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GL.iNet Flint 3

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Flint 3

Released July 2025.7Press 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 2026Pre-order from 2025-06-10 with shipping scheduled from mid-July 2025. TechRadar's review of 2025-08-03 calls it available now. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
Router
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Speed class
BE9300
WAN port
2.5Gbps

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At a glance

  • Multi-gig ports

    5

    Higher than 77% of other routers.

Ports

  • 5 RJ45
  • USB-A USB 3.0

All specs

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General

Series
Flint1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026
Model numbers
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.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
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.
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.
Predecessor
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.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Not available
Form factor
Router1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Sold as one home router in the Flint series.
Segment
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.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026
Wi-Fi speed class
BE93001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026
Wi-Fi radios
BandWi-FiStreamsMax channel width (MHz)Max link rate (Mbps)Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHzWi-Fi 7240688No
5 GHzWi-Fi 721602,882No
6 GHzWi-Fi 723205,765No
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.
Radio bands
3
6 GHz band
Yes
Combined Wi-Fi link rate
9,335Mbps
Wi-Fi streams
6
Max Wi-Fi channel width
320MHz
Wi-Fi features
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.
External antennas
41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Four foldable external Wi-Fi antennas. Three adjustable slots rotate up to 190 degrees.
Internal antennas
Not available
Detachable antennas
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.
Coverage of one unit (claimed)
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).
Connected devices per unit (claimed)
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.

Ports and modem

Ports
PortCountRoleMax speed (Gbps)Version
RJ451WAN2.5Not available
RJ451WAN or LAN2.5Not available
RJ453LAN2.5Not available
USB-A1Not available5USB 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.
Ethernet ports
5
Multi-gig ports
5
Fastest WAN port
2.5Gbps
Fastest LAN port
2.5Gbps
USB ports
1
SFP+ port
No
Built-in modem
Not available
Modem standards
Not available

Mesh

Mesh technologies
Not available
Units per pack
11Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Sold as a single router. The store lists no multi-pack.
Coverage of the pack (claimed)
Not available
Identical units
Not available
Satellite model
Not available
Satellite ports
Not available
Ethernet backhaul
Not available

Software

Management
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.
Online account required
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.
Operating modes
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.
Network features
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.
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.
VPN client
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.
USB applications
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.

Security

Wi-Fi security
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.
Security service
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.
Security service cost
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.
Automatic firmware updates
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Smart home

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Thread border router
Not available
Matter controller
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Smart home platforms
Not available

Hardware

System on chip
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.
CPU cores
41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Qualcomm quad-core.
CPU clock
1.5GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Qualcomm quad-core at 1.5 GHz.
RAM
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.
Flash storage
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.
Cooling fan
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.

Power

Power supply
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.
Rated power input
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).
Included adapter output
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.
Power use (typical, claimed)
Not available
Power use (max, claimed)
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.

Measured

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
Not available
Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
Not available
Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
Not available
Range (measured)
Not available
Power use under load (measured)
Not available
Energy use per day (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
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.
Dimensions with antennas
Not available
Weight
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.
Wall mountable
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.

Certifications

Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
Not available
FCC ID
2AFIW-BE93004Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Regulatory statements: FCC ID 2AFIW-BE9300.
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.

In the box

In the box
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.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Hassle-free 2 year warranty on the product page.

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PredecessorGL.iNet Flint 2