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General

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Series

Beryl1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026

Flint1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026The page lists the router as GL.iNet's Flint line. The previous Flint is the GL-AX1800.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GL-MT30001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Page title Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) Pocket-sized AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router.

GL-MT60001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Title: Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Wi-Fi 6 High-Performance Home Router. GL.iNet also sells the same GL-MT6000 as Fortify, bundled with ExpressVPN, see the Fortify datasheet.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

1 December 20226Press releaseforum.gl-inet.com/t/a-pocket-sized-wi-fi-6-router-beryl-ax-gl-mt3000-is-coming-soon/25521Read 15 October 2026GL.iNet forum post of 2022-12-01 announces the first Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 travel router as available for pre-order.

October 20238Press articlecnx-software.com/2023/10/05/gl-inet-flint2-ax6000-router-900-mbps-wireguard-vpn-mediatek-mt7986-socRead 15 October 2026CNX Software article of 2023-10-05 on the new Flint2 (GL-MT6000). It says GL.iNet had not disclosed pricing and the router would be available in the next few weeks.

Status

Available1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026The product page is live and sells the router in the maker's store. The price is not stored.

Available6Maker product pagegl-inet.com/pages/firmware-versionsRead 15 October 2026Firmware status table: GL-MT6000 firmware 4.9.1, status Active, EOL date N/A and Supported Until N/A. The product page is live and sells the router. No end date for security updates is published.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

GL.iNet Beryl 713Press releasegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/glinet-launches-beryl-7-travel-routerRead 23 October 2026GL.iNet's launch announcement calls the Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE) a successor to the Beryl AX (GL-MT3000).

GL.iNet Flint 313Reviewtechradar.com/pro/phone-communications/gl-inet-flint-3-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's Flint 3 review says the Flint 2 preceded it.14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Flint-3-OpenWRT-WiFi-7-router-with-five-2-5-Gb-network-ports-Tailscale-and-Wireguard-available-for-pre-order-at-an-unbelievable-price.1033782.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Flint 2 GL.iNet's previous model and the Flint 3 its latest model.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$1599Reviewcnx-software.com/2023/12/26/gl-inet-gl-mt6000-flint-2-wifi-6-router-review-unboxing-teardown-first-tryRead 15 October 2026Review of 2023-12-26, one month after first shipments: it can be purchased for $159 with free shipping on the company's store. This is the store price in USD at launch time and not a stated MSRP. Pre-order prices were lower and are not stored. Tax is not included.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black12Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2024/07/20/gl-inet-flint-2-gl-mt6000-wi-fi-6-high-performance-router-review-go-beyond-the-basics-for-your-network-setupRead 15 October 2026Review text: a tapered, black plastic, rectangular shape with four antennas that flip up for use.

Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Travel router1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026The maker sells it as a pocket-sized travel router in its Beryl series.

Router1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Standalone home router with no mesh system.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

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Home1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026The page sits under GL.iNet's home routers, next to the other Flint models and Fortify.

Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 protocol, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Beryl AX uses the Wi-Fi 6 protocol.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax. The page headline says Wi-Fi 6 AX6000.

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

AX30001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026AX3000 pocket-sized travel router. The page prints Max. 574 Mbps (2.4GHz) + 2402 Mbps (5GHz).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 technologies, with 574Mbps (2.4GHz) and 2402Mbps (5GHz) and a combined maximum Wi-Fi speed of 3000Mbps.

AX60001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Headline: GL-MT6000 Wi-Fi 6 AX6000 Home Router.

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

AGL.iNet Beryl AX

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	574
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	160	2,402

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Specifications: 574Mbps (2.4GHz), 2402Mbps (5GHz). The page prints no channel width and no stream count. 574 Mbps is the 802.11ax rate of 2 streams at 40 MHz and 2402 Mbps is the rate of 2 streams at 160 MHz. The MediaTek MT7981B datasheet lists 20/40/80/160 MHz channels with 1 to 2 streams. These values are worked out from the published rates and are not printed by the maker.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n/ax 574Mbps (2.4GHz) and 802.11 a/g/n/ac/ax 2402Mbps (5GHz). See the product page note for how streams and widths were set.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)mirror2.openwrt.org/docs/MT7981B_Wi-Fi6_Platform_Datasheet_Open_V1.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026MediaTek MT7981B platform datasheet: dual band dual concurrent, 20/40/80/160 MHz channels, HE MCS0-11 with Nss 1 to 2. The chip supports at most 2 spatial streams.

