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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Wi-Fi 6 Router US$122.85 (~A$188) Delivered @ GL.iNet, Hong Kong

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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Wi-Fi 6 Router US$122.85 (~A$188) Delivered @ GL.iNet, Hong KongAffiliate
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Kandeman on 13/11/2024 - 10:39 store.gl-inet.com (1253 clicks)
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GL.iNet are running a sale with the Flint 2 router currently listed for US$122.85 and free shipping.

I got given a free gift as well.

Specifications:

CPU: MediaTek Quad-core, @2.0 GHz
Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB / eMMC 8GB
Protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi Speed: 1148Mbps (2.4GHz), 4804Mbps (5GHz)
Antennas: 4 x 2.4GHz + 5GHz dual-frequency Wi-Fi Antennas
Cellular: N/A
Battery: N/A
TF Card Slot: N/A
USB Port: USB3.0 Type-A, Maximum 5V/2A output
Ethernet Port: 6 x Ethernet ports (WAN/LAN)
Ethernet Speed: 2 x 2.5G Ports (10/100/1000/2500Mbps); 4 x 1G Ports (10/100/1000Mbps)
Power Input: DC5521, 12V/4A (5.5*2.1mm)
Power Consumption: <20W
Dimension / Weight: 233 x 137 x 53mm / 761 g
Package Content:

Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Router (2-year Warranty)
Power Adapter, Power Plug (Base on your shipping countries)
Ethernet Cable
User Manual & Warranty Card

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Comments

  • FoxJump on 13/11/2024 - 10:54

    what was the free gift?

    • CHUNITHM Luminous on 13/11/2024 - 11:06

      I assume it was one of the things that show up when you click add to cart.

    • Kandeman on 13/11/2024 - 12:28

      I selected the multi plug USB charge cable

    • Jaspa7 on 13/11/2024 - 13:19

      spyware maybe?

  • speed4u69 on 13/11/2024 - 11:23
    -1

    hi. can i use this with tpg nbn

    • valkeris on 13/11/2024 - 11:27

      Fttp yes. FTTN no.

      • Limbot on 13/11/2024 - 12:00
        +2

        You can with FTTP with just the Flint 2 , if you have FTTN you'll need a modem as well.

      • stephendt on 13/11/2024 - 12:32
        +4

        All you need for FTTN is a bridged modem.

        • whyisave on 13/11/2024 - 15:12

          What are some of the bridged modems in the market now ?

          • bonezAU on 13/11/2024 - 16:55
            +1

            @whyisave: almost anything can be bridged, you just need a cheap VDSL 2 device.

  • JoeRogan on 13/11/2024 - 11:29

    Can I use this with cable (HFC) NBN?

    • kfp187 on 13/11/2024 - 11:37
      +1

      Yeah you can. Just can't use it with those that use Vlan tagging

      • elusive on 13/11/2024 - 12:21
        +3

        Sure you can. It may be a bit fiddly but OpenWrt is fully capable of VLAN tagging the WAN interface.

        • kfp187 on 13/11/2024 - 12:56

          There you go… I have mine in a box in storage, so can't check myself.

    • ArtieD on 13/11/2024 - 12:10
      +2

      Had one for about 1year now, on ABB HFC.
      Great router.

  • tudao on 13/11/2024 - 12:13
    +1

    I got this from amz when it was $200 ish. Totally happy with it. Make sure you update the firmware because they have stock firmware issues.

  • beltdrive on 13/11/2024 - 12:26
    +1

    the nickname for this one is Larry

  • Naigrabzo on 13/11/2024 - 12:39

    Any recommendation for replace by Fritz.box 7490 (I have FTTN). It seems to disconnect from internet frequently but reconnect reasonably fast also. Could be wifi issue.

    This seems to be only a router but I will need a modem as well it seems?

    Thanks!

    • skittlebrau on 13/11/2024 - 12:50

      This seems to be only a router but I will need a modem as well it seems?

      You'd be better off with a VDSL capable router, unless you need really specific features in a router that aren't offered by VDSL routers. Eg. you want to use a WiFi mesh router, so you would need a VDSL modem/router in bridge mode connected to it.

      • Naigrabzo on 14/11/2024 - 08:55

        No no I don't need MESH etc. Thanks.

    • CachePC on 13/11/2024 - 14:17
      +1

      Look on FB Marketplace for a Telstra Gen 2 (circa 20-30 dollars) - it will allow you to confirm if its internet or wifi.

