GL.iNet GL-MT6000 Flint 2

Also sold as Fortify

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX6000
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 2
Mesh: GL.iNet Mesh (proprietary)
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN

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GL.iNet GL-MT6000 Flint 2 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 4,804 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 5 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

GL.iNet Mesh.
Security & VPN

No subscription needed

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN. Parental controls.

GL.iNet GL-MT6000 Flint 2 full specifications

Overview

Brand	GL.iNet
Model	Flint 2
Model number	GL-MT6000
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	single unit

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 4,804 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX6000
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	5,952 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	1,148 Mbps
5 GHz speed	4,804 Mbps
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
MLO modes	not applicable
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	4x4 on 2.4 GHz + 4x4 on 5 GHz

Coverage

Antennas	4
Antenna type	External

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps.

5 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G WAN (plus 1x 2.5G configurable WAN/LAN). A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering. Dual-WAN failover keeps you online if the main line drops.

WAN ports	1x 2.5G WAN (plus 1x 2.5G configurable WAN/LAN)
LAN ports	1x 2.5G (WAN/LAN) + 4x 1G (datasheet: 5 LAN incl. WAN/LAN port)
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	2
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0 Type-A (5V/2A)
USB functions	network storage (NAS), 4G/5G modem or phone tethering
Cellular / tethering	USB tethering and USB cellular modem supported via Internet > Tethering/Cellular; no SIM slot
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

MediaTek MT7986 quad-core 2.0 GHz processor with 1 GB of RAM.

Processor	MediaTek MT7986 quad-core 2.0 GHz
RAM	1,024 MB
Flash storage	8,192 MB

Mesh

A standalone Wi-Fi router that can grow into a mesh with GL.iNet Mesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	GL.iNet Mesh (proprietary)

Software & security

OpenWrt-based firmware gives you full control and thousands of add-on packages.

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN, including a server for reaching home. Parental controls are built in.

Management	Web admin panel (192.168.8.1) + GL.iNet app + GoodCloud remote
Web interface	Yes
Firmware	OpenWrt-based (OpenWrt 21.02 per datasheet), LuCI access
VPN server	OpenVPN, WireGuard
VPN client	OpenVPN, WireGuard, Tailscale, ZeroTier
Security suite	AdGuard Home (DNS filtering), Bark parental control
Subscription	Core features free; Bark parental controls have an optional paid tier (Bark footnote)
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall with port forwarding, DMZ, policy routing
IoT network	Yes
Gaming features	None (ultra-low latency claim only)
LEDs can be turned off	Yes
Smart home	None

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 761 g.

Dimensions	233 x 137 x 53 mm
Weight	761 g
Power	12V/4A DC adapter, DC5521 (5.5x2.1mm)
Power consumption	<20
Weather rating	Indoor only
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

Specs compiled from GL.iNet's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.