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General

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Series

Flint1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026

Archer1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe75Read 15 October 2026Listed as Archer AXE75 under WiFi Routers.

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

GL-BE93001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026The store lists plug variants with the SKUs GL-BE9300-US, GL-BE9300-EU, GL-BE9300-AU and GL-BE9300-JP. They differ only in the plug and are not stored as variants.

Archer AXE752Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Archer AXE75(US)_V1_Datasheet. The same name covers V1 and V2, and the V2 datasheet differs, see the product page note.

GTIN / EAN

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84003070748313Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B3SQK74LRead 15 October 2026Item details: UPC 840030707483, GTIN 00840030707483, model number Archer AXE75. The camelcamelcamel and eBay listings of the same router carry the same UPC. The listing text now describes V2 features. The same UPC may cover both hardware versions.

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

June 20257Press articlecnx-software.com/2025/06/10/gl-inet-flint-3-gl-be9300-is-an-affordable-tri-band-wifi-7-router-with-5-2-5gbe-portsRead 14 October 2026Article of 2025-06-10: the Flint 3 is up for pre-order. The month is stored.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026The maker's store sells it at 209.99 USD with an Add to cart button on 2026-10-14. The maker's home page features it.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe75Read 15 October 2026The product page and the support downloads for V1 and V2 are live. V1 firmware 1.5.6 build 20260623 is dated 2026-07-29. The maker's US end-of-sale list (V9) has no Archer AXE75 row.

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

GL.iNet Flint 29Reviewtechradar.com/pro/phone-communications/gl-inet-flint-3-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026TechRadar's Flint 3 review says the Flint 2 preceded it.12Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

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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.

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

$229.97Press articlecnx-software.com/2025/06/10/gl-inet-flint-3-gl-be9300-is-an-affordable-tri-band-wifi-7-router-with-5-2-5gbe-portsRead 14 October 2026Pre-order prices were 119 to 159 USD and are not stored. The article says the MSRP is said to be 229.90 USD, and TechRadar prints the same figure. The maker's store sells it for 209.99 USD in October 2026.8Press articletechradar.com/pro/this-is-the-cheapest-wi-fi-7-be9300-vpn-aware-router-i-could-find-and-thanks-to-four-2-5gbe-lan-ports-it-is-probably-the-best-value-out-thereRead 14 October 2026TechRadar of 2025-06-17: super early bird 119 USD, early bird 139 USD, standard pre-order 159 USD. The MSRP is listed at 229.90 USD with shipping expected in mid-July 2025. US dollars, tax not stated.

$199.998Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-axe75-axe5400-wi-fi-6e-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: U.S. MSRP $199.99. Android Central also gives a suggested price of $199.99. Excluding tax. Retailer sale prices are not used.

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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US8Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-axe75-axe5400-wi-fi-6e-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026US MSRP.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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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.

Router1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Sold as one home router in the Flint series.

Router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe75Read 15 October 2026Standalone router. The page says EasyMesh-compatible.

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.

Home1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026The maker calls it a home router for home users and small offices and lists it under home routers.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe75Read 15 October 2026Listed under the maker's WiFi routers for homes. The page rates coverage for 2-3 bedroom houses.

Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Standards: IEEE 802.11ax 6 GHz, 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz. The 6 GHz band makes it Wi-Fi 6E.

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.

BE93001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026

AXE54002Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Titled AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E 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 Flint 3

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	160	2,882	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,765	No

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Max. 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 2882 Mbps (5 GHz) + 5765 Mbps (6 GHz), tri-band Wi-Fi 7. The datasheet says 2x2 on every band. The maker prints no channel widths. The widths follow the 802.11be rates: 688 Mbps is two streams at 40 MHz, 2882 Mbps is two streams at 160 MHz and 5765 Mbps is two streams at 320 MHz. TechRadar's review names 320 MHz channels. The 2.4 GHz band is kept for IoT devices when MLO is used.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 20262.4GHz: 802.11 b/g/n/ax/be, 2x2 688 Mbps. 5GHz: 802.11 a/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 2882 Mbps. 6GHz: 802.11 ax/be, 2x2 5765 Mbps. No channel widths are printed.

