Banana Pi BPI-R3 Wi-Fi 6 OpenSource Wireless Dual-Band OpenWRT Router Board with MediaTek MT7986(Filogic 830),Support 5X GbE and 2X 2.5GbE SFP (Bundle3-BPI R3+Antennas)
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Banana Pi BPI-R3 Wi-Fi 6 OpenSource Wireless Dual-Band OpenWRT Router Board with MediaTek MT7986(Filogic 830),Support 5X GbE and 2X 2.5GbE SFP (Bundle3-BPI R3+Antennas)

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Product ID: 471983698
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Details

  • Brand
    WayPonDEV
  • Model Name
    BPI-R3
  • Ram Memory Installed Size
    2 GB
  • Memory Storage Capacity
    8 GB
  • Connectivity Technology
    Wi-Fi
Quad-core MediaTek MT7986 CPU
🌐7 Ethernet ports incl. 2x 2.5GbE SFP
🚀Wi-Fi 6 with ultra-low latency & 128-device support

Description

🚀 Elevate your network game with the Banana Pi BPI-R3 — where speed meets limitless potential!

  • NEXT GEN WI FI 6 - Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 tech ensures ultra-low latency, massive bandwidth, and supports up to 128 devices simultaneously.
  • BLAZING NETWORK SPEEDS - 5x Gigabit Ethernet + 2x 2.5GbE SFP ports deliver unmatched wired connectivity for heavy data loads.
  • POWERHOUSE PERFORMANCE - Quad-core ARM A53 MediaTek MT7986 chip with hardware acceleration for seamless gaming & AR/VR.
  • EXPANDABLE STORAGE READY - M.2 KEY-M PCIe slot lets you add SSD storage, turning your router into a powerful NAS or media hub.
  • VERSATILE OPEN SOURCE FREEDOM - Runs OpenWRT for full customization—perfect for pros who demand control over their network environment.

The Banana Pi BPI-R3 is a cutting-edge open-source router board powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT7986 CPU and Filogic 830 chipset. It features 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 2 high-speed 2.5GbE SFP ports, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 supporting up to 128 devices, and an M.2 PCIe slot for SSD expansion. Designed for low-latency applications like gaming and AR/VR, it runs OpenWRT for ultimate customization, making it ideal for professionals seeking a robust, future-proof network solution.

Specifications

Brand NameWayPonDEV
Item Weight2.2 pounds
Product Dimensions5.83 x 3.98 x 0.39 inches
Country of OriginChina
Item model numberBPI-R3
Connectivity TechnologyWi-Fi
Wireless Comm Standard802.11ax
Data Transfer Rate1000 Megabits Per Second
Operating SystemOpenWRT
Number of Items1
Model numberBPI-R3

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Which board revision is this product? v1.0 or v1.1?
Can one SFP be connected to LAN and the other to WAN?
Does the case come without logos and inscriptions or with the banana pi logo(s)? I am interested in a cabinet without logos (clean)
does this come pre installed with openwrt? Also does it need any additional components like heat sink or fan?

Reviews

4.3

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D**R

powerful, versatile, customizable. and affordable; some assembly required!

