GL.iNet GL-BE9300 Flint 3
Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 OpenWrt router with five 2.5G ports and VPN
1 unit· Wi-Fi 7· Tri-band· 2.5 Gbps
£178.99
GL.iNet GL-BE9300 Flint 3 Router: UK Prices and Specs
Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 OpenWrt router with five 2.5G ports and VPN
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£178.99
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Overview
The GL.iNet GL-BE9300 Flint 3 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router built on OpenWrt, with five 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports and a USB port. It is designed for wired and wireless networking with built-in VPN support.
Who it suits
This router suits users who want an OpenWrt-based system with multi-gigabit wired ports and 6 GHz Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. It is suited to home networks or small offices that need several 2.5 Gbps wired connections alongside tri-band wireless.
Reasons to consider it
It offers tri-band Wi-Fi 7 coverage across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz, five 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports for wired devices, and OpenWrt firmware with VPN support for added network control. Power draw stays under 25 W without USB load, which may suit lower-power setups.
Limitations and compatibility checks
There is no PoE support, no wired backhaul listed, and ecosystem or supported modes details are not specified. USB load may increase power draw beyond the stated figure.
Verified specifications
Manufacturer specifications
| Wi-Fi generation | Wi-Fi 7 |
|---|---|
| Bands | Tri-band (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz) |
| 6 GHz band | Yes |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| Fastest Ethernet port | 2.5 Gbps |
| PoE support | No |
| USB | Yes |
| Wired backhaul | No |
| Power | Under 25 W without USB load |
Current offers
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FAQs
- Does this router support 6 GHz Wi-Fi?
- Yes, it is a tri-band router covering 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz.
- How many wired ports does it have, and what speed?
- It has five Ethernet ports, each supporting up to 2.5 Gbps.
- Can this router run VPN software?
- Yes, it runs OpenWrt and is described as supporting VPN.