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White rectangular router with four foldable external antennas, five Ethernet ports and USB 3.0

GL.iNet

GL.iNet GL-BE6500 (Flint 3e) Wi-Fi 7 wireless router

SKU CH-0E1H-YXA6Q MPN GL-BE6500

Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router with five 2.5G Ethernet ports, 6.5 Gbps wireless speed and 680 Mbps VPN throughput for large homes and offices

  • Memory sizeDDR4 1 GB / NAND 512 MB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11b
  • WAN interfaces1 × 2.5G
  • Network ports4 × 2.5G
  • Wi-Fi 7 delivers up to 6.5 Gbps for 8K streaming and low-latency gaming
  • Five 2.5G Ethernet ports provide high-speed wired connections for fiber modems and devices
  • VPN throughput reaches 680 Mbps on WireGuard and OpenVPN for secure remote work
  • AdGuard Home blocks ads and trackers network-wide without extra software
  • 1 GB DDR4 memory and 512 MB storage handle over 100 simultaneous devices

Flint 3e Wi-Fi 7 router

The GL.iNet GL-BE6500 (Flint 3e) is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router built for homes and small offices that need fast wireless and wired connectivity. It delivers up to 6.5 Gbps combined wireless throughput across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Five 2.5G Ethernet ports provide high-speed links for fiber modems, NAS devices, and desktop PCs. The platform targets users who want modern Wi-Fi 7 features without moving to tri-band hardware.

Bundled accessories and software

The box includes a power adapter, one Ethernet cable, a warranty card, a user manual, and a converter for immediate deployment. On the software side, AdGuard Home runs on the router to block ads and trackers network-wide without client apps. Parental controls with Bark integration add website filtering, safe-search enforcement, and screen-time limits. A USB 3.0 port allows attaching storage or a 4G/5G dongle for backup WAN or local file sharing.

Capacity and headroom

DDR4 1 GB memory and 512 MB NAND storage support over 100 simultaneous device connections and leave room for custom OpenWrt packages. WireGuard and OpenVPN-DCO throughput reaches 680 Mbps, sufficient for 4K streaming and remote work over encrypted tunnels. The 2.4 GHz band tops out at 688 Mbps and the 5 GHz band at 5764 Mbps, so very high-density 6 GHz clients or multi-gigabit WAN above 2.5 Gbps will hit the platform ceiling.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Wi-Fi Routers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $142.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).
Memory size DDR4 1 GB / NAND 512 MB
Higher than about 90% of the 28 comparable items (median 0.38 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameGL.iNet
Model nameFlint 3e
Part numberGL-BE6500
Memory
Memory sizeDDR4 1 GB / NAND 512 MB
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11be / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
Wireless speed688 Mbit/s (2.4 GHz), 5,764 Mbit/s (5 GHz)
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna configuration4 x Foldable External Wi-Fi Antennas
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
WAN interfaces1 × 2.5G
Network ports4 × 2.5G
Power
Power supplyDC5521, 12 V/3A (5.5 × 2.1 mm)
Size & build
Product dimensions240 × 157 × 74 mm
Product weight848 g
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size288 × 254 × 80 mm
In the box
In the box1 x Flint 3e (GL-BE6500)
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Ethernet Cable
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User Manual
1 x Converter

Questions about this item

Will the four foldable external Wi-Fi antennas need periodic adjustment or replacement?

The four foldable external antennas are fixed to the chassis and have no moving parts that wear out; they do not require scheduled adjustment or replacement under normal use.

Which limit appears first when the router runs at full 5 GHz throughput of 5764 Mbps for extended periods?

The 12 V / 3 A DC power input and passive thermal design set the practical ceiling; sustained 5 GHz loads will hit thermal limits before the 2.5 GbE ports or 1 GB DDR4 memory become bottlenecks.

How much heat and fan noise does the unit produce when operating 24 hours a day?

The router uses a fanless design with a 12 V 3 A power supply, so it generates only warm-case temperatures and zero audible fan noise during continuous operation.

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