Banana Pi BPI R3 OpenWRT Router - 2G DDR RAM 8G eMMC MediaTek MT7986 Support Wi-Fi6 5 GbE network port

Overview

The Banana Pi BPI-R3 is a high-performance open-source router development board designed for network enthusiasts and professional developers. Built around the powerful MediaTek MT7986 (Filogic 830) SoC, it delivers robust processing power and extensive connectivity options, making it ideal for demanding network applications and DIY projects.Key Features

• MediaTek MT7986 (Filogic 830) SoC: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU with up to 18,000 DMIPs processing power and dedicated hardware acceleration engines for fast Wi-Fi offloading.
• Blazing-Fast Wi-Fi 6: Supports 4x4 2.4GHz (MT7975N) and 4x4 5GHz (MT7975P) concurrent dual-band connectivity for high-bandwidth, low-latency streaming and gaming.
• Dual 2.5GbE SFP & 5-Port GbE: Equipped with 2x 2.5GbE SFP fiber ports and 5x Gigabit Ethernet ports (MT7531), providing flexible high-speed wired backhaul options.
• Ample Storage & Memory: Onboard 2GB DDR4 RAM and 8GB eMMC flash, plus support for MicroSD cards and 128MB SPI NAND for diverse storage needs.
• Rich Expansion: Features M.2 Key-M PCIe interface, Mini PCIe via USB, USB 3.0, and 26-pin GPIO headers for 4G LTE, NVMe storage, and custom hardware integration.

Technical Specifications

• Processor: MediaTek MT7986 (Filogic 830) Quad-core ARM Cortex A53 + MT7531 chip design
• Memory: 2GB DDR4 SDRAM
• Storage: 8GB eMMC onboard, MicroSD (TF) card slot, 128MB SPI NAND
• Network: 5 x 10/100/1000M Ethernet ports, 2 x SFP 2.5GbE ports
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 4x4 2.4G + 4x4 5G (MT7975N + MT7975P)
• Interfaces: 1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, M.2 Key-M PCIe, Mini PCIe (via USB), 26 Pin GPIO
• Power: 12V/2A DC Input
• Dimensions: 100.5 x 148mm

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise Networking: Firewall, VPN Server, Wireless Repeater
• Home Labs: NAS Device, Home Security Gateway, Home Automation Hub
• Development: OpenWRT Development, Linux Kernel Testing, IoT Gateway