---
product_id: 490788936
title: "BPI-R3 with Metal Case"
brand: "youyeetoo"
price: "VT72191"
currency: VUV
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/490788936-bpi-r3-with-metal-case
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# Quad-core MediaTek MT7986A CPU WiFi 6 4x4 dual-band 2.4G & 5G 2x SFP 2.5GbE + 5x RJ45 GbE ports BPI-R3 with Metal Case

**Brand:** youyeetoo
**Price:** VT72191
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your network game with the BPI-R3 — where power meets limitless customization!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BPI-R3 with Metal Case by youyeetoo
- **How much does it cost?** VT72191 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/490788936-bpi-r3-with-metal-case)

## Best For

- youyeetoo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted youyeetoo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Next-Gen WiFi 6 Connectivity:** 4x4 MIMO on both 2.4GHz & 5GHz bands for ultra-reliable, high-speed wireless
- • **Versatile Multi-Gigabit Ports:** Dual SFP 2.5GbE plus 5 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports for seamless wired expansion
- • **Powerhouse Quad-Core Performance:** MediaTek MT7986A with hardware Wi-Fi offload for blazing-fast networking
- • **OpenWrt 23.05 Ready & Customizable:** Fully supports latest OpenWrt for ultimate router customization and app flexibility
- • **Robust Build with Metal Case & Cooling:** Durable metal enclosure with heatsink ensures stable performance under heavy loads

## Overview

The BPI-R3 with Metal Case is a high-performance WiFi 6 router development board powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT7986A processor. Featuring dual-band 4x4 MIMO WiFi, multi-gigabit Ethernet including 2x SFP 2.5GbE ports, and 2GB RAM with 8GB eMMC storage, it supports the latest OpenWrt 23.05 for full firmware customization. Its rugged metal case and heatsink ensure reliable operation, making it ideal for professional IoT projects and advanced networking setups.

## Description

desertcart.com: youyeetoo BPI-R3 WiFi 6 Router Development Board with MediaTek MT7986 Chip 2GB DDR RAM, 8GB eMMC Flash, Dual GbE LAN for IoT Router Projects, M.2 Key-E PCIe Interface (Banana pi R3 Router Board Kits) : Electronics

Review: If your search got you here, this is what you're looking for. - Getting the firmware on the first time was a little rough, after that I'm 100% sold.
Review: Nice board - Nice board, config is not easy. Heatsink and case fit perfectly.

## Features

- MediaTek MT7986A (Filogic 830) quad-core Arm Cortex A53 processor with hardware acceleration engines for Wi-Fi offloading and networking. Gigabit ethernet router.
- Wifi 6 4x4 2.4G Wifi(MT7975N) +4x4 5G Wifi(MT7975P) 2x SFP 2.5GbE/ 5x RJ45 GbE
- Bananapi BPI-R3 supports running the latest stable OpenWrt 23.05 version. This means you can customize the router as you prefer and install any applications you want, while greatly reducing signal interference.
- 2 GB RAM / 8GB EMMC Support mircoSD slot/ 26 PIN GPIO/ MINI PCIE/ M.2 Key M
- Provide OpenWRT 21.02 wifi 2.4G and 5G working fine.support nand flash ,SD card ,eMMC flash boot.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BLVF9697 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,942 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #1,039 in Computer Routers |
| Brand | youyeetoo |
| Built-In Media | BPI R3 *1; Metal Case *1; Power *1; Heat Sink *1 |
| Compatible Devices | Computers (PCs, laptops), smartphones, microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi models) |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 21 Reviews |
| Included Components | BPI R3 *1; Metal Case *1; Power *1; Heat Sink *1 |
| Manufacturer | youyeetoo |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | AZ2-BPTCR32G0001 |
| Model Name | Bananapi BPI-R3 |
| Operating System | OpenWrt |
| Processor Brand | MediaTek |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| RAM Memory Installed | 2 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 2 GB |
| Total Usb Ports | 4 |
| Warranty Description | 1year |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![BPI-R3 with Metal Case - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61r2hrEbv1L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If your search got you here, this is what you're looking for.
*by A***. on January 24, 2026*

Getting the firmware on the first time was a little rough, after that I'm 100% sold.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice board
*by F***O on October 12, 2025*

Nice board, config is not easy. Heatsink and case fit perfectly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Many features for the price
*by Y***S on June 12, 2023*

Nice router with sfp ports, case is metal but it is missing leds window and additional com or usb ports. You have to load openwrt, for sd cards do not use larger than 8GB.

## Frequently Bought Together

- youyeetoo Bananapi BPI-R3 WiFi 6 Router Board with MediaTek MT7986 Chip Dual GbE LAN for IoT Router, VPN Client&Server, OpenWrt Projects (Banana Pi BPI-R3 Router Kits)
- youyeetoo Barebone Cooling Radiator and Fan Set Designed for BPI-R3 Single Board Computer(Integrated Heatsink and Fan Design)

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*Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu*
*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-05-09*