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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) WiFi 6 VPN Router
Flint 2 is the go-to router for running NordVPN/Proton/WireGuard across every device in the house without a subscription firewall. Successor Flint 3 adds WiFi 7 for ~$40 more, but the Flint 2 remains the value pick while stocks last.
8.8/ 10
The power-user pick with VPN built in
Our overall verdict after weeks of testing
one-time (deals ~$114)
$160
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What we loved
+~900 Mbps WireGuard — fastest VPN routing near this price
+OpenWrt-based: AdGuard Home, VPN policies, full control
+2x 2.5 GbE + 4x GbE ports
+No subscriptions ever
Worth knowing
–Interface is techier than consumer mesh apps
–Single router — no mesh satellites
–Flint 3 (WiFi 7) now shipping at ~$199
Why we recommend it
If you want to route your whole home through a VPN or tinker with advanced settings, the Flint 2 punches far above its price. WireGuard throughput close to 900 Mbps is remarkable for a $160 box.
It is less hand-holding than an eero, but for the technically curious it is the most flexible router on our list. With the WiFi 7 Flint 3 now shipping at ~$199, watch for Flint 2 clearance deals — at $114 it is a steal.
At a glance
WiFi standardWiFi 6 (AX6000)
VPN speed~900 Mbps WireGuard
Ports2x 2.5 GbE + 4x GbE
FirmwareOpenWrt (open source)
ExtrasAdGuard Home built in
