Banana Pi R3 Mini Set
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Banana Pi R3 Mini (BPI-R3)
open-source router development board
The Banana Pi BPI-R3 Mini is a highly compact, powerful open-source router development board designed for networking and specialized gateway applications. At its core, the board features the MediaTek MT7986A (Filogic 830) system-on-chip, which integrates a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor clocked up to 2.0 GHz. This is paired with substantial memory and storage specifications for a mini-router, including 2 GB of DDR4 RAM and dual onboard flash storage: 8 GB eMMC flash for the main operating system and an additional 128 MB SPI NAND flash for boot and backup purposes. This hardware configuration is ideal for running demanding router operating systems like OpenWrt, providing the processing power needed for high-speed network routing and advanced features like Quality of Service (QoS) and VPNs.
The BPI-R3 Mini excels in connectivity, making it a strong platform for building high-speed network devices. It features dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) ports, offering substantial wired bandwidth for both WAN and LAN connections. For wireless connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) via the integrated MediaTek MT7976C chip, providing dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation. Expansion capabilities are robust, including an M.2 Key-M slot (utilizing PCIe) for high-speed storage such as NVMe SSDs, and an M.2 Key-B slot with a Nano SIM socket, which can be used to add a 4G LTE or 5G cellular module for mobile internet connectivity.
Measuring just 65 x 65 mm, the R3 Mini's compact size and powerful networking stack make it suitable for various roles beyond a standard home router. Its target applications include serving as a high-performance soft router, a network-attached storage (NAS) gateway, a home security gateway, or an advanced wireless repeater. Power is supplied via a USB Type-C port that supports 12V/1.67A (20W) input, often utilizing the Power Delivery (PD) standard. This combination of a powerful quad-core CPU, generous RAM, multiple 2.5GbE ports, and Wi-Fi 6 support delivers enterprise-grade performance in a development board format.
The BPI-R3 Mini excels in connectivity, making it a strong platform for building high-speed network devices. It features dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) ports, offering substantial wired bandwidth for both WAN and LAN connections. For wireless connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) via the integrated MediaTek MT7976C chip, providing dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation. Expansion capabilities are robust, including an M.2 Key-M slot (utilizing PCIe) for high-speed storage such as NVMe SSDs, and an M.2 Key-B slot with a Nano SIM socket, which can be used to add a 4G LTE or 5G cellular module for mobile internet connectivity.
Measuring just 65 x 65 mm, the R3 Mini's compact size and powerful networking stack make it suitable for various roles beyond a standard home router. Its target applications include serving as a high-performance soft router, a network-attached storage (NAS) gateway, a home security gateway, or an advanced wireless repeater. Power is supplied via a USB Type-C port that supports 12V/1.67A (20W) input, often utilizing the Power Delivery (PD) standard. This combination of a powerful quad-core CPU, generous RAM, multiple 2.5GbE ports, and Wi-Fi 6 support delivers enterprise-grade performance in a development board format.