BGL.iNet Flint 2

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	4	40	1,148	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	4	160	4,804	No

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Wi-Fi Speed: 1148 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 4804 Mbps (5 GHz). The datasheet says 4x4 on both bands. The maker prints no channel widths. The widths follow the 802.11ax rates: 1148 Mbps with 4 streams is 40 MHz, since 20 MHz would give 574 Mbps, and 4804 Mbps with 4 streams is 160 MHz, since 80 MHz would give 2402 Mbps. The 5 GHz band has DFS channels in the US, Canada, the EU and the UK.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hardware, Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 4x4 1148Mbps (2.4GHz) and 4x4 4804Mbps (5GHz). No channel widths are printed.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

OFDMA, Beamforming1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 comes with OFDMA data transmission efficiency, Beamforming for enhanced coverage and BSS Coloring. BSS Coloring is not a field option.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Highlights: Beamforming, OFDMA and BSS Coloring.

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External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Antennas: 2 x retractable external Wi-Fi antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026External Antennas: 2 x Antennas. The text calls them retractable antennas.

41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Antennas: 4 x 2.4GHz + 5GHz two-in-one Wi-Fi Antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026External Antennas: 4 x 2.4GHz + 5GHz Dual Band Antennas.

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

12Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Internal Antennas: 1 x Antenna.9Reviewcnx-software.com/2023/01/08/gl-inet-gl-mt3000-wifi-6-router-review-specs-unboxing-teardownRead 15 October 2026Teardown: two retractable external antennas plus an internal antenna for 5 GHz. The datasheet also lists 1 internal antenna.

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Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

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Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

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139m²3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000-fortify_datasheet_20260914.pdfRead 15 October 2026Datasheet of the Fortify edition, which is the same GL-MT6000 with an ExpressVPN interface: coverage of up to 1,500 sq. ft. based on internal testing. Converted to 139 m2 (139.35). The Flint 2 pages print no coverage. GL.iNet lists Fortify and Flint 2 as separate firmware editions of one GL-MT6000 board, so only hardware claims are taken from this datasheet. Its QoS and SQM lines are not stored.

Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

701Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 202670+ Devices Mass Device Connectivity. Stored as 70 and the plus sign is kept here.

863Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000-fortify_datasheet_20260914.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same Fortify datasheet: supports up to 86 connected devices, based on internal testing.

Ports and modem

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

AGL.iNet Beryl AX

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Interface: 1 x WAN Ethernet port, 1 x LAN Ethernet port, 1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x Type-C Power Input. Ethernet Speed: WAN Port 10/100/1000/2500Mbps, LAN Port 10/100/1000 Mbps. USB 3.0 is the 5 Gbps USB data rate.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ethernet Port: 1 x 2.5G WAN, 1 x 1G LAN. USB Port: USB3.0 Type-A.

BGL.iNet Flint 2

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	4	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Interface: 1 x 2.5G WAN Ethernet port, 1 x 2.5G WAN/LAN Ethernet port, 4 x LAN Ethernet ports and 1 x USB 3.0 port. Ethernet Speed: 2 x 2.5G ports and 4 x 1G ports. USB 3.0 is stored at 5 Gbps, the standard rate. GL.iNet does not print that rate.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ethernet Speed: WAN port 2 x 2.5G ports (10/100/1000/2500Mbps), LAN port 4 x 1G ports. Interface: 1 x WAN, 5 x LAN, USB3.0 Type-A + 5V/2A. The product page shows one of the 2.5G ports as WAN/LAN.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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USB ports

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

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Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

11Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026One router is sold.

11Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026One router is sold. The variants on the shop page differ only by plug.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

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Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

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Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

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Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026The page offers the web Admin Panel firmware and an App download.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Setup runs in the web Admin Panel, or in the GL.iNet app when the user prefers it.

Mobile app, Web interface4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Setup works in the web Admin Panel at 192.168.8.1 or in the GL.iNet app.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

No3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Setup: connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet and use the web Admin Panel. GoodCloud is a separate optional remote service.

No4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Setup: open 192.168.8.1, choose a language and set an admin password. GoodCloud and AstroWarp are separate optional cloud services.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Repeater2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Network mode: Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge. Repeater Mode: scans and connects to SSID, connects to hidden SSID. The wireless bridge modes are not stored as media_bridge, since the maker does not define them.

