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Jun 18, 2026 12:50 PM

GL.iNet GL-BE6500 (Flint 3e) Wi-Fi 7 Home Router, 5× 2.5G Ports & VPN $129 + Free Shipping

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GL.iNet via [aliexpress.com] has GL-BE6500 Wi-Fi 7 Home Router, 5× 2.5G Ports & VPN $129 + Free Shipping from US warehouse.

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Key Specifications:
  • CPU: Qualcomm Quad-core @1.5GHz
  • Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB / NAND 512MB
  • Wi-Fi Protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)
  • Wi-Fi Speed: 688Mbps (2.4GHz), 5764Mbps (5GHz)
  • Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1GB/2.5GBs
  • Ports: 1 x 2.5G WAN, 1 x 2.5G WAN/LAN, 3 x 2.5G LAN, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x Reset Button
  • Antennas: 4 x Foldable External Wi-Fi Antennas
  • Function: Firewall, QoS, VPN, AdGuard Home, Parental Controls, AstroWarp
  • Power Input: DC5521, 12V/4A (5.5 x 2.1mm)
  • Power Consumption: <25W (Without USB load), <37.2W (With USB load)
  • Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C (32 ~ 104°F)
  • Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 70°C (-4 ~ 158°F)
  • Dimension / Weight: 240 x 157 x 74mm / 848g

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GL.iNet via [aliexpress.com] has GL-BE6500 Wi-Fi 7 Home Router, 5× 2.5G Ports & VPN $129 + Free Shipping from US warehouse.

Apply $18 off coupon at checkout JJY18P.

Use Backup (not stackable) $18 off Coupon 18USAFFSS.

Key Specifications:
  • CPU: Qualcomm Quad-core @1.5GHz
  • Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB / NAND 512MB
  • Wi-Fi Protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)
  • Wi-Fi Speed: 688Mbps (2.4GHz), 5764Mbps (5GHz)
  • Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1GB/2.5GBs
  • Ports: 1 x 2.5G WAN, 1 x 2.5G WAN/LAN, 3 x 2.5G LAN, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x Reset Button
  • Antennas: 4 x Foldable External Wi-Fi Antennas
  • Function: Firewall, QoS, VPN, AdGuard Home, Parental Controls, AstroWarp
  • Power Input: DC5521, 12V/4A (5.5 x 2.1mm)
  • Power Consumption: <25W (Without USB load), <37.2W (With USB load)
  • Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C (32 ~ 104°F)
  • Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 70°C (-4 ~ 158°F)
  • Dimension / Weight: 240 x 157 x 74mm / 848g

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1...90110.html

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Jun 18, 2026 1:22 PM
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DealzRGood4UJun 18, 2026 1:22 PM
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GL.iNet makes good routers. This dual band Wi-Fi 7 router is a good value at this price.
Jun 20, 2026 5:00 AM
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importcfJun 20, 2026 5:00 AM
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Might have to jump on this. I assume this is a downgrade from the standard 3? What's missing?
Jun 20, 2026 6:20 AM
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jk_blackJun 20, 2026 6:20 AM
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Quote from importcf View quoted comment :
Might have to jump on this. I assume this is a downgrade from the standard 3? What's missing?
Much smaller internal storage and lack of 6GHz band
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Jun 20, 2026 7:42 AM
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UNevernoLuvJun 20, 2026 7:42 AM
597 Comments
Why are some routers advertised as Wi-Fi 7 when they don't even support the 6 GHz band?
Jun 20, 2026 9:28 AM
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jk_blackJun 20, 2026 9:28 AM
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Quote from UNevernoLuv View quoted comment :
Why are some routers advertised as Wi-Fi 7 when they don't even support the 6 GHz band?
Pure marketing! The main advantage of WiFi 7 is the support of 320MHz channel but only work with 6GHz band. Well, the new 802.11be standard has some software-side improvements like MLO but I heard Flint 3 routers have firmware bugs with MLO and you have to disable them lol
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Jun 20, 2026 5:47 PM
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01jludeJun 20, 2026 5:47 PM
41 Comments
Are these gonna be banned too? Or y'all think all that banning stuff is going to blow over?
Jun 20, 2026 6:06 PM
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UNevernoLuvJun 20, 2026 6:06 PM
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Quote from jk_black View quoted comment :
Pure marketing! The main advantage of WiFi 7 is the support of 320MHz channel but only work with 6GHz band. Well, the new 802.11be standard has some software-side improvements like MLO but I heard Flint 3 routers have firmware bugs with MLO and you have to disable them lol
I'm waiting for Flint 4, but it seems the specs are overkill for me. I just need good Wi-Fi 7 with third-party firmware support. I will see; my budget is less than $150.
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Jun 20, 2026 6:59 PM
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RepresentativeEarthJun 20, 2026 6:59 PM
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Quote from UNevernoLuv View quoted comment :
I'm waiting for Flint 4, but it seems the specs are overkill for me. I just need good Wi-Fi 7 with third-party firmware support. I will see; my budget is less than $150.
Flint 4 won't be $150 for sure
Jun 20, 2026 9:33 PM
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RedflyerJun 20, 2026 9:33 PM
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I heard Flint3 and 3e are slower than Flint 2 and coverage is worse....
Jun 22, 2026 4:40 PM
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Narg388Jun 22, 2026 4:40 PM
182 Comments
Looks like it doesn't support vanilla Open-WRT because of the Qualcomm processor
Jun 23, 2026 8:03 AM
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passive101Jun 23, 2026 8:03 AM
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How long does this get updates for? My old tplink quit getting updates and I was told is not safe to keep using 🤷 ♂️
Jun 23, 2026 8:24 PM
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MaartenTJun 23, 2026 8:24 PM
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Quote from 01jlude View quoted comment :
Are these gonna be banned too? Or y'all think all that banning stuff is going to blow over?
Yes it will be banned, cannot break its own FCC license without making a new model with US license, made in USA with US made parts. I believe the only common router currently in circulation that passes is Tesla/SpaceX Starlink routers.

There are some brands that have received conditional extensions to import current models / modified variants: https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/c...-approvals

/edit; My reply was focused on "consumer grade" there are more compliant options for Business grade routers
Last edited by MaartenT June 23, 2026 at 01:27 PM.

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