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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Wi-Fi 6 AX6000 2.5G Multiport Router $182.34 Delivered @ GL.iNet via Amazon AU

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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Wi-Fi 6 AX6000 2.5G Multiport Router $182.34 Delivered @ GL.iNet via Amazon AUAffiliate
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This has been very popular previously and now it's back on sale for those after a high performance, open source router with plenty of features.

Like others from this brand it natively supports OpenWRT firmware, allowing full access to OpenWRT’s features and add-ons. It offers fast VPN integration with WireGuard and OpenVPN, along with built-in AdGuard Home for network wide ad blocking. The hardware is powerful and frequently receives firmware updates.

It features two 2.5G network ports with both being able to be used as WAN ports for a secondary connection, failover etc, 4 gigabit LAN ports, 4x4 WiFi 2.4GHz speeds up to 1148Mbps and 5GHz up to 4804Mbps, USB 3.0 port, 4 antennas and a multi plug charger.

  • Redeem the coupon 7B8B2I7O at checkout

Specifications:

  • 6x Ethernet ports (WAN/LAN)
  • 1x USB 3.0 port
  • 1x Reset button
  • MediaTek Quad-core @ 2.0 GHz
  • DDR4 1GB / eMMC 8GB
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • 1148Mbps (2.4GHz), 4804Mbps (5GHz)
  • 2x 2.5G Ports (10/100/1000/2500Mbps)
  • 4x 1G Ports (10/100/1000Mbps)
  • Antennas 4x 2.4GHz + 5GHz two-in-one Wi-Fi Antennas
  • LEDs 1x dual color LED indicator for Power and Internet
  • Power Input DC5521, 12V/4A (5.5x2.1mm)
  • Power Consumption <20W
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Comments

    • jlogic on 18/03/2025 - 20:20
      +8

      More than this one, I would assume.

    • clot10 on 18/03/2025 - 22:09

      My dilemma as well

    • rygle on 19/03/2025 - 01:45

      Flint 3 is not OpenWrt compatible. Broadcom.

      • jlogic on 19/03/2025 - 09:28

        Flint 3 has Qualcomm I thought?

        • rygle on 19/03/2025 - 09:36

          Yes, sorry, one of those coms. Not open-source friendly at this stage in any case. Many tears being shed on the OpenWrt forums.

          Thankfully GL.iNet are currently slated to be involved in the OpenWrt Two device being made later this year, and there are rumours from an inside source that another more powerful GL.iNet OpenWrt friendly device being released later this year, separate from OpenWrt Two.

  • overlook on 18/03/2025 - 20:33

    Damn do I get it now or it will be cheaper say eofy

  • CabSav on 18/03/2025 - 20:40
    +4

    Bugga

    You last purchased this item on 26 Feb 2025 @$207.20

    • lufee on 18/03/2025 - 21:22
      +2

      Purchases one and return as old order.

      • gakko on 18/03/2025 - 22:23

        What's that mean?

        • spiderbite88 on 18/03/2025 - 22:50

          Ha Amazon allows free returns within 30 days if in unused condition. He’ll click return on the one he bought in Feb, hand back the brand new one he bought for $182 and receive $207.

          • greatlamp on 19/03/2025 - 01:46
            +1

            @spiderbite88: Amazon will refund the difference with gift cards if you contact them via chat. The exception is if you purchased from the US store

          • gakko on 19/03/2025 - 07:33

            @spiderbite88: Ah OK. So really no different to just returning the one he bought, that's what confused me. Except he returns the one still boxed, so less work. I get it

          • tenpercent on 19/03/2025 - 10:26

            @spiderbite88: He could try chatting with Amazon customer service to see if they will just refund him the difference to save everyone the effort of sending another one and processing the return. Edit: This guy did it

      • ArnoldIsComing on 18/03/2025 - 23:10

        This is the way…

      • SoTightEcoLPI on 19/03/2025 - 02:16

        You must be related to me

  • Rgh on 18/03/2025 - 20:42

    I bought through Amazon yesterday for $207.20. Can I retrospectively apply the coupon somehow? TIA.

    • jlogic on 18/03/2025 - 20:44

      Shipped? If not cancel.

      • Rgh on 18/03/2025 - 20:45

        Sadly yes - shipped last night.