Router, Access point, Repeater2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Network Mode: Router, Access Point, Extender, WDS. Extender and WDS are stored as repeater.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Network mode page and datasheet: router, access point, extender and WDS.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, Dual WAN, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026The GL-M2 section says multi-WAN supports failover and load balancing. A guest SSID and DDNS come from the datasheet.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless Configuration lists Guest SSID. System Function lists DDNS and Multi-WAN. Flow statistics lists QoS settings but needs the cloud platform, so QoS is not stored.

Guest network, Dual WAN, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Page: Multi-WAN, failover and load balancing, parental control (a local option and a Bark option) and AdGuard Home. The datasheet adds the guest SSID and DDNS. No VLAN, IoT network or IPTV is stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless Configuration lists a guest SSID. System Function lists Remote manage via Cloud/DDNS. Firewall Function lists port forwarding, open port and DMZ. No VLAN, IoT network or QoS is listed in this version.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Overview lists Multi-WAN with failover and load balance, Guest Network, Dynamic DNS and Parental Control with a local option and a Bark option.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Pre-installed with OpenVPN and WireGuard supporting 30+ VPN services. It can host VPN servers and run VPN cascading.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.

OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications: OpenVPN and WireGuard client and server. Tor, ZeroTier and Tailscale are not in the schema options.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client & server, WireGuard client & server. Maximum OpenVPN speed 880 Mbps with DCO support and WireGuard 900 Mbps.

VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026OpenVPN and WireGuard clients, speeds up to 150 Mbps and 300 Mbps in client mode.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.

OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications: OpenVPN and WireGuard client and server.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client & server, WireGuard client & server.

USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

File server, Media server, Cellular modem1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026The local network storage feature supports SAMBA and WebDav with an external USB hard disc. The page also describes a USB port ready for tethering and a GL-M2 board as a 5G modem.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Connect a phone to the USB port for USB tethering. Plug a cellular USB modem into the USB port to share its internet.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/network_storageRead 15 October 2026Supported models table, GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) row: Samba yes, WebDAV yes, DLNA yes, USB port yes, MicroSD card no.

File server, Media server, Cellular modem4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Internet setup: plug a cellular USB modem into the router's USB port to share its internet. Network Storage is a listed application.5Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/network_storageRead 15 October 2026Network Storage guide: Samba, WebDAV and DLNA for a USB flash drive or hard disk. The guide covers all GL.iNet models. It is stored as file server and media server. The Flint 2 has a USB 3.0 port.

Security

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026WPA3 protocol. WPA2 is not stated for this model and is not stored.

WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Protected by Multiple Layers of Security: WPA3 protocol. No other Wi-Fi security mode is named for this model.

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

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AdGuard Home1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026AdGuard Home is named as the security layer in the firmware.

Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

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Free1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026AdGuard Home is part of the firmware at no extra cost. Parental controls by Bark are a separate option.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

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Smart home

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Thread border router

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

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Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

MediaTek MT7981B1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026An engineering masterpiece section: MediaTek MT7981B 1.3GHz Dual-core processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026MediaTek MT7981B 1.3 GHz Dual-core processor.

MediaTek MT7986A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026The page names a MediaTek quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU and no chip. The datasheets print MT7986 and MT7986A, see their entries.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: MT7986 Quad-core, @2.0GHz. The Fortify datasheet prints MT7986A. CNX Software calls it the MediaTek MT7986 (Filogic 830) and ServeTheHome names the MT7986AV. The stored name follows the maker's MT7986A with the MediaTek maker name from the product page.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000-fortify_datasheet_20260914.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: MT7986A Quad-core @2.0 GHz.8Press articlecnx-software.com/2023/10/05/gl-inet-flint2-ax6000-router-900-mbps-wireguard-vpn-mediatek-mt7986-socRead 15 October 2026SoC: MediaTek MT7986 (Filogic 830), quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 at 2.0 GHz, with 1 GB DDR4 and 8 GB eMMC.

CPU cores

21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026CPU: MT7981B Dual-core Processor @1.3GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: MT7981B 1.3GHz Dual-core Processor.

41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: MediaTek Quad-core, @2.0 GHz.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.3GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026CPU: MT7981B Dual-core Processor @1.3GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: MT7981B 1.3GHz Dual-core Processor.

2GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: MediaTek Quad-core, @2.0 GHz.

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

512MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 512MB. Stored as 0.512 GB, the only figure the maker prints.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 512MB.

1GB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB / eMMC 8GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB / eMMC 8GB.

Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

256MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: NAND Flash 256MB. Stored as 0.256 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026NAND Flash 256MB.

8GB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB / eMMC 8GB. The eMMC holds the firmware and packages. The validate peer-median warning is expected, since other routers print 128 or 256 MB of flash.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB / eMMC 8GB.

Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

Yes9Reviewcnx-software.com/2023/01/08/gl-inet-gl-mt3000-wifi-6-router-review-specs-unboxing-teardownRead 15 October 2026Teardown: a fan sits on a fairly large and thick heatsink.10Reviewcnx-software.com/2023/01/29/gl-inet-beryl-ax-review-with-openwrt-wifi-6-performance-repeater-nas-and-4g-hotspot-modesRead 15 October 2026The review says the default fan threshold is 76 C, adjustable from 70 C to 90 C. The fan was rarely triggered and was audible at about 30 cm at over 2,000 RPM under sustained load.12Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-beryl-ax-gl-mt3000-travel-router-review/3Read 15 October 2026The reviewer says the fan was not picked up at 1 meter, since power stayed well below the 8 W maximum rating.

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Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

USB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Type-C power supply, Power Input Type-C 5V/3A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/3A power supply.

External DC adapter4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Package: 1 x Power adapter. Setup: put the two-piece power adapter together, connect it to the router and plug it into an outlet.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

5 V, 3 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Power Input: Type-C, 5V/3A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/3A power supply.

12 V, 4 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Power Input: DC5521, 12V/4A (5.5*2.1mm).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: DC5521, 12V/4A (5.5*2.1mm).

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

15W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package list: 1 x Power Adapter. Power Port: 5V/3A power supply. STH says the adapter in the box is a 5V 3A unit. 5 V times 3 A is 15 W.12Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-beryl-ax-gl-mt3000-travel-router-review/3Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption and Noise: we get a 5V 3A power adapter with three sets of plugs.

48W3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000-fortify_datasheet_20260914.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents: 1 x Power Adapter (12V/4A). 12 V times 4 A is 48 W. CNX Software also describes the supply in the Flint 2 box as 12V/4A.9Reviewcnx-software.com/2023/12/26/gl-inet-gl-mt6000-flint-2-wifi-6-router-review-unboxing-teardown-first-tryRead 15 October 2026Unboxing: a 12V/4A power supply with a plug adapter.10Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-gl-mt6000-flint-2-wifi-router-review-mediatek-openwrtRead 15 October 2026The device came with a 48 W 12 V power supply with a changeable wall connector, per the power consumption page.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

8W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption: <8W. Published as an upper bound.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption <8W.

20W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Power Consumption: <20W. Stored as 20 W, the printed upper bound.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption: <20W.

Measured

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

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Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

8W11Measurementcnx-software.com/2023/01/29/gl-inet-beryl-ax-review-with-openwrt-wifi-6-performance-repeater-nas-and-4g-hotspot-modesRead 15 October 2026Power consumption with LAN connected and Wi-Fi active: idle 3.5 W and 8.0 W under a WiFi 6 iperf3 load, with the fan not running. The wall meter and firmware are not stated. ServeTheHome measured 2.6 W idle and 3.3 W with one 2.5GbE port linked, which is not a throughput load, so it is not stored.

12W11Measurementservethehome.com/gl-inet-gl-mt6000-flint-2-wifi-router-review-mediatek-openwrt/3Read 15 October 2026ServeTheHome, Power Consumption and Noise: 5.6 W at idle and the reviewer did not get the device over 12 W during its wired and wireless test suite, with the supplied 48 W 12 V power supply. The stored 12 W is that upper limit. The sound meter did not rise above the 34 dBA noise floor.

Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width120Height34Depth83mm(4.7 × 1.3 × 3.3 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 120 x 83 x 34mm / 196g. The datasheet labels it L*W*H. Stored as width 120, depth 83 and height 34. CNX Software and the OpenWrt wiki measure 106 x 83 x 33 mm, and the maker figure is used. The antennas are retractable and the page does not say whether they are folded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 120 x 83 x 34mm (L*W*H) / 196g. The text says the exterior is 120 x 83 x 34mm with retractable antennas.9Reviewcnx-software.com/2023/01/08/gl-inet-gl-mt3000-wifi-6-router-review-specs-unboxing-teardownRead 15 October 2026The review lists 106 x 83 x 33 mm for the plastic enclosure. The maker prints 120 x 83 x 34 mm and that figure is stored.