In the days before personal computers, my great-grandfather built a crystal radio from scratch. Years later, my mother bought and assembled a Heathkit radio while she was in college, which gave her great pride of achievement.The Banana Pi R3 WiFi router connects with that same maker spirit: "some assembly required", as they used to say in the TV ads. It is a well- packaged, powerful, high-quality device boxed in kit form. It is an excellent value if you are inclined to invest the time to get it assembled and configured.I am thrilled with mine. My WiFi connection is well over ten times as fast as with my old AC router, and I am quite happy with the OpenWRT user experience. Reception is fantastic throughout a large house. I may add an nVME card and use this as a file server. I will also note that the seller (WayPonDEV) responded immediately to my post-sales support questions, and clearly takes customer satisfaction quite seriously.I chose this item because it's the best product I can find that gives me complete control of my network. The Banana Pi R3 is to routers what linux is to computers: a pure experience you control. You can choose to install any system you like, but I chose the latest release of OpenWRT. This is a powerful, versatile, open-source operating system for WiFi routers, distributed entirely for free, developed by passionate volunteers as a labor of love. It has integral support for everything you might conceive of doing with a router: VPNs, DMZs, port forwarding, DDNS, secure file storage with remote access, webservers, databases, etc. As for the Banana Pi R3, it features 5 gigabit RJ45 ports, two high speed SFP ports, 8 antennas, several boot and recovery options, an nVME slot, an NGFF slot, PWM fan controller, tons of I/O headers, status LEDs, a 4G LTE card expansion SLOT + SIM card reader, SD card slot, and several kinds of integrated onboard flash memory. It's like a hybrid between a "Pi" and a WiFi router. With a bit of tinkering, you can get it to monitor the temperature and humidity, open your garage door, or drive a NeoPixel colored light display.Last year my friend asked how she could travel through Europe and work remotely without alarming her employer. With a pair of these routers (one could be the smaller "mini" version), you can establish a secure wireguard VPN to your home network, and no one will be the wiser about your physical location!If you're still excited about this concept but want a preassembled and preconfigured unit, you might consider the OpenWRT one, available from the same vendor. Similarly, if you want the latest and greatest, youcan buy a fully-assembled Banana Pi R4, featuring WiFi 7.Pros and cons of these three related products:OpenWRT one: OpenWRT is preinstalled--much easier setup. Reception range is not as great; this is better for a moderate-sized home. Supports WiFi 6 (AX). Integrated serial console port. Only one RJ45 LAN port. Least expensive option.Banana Pi R3: More powerful and expandable than the OpenWRT one, with greater range. Supports WiFi 6 (AX). Requires assembly and software installation.Banana Pi R4: Available preassembled. Features latest WiFi 7. Most expensive. I don't have one of these so I can't tell you more.Assuming thatyou choose the Banana Pi R3, here is a quick summary of the setup process (complete instructions with screenshots are easy to find online):1) attach the thermal pads and fan using provided screws and tool2) attach the antenna pigtails to the tiny uFL connectors3) attach the other ends of the connectors securely to the case4) slide the motherboard into the case and screw it in5) attach the UART adapter to the serial console header6) image an SD card with the openwrt firmware (available online)7) connect the UART adapter to your computer's USB port8) open the UART in a terminal program like minicom9) set the DIP switches properly for the next step (see instructions)10) insert the SD card and power on the router11) quickly choose the menu option to install openwrt to NAND flash12) turn off the power and remove the SD card13) change the jumpers again (see instructions)14) power on, choose the menu option to install to eMMC flash15) boot openwrt16) run a couple uci commands (see instructions) to enable the wifi radios17) you may need to install "luci" (see instructions) to enable the web-based GUI for managing your router18) reboot the router and connect to the "OpenWRT" via WiFi (no password yet)19) Use your web browser to secure and configure your router (see instructions)If you have no interest in technology and want a product that you can unbox and set up with a single click of the WPS button, this is not the right product for you. But if you want a powerful and extremely flexible router, with tons of capabilities, at an attractive price, this is it!

F**E

Powerful and open source, but not simple to setup

This is a really powerful router for the price. Be prepared to do some nerdy setup though, it's a lot closer to working with a single board computer than a consumer product. Great for those that aren't scared of a bit of linux command line and want to run a open source router firmware.

J**C

Really fast routing, very low latency. Great WiFi range performance. Not for a novice.

This is a great bargain as long as you are up to the task of setting up OpenWRT. It is not for the beginner. You will need some Linux/CLI knowledge. At the time of this writing there is no GUI web interface included in the default OpenWRT package, which is still in Release Candidate stage. But, installing LuCI (the web interface) is pretty straight forward. Once you have LuCI installed, the average bloke, like me, will be in more familiar territory. There are plenty of online resources to help you get started. This was my first experience with both OpenWRT and LuCI, and it was not painful to get it all up and running. Static leases and Port Forwarding was simple.Impressions. Fast. Everything on the router is fast. Installs and restarts are mere few seconds. I used this replace a consumer grade TP-Link that absolutely crawled, not just in the GUI, but routing too. I have a lot traffic on my home network with 6 security cameras, 2 servers, all the smart-home stuff we surround ourselves with, Rokus... yadda yadda.. The latency on the LAN and WIFI was really really bad. I was going to segregate the cameras to a separate network, but this BPI is so fast, it wont be necessary.Assembly is required. The unit's metal case is built like a tank. It has a small foot print. The Wifi antenna leads were plenty long enough to hook everything up.The Banana-Pi is really a marvel, and at a great price point. It puts consumer routers to shame with its performance and speed. It really speeds up browsing. I immediately had web sites popping up instantaneously on my PC (milliseconds), all I did was swap out the router.My only regret is that I didn't buying it sooner.

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