GL.iNet Flint 3e GL-BE6500 Wi-Fi 7 router with 5 × 2.5G ports
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Choose countryThe GL.iNet Flint 3e GL-BE6500 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router for home and office networks with many simultaneous connections. It offers a combined wireless speed of up to 6 500 Mb/s and five 2.5G Ethernet ports. Support for over 100 devices was tested under laboratory conditions, with stated coverage of up to approximately 232 m².
Wireless, wired and backup connections
MLO uses the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, while 4K QAM and puncturing technologies help make efficient use of available bandwidth. Four external antennas fold down.
- Wired networking: one WAN and four LAN ports, with LAN1 configurable as a second WAN.
- Multiple internet sources: Multi-WAN, failover and load balancing support backup connections and traffic distribution.
- VPN: WireGuard client and server speeds up to 1 100 Mb/s; OpenVPN with DCO up to 680 Mb/s. Global Mode routes the network through one VPN tunnel, while Policy Mode applies separate routing rules.
Configuration and shared resources
The OpenWrt 23.05-based system supports over 5 000 plugins. USB 3.0 Type-A enables file and printer sharing and tethering, including 4G/5G connections. With storage attached, the router can act as a lightweight NAS or media server.
AdGuard Home helps block adverts and trackers. Guest network isolation and local parental controls are available; the free Bark Home plan supports access schedules and website filtering. Manage settings through the GL.iNet app, Web Admin Panel or GoodCloud.
The package includes the router, power adapter, Ethernet cable, converter and user manual.
| Manufacturer | GL.iNet |
|---|---|
| Model | GL-BE6500 |
| Wi-Fi standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be |
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi speed | 688 Mb/s |
| 5 GHz Wi-Fi speed | 5 764 Mb/s |
| Total Wi-Fi speed | Up to 6 500 Mb/s |
| Wi-Fi 7 technologies | MLO, 4K QAM, Multi-RU Puncturing, Preamble Puncturing |
| Processor | Qualcomm, quad-core, 1.5 GHz |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR4 |
| NAND memory | 512 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 × 2.5G, 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s |
| WAN port | 1 × 2.5G |
| LAN ports | 4 × 2.5G, LAN1 can be switched to WAN |
| USB port | 1 × USB 3.0 Type-A |
| Antennas | 4 foldable external Wi-Fi antennas |
| FEM modules | 6 high-power FEM modules |
| Supported devices | Over 100, tested under laboratory conditions |
| Coverage | Up to 2 500 ft², approximately 232 m² |
| Operating system | OpenWrt 23.05 |
| Kernel version | 5.4.213 |
| Firmware | SDK v4.8 |
| Plugin support | Over 5 000 |
| Network modes | Router, access point, extender, WDS |
| Ethernet connection modes | DHCP, static IP, PPPoE |
| Internet connection methods | Ethernet, repeater, tethering, cellular network |
| Multi-WAN | Yes |
| Failover | Yes |
| Load balancing | Yes |
| VPN | OpenVPN, WireGuard, policy routing, Tor |
| OpenVPN | Client and server, DCO, up to 680 Mb/s |
| WireGuard | Client and server, up to 1 100 Mb/s |
| VPN service support | Over 30 |
| Cloud services | GoodCloud, AstroWarp |
| System features | Dynamic DNS, AdGuard Home, parental controls, ZeroTier, Tailscale, port forwarding, DMZ, IP address reservation, IPv6, Drop-in Gateway |
| Wi-Fi configuration | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, MLO Wi-Fi |
| Guest network | Guest network isolation |
| Additional Wi-Fi settings | SSID modification and hiding, transmission power adjustment, random BSSID |
| LED indicator | 1 dual-colour indicator, blue/white |
| Button | 1 × Reset |
| Power connector | DC5521 |
| Power supply | 12 V / 3 A |
| Dimensions | 240 × 157 × 74 mm |
| Weight | 848 g |
| Power consumption without USB load | Less than 25 W |
| Power consumption with USB load | Less than 36 W |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C to 70 °C |
| Operating humidity | 5–95%, non-condensing |
| Storage humidity | 5–95%, non-condensing |
| Certifications and compliance | CE, RoHS, WEEE, EUCC, ErP, UK PSTI, REACH, FCC, California Proposition 65, IC, MIC, SRRC, RCM |
| EAN | 6971131385158 |
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Can it use more than one internet connection?
Yes. Multi-WAN, load balancing and failover are supported. LAN1 can be configured as a second WAN port, and connection methods also include Wi-Fi repeater, USB tethering and cellular networks.
How can I manage the router?
Use the GL.iNet app for basic setup and monitoring, or the Web Admin Panel for detailed configuration. GoodCloud supports remote configuration, monitoring and bulk device updates.
