Let me start by saying this router is a beast. I replaced my old Synology setup with the GL-MT6000, and the difference is night and day. The WiFi 6 speeds are insane - I'm getting buttery smooth 4K streams while my teenager games online, with zero lag spikes.

The dual 2.5G ports were a game-changer for my home office setup. I've got my NAS hooked up to one and my gaming PC to the other, transferring huge video files while maintaining ping under 15ms in Valorant matches. That's some serious multitasking power!

What really surprised me was the range. My three-story townhouse gets full coverage without needing mesh nodes - something even my expensive previous system couldn't manage. The DFS channel support (which most routers lack) gave me an extra speed boost in crowded apartment areas.

The OpenWRT base with GL.iNet's simplified GUI hits the sweet spot between user-friendly and customizable. I set up WireGuard VPN in about 5 minutes (getting nearly full gigabit speeds), and AdGuard Home blocks ads network-wide without needing extra hardware.

A few quirks though: The antennas don't swivel as much as I'd like for optimal positioning, and the power connector feels outdated (come on, USB-C please!). Also, the signal strength is almost too powerful - I had to dial down the TX power to avoid overwhelming nearby devices.

At $160, it's pricier than basic routers but delivers prosumer features usually found in $300+ models. Whether you're a hardcore gamer, privacy-conscious user, or just want rock-solid connectivity for dozens of devices, this Flint 2 punches way above its weight class.