenWrt. It's worth noting that the included OpenWrt version isn't the very latest, and updating it to the newest release isn't as straightforward as a standard firmware update for the native Flint 2 Admin Panel – and, from what I understand, doing so would mean losing the native panel. Signal Strength and Support In terms of signal power, I've found it to be absolutely excellent for my house, even reaching right into the backyard with no issues at all. It's certainly a strong performer in that regard. I did encounter a few temperamental issues with the WireGuard Client, particularly struggling to connect consistently when changing locations. However, this led me to experience the outstanding GL.iNet support. Bernard and Barry were incredibly helpful, always available via both email and chat, assisting me in diagnosing the problem. It turns out the issue stemmed purely from Surfshark having DNS resolution problems when AD Guard was enabled. This was clearly demonstrated when GL.iNet support provided an alternative VPN for testing, which worked flawlessly, proving that the problem wasn't with the Flint 2's native firmware at all. A big shout-out to them for their patience and expertise! Knowing that you can rely on such responsive and helpful support from GL.iNet is definitely a massive plus and adds significant value to the product. Overall, the Flint 2 is a solid choice, offering great performance and backed by brilliant customer service.

This review is for the people who are sick of their providers router! This router is brilliant, easy to set up from a pc, laptop or phone. the interface is clean and intuitive. it's signal strength is miles beyond most ISP provided devices. if you want a router that is easy to use, will last a long time, isn't massive and ugly, and isn't (in the grand scheme of things) extremely expensive, then this one is absolutely ideal! and for more technical users: there's plenty of other reviews on here, it's a great bit of kit with a lot of power user features! I don't think anyone could be disappointed unless their expectations are off or they get bad hardware.