Hi,
I am thinking to buy Flint 2 but before I do that, I would like to know if there is possibility in this router to have 2 or more connections at the same time ? 1 with VPN (to connect my work laptop to it) and an other for my family to use ? Basically having maybe 2 SSID ? or maybe a vpn can be wired to my laptop and wifi can be normal without vpn .
Is this possible to do ?
Thanks
If my understand is correct, the GL Flint 2 can meet your requirements as you mentioned.
Mutil-WAN, but if use those WAN at same time, it is supposed to set the policy router (supported), so need to know these network knowledges.
Supported Mutil-SSID
Supported 'VPN Policy Based On The Client Device', can customize what devices you want use the VPN.
As Bruce stated, option 3 is what you are looking for. The devices can be wireless or wired that doesn't matter. With option 3 you can tell each client where to route, be it via the WAN clearnet or via the VPN, it's a case of just selecting which clients you want to route and the glinet GUI makes it super simple to achieve, its probably one of the main selling points of their devices to be honest.
Can we have as below?
• SSID 01: non-vpn
• SSID 02: VPN Country "A"
• SSID 03: VPN Country "B"
If so, a documentation about how to do this will be very welcome.
No, not by design.
Only 1 VPN connection (as a client) is possible.
Yes.
Vpn\VPN Dashboard
Select "VPN Policy Based on the Client Device" instead of "Global Proxy".
Select "Use VPN"
Select your laptop from drop-down list below and press + and Apply.
Thank you for all for your help. Will this setup work with any GL iNet devices, I am thinking to get Beryl instead of flint 2.
Yes. I use the Brume 2 (doesn't have WiFi) at home as I have a few access points so I know my WiFi coverage isn't a problem, it has very similar specs as the beryl ax minus the WiFi. For your home environment I would push more towards the Flint 2, it has better wireguard performance (although the Beryl ax and Brume 2 are pretty decent for wireguard speeds)
The flint 2 has better hardware, more Lan ports, 2.5gb LAN, better WiFi, better hardware and speeds. So if your budget allows then get the flint 2
Because I don't know why you are thinking of going with the beryl over the flint (maybe it's size / range isn't needed as much or you haven't considered performance/specs) then you should also take a look at the Slate AX over the beryl ax for a home router, it has an extra ethernet port and better wireguard speeds and apparently some say a better WiFi range than the beryl ax but I can't confirm that. The Slate AX only has gigabit wan compared to the beryl ax however that might not be a factor and the fact that the beryl doesn't have a 2.5gb LAN interface means you can only get the higher WAN speeds on the beryl if you are going via WiFi, your LAN devices wouldnt get more than 1gb.
Also note there are two beryl models, the older MT-1300 (beryl) and the MT-3000 (beryl ax)
So as you can see each model differs. I personally think you would be more suited with the Flint 2 at least if that model doesn't meet your expectations then you know you have tried the best model they offer for a home environment.
You can compare the models here
Thank you for such a detailed reply. I am now considering Beryl due to its portability. The location where I plan to use it has an internet speed limited to 50 Mbps. I intend to use this connection to link to my home internet via VPN. To set up the VPN at home, I will purchase Brume 2.
Initially, I was leaning towards Flint because of its range. However, I’ve heard that Beryl’s range is satisfactory. How does Beryl’s range compare to Flint’s? Is it capable of covering a 3-room house?
I can't comment on the range for both devices as I don't have either but I would assume the flint 2 would out perform as it has more/bigger antennas.
I do have the old beryl and the range is actually surprisingly good but I don't use that it my home environment because it couldn't reach all of my 3 bed UK built home, but neither could my standard ISP one hence I went access points.
The same could be said for your home / environment with regards to range. Theres too many variables that can effect WiFi. Homes made with brick walls Vs plasterboard, metal beams, distance from client, clients with weak antennas (smart WiFi devices, mobile clients) also remember that when people test WiFi range / speed of devices they don't always mention their house structure so the results are not like for like.
The best thing to do would be to purchase via Amazon if possible, that way you have 30 days whereby you can just return the device without any hassle. When it arrives you could do your own WiFi range / speed comparison and post the results for others to get an idea how it compares 