Flint 3

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Flint 3

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Based on 84 Reddit mentions

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GL iNet Saving me $20 per year with DDNS fees

I wanted to isolate a server and put it behind a VPN. So I bought the Flint 3 and connect its WAN to the LAN of the Netgear RS700. Then I used LuCi and configured the firewall so that VPN users are unable to reach anything else on the network. The Netgear has a static route to the Flint. The Flint 3

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bmcgin01 in r/GlInet

February 4, 2026 12:56 PM

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Router suggestions

Yes, GL-iNet routers are awesome, the Flint 2 or Flint 3 are awesome choices and then pair them with a Beryl AX or Slate 7 travel router so you can have a direct VPN link back home when you travel, additionally it makes connecting all your devices a lot easier for travel, the travel router connects

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mlee12382 in r/PrivateInternetAccess

January 5, 2026 6:50 PM

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Flint 3: Total Downgrade? Why Flint 2 Still Wins. (GL.iNet, Prove Me Wrong!)

OP is correct, some searching I learnt that:- Flint 3 is not a universal upgrade over Flint 2, especially if you value raw CPU or VPN performance. However, if your main need is multi-gig LAN and future Wi-Fi standards, Flint 3 is a substantial upgrade from Flint 1 and is currently the only GL.iNet o

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aindriu80 in r/GlInet

June 2, 2025 1:39 PM

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$2500 Samsung TV is an advertising billboard, there is no opt-out.

Slightly more expensive but I got a new router recently (GL.iNet GL-BE6500 (Flint 3e)) and it supports ad block (via apps) and vpn out of the box which was super convenient

smashndashn in r/mildlyinfuriating

April 25, 2026 5:34 PM

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Budget Home Network Upgrade

Take a look at the GL.iNet Flint 3. Wifi-7 tri-band, 2.5GbE ports, dual-WAN capable, VPN client and server, runs OpenWRT open source software with a large library of plug-ins.

nefarious_bumpps in r/HomeNetworking

January 8, 2026 2:12 AM

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So how do we feel about this guy? New Unifi Travel Router

I just got the Unifi Dream Router 7 at home. May return it. In the future when I work remote this will be important. the gli.inet features sound like they'd support me more? I just got the Dream Router 7 for home but now im seeing that glinet travel router has amazing mac spoofing features and VPN s

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linuslogic in r/HomeNetworking

January 9, 2026 4:11 AM

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What are the best routers that use OpenWRT?

im currently deciding on a flint 3 but a lot of people are still suggesting a flint 2. Well, we're in an OpenWrt sub, so people suggest devices that can work with OpenWrt over the devices that can't. Is there a noticeable performance/latency/stability drawback to glinet firmware vs openwrt? For Flin

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NC1HM in r/openwrt

January 14, 2026 12:33 AM

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Consolidating into Proton vs diversifying services

Mail + Alias' -> StartMailCloud storage -> FilenVPN -> Mullvad VPN + Mullvad DNS if you have something like a PiHole setup.Passwords/2FA/Passkeys/Other -> Bitwarden FOREVA From personal experience and coming across suggested posts on Reddit, I am seeing constant complains of cross-platform support a

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Stryxus_ in r/degoogle

February 17, 2026 11:38 PM

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Best all around router for home gaming/streaming? [UK]

GLI Flint 3 GL-BE9300 is a good buy and is on deal at the moment on Amazon. Tri-band Wifi 7 so has 6ghz, 2.4gb Lan. It runs on OpenWrt and has Adguard, Timescale, openVPN etc. (Dont get the 3E as it only has 5ghz) It's a well known company, so plenty of reviews here, videos on Youtube etc. Flint 2 i

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matmah in r/HomeNetworking

February 23, 2026 2:27 PM

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