Guidance on Mesh setup on routers and other devices

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Hi, can someone please advice if Mesh is supported on GL.iNet routers? I have been searching on google and there are mixed messages about this. I want to buy 3 routers and setup a mesh network at home.

According to this page - GL.iNet Mesh - Full Home Wi-Fi Coverage on 2 models are supported i.e. flint 3 and slate 7 for mesh, is this correct? Can I mix other models into mesh. I like the feature of Astromesh which enables to take your home network with you with slate 7, is this supported on Mudi 7?

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Hi,

Thank you for your interest in the Mesh feature.

Yes, with firmware v4.10, Flint 3 and Slate 7 support Mesh .
Other router models are still being adapted for Mesh support, so they cannot currently be mixed into the Mesh system.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

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On this, I have a Flint 3 (GL.iNet GL-BE9300) running 4.10.1 that I use as my main router. I also have two eero 7 mesh devices supplied by my ISP. Can I create a mesh network with them and the FLint 3?

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Hi,

Unfortunately, the eero 7 units cannot join the GL.iNet Mesh network; GL.iNet Mesh currently supports GL.iNet Mesh-compatible routers, such as the Flint 3 and Slate 7.

You can still use both systems in the same home setup, but they will operate as separate systems.
For example, the eero units can operate in Bridge Mode behind the Flint 3, or the Flint 3 can be connected behind the eero system, depending on which device you want to use as the main router.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

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Thanks for the reply.

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Hi! Is GL.iNet planning to release a budget-friendly Wi-Fi 7 mesh node anytime soon?

Right now, building a whole-home mesh system requires using the most expensive flagship devices, like the Flint or Slate series, as secondary nodes.

I really hope GL.iNet implements a unified ecosystem. It would be great to avoid the mistake brands like Mercusys made, where their Halo Mesh and EasyMesh lineups are completely incompatible with each other.

Thanks

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I confirmed that Flint 3 with FW 4.10.1 can work with Beryl AX (FW 4.11.0) as a mesh network.

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Hi,

Thank you for your interest in GL.iNet Mesh.

Currently, Mesh is available for the Flint 3 and Slate 7 with stable firmware v4.10.1, while Mesh support for the Flint 2 and Beryl AX is being tested through the v4.11 beta firmware.

GL.iNet models with native Mesh support use the same EasyMesh-based system and can work together within the same Mesh network.

We plan to extend Mesh support to more compatible models based on their hardware capabilities and development progress. We also plan to introduce dedicated Mesh Node products, which are currently expected to launch in the fourth quarter of this year.

Thank you for your interest and patience.