Verdict in one table
This is a documentation review. We read GL.iNet's product page, the November 2025 datasheet (ver. 20251103) and the firmware 4 docs. We did not test a unit, and every figure below is the manufacturer's own. [1][2]
| Question | What the documents show | What it means for a home office |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 on GL.iNet's US store, 2-year warranty, 30-day money back (checked 30 Oct 2026) [1] | Before tax and shipping |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 4x4, up to 1148 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 4804 Mbps at 5 GHz [2] | No 6 GHz band and no Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wired | Two 2.5G ports (one WAN, one WAN or LAN) and four 1G LAN ports, plus USB 3.0 [2] | One 2.5G uplink plus one 2.5G device, such as a NAS or desktop |
| VPN | OpenVPN up to 880 Mbps with DCO, WireGuard up to 900 Mbps, client and server, policy routing [2] | A whole-home tunnel near gigabit, if your plan and VPN server keep up |
| Software | OpenWrt 21.02 base, Multi-WAN, encrypted DNS, guest SSID [2] | More knobs than most ISP gateways, more to manage |
Hardware: what the spec sheet supports
The datasheet lists a MediaTek MT7986 quad-core processor at 2.0 GHz, 1 GB of DDR4 memory and 8 GB of eMMC storage. There are four external dual-band antennas, a power draw under 20 W, and a 12 V 4 A barrel power input. The router measures 233 x 137 x 53 mm and weighs 761 g, so plan shelf space for it. [2]
The port layout matters most for a home office. One 2.5G port is the WAN. The second 2.5G port can switch between WAN and LAN. The other four LAN ports are 1G. If you have a multi-gig plan and one 2.5G desktop or NAS, that works. If you have two or more 2.5G wired devices, you will need a 2.5G switch or a router with more 2.5G ports. [2]
The listed operating temperature is 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F). A closed cabinet next to a modem can get warm, so give it airflow. [2]
VPN: the main reason to buy it
GL.iNet's datasheet says Flint 2 comes with OpenVPN (up to 880 Mbps, with DCO support) and WireGuard (up to 900 Mbps). It says these work with more than 30 VPN services. A tunnel on the router covers every connected device, including ones that cannot run a VPN app, such as TVs and consoles. The router can also be a VPN server for remote access. [2]
The firmware 4.9 VPN dashboard is where this becomes useful at home. You can send all clients, chosen devices or connection types (such as the guest network) through a tunnel. You can send only chosen domains or IPs, or exclude them. A global Enhanced Kill Switch blocks any traffic that does not match a tunnel. [3]
Running a VPN server at home depends on your ISP. GL.iNet's WireGuard server guide says the router needs a public IP address. Behind another router you need port forwarding, and behind CGNAT the standard setup will not work. For a home office that needs to reach a file share remotely, check this before you rely on it. [4]
Software and OpenWrt access
The datasheet lists OpenWrt 21.02 as the base system. Features listed include Multi-WAN with load balancing and failover, encrypted DNS, a guest SSID, port forwarding and DMZ, and cloud or DDNS remote management. [2]
Advanced users can open LuCI, the standard OpenWrt web interface, from System, then Advanced Settings. GL.iNet says LuCI is maintained by OpenWrt and that GL.iNet is not responsible for it. Treat changes there as your own responsibility. [5]
The OpenWrt project also lists the GL-MT6000 with official OpenWrt images, and documents how to return to GL.iNet firmware. That gives the hardware a second life if GL.iNet support ends. Most buyers will never need it. [6]
Coverage and mesh limits
Flint 2 is a single router. GL.iNet does not publish a coverage area in the datasheet we read, so do not assume it will reach every room of a large or multi-floor home.
GL.iNet added EasyMesh support in firmware 4.10, and the mesh docs list Flint 2 as a supported model. A mesh can have up to eight nodes and up to three wireless hops. Each wireless link is half duplex, and the docs prefer Ethernet backhaul where you have it. Nodes have to be supported GL.iNet models, so extending coverage means buying more GL.iNet hardware. [7]
The mesh docs also say that Fortify (GL-MT6000), a separate product with the same model number, does not support mesh. The product page describes Fortify as having ExpressVPN built in. Check the product name before you buy. [7][1]
Who should buy it, and who should skip it
- Fits: a home office that wants every device behind a VPN, with exceptions by device or domain, near gigabit speed.
- Fits: someone with a 1 to 2 Gbps plan and one 2.5G wired machine, who wants Multi-WAN failover to a phone or second line.
- Fits: a tinkerer who wants OpenWrt packages without flashing anything.
- Skip: you need Wi-Fi 7, 6 GHz, or several 2.5G wired devices without adding a switch.
- Skip: your home is large or has thick walls and you want a ready-made mesh kit with a coverage figure on the box.
- Skip: you want a router you set once and never open again. An ISP gateway or a mainstream router with an app may suit you better.
Before you order: a five-point check
- Confirm your plan speed. Above 1 Gbps, only the two 2.5G ports can carry more than gigabit. [2]
- Confirm your VPN provider offers WireGuard or OpenVPN configuration files for routers.
- If you want to reach home remotely, check that your ISP gives you a public IP and not CGNAT. [4]
- Decide whether the ISP gateway will be bridged or kept, to avoid double NAT. Our ISP-router guide covers this.
- Check that you are buying Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) and not Fortify (GL-MT6000) if you want mesh or your own VPN choice. [7]
Questions before you decide
Is the 900 Mbps VPN figure what I will get?
Treat it as a ceiling. GL.iNet's datasheet lists a maximum of 900 Mbps for WireGuard and 880 Mbps for OpenVPN with DCO support. Your real tunnel speed also depends on your plan, the VPN server and its distance. We have not measured it.
Can Flint 2 be part of a mesh?
Yes, on firmware 4.10 or later. GL.iNet's mesh docs list the GL-MT6000 Flint 2 as supported, with up to eight nodes and up to three wireless hops. The same docs list the separate Fortify (GL-MT6000) as unsupported, so check which product you have.
Does Flint 2 run standard OpenWrt?
It ships with GL.iNet firmware built on OpenWrt; the datasheet lists OpenWrt 21.02. The OpenWrt hardware table also lists official OpenWrt images for the GL-MT6000, but switching firmware is optional and carries its own risks.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- GL.iNet: Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) product page Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- GL.iNet: GL-MT6000 datasheet (ver. 20251103) Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- GL.iNet Router Docs 4: VPN Dashboard Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- GL.iNet Router Docs 4: WireGuard Server Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- GL.iNet Router Docs 4: What is LuCI Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- OpenWrt Table of Hardware: GL.iNet GL-MT6000 Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- GL.iNet Router Docs 4: Mesh Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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