        • captainmac on 18/03/2025 - 21:07
          +7

          Get on to amazon chat and ask for a partial refund by way of credit to your account.

          https://www.amazon.com.au/hz/contact-us/foresight/hubgateway…

          Somethingelse > contact us > start chatting now

          it may not work but it's worth a shot

          • 367 on 18/03/2025 - 21:33
            +4

            @captainmac: I just did this and it worked. I ordered today without the coupon, quick chat with support and they added a $25 credit to my account.

            So I actually made a 14 cent profit

            • benstix on 18/03/2025 - 21:58
              +4

              @367: +1 for this, just got the same via Amazon support.

            • Rgh on 18/03/2025 - 22:19
              +1

              @367: Awesome to hear!! Mine had shipped already so CS helped me cancel and refund. Will reorder soon with promo applied to save the $25 too! Big thanks to @captainmac for suggesting.

          • illusiveguy on 19/03/2025 - 09:57

            @captainmac: Ordered two days ago and arrived yesterday. All I got was a promo for that amount that will apply to my next order, which is good enough. Might've been able to fight harder for it.

            Could do this and end up with the discounted price and the promo, I suppose: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16355693/redir

  • Tinqer on 18/03/2025 - 20:58

    Is there an affordable way to slightly extend the range on this if needed? It might be enough on its own, but it'd be good to know I could extend it or mesh it if I have to?

    • tchiseen on 18/03/2025 - 21:11
      +1

      glinet makes cheaper / portable wireless routers that have AP and repeater modes.

    • IJustKnowStuff on 18/03/2025 - 21:11
      +1

      You can set up mesh on this if you have a compatible device

      • amisfit on 30/03/2025 - 20:37

        I for the life of me have been trying to find a manual or page on their website to confirm this, but haven't found anything to support the mesh capable.

        Can setup APs, but nothing about mesh.

    • rashn on 18/03/2025 - 21:41
      +2

      Technically one of the firmware versions has a bug that causes it to broadcast at slightly higher power (36dB or so). Increases the range a little bit haha

      • Tinqer on 18/03/2025 - 21:46

        Haha nice

      • Sum1 on 19/03/2025 - 07:28
        +1

        I think that's just a display bug which in theory does not affect the actual output at all since it sounds like the hardware doesn't actually support that much power output.

        I don't own this router so can't test it myself.

        • rashn on 19/03/2025 - 14:19
          +1

          Definitely not a display bug, not sure how close it gets to the claimed power levels in the GUI though. I'll measure in a few months when I import my tools haha.

          • Sum1 on 19/03/2025 - 17:19

            @rashn: I think their staff says hw limit is 30. It might be hard to verify it though

            https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/flint-2-beta-4-5-7-wi-fi-power/3…

            • rashn on 20/03/2025 - 06:47

              @Sum1: if you read that same thread, raphamotta later also disputes the alleged hardware limit

              • Sum1 on 20/03/2025 - 07:00

                @rashn: Interesting. BTW what's the limit now if you set to AU. The AU regulation actually allow 36dB on the upper 5ghz channel but I'm not sure if any vendor ever implemented this.
                Sounds like GL net might be one but based on my query on this on another flint 2 Ozbargain post shows it almost 30dB which seems strange if their HW can actually support 36dB

                Update: actually now that I re-read the regulation again the 36dB is meant to include the antenna gain as well so yeah assuming the router is using maybe 4-6dB antenna then yeah it should not be allowed to pump out 36dB power

    • rygle on 19/03/2025 - 01:48

      You can mesh these with either the stock firmware to another gl. Inet router or vanilla OpenWrt to another OpenWrt device. Haven't tried cross system but it may work, I give it a 20 percent chance.

  • TheMidnightChef on 18/03/2025 - 21:11
    +1

    Just ordered yesterday for $207.
    Was able to cancel and reorder.
    Thanks!

  • dealt on 18/03/2025 - 21:31

    This or a TP link AX1800, AX3000?… I have flint the previous one to this but never really bought another to create a mesh….I am after least number of routers that can give max coverage esp for rooms in the first floor and occasionally while in the backyard.

    • Smashwa on 18/03/2025 - 22:19
      +2

      This blew away my old device, also a TP Link, in regards to wifi range and performance. Though your results might not be the same.

  • browser on 18/03/2025 - 21:34

    Is this user friendly? Or requires a lot of mucking about?

    Say comparing to ASUS routers.

