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You may have gotten a WiFi router from your internet service provider. For a simple setup with a computer or two and a couple phones that might be enough. If you want to go beyond the basics or add a lot of devices to your network, you’re going to want to get your own router, preferably one that allows you a lot of customization options. GL.iNet is a company that’s been on the market since 2010 with a variety of router options. Today I’m reviewing their Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Wi-Fi 6 High-Performance Home Router. What is it? Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) is a home and office router which supports Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5 Gbps ethernet, ideally suited for high-speed wired and wireless transfer speeds, connecting large numbers of devices, and even low-latency gaming. What’s included? • Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Router • Power Adapter & Plug • Ethernet Cable • User Manual • Warranty Card Tech specs • CPU: MediaTek Quad-core, @ 2.0 GHz • Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB / eMMC 8GB • Protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax • Wi-Fi Speed: 1148Mbps (2.4GHz), 4804Mbps (5GHz) • Antennas: 4 x 2.4GHz + 5GHz dual-frequency Wi-Fi Antennas • USB Port: USB3.0 Type-A, Maximum 5V/2A output • Ethernet Port: 1 x WAN (2.5G), 1 x WAN/LAN (2.5G), 4 x LAN • Ethernet Speed: 2 x 2.5G Ports (10/100/1000/2500Mbps); 4 x 1G Ports (10/100/1000Mbps) • Power Input: DC5521, 12V/4 A (5.5 * 2.1 mm) • Power Consumption: 20 W • Dimension: 9.2 x 5.4 x 2.1 in (233 x 137 x 53 mm) • Weight: 26.8 oz (761 g) Design and features The Flint 2 router is a pretty basic design consisting of a tapered, black plastic, rectangular shape with four antennas that flip up for use. On the top front is the GL.iNet logo, a status LED, and a series of air vents in the middle of the top surface. The front face is flat except for a series of angled air vents on each side. The right side is blank except for some air vents; the left side is similar, except it adds a USB 3.0 port for connecting an external drive or for tethering a phone or cellular modem. The back has the DC power connector, six ethernet jacks, and a reset button. The bottom includes a label with FCC info, and a QR code for easily connecting a phone to the router’s WiFi signal among other information; more air vents; two mounting holes, and four rubber feet to keep the router from sliding around on a desktop. Unlike many other routers the antennas only tilt forward and backward – they do not tilt side-to-side.