GL Technologies via Amazon has
GL.iNet Flint 3e Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router (GL-BE6500) for
$135.99.
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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
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$117.94.
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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.
The router can be tuned to restore full bandwidth on Verizon FIOS connections after initial reduced throughput.
The Flint 3e targets the 6GHz WiFi 6E/7 spectrum for higher potential speeds on compatible devices.
The GL.iNet firmware provides a simplified interface that supports advanced configuration options through its OpenWrt fork.
The proprietary OpenWrt fork still offers access to LuCI configuration pages when deeper control is needed.
Native OpenWrt support may be unavailable because the Flint 3/3e are not listed as supported devices and may never gain native support.
The software experience can feel clunky and may not deliver promised features for people who are not already power users.
YouTube loading delays can occur multiple times daily on both phones, and it is unclear whether settings tweaks resolve it.
The 6GHz design can reduce range compared with 5GHz-focused models, which may matter for larger homes.
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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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