    • shutuptakemymoney101 on 18/03/2025 - 21:40
      +4

      Owning both an ASUS RT-AX86U and a GL.iNet Beryl AX I'd call the GUI on both pretty much equal, certainly wouldn't consider it more difficult than the ASUS anyway. YMMV

    • ohgee on 18/03/2025 - 22:23
      -1

      Completely friendly out of the box (my current router), no messing with Asus hardware incompatibilities (my experience trying to use on board usb with 2.4ghz band years ago).

  • tatnal on 18/03/2025 - 21:40

    Noob question, can I use this as a modem for NBN connection?

    • shutuptakemymoney101 on 18/03/2025 - 21:42
      +3

      No this is a router only, but you can bridge it to a modem.

      Are you positively sure you need a modem, what flavour of NBN do you have?

      • tatnal on 19/03/2025 - 08:57

        NBN is FTTN. Still thinking of upgrading to FTTP. Currently using a Netcomm NF18ACV. Was thinking of upgrading as it's old and maybe a new one might help with bufferbloat.

        • illusiveguy on 19/03/2025 - 09:47
          +2

          You'll need a VDSL2 modem to use alongside this for FTTN. A VDSL2 modem/router probably the way to go instead of two devices.

        • BigBirdy on 19/03/2025 - 09:58
          +2

          For FTTN you still need a VDSL modem, so you would have to continue using the Netcomm (it’s a modem router combo) with this router. FTTP uses an NBN modem, so this router would be fine.

        • Twix on 19/03/2025 - 10:16
          +2

          Eventually you will have to swap from nbn FTTN to FTTP. I would get FTTP installed soon if your location is eligible. Plug in the GL.iNet Flint 2 router to the nbn fibre NTD.

        • Smashwa on 19/03/2025 - 10:29
          +1

          You are going to need something like a DrayTek 167(draytek.com.au) in bridge mode.

        • shutuptakemymoney101 on 19/03/2025 - 14:41
          +2

          If you are eligible to upgrade to FTTP you really should think seriously about it, LeapTel will even give you some extra $$ off on your plan for doing the upgrade through them.

          https://leaptel.com.au/nbn/free-fibre-upgrade/

          Certain plans (like 100/20Mbps) will be boosted in speed come September, if you're still on FTTN you won't be eligible for the speed increases.

          https://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/…

          On FTTP the GL.iNet Flint 2 will be all you need.

        • Shenannigoat on 19/03/2025 - 18:41

          I had that modem/router and it used to overheat in summer. I bought an Asus router and just connected it to one of the Netcomm's LAN ports, then used it for all wifi functions. Worked fine in that combination.

          I've since gotten FTTP so no longer need the Netcomm but am considering the router in this deal to replace the Asus. I just don't really know if it would give me any benefits. Can anyone give a quick version of why a router with Openwrt support would be better?

        • Rgh on 19/03/2025 - 19:29
          +1

          I have FTTN too 100/40 and my bufferbloat is night and day better with cake on openwrt (router first then x86). I have used fq_codel too which is quite good and much better on slower processors. I swapped to x86 and cake is a bit better in certain scenarios but rarely noticeable.

          Flint 2 has a strong CPU so should handle high bandwidth SQM for many years to come. I’ve ordered one and coming tomorrow. I can report back on bufferbloat once set up if you like but should be great.

    • WindowsXP on 18/03/2025 - 22:43
      +1

      Yes you can if you have the HFC NBN modem, which is what I have and it works.

      • PleasureMe on 19/03/2025 - 01:10
        +3

        No, you can’t use it as a modem. You need to connect the HFC modem to the WAN port of the router.

    • frondono on 18/03/2025 - 23:07

      You might be able to do a free fibre upgrade. And then you can just use a router

  • AnyGoodDeals on 18/03/2025 - 21:52

    Thanks OP, ordered one. Hope its not too complicated to setup a VPN

    • benstix on 18/03/2025 - 21:57
      +2

      Very easy. Heaps of tutorials online and youtube vids. Takes 5-10 mins to set up the server and the clients.

    • The Fat Cat on 19/03/2025 - 00:52
      +1

      You can even use tailscale with OpenWRT firmware

    • huuuuugo on 19/03/2025 - 10:59

      I've set up WireGuard on this one just a few weeks ago. It's very straight forward except one thing: Your ISP needs to give your connection a public IP address, rather than putting you behind a NAT. You can check this by comparing the "public" IP address your router sees, and the public IP the internet sees you on (google "what is my ip"). I had to ask my ISP to give me a direct IP. Luckily, Launtel gives out not just public, but also static IP addresses for free.

