My apartment complex provides fiber internet as a hotshot throughout with a captive portal. I was able to log in, join the service and the router remained logged in the whole time. From time to time it will get kicked off but it will choose the alternate connection I've set it up for.
The connections are fast. I've connected to my VPN using wireguard and am using the ad guard as well. Surfing is smooth on either my 5 or 2.4 WAN. My speed, which is relegated to the VPN, works very well. The stability of the router is very good thus far. I experienced some lock ups which required me to unplug the router. (More about this later).
I have several smart devices such as a Google Nest, a Bose smart speaker, Samsung TV and a Fire stick. Neither of these likes to go through the VPN. On my Fire stick I noticed that Amazon Prime will not work. Disney works, Netflix works. To get everything on the Fire stick to work, I set up VPN rules now. I made the router route all selected MAC addresses through the VPN so all my other devices bypass the VPN. Oh, once you set up the VPN rules it helped to reboot the router.
It took me some time to figure this out so I wanted to pass this on to those that might have a similar situation at their home. I've set up the router for remote access and I use the app. Both work very well. Note, you can't control the VPN settings remotely. If you're connected to the router, the app does it all. On the web based remote access, it has a living map but I haven't figured that out so it doesn't display my location on the map.
Summary: the repeater works very well. The drops and pick ups I was experiencing were, from what I could tell, from the VPN server. I'll make an update later now that I'm using my current configuration of having all my smart devices bypass the VPN.
Update: 4/2024
I had a big speed drop. I'm no longer using the VPN, just the built in Adguard, which works really well! I've kept up with the firmware updates and apparently the previous update really messed up my speeds. I was originally getting about 95/95 and my speeds were down to like 5/15.
I contacted tech support who made every attempt to resolve my issue. My unit, being out of warranty was no longer exchangeable. The company offered me a discount on the Flint 2, which appears to be a great upgrade. I ordered it!
Upon login in to my router to copy some settings, it immediately notified me of an available firmware upgrade, which I did. I decided to check the speeds again. And wouldn't you know it, my router, in the repeater mode I use it in, was back to normal. My hotspot speeds are 100/100 connected directly. Through the Flint, they are about 97/98! I'm so glad to have it working again. I thought the hardware had failed but it just didn't like the previous firmware. The new firmware fixed everything!
This is a great router and a great company that is overlooked. I highly recommend them and their products. As you can see, I had purchased the Flint 2 thinking my router had an internal failure. I trust their products enough to go with them again!
I wish to add, the UI they provide, is awesome and so easy to use with helpful tips. I do wish to convey my experience with their product and help anyone whose looking for a great product with Repeater, Router, and other modes, or needing to connect to a hotspot like myself.
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| Sold By | GL Technologies | Dbit Store | EliteValue Tech | Magic digital | Amazon.com | GL Technologies |
| connectivity tech | Wi Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi | Ethernet |
| number of ports | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| data transfer rate | 1.8 gigabits per second | 1800 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second | 2976 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second |
| wireless standard | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AC, 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AX |
| frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
| lan port bandwidth | 5 gigabits per second | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100 megabits per second | 10/100 megabits per second | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
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| CPU | IPQ6000 1.2GHz Quad-core Processor | QCA9563, @775MHz SoC | IPQ6000 Quad-core Arm Processor @1.2GHz | SF19A28, Dual-Core @1GHz | MT7981B Dual-core Processor @1.3GHz |
| Memory | DDR3L 512MB | DDR2 128MB | DDR3L 512MB | DDR3 128MB | DDR4 512MB |
| Storage | NAND Flash 128MB | 16MB Nor Flash + 128MB Nand Flash | NAND-FLASH 128MB | SPI NAND Flash 128MB | NAND Flash 256MB |
| GIGABIT PORT | 3 gigabit ports | 3 gigabit ports | 5 gigabit ports | 3 gigabit ports | WAN Port: 10/100/1000/2500Mbps; LAN Port: 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Speed | Max. 574Mbps | Max. 300Mbps | Max. 600Mbps | Max. 300Mbps | Max. 574Mbps |
| 5GHz Wi-Fi Speed | Max. 1201Mbps | Max. 433Mbps | Max. 1200Mbps | Max. 867Mbps | Max. 2402Mbps |
| OPENVPN (Via Ethernet) | Max. 120Mbps | Max. 17Mbps | Max. 112Mbps | Max. 12Mbps | Max. 150Mbps |
| WIREGUARD (Via Ethernet) | Max. 550Mbps | Max. 68Mbps | Max. 500Mbps | Max. 65Mbps | Max. 300Mbps |
| IPv6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAP Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
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Actualmente, es el único router del mercado que está basado en software libre, lo que le aporta un grado de seguridad, privacidad y confianza muy altos.
Sus principales características son:
✅ Dispone de características para todo tipo de usuarios. Si el usuario no tiene muchos conocimientos, se puede enchufar el router en un puerto LAN del router de tu compañía y podrás beneficiarse de un WiFi muy potente, estable y rápido. El WiFi 6 me ha permitido navegar con mi móvil a 500 MB/s, mientras que con el WiFi del router de mi compañía de internet me iba a 150 MB/s.
Si eres un usuario avanzado, permite usar PPPoE para reemplazar por completo el router de tu compañía. Además, puedes encriptar todas tus consultas DNS (con DoH y DoT) y bloquear los anuncios en todos tus dispositivos gracias a Adguard Home, uso de VPN para cifrar todo el tráfico de la red, y por si sabe a poco, puedes usar LuCi en vez de la interfaz web por defecto del router y configurar el sistema operativo a tu gusto.
✅ En cuanto a temperaturas, se calienta un poco, pero dudo mucho que vaya a alcanzar temperaturas tan altas como para dañarse.
✅ Finalmente, el software que dispone ya es completamente estable, y no va a ofrecer ningún problema durante su uso y configuración. Remarco este punto porque hay usuarios que se quejaban de la inestabilidad del dispositivo, pero esto ya ha sido resuelto.
❌ Como aspecto negativo, el router presenta un manual de usuario imprimido pobre. Estaría bien que se mencionara que en la web del fabricante está disponible una wiki donde se explican todas las características, funciones y configuraciones existentes.
Como pueden ver, es un router capaz, perfecto para cualquier perfil de usuario y capaz de mejorar considerablemente la privacidad y seguridad del internet de casa.
Compra 100% RECOMENDADA.
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