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title: "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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# Quad-core MediaTek MT7986 CPU 5x GbE + 2x 2.5GbE SFP ports Wi-Fi 6 with ultra-low latency 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)

**Brand:** waypondev
**Price:** 1221.58 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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) by waypondev
- **How much does it cost?** 1221.58 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Expandable Storage Ready:** M.2 KEY-M PCIe interface lets you add SSD storage for massive local data capacity.
- • **Versatile OpenWRT Platform:** Fully open-source router board ideal for custom home automation, NAS, and advanced network setups.
- • **Powerhouse Quad-Core Performance:** MediaTek MT7986 with Filogic 830 chip accelerates your network for seamless AR/VR and gaming.
- • **Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6 Speed & Capacity:** Supports up to 128 devices with low latency and expanded bandwidth for the busiest smart homes.
- • **Blazing Multi-Gigabit Connectivity:** 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 2x 2.5GbE SFP for ultra-fast wired networking.

## Overview

The Banana Pi BPI-R3 is a cutting-edge open-source router board powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT7986 (Filogic 830) CPU, featuring Wi-Fi 6 dual-band support and ultra-low latency. It offers 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 2x 2.5GbE SFP ports for multi-gigabit wired connections, supports up to 128 devices simultaneously, and includes an M.2 PCIe slot for SSD expansion. Designed for professionals and tech enthusiasts, it runs OpenWRT for maximum customization across gaming, AR/VR, home automation, and NAS applications.

## Description

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Review: 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, you can 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 that you 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 tool 2) attach the antenna pigtails to the tiny uFL connectors 3) attach the other ends of the connectors securely to the case 4) slide the motherboard into the case and screw it in 5) attach the UART adapter to the serial console header 6) image an SD card with the openwrt firmware (available online) 7) connect the UART adapter to your computer's USB port 8) open the UART in a terminal program like minicom 9) set the DIP switches properly for the next step (see instructions) 10) insert the SD card and power on the router 11) quickly choose the menu option to install openwrt to NAND flash 12) turn off the power and remove the SD card 13) change the jumpers again (see instructions) 14) power on, choose the menu option to install to eMMC flash 15) boot openwrt 16) run a couple uci commands (see instructions) to enable the wifi radios 17) you may need to install "luci" (see instructions) to enable the web-based GUI for managing your router 18) 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!
Review: 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.

## Features

- [MediaTek CPU Built in Filogic 830 chip ] Banana Pi BPI-R3 Router board with MediaTek MT7986(Filogic 830) quad core ARM A53 + MT7531A chip design.Filogic 830?s built-in hardware acceleration engine enables fast and reliable Wi-Fi offloading and wireless network connection,suitable for games, AR/VR and other low-latency applications
- [Strong Network Communication Capability] On-board 5x 1000Mbps RJ45 Ethernet, 2x SFP 2.5GbE port
- [Low-latency Wi-Fi 6 Connection] Wi-Fi 6 2.4G wifi use MT7975N and 5G wifi use MT7975P,which has many advantages over its predecessors, including lower latency, larger bandwidth capacity and faster transmission rates. it has enough bandwidth for 128 devices.
- [Massive Capacity Support] The on-board M.2 KEY-M PCIe inerface can be connected with SSD mass storage devices, which makes it a reality that the device can be easily expanded with TB storage capacity
- [Wide Application] It can be used for Internet service Router,Wireless Router,Wireless Repeater,Home security Gateyway,Home Automation,Nas device,Network and communication applications

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand Name | WayPonDEV |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 5.83 x 3.98 x 0.39 inches |
| Item model number | BPI-R3 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Comm Standard | 802.11ax |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1000 Megabits Per Second |
| Operating System | OpenWRT |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Model number | BPI-R3 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WayPonDEV
- **Model Name:** BPI-R3
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 2 GB
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 8 GB
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi

## Images

![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) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81U8f8Csj7L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Which board revision is this product? v1.0 or v1.1?**
A: Now the version of the board sent is V1.1 version, please feel free to buy, thank you !

**Q: Can one SFP be connected to LAN and the other to WAN?**
A: That's how it's laid out by default.  Sfp2 bridged with lan, wan port bridged eth1(other sfp).  I use it as a home router only with SFPs and nothing plugged in to any of the rj45's.

**Q: Does the case come without logos and inscriptions or with the banana pi logo(s)? I am interested in a cabinet without logos (clean)**
A: Dear friends, This shell contains the BPI logo. If you want to customize your company or personal logo, you can contact our store and we can customize it for you. Of course, there are quantity requirements. Thank you.

**Q: does this come pre installed with openwrt? Also does it need any additional components like heat sink or fan?**
A: BPI R3 burned the openwrt system to nand before leaving the factory, and it can be started directly from nand; if you want to improve the heat dissipation of R3, you can buy a radiator for installation. The accessories in our package are accessories that allow users to boot directly, please Don't worry, thank you

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ powerful, versatile, customizable. and affordable; some assembly required!
*by D***R on June 6, 2025*

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, you can 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 that you 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 tool 2) attach the antenna pigtails to the tiny uFL connectors 3) attach the other ends of the connectors securely to the case 4) slide the motherboard into the case and screw it in 5) attach the UART adapter to the serial console header 6) image an SD card with the openwrt firmware (available online) 7) connect the UART adapter to your computer's USB port 8) open the UART in a terminal program like minicom 9) set the DIP switches properly for the next step (see instructions) 10) insert the SD card and power on the router 11) quickly choose the menu option to install openwrt to NAND flash 12) turn off the power and remove the SD card 13) change the jumpers again (see instructions) 14) power on, choose the menu option to install to eMMC flash 15) boot openwrt 16) run a couple uci commands (see instructions) to enable the wifi radios 17) you may need to install "luci" (see instructions) to enable the web-based GUI for managing your router 18) 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really fast routing, very low latency. Great WiFi range performance. Not for a novice.
*by J***C on November 2, 2023*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This router rules, but be prepared for some challenges.
*by W***3 on November 4, 2025*

Outstanding value. Extremely good WiFi connectivity. An amazing amount of functionality. Minimal power draw. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. In fact, I might get another one for the office. I gave it 4/5 stars because it is a *challenge* to assemble and configure. The setup is difficult, at hardware, firmware, and software levels, and documentation is not well organized. The heatsink/fan doesn't function very well, and gets in the way of the M.2 NVMe slot.

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