GL.iNet Flint 3e GL-BE6500

GL.iNet GL-BE6500 Flint 3e

a next-generation dual-band router built on the IEEE 802.11be standard with WireGuard and OpenVPN support, five 2.5G Ethernet ports and combined wireless throughput of up to 6500 Mbps (688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz + 5764 Mbps on 5 GHz). It is one of the most powerful OpenWrt-based VPN routers — a solution for those who need maximum encrypted-connection speed, stable coverage and full control over network security.

IEEE 802.11be and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) technology

Flint 3e supports the IEEE 802.11be standard with Multi-Link Operation technology, which allows both bands — 2.4 and 5 GHz — to be used simultaneously to reduce latency and improve connection stability. This is especially relevant for environments with a large number of devices, a dense radio-frequency surroundings or a substantial coverage area. The router reliably serves more than 100 simultaneous connections.

VPN and encryption

Flint 3e supports the WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols (with DCO acceleration), in both client and server modes. The real-world VPN connection speed is approximately 680 Mbps for both protocols — one of the highest figures among all routers on the market. This level of performance makes it possible to encrypt all network traffic without a noticeable drop in speed, even on gigabit internet links. The VPN router is compatible with most commercial VPN services. For the best compatibility, speed and privacy protection, we recommend GemiGuard VPN. The Tor network is also supported, along with flexible VPN traffic policy routing, which lets you direct the traffic of individual devices or groups through different VPN tunnels.

Connectivity and 2.5G Ethernet

The router is equipped with five 2.5G Ethernet ports: one dedicated WAN port, one WAN/LAN port with automatic mode detection and three LAN ports. It supports link aggregation, multi-WAN configuration with automatic switching between internet sources (failover) and load balancing. The internet connection can be established via Ethernet, a Wi-Fi repeater, USB tethering or an external cellular modem. The USB 3.0 Type-A port lets you connect an external storage drive to set up a network file server, or an external 4G/5G USB modem for backup mobile internet.

Privacy and cybersecurity with GemiGuard Mirage

For the Flint 3e, the GemiGuard Mirage package is available — our software solution for enhancing the privacy, anonymity and cybersecurity of GL.iNet devices. Mirage for the GL-BE6500 includes: automatic BSSID randomization, MAC address randomization, automatic system log cleanup, removal of the connected Wi-Fi clients history, hardened encrypted DNS and other security improvements. These features significantly reduce the device’s digital footprint and protect the privacy of the user and of every device connected to the network.

Flint 3e vs Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) — which model to choose?

Customers often compare these two models. Both routers belong to the absolute top tier — they are the most powerful VPN routers in the GL.iNet line-up. The main technical difference: the Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) is tri-band and supports an additional 6 GHz band, whereas the Flint 3e operates on two bands — 2.4 and 5 GHz. At the same time, the Flint 3e’s throughput on the 5 GHz band (5764 Mbps) actually exceeds the corresponding figure of the Flint 3 on the same band — the 6 GHz band on the Flint 3 delivers the same throughput as 5 GHz on the Flint 3e. So for users who connect specifically to a 5 GHz network, the Flint 3e is the technically better choice — and a more economical one too. Both routers have the same amount of RAM (1 GB DDR4) and support MLO. The difference is in internal storage: the Flint 3e has 512 MB NAND, the Flint 3 has 8 GB eMMC. If expanded internal storage and the 6 GHz band are not critical, the Flint 3e is the more sensible choice. The Flint 3 makes sense for those who genuinely use 6 GHz-capable devices and need maximum built-in storage capacity.

Network features and protection

Flint 3e supports WPA3 encryption, AdGuard for blocking ads and trackers at the network level, DNS over TLS to protect DNS queries from interception, the IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, a built-in firewall with port forwarding, DMZ and IP address reservation. It also supports the ZeroTier and Tailscale platforms for building private networks, Dynamic DNS and Drop-in mode (a wired VPN gateway in front of the router) for integration with existing equipment. The device operates in several modes: classic router, access point (AP), wireless extender and WDS — allowing it to be flexibly integrated into any existing network. Parental controls are available through the built-in GL.iNet interface or the app.

OpenWrt, custom firmware and full technical support

The OpenWrt operating system gives full control over settings and additional options. GemiGuard is more than just a store. We are a team of system administrators, network engineers and DevOps specialists with deep expertise in OpenWrt and GL.iNet. We develop custom firmware, provide full technical support throughout the entire lifecycle of the device, directly handle warranty cases (repair or replacement), and can build a fully bespoke solution for your needs.

What’s in the box

GL.iNet Flint 3e router (GL-BE6500), 12 V / 3 A power supply (EU plug), Ethernet cable, quick-start guide, warranty card.

Useful materials

• WireGuard vs OpenVPN

Full technical specifications

Wi-Fi standards

802.11b · 802.11g · 802.11n · 802.11a · 802.11ac · 802.11ax · 802.11be

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz · 5 GHz

Wi-Fi speed

5765 Mbps (5 GHz) · 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz)

Ethernet interfaces

5 (1 WAN + 1 WAN/LAN + 3 LAN)

Ethernet speed

1 Gbps · 10 Mbps · 100 Mbps · 2.5 Gbps

VPN protocols

OpenVPN · OpenVPN (with DCO support) · WireGuard

WireGuard speed

680 Mbps

OpenVPN speed

680 Mbps (with DCO)

Network modes

wireless bridge · wired bridge · router · access point

Operating system

OpenWrt

Processor

Qualcomm IPQ5332, quad-core, 1.5 GHz

RAM

DDR4 1 GB

Storage

512 MB NAND flash memory

USB ports

1x USB 3.0 Type-A

Antennas

4 pcs., external

Power port

DC5521 (5.5 × 2.1 mm)

Supply voltage

12 V

Power consumption

<25 W (no USB load), <37.2 W (with USB load)

Operating temperature

0–40° C

Color

Black

Dimensions

240 × 157 × 74 mm

Weight

848 g

Humidity

5% - 95%, non-condensing

Warranty

24 months

Certifications

CCC · CE · CP65 · FCC · IC · MIC · RCM · RoHS · WEEE