BTP-Link Archer AXE75

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
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 6E	2	160	2,402

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026WiFi Speeds: 2402 Mbps (6 GHz) + 2402 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz). WiFi Capacity: 6 Streams. 574 Mbps at 40 MHz and 2402 Mbps at 160 MHz are both 2 streams, so each band has 2 streams. The reception sensitivity table lists HE40 on 2.4 GHz and HE160 on 5 GHz and 6 GHz, so 40 MHz and 160 MHz are the widest channels. The standard per band is from the Standards row: 802.11ax on every band, with 6 GHz as Wi-Fi 6E.

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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6 GHz 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.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, Preamble puncturing1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Page text: MLO, refined OFDMA, 4K QAM and preamble puncturing. The maker names no Multi-RU, MU-MIMO, beamforming or TWT.

OFDMA, Beamforming, Target Wake Time, Band steering2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Features: OFDMA, Beamforming, Airtime Fairness, DFS and Smart Connect. Smart Connect and TWT are also in the user guide. The datasheet footnote on client battery saving does not name TWT, so TWT comes from the user guide.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Section 6.1: OFDMA, TWT (Target Wake Time) and Smart Connect. Smart Connect combines the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and keeps 6 GHz for Wi-Fi 6E devices. TWT and OFDMA are off by default. It does not list MU-MIMO, so it is not stored.

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

41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Four foldable external Wi-Fi antennas. Three adjustable slots rotate up to 190 degrees.

62Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026WiFi Range: 6x Fixed High-Performance Antennas.

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

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

No11Reviewmightygadget.com/gl-inet-flint-3-wi-fi-7-router-review-2Read 14 October 2026The antennas are permanently attached but fold down flat or angle to suit placement. The reviewer would have liked removable antennas.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026The datasheet calls the six antennas fixed. Tom's Hardware calls them foldable.

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.

186m²1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Wi-Fi coverage up to 2000 sqft, stored as 186 m2 (1 sq ft is 0.09290304 m2).

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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.

1241Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Connect up to 124+ devices simultaneously. Stored as 124 and the plus sign is kept here.

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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 Flint 3

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	3	LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Specifications: 1 x 2.5G WAN, 1 x 2.5G WAN/LAN, 3 x 2.5G LAN and 1 x USB 3.0 port. LAN1 can be switched to WAN. Ethernet speed 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ethernet port 1 x 2.5G WAN, 4 x 2.5G LANs. USB port USB3.0 Type-A + 5V/2A. The product page and the user guide add that one LAN port switches to WAN.

BTP-Link Archer AXE75

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

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 1x Gigabit WAN Port, 4x Gigabit LAN Ports. USB Support: 1x USB 3.0 Port. USB 3.0 is the 5 Gbps USB data rate. The V2 datasheet lists a 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port and USB 2.0.

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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TP-Link OneMesh, EasyMesh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Software: OneMesh supported. EasyMesh was added by firmware 1.2.0, see the support page note.4Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-axe75/v1Read 15 October 2026Firmware 1.2.0 build 20240320 (published 2024-05-29): this update introduces the EasyMesh function. The V1 datasheet still lists OneMesh only.10Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/tp-link-archer-axe75-wifi-6e-routerRead 15 October 2026The router is compatible with TP-Link's OneMesh suite.

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-be9300Read 14 October 2026Sold as a single router. The store lists no multi-pack.

12Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026One router is sold.

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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Yes4Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-axe75/v1Read 15 October 2026Firmware 1.2.0 notes: newly support EasyMesh and Ethernet backhaul.

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 interface4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Setup works in the web Admin Panel at 192.168.8.1 or in the GL.iNet app.

Mobile app, Web interface2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Ease of Use: Intuitive Web UI. Hassle-free management with the Tether app.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026The user guide covers the web interface at tplinkwifi.net and the Tether app.

