GL Technologies via Amazon has
GL.iNet Flint 3e Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router (GL-BE6500) for
$135.99.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member
Dr.W for contributing this deal.
Alternatively,
GL-iNet Overseas Store via AliExpress has
GL.iNet Flint 3e Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router (GL-BE6500) for $130.94 - $13 off when you apply promo code
USAS13 at checkout =
$117.94.
Shipping is free.
- Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].
Product Info:
- Up to 2,500 square feet of coverage
- OpenWrt Pre-installed
- VPN Client / Server: Flexible VPN modes for every need (Wireguard VPN and OpenVPN)
- Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
- Parental Controls
- AdGuard Home Supported: Enables the use of a DNS server for blocking unwanted tracking and offers a convenient web interface for filtering selected digital advertisements.
- 4x Foldable External Wi-Fi Antennas
- Protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
- Wi-Fi Speed: 688Mbps (2.4GHz), 5764Mbps (5GHz)
- Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000/2500Mbps
- Ports:
- 1x 2.5G WAN Ethernet Port
- 1x 2.5G WAN/LAN Ethernet Port
- 3x 2.5G LAN Ethernet Ports
- 1x USB 3.0 Port
- 1x Reset Button
Top Comments
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Community Reviews
The Flint 3e is a WiFi 7 home router aimed at faster 6GHz performance and advanced configuration. The GL.iNet interface is praised for making complex settings easier, and LuCI access is available for deeper tweaks. FIOS setups may need a settings change to reach full bandwidth, and the router is described as using GL.iNet's proprietary OpenWrt fork rather than native OpenWrt support. It is a better fit for power users who want newer wireless features and do not mind some setup work.
Common Questions (5)
The Flint 3 and 3e do not currently have native OpenWrt support, and they use GL.iNet's proprietary OpenWrt fork instead. The GL.iNet interface still exposes LuCI for advanced configuration, but these models may never get standard OpenWrt support because of the Qualcomm chipset.
The Flint 2 has better 5GHz range and speeds thanks to its 4x4 MIMO, while the Flint 3/3e are aimed at Wi‑Fi 6E/7 on 6GHz, which has shorter range but higher potential speeds. If you do not need Wi‑Fi 7, the Flint 2 is also described as the better long-term choice because 6E device support is still limited.
Yes. A settings change can restore full FIOS bandwidth; one setup went from about half of a 300/300 connection to the full speed after the tweak. It is specifically worth checking if you use FIOS and see reduced throughput.
It is described as a great home option, but the software can feel clunky and may not do everything expected out of the box. It is better suited to power users or people already familiar with this type of router software.
Yes. Both the Flint 3 and Flint 3e are reported cheaper on AliExpress, with the Flint 3 around $130 after promo or coupon and shipped from a US warehouse.
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I do not see this router in the supported device list: https://toh.openwrt.org/?view=normal
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