GL.iNet GL-MT3600BE (Beryl 7): OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The GL.iNet GL-MT3600BE (Beryl 7) runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the mediatek/filogic target. Its WiFi 7 (BE) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.95/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7987AV |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 2000 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 512 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 2 (2.5G) |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 7 (BE) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax/be · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax/be |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7987AV, MediaTek MT7976CN & MediaTek MT7990AN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / filogic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Install method | GL.Inet installation, see devicepage, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, or 12V/2.5A via USB Type-C |
| Device type | Travel router |
| Estimated throughput | 2000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the GL-MT3600BE (Beryl 7)
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: GL.Inet installation, see devicepage, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the GL-MT3600BE (Beryl 7)
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