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

No4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Setup: open 192.168.8.1, choose a language and set an admin password. GoodCloud and AstroWarp are separate cloud services.

No3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Quick setup says to log in with a TP-Link ID or click Skip to proceed, and the web interface also takes a local password.

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/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Network mode: Router, Access Point, Extender, WDS. Repeater mode scans and connects to an SSID. The Extender and repeater modes are stored as repeater. WDS is not stored as media_bridge, since the maker does not define it.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Internet setup lists a Repeater connection to an existing Wi-Fi network.

Router, Access point2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026WiFi Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode.

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, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Page: Multi-WAN failover and load balancing with dual Ethernet WAN, Wi-Fi repeater, USB tethering and cellular backup, parental controls with a local option and a Bark option, and Dynamic DNS in the datasheet. No VLAN, IoT network, QoS or IPTV is stated for this model.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wireless configuration lists guest network isolation. System functions list Dynamic DNS, parental control and port forwarding. Internet connection method: supported failover and load balance.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Guest Network, Multi-WAN with automatic switching, Dynamic DNS, Parental Control and Port forwarding sections. No VLAN or QoS section is listed for this model.

Guest network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Guest Network: 1x 6 GHz, 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz guest network. Quality of Service: QoS by Device. DDNS: TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS. Parental Controls: HomeShield Parental Controls. IPTV is in the user guide.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Chapter 7 Guest Network, section 14.2 IPTV, section 14.4 Dynamic DNS. VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so it is not stored. QoS and parental controls are HomeShield features in the Tether app.7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 15 October 2026Parental controls, QoS, comprehensive reports and network security are listed as the free essential HomeShield tier.

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-be9300Read 14 October 2026VPN with client and server modes for OpenVPN and WireGuard. OpenVPN-DCO and WireGuard reach up to 680 Mbps. Tailscale, ZeroTier and Tor are separate features.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026OpenVPN (client and server, supports OpenVPN-DCO) and WireGuard (client and server).4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026VPN section: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server, and Tor.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP VPN Server. The user guide names the L2TP server L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp. The V2 datasheet adds WireGuard, the V1 datasheet does not.

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

OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Client and server modes for OpenVPN and WireGuard, with support for over 30 VPN service providers.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026OpenVPN (client and server, supports OpenVPN-DCO) and WireGuard (client and server).4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026VPN section: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP VPN Client. The V2 datasheet adds WireGuard, the V1 datasheet does not.

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 modem2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB 3.0 Type-A port. Internet connection methods include tethering and cellular.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Internet setup: a cellular USB modem in the USB port is used for internet. USB tethering from a phone is also a connection method. Network Storage is in the Applications section.6Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/network_storageRead 14 October 2026Network Storage interface guide: set up Samba and set up DLNA for a connected storage device. The guide is shared across GL.iNet routers.

File server, Media server, Time Machine2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Easy Sharing: USB port for storage and a built-in media server. The user guide adds FTP, Samba and Time Machine.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Chapter 8: USB storage access with Samba and FTP, Media Sharing with DLNA devices, and Time Machine. No printer server section.

Security

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

WPA3-Personal5Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/wirelessRead 14 October 2026Interface guide for Wi-Fi: with the 6 GHz band selected, WPA3-SAE is the only available option. The guide is shared across models. No page names WPA2 for the Flint 3, so WPA2 is not stored.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).

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

AdGuard Home1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026AdGuard Home is pre-installed and blocks ads, trackers, phishing and malware at DNS level. It is not a paid maker service.

HomeShield2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Service Kits: HomeShield.

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.

Free1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026AdGuard Home is included in the firmware at no extra cost. Parental controls by Bark are a separate option.