      Personally, I would buy a router in preparation for NBN replacing your FTTN with Fibre - which will only require a router. It will also confirm if its your wifi which is dropping out and determine if you need to get a cheap FTTN modem (as per above) as an interim measure.

      • Naigrabzo on 14/11/2024 - 08:54

        Thank you very much. That's excellent advice. I will pick one of those babies up today and start the experiment. :)

  • aong152 on 13/11/2024 - 13:17
    +3

    It's got Cake-SQM - nice!

    I've got a rt-ac86u, and although this "doubles" the specs, I don't see it as worth the upgrade (yet!), i have a simple network (10-20 devices, mostly IoT) with cake-sqm as the only real requirement.

    This mainly unlocks 2.5g, but i've got a cheap 2.5g switch for that.

    • Given on 14/11/2024 - 08:44

      Hey what/how do you utilize cake-sqm? Wondering if I'm missing out on something… Cheers!

    • Limbot on 16/11/2024 - 15:29
      +1

      If you use SQM then remember to turn off Network Acceleration.

  • seedy on 13/11/2024 - 14:14
    +1

    Excellent price and great router. I've had one for about a year with no problems at all and paid about $80 more. Runs OpenWRT so you can do pretty much anything with it, very powerful

  • shutuptakemymoney101 on 13/11/2024 - 14:57

    Somebody posted on the last Flint thread that the Flint 2 (or whatever they call it) is expected sometime next year.

    Those who don't need a new router now may want to consider waiting.

    • sponson on 13/11/2024 - 15:03
      +5

      This is the Flint 2

      • shutuptakemymoney101 on 13/11/2024 - 19:24

        Yep, my apologies typo as I was running out the door. - Flint 3, same advice applies.

  • tagkaman on 13/11/2024 - 15:13

    Bought from their store in the last deal, came pretty quickly (1 weekish to Melb metro). Great little router with built-in adguard home if you're into that. Hasn't needed a reboot since installation.

  • Pashka on 13/11/2024 - 15:22

    Had mine since January this year, Replacing an Asus RT-AC88U. Was looking at getting another Asus AX router but found this with the same specs as the Asus RT-AX88U Pro but at half the price. Very happy with my purchase, got it from Amazon Australia on special for $220.00. Been rock solid.

  • smiles on 13/11/2024 - 15:32

    Supports openwrt - Just wondering how is this diff to AX3000T which is under $50?
    Looks like CPU Mhz and no of ports? AX3000T is missing USB as well.

    • non-core promise on 13/11/2024 - 16:06
      +2

      Flint 2 supports 4x4 WiFi for both 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands.

      Xiaomi AX3000T supports 2x2 for both.

      That's why the marketing speed rating is 6000 for Flint 2 and 3000 for the Xiaomi AX3000T.

      Whether it actually matters in the real world is an entirely different debate. I would say no for most people.

    • elusive on 13/11/2024 - 16:25
      +2

      Just about all the specs are much higher. 256 MB RAM and 128 MB flash can be limiting on the Xiaomi, while the GL.iNet has 1 GB RAM and 8 GB flash. It also has double the CPU cores operating at 50% higher clock. It has more WiFi radios and 2.5 Gbit ports.

      Honestly, the only thing in common is they're both routers.

      If you just want a basic router, you won't notice much difference. If you want complex QoS, or want to install additional software (ad filtering, etc.), or on-router VPN, this one is more suitable.

      It's also much easier and safer to install OpenWrt on this one. The native firmware is a very close fork, and supports direct upgrades to the upstream release. Meanwhile the Xiaomi one requires either opening it up, or exploiting a firmware bug, and there are variants that aren't safely flashable (yet).

  • bonezAU on 13/11/2024 - 16:56

    I've got one of these in the top of my wardrobe, the software on it used to be horrible and buggy as all hell. Lots of issues with the WiFi.

    I got a full refund from the seller, apparently the software issue been fixed now but they needed to go backwards to an older version of OpenWRT?

    I've already got a decent Asus router now so no use for it. Good to have as a backup I guess.

    • Pashka on 13/11/2024 - 17:14
      +5

      First release of Firmware was buggy and had WiFi issues on 2.4Ghz, a firmware update quickly fixed the issue.

      When I got mine as soon as I powered it up and it was connected to the internet, it did a firmware update before anything else.