      • AnyGoodDeals on 19/03/2025 - 11:27

        Thanks, forgot to mention, mine is a FTTB connection so will have to connect this with my existing router through LAN cable, so wasn't sure about VPN. Compared to my existing router I think at least i will have better stable wifi connection.

        • huuuuugo on 19/03/2025 - 14:18
          +1

          If you're setting up VPN for a router that is not directly connected to the NBN modem, you probably want to forward the VPN port on the primary router.

          The setup then looks like this:

          NBN modem -> router 1, with VPN port forwarded to router 2 -> router 2 running VPN server

          • AnyGoodDeals on 19/03/2025 - 14:25

            @huuuuugo: Cool, didn't know could do that, will definitely have a look, thanks.

            • Twix on 19/03/2025 - 16:17

              @AnyGoodDeals: Do you have nbn FTTB or Vision Networks FTTB?

              • AnyGoodDeals on 19/03/2025 - 20:02

                @Twix: mine in non-NBN, using iiNet broadband connection

                • Twix on 19/03/2025 - 20:24
                  +1

                  @AnyGoodDeals: Plug in the GL.iNet router to the Zyxel G.Fast NTU if you have one. If not, use your own VDSL2 modem bridged to the GL.iNet Flint router.

                  • AnyGoodDeals on 19/03/2025 - 21:24
                    +1

                    @Twix: Will try the VDSL2 modem bridged to the GL.iNet Flint router option as I don't have Zyxel G.Fast NTU

          • Twix on 19/03/2025 - 16:15
            +1

            @huuuuugo: nbn don't supply a modem for FTTB so you need to setup the VPN on the GL.iNet router.

            nbn FTTB = VDSL2 modem bridged to the GL.iNet Flint router.

            • huuuuugo on 20/03/2025 - 10:39
              +1

              @Twix: Right. Well, as long as you can run the VPN or forward ports on whatever device is visible from the outside world, it should work.

      • rygle on 20/03/2025 - 12:03

        Just use either Tailscale or Zerotier, both of which are integrated into the factory firmware. Both are extremely capable and free for personal use 'overlay networks' or 'software defined networks' or VPNs (but only in the sense of connecting your own devices, not like NordVPN).

        Both of these avoid the static IP issue by connecting to a coirdination server/control plane, then once the connection is made all communication is point to point, directly between your devices only, and it only involves third party servers/devices when absolutely needed.

        Zerotier is fully open source and you can self-host your own coordination server, e.g. on a free Amazon VPS.

        Tailscale has a lot of open source and a proprietary coordination server, but because the API is open, clever people have made Heads ale, which is a 100% compatible coordination server that you can self-host on a public server, e.g. a free Amazon VPS.

  • ohgee on 18/03/2025 - 22:04

    Great router and price for it! Improved range and speed over anything I've tried and sent back. Just a safe choice for reliable, fast wifi range without having to use mesh, ad guard included. Only criticism is the inability to specify a DNS server (pi hole) with stock firmware.

  • Pashka on 18/03/2025 - 22:13

    great router easy to set up coming from an Asus RT-AC88U. Excellent wifi for my solid brick home with no open living spaces. Would I buy another one, the answer is YES.

  • shivaussie on 18/03/2025 - 22:24

    Can I connect flint 2 to netcomm nf20mesh modem through the LAN port?

    Will my wifi speeds and coverage be better using the flint 2 on multiple devices?

    • simontadaa on 18/03/2025 - 22:28
      +2

      nf20 is shit, this is significantly better and yes you can do that

      • shivaussie on 18/03/2025 - 22:33

        Thanks, yes nf20 is horrible and giving me nightmares.
        I was actually planning for LAN cabling though the ceiling to 4 different outlets but hopefully this modem solves my wifi problems….

    • Twix on 18/03/2025 - 22:53

      Plug in the GL.iNet Flint router to the nbn NTD box if you have one.

      • shivaussie on 19/03/2025 - 08:11

        Yes, I do have a NBN box inside the house and Lan cable is connected to the Nf20mesh modem.

        Can I remove the modem entirely and connect the flint2 router to the NBN box? Will it work? Has anyone done this successfully?

        I thought flint2 was only a router and needs a bridge to the existing modem.

        • Pashka on 19/03/2025 - 10:45
          +2

          As long as you have a NBN NTD box you can connect your Flint 2 to it. As soon as it id connected and set up it will do a firmware update.

