GL.iNet · Beryl · Released 2025
GL.iNet Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE)
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- OpenWrt compatibility
- Fully supportedup to 25.12.6
- Our recommendation
- Recommended
A Wi-Fi 7 travel router with two 2.5 GbE ports and a quad-core CPU, officially supported by OpenWrt 25.12.
- CPU
- 4-core · ARM 64-bit
- RAM / Flash
- 512 MB / 512 MB
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Fastest port
- 2.5 GbE
Tested by us: No. Specifications and compatibility independently researched from manufacturer and OpenWrt documentation.· Last reviewed Oct 10, 2026
Quick answers
- Does it support OpenWrt?
- Yes, with official images since OpenWrt 25.12.5; latest release with images: 25.12.6.
- Is installation easy?
- Easy. Hold reset for 5 seconds while powering on, set your computer to 192.168.1.10, open http://192.168.1.1 and upload the OpenWrt sysupgrade image.
- Is it powerful enough for WireGuard?
- WireGuard suitability: Good. Benchmark not yet tested.
- Does it have enough RAM and flash?
- 512 MB RAM, 512 MB flash. Plenty of room for VPN, SQM, ad blocking and extra packages.
- Does it have 2.5 GbE?
- Yes: 2× 2.5 GbE.
- Would we buy it today?
- Yes, if you want the newest travel router with OpenWrt support; the Beryl AX remains the more mature, cheaper choice.Opinion
- What should I buy instead?
- Consider GL.iNet Beryl AX. See Alternatives below.Opinion
Overview
Editorial opinionThe Beryl 7 is the Wi-Fi 7 successor of the GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000). It moves to MediaTek's Filogic MT7987A with four cores, doubles the multi-gig ports to two 2.5 GbE, and is powered over USB-C PD.
Official OpenWrt support arrived in 2026 and is included in the 25.12 release. The Wi-Fi 7 driver for its MT7990 radio is new, so expect fixes in point releases.
OpenWrt compatibility
Factual data- OpenWrt support
- Fully supported
- Support status
- Current stable release
- First release with images
- 25.12.5
- Latest release with images
- 25.12.6
- Snapshot only
- No
- Target
mediatek/filogic- Build profile
- glinet_gl-mt3600be
Source: official OpenWrt build data and Table of Hardware, data as of Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC.
Hardware specifications
Factual data- SoC
- MediaTek MT7987A
- CPU architecture
- ARM 64-bit (aarch64)
- CPU cores
- 4
- CPU clock
- —
- RAM
- 512 MB
- Flash storage
- 512 MB NAND
- Expandable storage
- None
- USB
- 1× USB 3.0
- Power
- USB-C PD (5/9/12 V)
Source: www.gl-inet.com
Network and Wi-Fi
Factual data- Ethernet ports
- 2
- Layout
- 2× 2.5 GbE (WAN + LAN)
- WAN speed
- 2.5 GbE
- LAN speed
- 2.5 GbE
- Multi-gig ports
- 2× 2.5 GbE
- VLAN support
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 · BE3600 · 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Standards
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
- 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz
- Yes / Yes / No
- Max wireless speed
- 3.6 Gbps (theoretical)
- Radios
- 2
- Wi-Fi chipset
- MediaTek MT7990
- Antennas
- —
Installation difficulty
Editorial opinion- Installation difficulty
- Easy
- Usual method
- Hold reset for 5 seconds while powering on, set your computer to 192.168.1.10, open http://192.168.1.1 and upload the OpenWrt sysupgrade image.
- Recovery difficulty
- Easy
- Recovery method
- U-Boot web recovery: hold the reset button while powering on, then open http://192.168.1.1 from a computer with a static IP.
Our rating of how hard a first installation and an unbrick are for someone comfortable with a web interface. Always follow the official device page for exact steps.
Performance
Factual data- NAT routing throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
- SQM (cake) shaping limit
- Benchmark not yet tested
VPN performance
Factual data- WireGuard throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
- OpenVPN throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
Suitability ratings are our estimate from the CPU and architecture, not measurements. See the methodology.
Pros and cons
Editorial opinionPros
- Wi-Fi 7 and two 2.5 GbE ports in a travel router
- Quad-core CPU, 512 MB RAM and 512 MB flash
- Easy installation and web recovery
- USB-C PD power
Cons
- OpenWrt support is recent; the Wi-Fi 7 driver is still maturing
- 2×2 Wi-Fi only, no 6 GHz band
Editorial scores
Editorial opinion- Overall
- 8.6 / 10
- OpenWrt friendliness
- 8.0 / 10
- Ease of installation(higher is easier)
- 9.5 / 10
- Performance
- 8.0 / 10
- VPN performance
- 8.0 / 10
- Value
- 8.5 / 10
Where to buy
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Alternatives
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