Width233Height53Depth137mm(9.2 × 2.1 × 5.4 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Dimension / Weight: 233 x 137 x 53mm / 761g. The page prints no axis labels. The router is a flat box, so 233 mm is taken as the width, 137 mm as the depth and 53 mm as the height. The Gadgeteer prints the same figures as 9.2 x 5.4 x 2.1 in and shows the router with the antennas folded down. CNX Software printed 233 x 137 x 57 mm from an early specification.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 233 x 137 x 53mm / 761g, with no axis labels.12Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2024/07/20/gl-inet-flint-2-gl-mt6000-wi-fi-6-high-performance-router-review-go-beyond-the-basics-for-your-network-setupRead 15 October 2026Specs list 9.2 x 5.4 x 2.1 in (233 x 137 x 53 mm) and 26.8 oz (761 g), copied from the maker. The photo caption says the router has its antennas folded down.

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

196g(6.9 oz)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 120 x 83 x 34mm / 196g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026196g.

761g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Dimension / Weight: 233 x 137 x 53mm / 761g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 233 x 137 x 53mm / 761g.

Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

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Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000-fortify_datasheet_20260914.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Installation Method: Desktop+Wall-mountable. No bracket is named.9Reviewcnx-software.com/2023/12/26/gl-inet-gl-mt6000-flint-2-wifi-6-router-review-unboxing-teardown-first-tryRead 15 October 2026Teardown: the bottom cover has a sticker and two wall mounting holes.10Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-gl-mt6000-flint-2-wifi-router-review-mediatek-openwrtRead 15 October 2026Hardware overview: the bottom has vents, the login information, rubber feet and mounting points. The inside shows a MediaTek MT7986AV and a MT7531AE switch.

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

2AFIW-MT30003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Regulatory Statements: FCC ID: 2AFIW-MT3000.

2AFIW-MT60004Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Regulatory Statements: FCC ID: 2AFIW-MT6000.

Other certifications

CE, FCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, IC, UKCA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, MIC, RoHs, WEEE, IC, UKCA.

CE, FCC, RoHS, MIC, WEEE, SRRC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, RoHs, MIC, WEEE and SRRC. The Fortify datasheet of 2026-09-14 lists more marks, such as UKCA, IC and RCM, for the same model.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

Beryl AX (GL-MT3000), User manual, Ethernet cable, Thank you card, Warranty card, Power adapter, Converter (based on your shipping country)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package list: Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) Router, Power Adapter, Ethernet Cable, Warranty Card, User Manual, Thank-You Card. The user guide adds the converter.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Package contents: 1 x Beryl AX (GL-MT3000), 1 x User manual, 1 x Ethernet cable, 1 x Thank you card, 1 x Warranty card, 1 x Power adapter, 1 x Converter (based on your shipping country).

GL-MT6000 Router, Power Adapter, Ethernet Cable, User Manual & Warranty Card, Converter, Thank You Card2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package list: 1 x GL-MT6000 Router, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x Ethernet Cable, 1 x User Manual & Warranty Card, 1 x Converter, 1 x Thank You Card. The Converter is the plug adapter for the shipping country.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Package contents: Flint 2 (GL-MT6000), user manual, thank you card, Ethernet cable, power adapter and a converter based on the shipping country.

Links

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Product page

www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt30001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026

www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt60001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Datasheet GL-MT3000 ver.20250320.

static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt6000_datasheet_20251103.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Manual

docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt30003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) User Guide, updated 2026-10-02.

docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt60004Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) User Guide in English on the 4.x documentation site.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Hassle-Free 2 Year Warranty on the store page. See the maker's warranty post for the terms.8Maker product pagegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/now-offering-a-two-year-warranty-on-all-glinet-routersRead 15 October 2026From June 1, 2024 every GL.iNet router bought through Shopify, Amazon or AliExpress has a two-year warranty. Not for refurbished products or products bought in China.

2years1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt6000Read 15 October 2026Hassle-Free 2 Year Warranty on the product page. Region not stated.

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