        • Twix on 19/03/2025 - 10:46
          +1

          Yeah remove the NetComm NF20 modem. Wait at least 30 minutes before plugging in the Flint router to the nbn NTD and configure the Flint to your ISP. This assumes you don't have a home phone plugged into the NetComm NF20 modem.

          The only time you bridge the NetComm NF20 modem to the Flint router is on FTTN and FTTB.

          • shivaussie on 19/03/2025 - 16:14
            +1

            @Twix: Awesome… Thanks so much mate… Yes it's FTTP and there is no telephone cable.

            Looking forward to the setup tonight.

  • yy193 on 18/03/2025 - 22:39

    Thanks mate — got it for $182 and I had bought previously Amazon gift vouchers at 10% off. I also tried with Cashrewards so have to see if they give me anything.

    I have the Beryl AX and love it.

  • gmatht on 18/03/2025 - 22:46

    Hmm, can you use a gigabit port for WAN? It seems a waste to use a 2.5 port for a gigabit NBN connection.

    • Twix on 18/03/2025 - 22:50

      2Gbps is coming to nbn FTTP and HFC in 6 months time.

      FTTP: 2000/200 and 2000/500.
      HFC: 2000/100.

    • DarkLegion on 18/03/2025 - 23:17

      You can buy a 2.5G switch and connect it to the second 2.5G ethernet port to get more 2.5G ports.

    • churlish on 22/03/2025 - 16:31

      With OpenWRT you can switch the WAN to e.g LAN5 and have 2x LAN ports at 2.5gbps. for example fast data transfer between a main computer and a NAS box.

      Network > Interfaces > WAN - Edit
      Change Device to LAN5.

      Network > Devices tab > br-lan - Configure.
      Untick LAN5 and tick eth1.

  • OzHan on 18/03/2025 - 22:49

    How does OpenWRT stack up against Asus Merlin?

    • rygle on 19/03/2025 - 02:00
      +1

      System updates - OpenWrt much better
      Security updates - OpenWrt much better
      Software package - OpenWrt much better
      Simple GUI - Merlin a bit better

      • xmail on 20/03/2025 - 11:43

        GL.iNet uses their own GUI instead of the stock OpenWrt GUI from what I can gather.

        • Limbot on 20/03/2025 - 11:51

          They put their own GUI over the top to simplify a lot of functions but you still have full access to LUCI to do whatever you want.

          The other nice thing is that the GUI is common across all their models from the USB150 up to the Flint 3.

  • MuscleRulz on 18/03/2025 - 23:00

    Thanks OP! I pulled the trigger 👍

  • rookie317 on 18/03/2025 - 23:09

    Flint 3 (Wifi 7) is around the corner if anyone's interested

    • yy193 on 18/03/2025 - 23:36

      Doubt it will be cheap

    • Limbot on 20/03/2025 - 12:09

      Beta units going out end of March.

  • brisdaz on 18/03/2025 - 23:15

    How does the wifi compare to a Telstra smart modem 3?

    • Pashka on 19/03/2025 - 08:02
      +1

      Much Much better. I had a Telstra smart modem 3 and found it would not connect to certain WiFi 6 clients. The WiFi on my Asus RT-AC88U was much better. I up graded to the Flint 2 and have not looked back.

    • huuuuugo on 19/03/2025 - 11:01

      Haven't used the Telstra one, but I've got Flint 1 and 2, and their Wifi signal is enough to cover my two storey 3 bed room home. The connection starts to get shakey after three brick walls.

  • mortyestmorty on 18/03/2025 - 23:49

    Sorry if this is a stupid question: I have a 2.5GBe switch. If I connect that to the one 2.5GBe LAN on here, all my devices connected to the switch will be able to access the 2Gibabit NBN coming later this year? I'm just trying to workout where the bottleneck will be

    • The Fat Cat on 19/03/2025 - 00:11
      +1

      If you connect a 2.5gbe switch to the 2.5gbe port then all the devices on the switch would be able to download up to 2gbit combined

  • BOYZ24 on 18/03/2025 - 23:57
    +1

    I just bought this router for $182.34 as stated, I haven't upgraded my router in 5 years and this has double the WiFi speeds as my current router, now i'm excited for the Flint 2 router!

  • sqheaven on 19/03/2025 - 00:00

    Is it better than Asus RT-AX86U?

    • 367 on 19/03/2025 - 00:31

      I'll be able to answer that tomorrow

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