Basic free, full paid7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 15 October 2026HomeShield essentials come free with the router. Security+ adds web protection, intrusion prevention and real-time IoT protection and is paid. The V1 datasheet says HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan and fees apply for the Pro Plan. The tiers share the HomeShield name.10Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/tp-link-archer-axe75-wifi-6e-routerRead 15 October 2026The router and app only come with the HomeShield Basic plan. HomeShield Pro needs a monthly or annual fee.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

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Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Section 15.1.1 Auto Update: the router updates its firmware at a set time when a new version is available.10Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/tp-link-archer-axe75-wifi-6e-routerRead 15 October 2026Setup prompts for a two-hour window in which the router downloads and installs updates automatically.

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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31 December 20295Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 15 October 2026UK PSTI statement, Home Networking, Routers: Archer AXE75 V1, V2 has a defined support period of 31/12/2029 or later. The footnote says the period of a product that is not end of life may be refreshed to extend it, so the date is a minimum. The statement is for the UK.

Smart home

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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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Amazon Alexa10Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/tp-link-archer-axe75-wifi-6e-routerRead 15 October 2026Features that are only accessible through the Tether smartphone app include Alexa integration. The V1 datasheet does not mention Alexa.

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.

Qualcomm IPQ53321Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Specifications: CPU Qualcomm Quad-core @1.5GHz. The maker names no chip. ServeTheHome names the Qualcomm IPQ5332 and CNX Software calls it likely IPQ5332.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU: Qualcomm Quad-core @1.5GHz.7Press articlecnx-software.com/2025/06/10/gl-inet-flint-3-gl-be9300-is-an-affordable-tri-band-wifi-7-router-with-5-2-5gbe-portsRead 14 October 2026CPU is Qualcomm quad-core at 1.5 GHz, unnamed but likely Qualcomm IPQ5332.10Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-flint-3-be9300-wifi-7-2-5gbe-router-review-good-in-many-waysRead 14 October 2026Review of 2026-02-23: it is a Qualcomm IPQ5332 device.

Broadcom BCM675611Press article24wireless.info/archer-axe75-differenceRead 15 October 2026Japanese comparison table of the Archer AXE75 with the AX75, AX73, AX72 and AX4800. The CPU row for the AXE75 reads 4 cores 1.7 GHz (Broadcom BCM6756). The maker publishes only 1.7 GHz quad-core and no review names a chip. RAM and flash are not published in any source found.

CPU cores

41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Qualcomm quad-core.

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Hardware: Processor 1.7 GHz Quad-Core CPU. The V2 datasheet says 1.0 GHz Dual-Core CPU.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.5GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Qualcomm quad-core at 1.5 GHz.

1.7GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Hardware: Processor 1.7 GHz Quad-Core CPU.

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.

1GB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB / eMMC 8GB.

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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.

8GB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Memory / Storage: eMMC 8GB, stored as 8 GB with 1000 MB per GB. It is an eMMC chip, far larger than the NAND or NOR flash of most routers. The datasheet intro calls it 1GB of built-in storage, which does not fit its own spec table.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026eMMC 8GB.

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

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250526.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet version 20250526: Flint 3 combines active and passive cooling and the fan runs at intelligent speed control with noise below 30 dB at 50 cm. The later version 20250730 drops this section. ServeTheHome's teardown found the fan.10Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-flint-3-be9300-wifi-7-2-5gbe-router-review-good-in-many-waysRead 14 October 2026Teardown: with so many vents, the reviewer pulled the PCB and saw the fan inside.

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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.

External DC adapter4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026How to set up: put the two-piece power adapter together, connect it to the router and plug it into an outlet. The power port is a DC5521 barrel jack in the datasheet.

External DC adapter2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026The datasheet lists a power adapter in the box. The user guide describes a power port for the provided adapter.

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

12 V, 4 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Power input: DC5521, 12V/4A (5.5 x 2.1 mm).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power port: DC5521, 12V/4A (5.5*2.1mm).

12 V, 2.5 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Hardware: Power 12 V/2.5 A.

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

48W11Reviewmightygadget.com/gl-inet-flint-3-wi-fi-7-router-review-2Read 14 October 2026The power adapter is rated for 48 W (12 V / 4 A). This matches 12 V times 4 A from the datasheet.

