# Meet Brume 2! **URL:** \ **Category:** Router\ **Created:** [August 23, 2022, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650 "2022-08-23T17:59:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cafebug](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/f1d935/32.png) [@cafebug](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/cafebug)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/1 "2022-08-23T17:59:19Z")
Just found out that Brume 2 product page is online. (MTK solution) 🙂 [GL-MT2500 / Brume 2 - GL.iNet (gl-inet.com)](https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt2500/) ![image](https://forum-static.gl-inet.com/original/2X/1/1b38725ac24b9fc982e517932cdc8b08ee299333.png) ---
**Author:** ![asdffdsa1122](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@asdffdsa1122](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/asdffdsa1122)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/2 "2022-08-23T18:32:16Z")
does anybody know if the brume2 will have clean firmware downloadable direct from [openwrt.org](http://openwrt.org) or just the gl-inet OS, the `fork` of openwrt, as with the axt1800? so far no mention at [https://openwrt.org/toh/gl.inet/start](https://openwrt.org/toh/gl.inet/start) and no mention of Ubuntu? ---
**Author:** ![beniamin](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/beniamin/32/4794_2.png) [@beniamin](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/beniamin)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/3 "2022-08-23T23:12:10Z")
This new Brume looks super cool! 👍🙂 ---
**Author:** ![beniamin](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/beniamin/32/4794_2.png) [@beniamin](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/beniamin)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/4 "2022-08-23T23:12:28Z")
Ubuntu on the Brume was outdated, wasn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![asdffdsa1122](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@asdffdsa1122](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/asdffdsa1122)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/5 "2022-08-23T23:20:55Z")
> [@beniamin](#): > > wasn’t it? sorry, i do not know, all i know is that the brume is advertised as compatible with ubuntu. and the brume2 is not advertised as such. just want to know upfront, what plans, if any, glinet has in terms of — stock firmware available from [openwrt.org](http://openwrt.org). — ubuntu and no details at [https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/products-end-of-life-eol-notice/19389/29](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/products-end-of-life-eol-notice/19389/29) ---
**Author:** ![panpan](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/panpan/32/5830_2.png) [@panpan](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/panpan)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/6 "2022-08-23T23:43:48Z")
It will not be compatible with ubuntu. But it will run the latest Openwrt. ---
**Author:** ![gfondeur](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/gfondeur/32/7854_2.png) [@gfondeur](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/gfondeur)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/7 "2022-08-24T03:01:29Z")
It looks like an apple TV, pass ---
**Author:** ![beniamin](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/beniamin/32/4794_2.png) [@beniamin](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/beniamin)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/8 "2022-08-24T04:06:21Z")
Does the Brume2 have wifi chipset? ---
**Author:** ![cafebug](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/f1d935/32.png) [@cafebug](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/cafebug)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/9 "2022-08-24T07:39:40Z")
It has 2 model numbers (GL-MT2500 / GL-MT2500A) so it might be like Brume has a Wi-Fi version or ? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![panpan](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/panpan/32/5830_2.png) [@panpan](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/panpan)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/10 "2022-08-24T19:06:49Z")
You need a USB wifi toggle to get WiFi. Two models are based on two designs, one in metal case and the other in plastic case. ---
**Author:** ![panpan](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/panpan/32/5830_2.png) [@panpan](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/panpan)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/11 "2022-08-25T03:16:57Z")
Wonder how many of you will use a wifi toggle with Brume? We have other wifi routers, but this one aims to provide wire connection only for security gateway at home. ---
**Author:** ![LupusE](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/lupuse/32/6737_2.png) [@LupusE](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/LupusE)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2022, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/12 "2022-08-25T05:42:53Z")
I can think of two situations, at least: 1. I’d like to use a 5G modem and not a mobile phone. (maybe because of better cell coverage as LTE in my area) 2. Maybe I’d like to use my WLAN with external antenna, to break out of a shielded area or for a directional setup. In both cases I can use the great GL.iNet Plattform, but can’t use any of the provided buildin WLAN. So the Brumme would be a good choice. ---
**Author:** ![beniamin](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/beniamin/32/4794_2.png) [@beniamin](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/beniamin)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2022, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/13 "2022-08-25T13:27:02Z")
USB wifi to connect to phone hotspot for backup wan would be cool. ---
**Author:** ![panpan](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/panpan/32/5830_2.png) [@panpan](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/panpan)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/14 "2022-09-01T04:33:30Z")
As you see, we will have two versions, one with metal case and the other one with plastic case. The two prices will be significantly different. Metal version will be shipped out faster. Let me know your preference and reasons. _Poll ([view on site](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/14))_ ---
**Author:** ![gw06](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/87869e/32.png) [@gw06](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/gw06)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/15 "2022-09-01T16:02:46Z")
any beta testing available for the brume 2? ---
**Author:** ![Almahadeus](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a698b9/32.png) [@Almahadeus](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/Almahadeus)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/16 "2022-09-01T18:52:54Z")
Is it only me and am I the only one here that is quite concerned about the rate of turnover of GL.iNET routers with so many devices going EOL and so many others coming out even before the bugs have been ironed out and the firmware being stable enough and up to date across the existing product line? I have really lost track of all the new device variations and firmware versions available and I am becoming increasingly disappointed that a lot of my devices that I have spent good money on are either going EOL or running on outdated software. I am a big fan of GL.iNET but I think someone has started to lose the plot here but it may be just me! ---
**Author:** ![panpan](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/panpan/32/5830_2.png) [@panpan](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/panpan)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/17 "2022-09-01T19:00:47Z")
Nope. we think it’s very simple and we will only run internal test before we launch. ---
**Author:** ![panpan](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/panpan/32/5830_2.png) [@panpan](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/panpan)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/18 "2022-09-01T19:06:24Z")
Thanks for your advice, and we are always trying to solve all the critical bugs in the existing products. However, technology keeps updating. When new chipset comes out, the old chipsets are discontinued and hard to be found. We have to discontinue some of them and make new ones to replace. ---
**Author:** ![LupusE](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/lupuse/32/6737_2.png) [@LupusE](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/LupusE)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/19 "2022-09-01T19:20:00Z")
I do think ‘we’ (the world) has primary a chip issue. If a well known chip isn’t delivered, should the vendor stop producing new devices and focus on the sold devices? My little knowledge of economics is, that it needs 73% new customers an a little base of repeating customers. It the product ist too good/reliable, the repeater won’t buy fast enough. ---
**Author:** ![Almahadeus](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a698b9/32.png) [@Almahadeus](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/Almahadeus)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650/20 "2022-09-01T22:17:35Z")
I am finding this chip business to be quite a lame and a feeble excuse to be honest with you to stop supporting a completely viable hardware that is only a couple of years old. It is either laziness or pure greed I am afraid to say. My old phones and other aged routers are still getting updates several years after production and I cannot see other manufacturers following your logic and abandoning products after such a short spell. [Next page](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/meet-brume-2/23650.md?page=2)