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GL.iNet GL-BE9300 Flint 3 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router 5x2.5G Ports VPN Server $158 + Free Shipping

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GL.iNet (Brand+) Store via AliExpress [aliexpress.us]. GL.iNet GL-BE9300 Flint 3 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router 5 x 2.5G Ports VPN Server $158 + Free Shipping from US warehouse.

Apply coupon for $23 off at checkout JJY23K.

Key Features:
  • Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band:​ BE9300 total speed (2.4G:688Mbps + 5G:2882Mbps + 6G:5765Mbps).
  • Multi-Gig Ports:​ 5x 2.5G Ethernet ports (1x WAN, 4x LAN) for high-speed wired connections.
  • Powerful VPN:​ Built-in WireGuard/OpenVPN server & client, supports 644Mbps+ VPN speed.
  • Advanced Hardware:​ Qualcomm Quad-core 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB DDR4 RAM, 8GB eMMC storage.
  • Smart Features:​ AdGuard Home for ad-blocking, Parental Controls, and Multi-WAN support.
  • Coverage:​ Up to 2000 sq.ft Wi-Fi coverage with 4x foldable high-gain antennas.
  • Global Ready:​ Includes US/EU/UK/AU plug converters, 12V/4A power adapter.
  • Open Source:​ Runs OpenWrt, supports 3rd-party packages for advanced customization.
Note:​ You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to your address book 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. Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates.


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GL.iNet (Brand+) Store via AliExpress [aliexpress.us]. GL.iNet GL-BE9300 Flint 3 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router 5 x 2.5G Ports VPN Server $158 + Free Shipping from US warehouse.

Apply coupon for $23 off at checkout JJY23K.

Key Features:
  • Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band:​ BE9300 total speed (2.4G:688Mbps + 5G:2882Mbps + 6G:5765Mbps).
  • Multi-Gig Ports:​ 5x 2.5G Ethernet ports (1x WAN, 4x LAN) for high-speed wired connections.
  • Powerful VPN:​ Built-in WireGuard/OpenVPN server & client, supports 644Mbps+ VPN speed.
  • Advanced Hardware:​ Qualcomm Quad-core 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB DDR4 RAM, 8GB eMMC storage.
  • Smart Features:​ AdGuard Home for ad-blocking, Parental Controls, and Multi-WAN support.
  • Coverage:​ Up to 2000 sq.ft Wi-Fi coverage with 4x foldable high-gain antennas.
  • Global Ready:​ Includes US/EU/UK/AU plug converters, 12V/4A power adapter.
  • Open Source:​ Runs OpenWrt, supports 3rd-party packages for advanced customization.
Note:​ You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to your address book 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. Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates.


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DealzRGood4UMay 20, 2026 06:22 PM
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"Like other GL.iNet routers, the Flint 3 runs a version of OpenWRT, a highly configurable open-source firmware that's based on Linux. It supports features, including dual-WAN with failover, cellular tethering, VPN connectivity with Tailscale, ZeroTier, OpenVPN, and WireGuard pre-installed so you can route your entire network through a VPN."

https://www.rtings.com/router/rev...-gl-be9300
May 20, 2026 10:53 PM
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satellite779May 20, 2026 10:53 PM
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Quote from DealzRGood4U :
"Like other GL.iNet routers, the Flint 3 runs a version of OpenWRT, a highly configurable open-source firmware that's based on Linux. It supports features, including dual-WAN with failover, cellular tethering, VPN connectivity with Tailscale, ZeroTier, OpenVPN, and WireGuard pre-installed so you can route your entire network through a VPN."https://www.rtings.com/router/rev...-gl-be9300
Doesn't support vanilla openwrt, only custom made by GL.inet. it's also slower than Flint 2. I would wait for Flint 4.
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BozanimalMay 20, 2026 11:42 PM
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GL.iNet is directly impacted by the Trump administration's blanket ban on foreign-made consumer routers, which was enacted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on March 23, 2026. The FCC restrictions only apply to newly designed router models trying to enter the U.S. market. This model, the GL.iNet GL-BE9300 will be supported through 2029, and the company is planning to build manufacturing in the U.S. However, if GL.iNet fails to secure a domestic manufacturing partner or a Department of Homeland Security exemption by 2029, they will legally be barred from pushing further official firmware modifications (Class I permissive changes) to U.S. units.

