Speed: ⭐⭐⭐
Privacy: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Security: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Availability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pros:
Privacy
Secure
Reliable
Availability
Sleek Design
Features
Cons:
Cost
Under development/Fairly new
Bugs
Specification
The GL-AX1800(Flint) WiFi 6 Router has speeds up to 1.8 Gbps and equipped with 600Mbps (2.4GHz), 1200Mbps (5GHz). Also, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) performs much better, in all aspects, than its predecessors. The firmware is based on Qualcomm Software Development Kit (SDK) and has been modified using OpenWrt distribution with Linux Kernal 4.4.60 and uses WPA3 Encryption.
The router also supports VPN (Virtual Private Network) and has speeds up to 500Mbps. It also supports AdGaurd Home which is a dedicated Internet filtering software for blocking ads and online trackers that's been integrated within the Web User Interface (UI). In addition, it's decked with 1.2 GHz Quad core CPU processor plus the extra separate 1.5GHz Network process unit (NPU) for network speed acceleration.
Speed
In this section, we've performed a speed test against the GL-AX1800(Flint) WiFi 6 Router. The Flint router claims up to 600Mbps (2.4GHz), 1200Mbps (5GHz). It's worth to mention that there are other aspects throughout the home network which could potentially affect the results.
For example, being connected over a wired connection would provide for better speeds compared to a wireless connection. During this test, a wireless connection was used (2.4GHz) and managed to achieve 50.8Mbps download speed -> 17.4 Mbps upload speed.
Security
The GL-AX1800(Flint) WiFi 6 Router claims WiFi 6 (802.11ax) performs much better, in all aspects, than its predecessor WiFi 5 802.11ac WiFi standard.
What's the difference? WiFi 6 expands the WiFi band from 80 MHz to 160 MHz, doubling the channel width and creating a faster connection from the the router all the way down to the end users. Ultimately, it allows the end users to enjoy streaming 8k movies, large file downloads/uploads, and more responsive devices simultaneously without buffering.
The GL-AX1800(Flint) WiFi 6 Router also claims WPA3 encryption which builds and improves on its predecessor WPA2.
What's the difference? WPA3 provides a more secure connection than WPA2. WPA2 uses AES standard encryption whereas, WPA3 uses 128-bit encryption within WPA3-Personal mode (192-bit in WPA3 Enterprise mode). WPA3 also replaces the Pre-Shared key (PSK) exchange used in WPA2 with Simultaneous Authentication of Equals which is more secure to do the initial key exchange.
Availability
In my own experience, The GL-AX1800(Flint) WiFi 6 Router has 24/7 availability. For example, since setting up and configuring the Flint router several months ago, the uptime has been good.
Furthermore, I'm using NEMS to further monitor the uptime for the Flint router. Please refer to the image below for our current uptime:
AdGaurd Home
AdGaurd home comes preinstalled with the GL-AX1800(Flint) WiFi 6 Router. AdGaurd Home is a network software for blocking ads & tracking which covers all end devices connected to the home network, and no need for client side software.
In my own experience, AdGaurd home is essential, as it's protected all home users from unwanted ads/tracking. For example, We've enabled several different DNS blocklists such as AdGuard Simplified Domain Names filter, WindowsSpyBlocker - Hosts spy rules, and much more. The blocklist includes a text file with lots of different websites which have been denoted as malicious or unwanted traffic.
Furthermore, I've personally used AdGaurd home for experimental purposes. For example, I've used AdGaurd Home Custom filtering rules to block the website "cheese.com".
We're able to view DNS records for monitoring purposes from an InfoSec/Networking perspective. For example, Google Analytics was refusing to connect because of AdGaurd Home DNS prevention. It required manual approval by going into AdGaurd Home and clicking enable on the correct DNS record, which can be useful.
VPN
The GL-AX1800(Flint) WiFi 6 Router offers a variety of features, services, and plugins. For example, it implements different VPN's such as WireGaurd, OpenVPN and TOR.
The TOR feature turns the Flint router into an "Onion Router". With the TOR feature enabled, it means the end users connecting to the network has full anonymity, since their data network traffic is being guided through different servers, located all over the world.
With TOR enabled in my own experience, it has automatically provided all end users connected to the home network with individual ghost IP addresses. For example, when headed to Amazon's website, it redirects us to the USA template and not the UK, since were located in the USA according to the VPN.
This provides for further security & anonymity for all end users connecting to the home network. Although, the overall network traffic speed will be decreased when VPN is enabled. However, it could be said that WireGaurd or OpenVPN could provide better speeds.
Conclusion
Overall, The GL-AX1800(Flint) WiFi 6 Router could be best described as the "all in one" package. It ensures security, privacy, redundancy, and speed throughout the different layers of our home network.
Furthermore, we've learned the different features the Flint router is able to implement such as TOR, AdGaurd Home, and more. In addition, there's also plugins available to download and install them onto router for extra capabilities.
However, I believe the traffic speed lets the router down. For example, it had claimed to be up to 600Mbps (2.4GHz), 1200Mbps (5GHz), and we're able to achieve merely 50.8Mbps download speed -> 17.4 Mbps upload speed on a 2.4GHz frequency. With that said, it is intended to increase the network traffic speed using different implementations in the future.
