--- product_id: 471983698 title: "BPI-R3 WiFi6 OpenWRT Router Board" brand: "waypondev" price: "€ 436.92" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/471983698-bpi-r3-wifi6-openwrt-router-board store_origin: FR region: France --- # Quad-core MediaTek MT7986 CPU 5x GbE + 2x 2.5GbE SFP ports Wi-Fi 6 dual-band low-latency BPI-R3 WiFi6 OpenWRT Router Board **Brand:** waypondev **Price:** € 436.92 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Own your network: Power, speed & freedom in one sleek board! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BPI-R3 WiFi6 OpenWRT Router Board by waypondev - **How much does it cost?** € 436.92 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/471983698-bpi-r3-wifi6-openwrt-router-board) ## Best For - waypondev enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted waypondev brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity:** Support for 128 devices with lower latency and wider bandwidthβ€”future-proof your smart home or office network. - β€’ **Powerhouse MediaTek Quad-Core:** Experience blazing speeds and hardware-accelerated Wi-Fi offloading for seamless AR/VR and gaming. - β€’ **Ultra-Fast Multi-Gigabit Ports:** Connect up to 7 wired devices simultaneously with 5 Gigabit Ethernet and 2 high-speed 2.5GbE SFP ports. - β€’ **Expandable Storage & Versatility:** Add M.2 PCIe SSDs for massive local storage and transform your router into a NAS or home automation hub. - β€’ **Open-Source Freedom with OpenWRT:** Total control over your network with customizable firmware, VPNs, advanced routing, and security features. ## Overview The Banana Pi BPI-R3 is a high-performance, open-source Wi-Fi 6 dual-band router board powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT7986 CPU. It features 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 2 ultra-fast 2.5GbE SFP ports, supporting up to 128 devices with low latency. Expandable via M.2 PCIe SSD for massive storage, it runs OpenWRT firmware for unparalleled customization, making it ideal for tech-savvy professionals seeking ultimate control and future-ready networking. ## Description Buy 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): Routers - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases 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: Good product, but a few things to know... - Really enjoyed the challenge of getting this thing working. I've only been using it for a few days, but it seems to work really well as a WiFi access point, using OpenVPN to route all traffic through my VPN. I plan to setup video streaming from a USB drive soon. Things to know: 1) Mine came with an odd selection of hardware, and the heatsink/fan was not assembled as the seller indicated it should be. I needed to purchase some screws to assemble the heatsink. Not a big deal, but it wasn't "everything included" like you might expect from a consumer product. 2) Documentation is sparse...you'll be digging through online forums...the software is under active development 3) As others have indicated, the wires to the antennas aren't long enough to go around the heatsink and allow all combinations of layout. In other words, if you want your 2/5G antennas in a specific configuration, you might need to purchase other wires. The included ones were long enough to work if you aren't picky about which antennas are 5G and which are 2G. 4) This board has an issue where the WiFi functions are grounded out (disabled) when the serial connector is attached. You'll need to remove the serial connection and use Ethernet to configure WiFi. Have fun! ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BDG6R41Q | | Best Sellers Rank | #34,187 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #959 in Computer Routers | | Brand | WayPonDEV | | Built-In Media | BPI-R3 Router Board,12V-2A Power Adapter,USB to TTL Adapter, Metal Case, Cooling Fan, Antennas | | Compatible Devices | Router, Wireless Repeater, Home security Gateway, Automation, NAS device, Network and communication applications | | Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 35 Reviews | | Included Components | BPI-R3 Router Board,12V-2A Power Adapter,USB to TTL Adapter, Metal Case, Cooling Fan, Antennas | | Manufacturer | WayPonDEV | | Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB | | Mfr Part Number | 1258745965558745 | | Model Name | BPI-R3 | | Model Number | BPI-R3 | | Operating System | OpenWRT | | Processor Brand | MediaTek | | Processor Count | 4 | | RAM Memory Installed | 2 GB | | RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR3 | | Ram Memory Installed Size | 2 GB | | Total Usb Ports | 2 | | Warranty Description | WayPonDEV Return Policy: You may return any new computer purchased from WayPonDEV that is "dead on arrival", arrives damaged, or is still in unopened boxes for the refund within 30 days of purchase. WayPonDEV reserves the right to return " Dead on Arrival" and charge a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product retail price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. For any r… | | Wireless Compability | 802.11ax | ## Product Details - **Brand:** WayPonDEV - **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi - **Memory Storage Capacity:** 8 GB - **Model Name:** BPI-R3 - **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 2 GB ## Images ![BPI-R3 WiFi6 OpenWRT Router Board - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81U8f8Csj7L.jpg) ![BPI-R3 WiFi6 OpenWRT Router Board - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fqTplPz9L.jpg) ![BPI-R3 WiFi6 OpenWRT Router Board - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HOElYNsQL.jpg) ![BPI-R3 WiFi6 OpenWRT Router Board - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FJ0IZuipL.jpg) ![BPI-R3 WiFi6 OpenWRT Router Board - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71o7s4dx9cL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product, but a few things to know... *by J***B on October 10, 2023* Really enjoyed the challenge of getting this thing working. I've only been using it for a few days, but it seems to work really well as a WiFi access point, using OpenVPN to route all traffic through my VPN. I plan to setup video streaming from a USB drive soon. Things to know: 1) Mine came with an odd selection of hardware, and the heatsink/fan was not assembled as the seller indicated it should be. I needed to purchase some screws to assemble the heatsink. Not a big deal, but it wasn't "everything included" like you might expect from a consumer product. 2) Documentation is sparse...you'll be digging through online forums...the software is under active development 3) As others have indicated, the wires to the antennas aren't long enough to go around the heatsink and allow all combinations of layout. In other words, if you want your 2/5G antennas in a specific configuration, you might need to purchase other wires. The included ones were long enough to work if you aren't picky about which antennas are 5G and which are 2G. 4) This board has an issue where the WiFi functions are grounded out (disabled) when the serial connector is attached. You'll need to remove the serial connection and use Ethernet to configure WiFi. Have fun! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. 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