TLDR: The router's good for three years then it becomes a big question mark.
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May 20, 2026 11:50 PM
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robertsmMay 20, 2026 11:50 PM
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Quote from satellite779 :
Doesn't support vanilla openwrt, only custom made by GL.inet. it's also slower than Flint 2. I would wait for Flint 4.
This right here. Flint 2 and upcoming 4 have MediaTek processors. Flint 3 has Qualcomm. Given that Flint 2 sales are pretty much nonexistent anymore, it kinda feels like they're trying to dump Flint 3s before the 4 comes out.
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DealzRGood4UMay 21, 2026 02:24 AM
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Still live. Updated the discount code.
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May 21, 2026 11:40 AM
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XrayZulu71May 21, 2026 11:40 AM
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Quote from robertsm :
This right here. Flint 2 and upcoming 4 have MediaTek processors. Flint 3 has Qualcomm. Given that Flint 2 sales are pretty much nonexistent anymore, it kinda feels like they're trying to dump Flint 3s before the 4 comes out.
I just got Flint 2 direct, was $144+tx. Vanilla Openwrt is cranking, SQM, Adblock, AI doing detailed tcpdump.. works well for my 1gb cable
May 21, 2026 11:55 AM
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TimlessMay 21, 2026 11:55 AM
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Quote from Bozanimal :
GL.iNet is directly impacted by the Trump administration's blanket ban on foreign-made consumer routers, which was enacted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on March 23, 2026. The FCC restrictions only apply to newly designed router models trying to enter the U.S. market. This model, the GL.iNet GL-BE9300 will be supported through 2029, and the company is planning to build manufacturing in the U.S. However, if GL.iNet fails to secure a domestic manufacturing partner or a Department of Homeland Security exemption by 2029, they will legally be barred from pushing further official firmware modifications (Class I permissive changes) to U.S. units.

TLDR: The router's good for three years then it becomes a big question mark.
What's going to to stop them? Isn't their own openwrt still open source?

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May 21, 2026 12:53 PM
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CleverCreature256May 21, 2026 12:53 PM
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Quote from Timless :
What's going to to stop them? Isn't their own openwrt still open source?
Its probably that most users of GL.iNet use GL's proprietary tweaked firmware.
May 21, 2026 05:48 PM
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01jludeMay 21, 2026 05:48 PM
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How's the coverage on this? There are similar Asus routers that advertise larger sq ft coverage but idk if it's accurate or not?
May 21, 2026 08:31 PM
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okdaleMay 21, 2026 08:31 PM
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I didn't like it. Most of the luci wifi commands don't work or mess things up
May 22, 2026 04:15 AM
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jk_blackMay 22, 2026 04:15 AM
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Quote from okdale :
I didn't like it. Most of the luci wifi commands don't work or mess things up
How is usteer? I find it to be most useful feature in openwrt.
May 23, 2026 02:48 PM
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genagarMay 23, 2026 02:48 PM
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Quote from Timless :
What's going to to stop them? Isn't their own openwrt still open source?

Trump will go 2028. So all what
his office did will illuminate as well.
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ScruffyStove4877May 24, 2026 01:09 AM
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Quote from robertsm :
This right here. Flint 2 and upcoming 4 have MediaTek processors. Flint 3 has Qualcomm. Given that Flint 2 sales are pretty much nonexistent anymore, it kinda feels like they're trying to dump Flint 3s before the 4 comes out.
I wouldn't bank on the Flint 4 coming out any time soon given the government's recent ban on foreign routers. The GL.iNet Slate 7 Pro came out recently and it's illegal to import into the US. In order to get approval for a new router, GL.iNet would have to essentially take concrete steps to onshore all manufacturing and component sourcing to the United States. It's effectively impossible for a company of GL.iNet's size.
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ScruffyStove4877May 24, 2026 01:24 AM
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Quote from Bozanimal :
GL.iNet is directly impacted by the Trump administration's blanket ban on foreign-made consumer routers, which was enacted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on March 23, 2026. The FCC restrictions only apply to newly designed router models trying to enter the U.S. market. This model, the GL.iNet GL-BE9300 will be supported through 2029, and the company is planning to build manufacturing in the U.S. However, if GL.iNet fails to secure a domestic manufacturing partner or a Department of Homeland Security exemption by 2029, they will legally be barred from pushing further official firmware modifications (Class I permissive changes) to U.S. units.TLDR: The router's good for three years then it becomes a big question mark.
Thank God our government is protecting us from malware by... banning legitimate companies like GL.iNet from patching security vulnerabilities on existing routers. It's pure genius.

My theory is that the C-Suite executives at Netgear realized nobody will buy into their upcoming router-as-a-service business model unless the government literally bans all of the competition.

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GorosaurusMay 24, 2026 01:47 AM
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I have this router and it is fantastic. The speed is great, and the control I have from the app (or PC) is so much better than any other router I've used.

Good coverage, though not noticeably better than my previous Netgear. Just a better signal and speed within the circle

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