30W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 202612 V times 2.5 A is 30 W.

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.

37.2W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Power consumption: without USB load < 25 W, with USB load < 37.2 W. Published as upper bounds. The larger figure is stored.

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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.

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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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170Wh9Measurementdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-axe75-axe5400-wi-fi-6e-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: power consumption over 24 hours about 170 Wh as tested. Firmware 1.0.5 build 20220405 rel.80113(5553).

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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.

Width240Height74Depth157mm(9.4 × 2.9 × 6.2 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Specifications: 240 x 157 x 74 mm. The maker's product dimension picture marks 240 mm as the width, 157 mm as the depth and 74 mm as the height of the body, below the antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 240 x 157 x 74 mm / 848g, with no axis labels.

Width272.5Height49.2Depth147.2mm(10.7 × 1.9 × 5.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 10.7 x 5.8 x 1.9 in (272.5 x 147.2 x 49.2 mm). Tom's Hardware says this does not count the antennas.

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.

848g(1.9 lb)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Specifications: 848 g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026848 g.

734g(1.6 lb)8Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-axe75-axe5400-wi-fi-6e-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: weight 1.61 lbs (734 g). The PC Gamer review gives 734 g too. The review was written on V1 hardware.

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

Yes9Reviewtechradar.com/pro/phone-communications/gl-inet-flint-3-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the angled design with the antennas along the rear edge allows wall-mounting or placement on a shelf. The maker does not state wall mounting and no bracket is named.10Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-flint-3-be9300-wifi-7-2-5gbe-router-review-good-in-many-waysRead 14 October 2026The bottom has a lot of vents, mounting holes and big rubber feet.

Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Section 2.1 shows the router mounted on a wall with two screws 143.9 mm apart. No bracket is named.

Certifications

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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-BE93004Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Regulatory statements: FCC ID 2AFIW-BE9300.

2AXJ4AXE7512Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_PCB_IDRead 15 October 2026WikiDevi list of TP-Link FCC IDs: 2AXJ4AXE75 (2022-03-23) AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router, Archer AXE75. The same list has 2BH7FAXE75 (2025-11-27) for the same model name, which fits the later V2 hardware. The 2022 grant is stored for V1.

Other certifications

CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, IC, WEEE, FCC, CP652Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Certification: CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, IC, WEEE, FCC, CP65.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026The statement names FCC, IC, the EU declaration under Directive 2014/53/EU and CE output powers.

FCC, RoHS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Certifications: FCC, RoHS.

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

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300), Power Adapter, Ethernet Cable, Warranty Card, User Manual, Converter2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents: 1 x Flint 3 (GL-BE9300), 1 x power adapter, 1 x Ethernet cable, 1 x warranty card, 1 x user manual, 1 x converter.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Package contents: Flint 3, power adapter, Ethernet cable, user manual, thank you card and a converter based on the shipping country.

Wi-Fi Router Archer AXE75, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Package Contents: Wi-Fi Router Archer AXE75, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide.

Links

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Product page

www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-be93001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe751Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe75Read 15 October 2026The page is the maker's US page. It now shows hardware version V2 by default, with V1 and V2 in the version picker. V2 has a 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port, 1 Gbps ports, USB 2.0, a 1.0 GHz dual-core CPU and WireGuard. Everything else in this file describes V1 from the V1 datasheet, V1 user guide and the V1 reviews.

Spec sheet

static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet GL-BE9300, version 20250730.

www.tp-link.com/us/document/227902Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026

Manual

docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be93004Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026User Guide GL-BE9300 (Flint 3) in the GL.iNet Router Docs 4.

www.tp-link.com/us/document/855693Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Archer AXE75(US)_V1_User Guide, 1910013306 REV1.0.1 (2022).

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-be9300Read 14 October 2026Hassle-free 2 year warranty on the product page.

2years6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty page: Wi-Fi routers bought on or after 2023-09-01 have a 2 year warranty. The Amazon listing also says 2 year manufacturer.

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