GL.iNet GL-AX1800 Flint

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX1800
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Mesh: No
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN

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GL.iNet GL-AX1800 Flint at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Security & VPN

WireGuard built in

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN. Parental controls.

GL.iNet GL-AX1800 Flint full specifications

Overview

Brand	GL.iNet
Model	Flint (GL-AX1800)
Model number	GL-AX1800
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Released	2021
Pack options	1-pack

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX1800
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	1,800 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	600 Mbps
5 GHz speed	1,200 Mbps
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes

Coverage

The maker doesn't publish a coverage figure.

Rated for up to 120 connected devices.

Max devices	120
Antennas	4
Antenna type	External

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

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

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	4x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0 Type-A
USB functions	file sharing (Samba, WebDAV), media server (DLNA), USB tethering, USB cellular modem
Cellular / tethering	No SIM slot; USB tethering and USB cellular modem supported
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

IPQ6000 Quad-core Arm @ 1.2 GHz (plus 1.5 GHz NPU) processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	IPQ6000 Quad-core Arm @ 1.2 GHz (plus 1.5 GHz NPU)
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	128 MB

Mesh

Works as a single router only; it can't join a mesh network.

Mesh support	No
Wired backhaul	No
Dedicated backhaul band	No

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	GL.iNet web Admin Panel + mobile app
Web interface	Yes
Firmware	OpenWrt-based (LuCI access)
VPN server	OpenVPN, WireGuard
VPN client	OpenVPN, WireGuard
Security suite	AdGuard Home (pre-installed)
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	No
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
IoT network	Yes
LEDs can be turned off	Yes

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 445 g. Released in 2021.

Dimensions	210 x 120 x 36.8 mm
Weight	445 g
Power	12 V / 1.5 A DC adapter (DC5521, 5.5x2.1 mm)
Power consumption	18 W
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.