      Since January this year I have had 3 Firmware updates, all going through seamlessly.

      The Wi-Fi on this unit is phenomenal, better than my Asus RT-AC88U and the Wi-Fi on that unit was fantastic.

      My 5GHz Wi-Fi goes through 2 solid brick walls and reaches out into the garden about 50 feet or more. Tested it with my laptop.

      • Mrsash on 13/11/2024 - 20:53

        Have the Asus RT-AC88U right now and was considering the RT-BE88U for the 8 ports. Flint 2 is also on my maybe list.

        I have a lot of IOT devices and no matter what I did I could not isolate them with the RT-AC88U. Sorry I meant the IOT devices were no longer visible to the app either as a result. Reason was purely to keep my privacy/files secure etc.

        What is the number of DNS IP's I can assign with Flint2?
        How easy is it to isolate the IOT devices which does not hinder home assistants ability to see them? This might be impossible?

        thanks

  • AEKaBeer on 13/11/2024 - 18:58

    Are these likely to get mesh functionality in an update?

    • bonezAU on 13/11/2024 - 20:40
      +1

      OpenWRT has got pretty decent mesh capabilities, you wouldn't need to wait for them to enable it in an update.

      • AEKaBeer on 13/11/2024 - 20:49

        Thanks for that.

  • njoasis on 13/11/2024 - 19:21

    I'm in search of a Wi-Fi router specifically for bridging, as I already have a firewall. Essentially i need a Wi-Fi router and am curious if this is a suitable choice or if you could suggest another router that offers strong signal coverage for a large area.

  • powerful9990 on 13/11/2024 - 20:24

    Will this router be suitable for 2-storey house or better off to go with Asus Mesh or Eero? NTD is in garage and there are 2 ethernet points 1) downstairs in lounge and 2) upstairs sitting room.

    • bonezAU on 13/11/2024 - 20:59

      Go with mesh using ethernet backhaul if you can.

  • VishSunny on 14/11/2024 - 08:06

    Anyone who has ordered directly, did you have to pay GST after it came into Australia?
    Their invoice or order summary doesn't really say they are collecting GST.

    • mathemagician on 14/11/2024 - 13:25

      Wondering the same. But even if you have to pay 10% GST, that's another ~$19, still a good price for it I think.

      • VishSunny on 14/11/2024 - 19:20

        At that price, might as well wait for the Amazon price to come down during a sale. It's been $220 in Amazon before.

    • Ryman on 16/11/2024 - 13:20

      Confirm I paid 124.80 usd and it says nil tax. Got charged 201 aud via pay pal, guess the difference is fees (around $8). Said free international shipping also

    • mellow on 23/11/2024 - 04:43

      I think there's a really good chance you'll be paying GST on top after it arrives - the reason for my suspicion is that GST added onto this will take the total price to 135.13 USD, which at current exchange rate puts it around $207.95 AUD.
      .. and that is almost exaclty what Amazon Australia has it on special for at the moment ($207.20).

  • Phorest Grump on 16/11/2024 - 19:28

    I just noticed the mercusys m90x which has been suggested in a previous flint 2 post is now going for $114 from scorptec. Any opinions between the two?

    https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/networking/modems-&-rout…

    • rygle on 17/11/2024 - 13:09
      +2

      The Mercusys has the same Mediatek System on Chip (SOC) so the WiFi should be similar, but it does not have nearly as much memory or some of the supporting chips that allow extra functions like 2x2.5G and it only has 3 lan ports and no USB.

      So if you are talking about just the basics either will work fine.

      The stock Rom on the Mercusys will not do anywhere near what the GL.iNet will do (VPN, file sharing, 4g failover).

      Both can have OpenWrt installed but the Mercusys will be trickier to install (the GL.iNet is incredibly easy) and the lack of storage and ram will mean it does less cool add-on stuff if that matters to you.

  • couchpotat0 on 19/11/2024 - 06:09

    Black Friday deal on Amazon AU $207.20 (https://amzn.asia/d/6Tenqzr)

    • VishSunny on 19/11/2024 - 06:52

      Use zippay to get it for $195.20 using code ZIPBFS

  • rlagksquf on 19/11/2024 - 22:11

    how did you get $188? I see $198 from Paypal

    • Ryman on 20/11/2024 - 09:42

      It’s priced in USD so will fluctuate with Fx. I also bought via paypal who I think adds fees as mine was similar

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