In my own experience, the router upheld its part of the bargain and ensuring all users is able to connect from our home network, to the internal servers, and Internet whilst being private, secure and high speed.
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| Price | £99.99 | £92.99 | £38.99 | £104.49 | £76.90 |
| CPU | IPQ6000 1.2GHz Quad-core Processor | IPQ6000 Quad-core Arm Processor @1.2GHz | SF19A28, Dual-Core @1GHz | MT7981B Dual-core Processor @1.3GHz | IPQ4018, Quad Core@717Mhz |
| Memory | DDR3L 512MB | DDR3L 512MB | DDR3 128MB | DDR4 512MB | DDR3L 256MB |
| Storage | NAND Flash 128MB | NAND-FLASH 128MB | SPI NAND Flash 128MB | NAND Flash 256MB | NOR Flash 4MB + NAND Flash 128MB |
| GIGABIT PORT | 3 gigabit ports | 5 gigabit ports | 3 gigabit ports | WAN Port: 10/100/1000/2500Mbps; LAN Port: 10/100/1000 Mbps | 3 gigabit ports |
| 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Speed | Max. 574Mbps | Max. 600Mbps | Max. 300Mbps | Max. 574Mbps | Max. 400Mbps |
| 5GHz Wi-Fi Speed | Max. 1201Mbps | Max. 1200Mbps | Max. 867Mbps | Max. 2402Mbps | Max. 867Mbps |
| OPENVPN (Via Ethernet) | Max. 120Mbps | Max. 112Mbps | Max. 12Mbps | Max. 150Mbps | Max. 28Mbps |
| WIREGUARD (Via Ethernet) | Max. 550Mbps | Max. 500Mbps | Max. 65Mbps | Max. 300Mbps | Max. 170Mbps |
| IPv6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAP Support | ✓ | ✓ | X | X | ✓ |
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| connectivity tech | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, Tethering | Wi-Fi | Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| number of ports | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| data transfer rate | 1.8 gigabits per second | 1200 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 6000 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second |
| wireless standard | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AC, 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 N | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX |
| frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
| LAN port bandwidth | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 megabits per second | 1000 Mbps | 2.5 Gbps | 1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| maximum upstream rate | 1200 megabits per second | 540 megabits per second | 2402 megabits per second | 6000 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 2400 megabits per second |
| RAM size | 1 GB | 128 MB | 64 MB | 1 GB | — | 256 MB |
| security protocol | WPA3 | WPA2, WPA3, OpenVPN, WireGuard | WPA3 | WPA3 | WPA2 | WPA3 |
| frequency | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| operating system | Linux | Linux | RouterOS | Linux | OpenWrt | Linux or proprietary operating system developed by the manufacturer |
Rock solid router, easy to use but highly configurable, brilliant WiFi range
I’d been eyeing up the GL.iNet GL-AX1800 (Flint) for a few weeks and when it became available on a Prime Day deal for £73 I went for it. Firstly the build quality is great, this is a small but solid little router, feels quite heavy and substantial compared to other routers. In terms of footprint it doesn’t take up much room at all, smaller than a BT SH2. The user interface is comprehensive but simple to use allowing lots of configuration and setting up VPNs both OpenVPN and WireGuard are easy and I’m using SurfShark. Lots of added functionality with the ability to add apps. You can disappear into the advanced OpenWRT configuration if you want to use a nonstandard DDNS provider. I’ve about 40 devices on my network including cameras, computers, smart devices, streaming devices and it copes easily with them all. No performance issues and I’ve been using it for about 3 weeks and it has been rock solid in terms of reliability with no drop outs or reboots. The Wifi range is really good and I’ve removed two repeaters as the Flint covers the whole house. I’ve used Gl.iNet routers for about 5 years now and they always provide great value and terrific performance/reliability. Highly recommended and a bit step up over ISP routers.
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2023Colour Name: GL-AX1800Verified Purchase
I’d been eyeing up the GL.iNet GL-AX1800 (Flint) for a few weeks and when it became available on a Prime Day deal for £73 I went for it.
Rock solid router, easy to use but highly configurable, brilliant WiFi range
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2023
Firstly the build quality is great, this is a small but solid little router, feels quite heavy and substantial compared to other routers. In terms of footprint it doesn’t take up much room at all, smaller than a BT SH2.
The user interface is comprehensive but simple to use allowing lots of configuration and setting up VPNs both OpenVPN and WireGuard are easy and I’m using SurfShark.
Lots of added functionality with the ability to add apps. You can disappear into the advanced OpenWRT configuration if you want to use a nonstandard DDNS provider.
I’ve about 40 devices on my network including cameras, computers, smart devices, streaming devices and it copes easily with them all. No performance issues and I’ve been using it for about 3 weeks and it has been rock solid in terms of reliability with no drop outs or reboots.
The Wifi range is really good and I’ve removed two repeaters as the Flint covers the whole house.
I’ve used Gl.iNet routers for about 5 years now and they always provide great value and terrific performance/reliability.
Highly recommended and a bit step up over ISP routers.
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