Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) Discussion Thread

I see!
This problem may occur if the keep existing setting when upgrade firmware.

I assume this beta version has not been fully merged into the mainline, some new codes may have been missed and not merged.

Sorry for that!
If a VPN server is required, it may be possible to downgrade back to the stable firmware, or reset firmware in this beta version and reconfigure it.

Something to share, on v4.8.1 while doing speed test:

  • with Network Acceleration “On”, i get ard 1.2-1.3Gbps speed test everytime
  • with Network Acceleration “Off”, I get ard 900Mbps speed test everytime

I performed both type of test ard the same day and time immediately one after another.

as previously stated in this thread, there seems QSDK 13 which is based on OpenWrt 24.10 available for ipq53xx, are there any roadmap to migrate or branch qualcomm chipset based GL.iNet routers (including Flint 3) to more recent QSDK versions?

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@bruce Are there plans to release in the short term a stable update for the Flint 3? (specifically 4.8.3) Recently I have a lot of issues with the Wifi (my devices are disconnected or Wifi dies suddenly requiring a reboot) and seems that I’m not the only one being affected.

Hello,

Could you please send me the WiFi issue syslog? I would like to check it in log first.

Hi.

Yes. I have already sent you via DM the syslog.

i tired reset and installed 4-6 times, VPN wireguard server with obfuscation works for the 1st time for few devices test together and not working at all after next, also realized DDNS have update issue (after reboot with new WAN IP, after waiting many minutes, need to do a Off and On to see updated WAN IP via DDNS Test), give up and go back to v4.8.1 now

Had the BE9300 for a few days now.

Coming from an entirely custom openwrt setup to this, I don’t hate it, but I do wish there were a “debloated” version where GL iNet’s stuff is just an overlay – due to all of it there’s a constant ~5% load just doing things like checking for SIM cards, etc. and when attempting to copy some of the settings I had previously I very easily broke the system because the applications are so deeply embedded.

Still pretty happy with it tho..

echo performance > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/policy0/scaling_governor

Add to startup script, enjoy free™ performance.

I checked the syslog you shared and found no logs of wireless client disconnection or new connections, without any issue.

Try to uncheck the 2.4GHz of MLO WiFi and observe one more time.

Exactly the same observation here. Whats the root cause and how to fix it? Tried everything and looked around everywhere - but seems to be a known problem the manufacturer doesn't really care about :cry:

Seems to be a cultural thing (misunderstanding) to me: Coming from the same cultural background like mainufer (greetings from “niddaufer”) but having lived in NA and Eurasia for some significant time I understand both sides very well!

Constructive criticism is always welcome and beneficial for all involved, frustration is well understandable (same here) but we all work for the sake of a better customer experience and to get a ROI in sync with manufacturer’s advertisement and promises given to its customers (us) !

Collaboration is key and I'm happy to have this opportunity in this forum.

Best regards and there's some light at the end of the tunnel for sure :blush:

Some plug-ins (in order to process network packets) may call the CPU, resulting in abnormal load display.

You can install a plugin in router to check which processes are taking up higher usage:

opkg update && opkg install htop

And execute htop to check

Hello everyone,

I read the entire forum about the problems that existed in Flint 3 and I would like to ask if all the problems have been solved when it interrupted and the signal dropped. Have the problems been solved so that I can proceed with the purchase?

Really depends on your precise situation and network you intend to make. I am my case my parents have been using the Flint 3 for a few month without issue. It performs much better than previous gear (bit more high-end, so not fair comparison). Connectivity issues they had were gone.

They are happy. Their setup is basic. Just modem supplying internet using DHCP and Flint 3 doing its thing. No VPNs, adguard or other advanced things. Hell, not even any port forwarding. (So no NAT loopback issues!)

The only custom thing is having a guest network and IoT SSID that get extended by a Flint 3e running in AP mode using a few VLANs and 802.11r BSS Fast Transition between all those SSIDs.

One last question..I read that the newest version Flint 3e (BE6500) will be released or that it is already released..is it better to buy this version or the 9300?

Thanks.

Thank you very much for the answer, I will proceed with the purchase.

Although this thread is very long and a lot of content, we have followed up all issues, and most of the functional issues have been solved on the newer firmware.
We sincerely appreciate your feedback.

If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know, like create a new topic in the forum, or email to [email protected].

They are nearly identical, but the Flint 3 is tri-band. That has 2.4GHz (2x2), 5GHz (2x2) @ 2882 Mbps and 6GHz (2x2) @ 5765 Mbps.

The Flint 3E is dual-band and has only 2.4GHz (2x2) and 5GHz (4x4). As you can see the 5GHz band is 4x4 (compared to 2x2 on Flint 3), which means it is quicker on 5GHz @ 5764Mbps.

Only other difference is 8GB eMMC in the Flint 3 vs 1GB NAND in Flint 3e.

So the choice between those 2 will be: Do you have devices supporting that 6GHz frequency?

The Flint 3e is in pre-order and is expected to ship in December.

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Thanks for the information, I'll get the 9300...it's worth it for future uses.