¶ BPI-R4 Pro Introduction
Banana Pi BPI-R4Pro Router board with MediaTek MT7988A(Filogic 880) Quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 design ,4GB/8GB DDR4 RAM,8GB eMMC,256MB SPI-NAND flash onboard.It supports 4 x 2.5G network ports and 2 x 10G SFP+/RJ45 ports, support 4G/5G expansion。it is a update version for BPI-R4.
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¶ MediaTek MT7988(Filogic 880)
The MediaTek Filogic 880 platform provides a 36 Gbps Wi-Fi 7 access point/router/gateway solution that delivers the fastest and most reliable connectivity experience.
The MediaTek MT7988A is a world-class network processor designed for high-performance and reliable networking in both wired and wireless applications. It offers a comprehensive set of connectivity interfaces, including four Gigabit Ethernet ports, two USXGMII interfaces, four PCIe interfaces, and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.
The MT7988A further enables seamless tri-band Wi-Fi 7 connectivity across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, with its Wi-Fi 7 companion chip featuring 320 MHz bandwidth, 4096-QAM, MLO, MRU and AFC
To meet the needs of rapidly evolving tunneling applications, the MT7988A comes equipped with the MediaTek Tunnel Offload Processor System (TOPS), which facilitates the processing of a wide range of tunneling protocols. The MT7988A optimizes networking performance with a finely tuned ISA of MediaTek TOPS, delivering premium-level offloading capabilities.
NOTE:Some functions require continuous software updates and improvements.
¶ Application
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Internet service Router
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Wifi7 Wireless Router
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4G/5G Wireless Router
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Wireless Repeater
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Home security Gateway
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Home Automation
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Nas device
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Network and communication applications
¶ Key Features
BPI-R4Pro(8X)
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MediaTek MT7988A Quad-core Arm Cortex-A73,1.8GHz processor
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8GB DDR4
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8GB eMMC flash
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256MB SPI-NAND Flash
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1x 10G SFP+ WAN and 1x 10G RJ45 WAN(combo with 10G SFP+ WAN)
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1x 10G SFP+ LAN and 1x 10G RJ45 LAN(combo with 10G SFP+ LAN)
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4x 2.5G RJ45 LAN
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1x 1G RJ45 LAN and 1x 1G LAN(FPC Connector)
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2x miniPCIe slots with PCIe3.0 2lane interface for Wi-Fi NIC
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2x M.2 M-KEY slots with PCIe3.0 1lane interface for NVME SSD
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3x M.2 B-KEY slots with USB3.2 for 4G/5G Cellular Module
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1x USB3.2 slot and 1x USB2.0 slot
¶ Getting Start
¶ Hardware
¶ Hardware Layout
BPI-R4Pro(8X)
¶ BPI-R4 Pro Photo
¶ Hardware Spec
| HardWare Specification of Banana Pi R4 Pro(8x) | |
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CPU |
MediaTek MT7988A Quad-core Arm Cortex-A73,1.8GHz processor |
SDRAM |
8GB DDR4 |
On board Storage |
MicroSD (TF) card Slot |
On board Ethernet |
1x 10G RJ45 WAN(BPI-R4Pro V1.0 ONLY support 10GBASE-T) |
SFP |
1x 10G SFP+ WAN + (combo with 10G RJ45 WAN) |
mini PCIE Slot |
2x miniPCIe slots with PCIe3.0 2lane interface for Wi-Fi NIC |
M.2 Slot |
2x M.2 M-KEY slots with PCIe3.0 1lane interface for NVME SSD |
USB |
1x USB3.2 TypeA Connector |
Debug |
1x USB TypeC on board USB-UART Debug Console |
GPIO |
2x13 PIN Header for expanding application |
FAN |
2x Headers with PWM-controlled for fan |
RTC |
1x CR1220 connector for RTC Battery |
Buttons |
Reset button,WPS botton, bootstrap switch |
Leds |
Power status Led and RJ45 Led |
DC Power |
DC5521 12V/5.2A or 19V 3.2A |
Sizes |
132mm x 194mm |
Weight |
about 220g |
¶ Accessories
¶ Case
free discuss on forum: https://forum.banana-pi.org/t/bpi-r4-pro-case-design/23597
- Easy to buy case sample
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BANANAPI Official Shop: https://www.bpi-shop.com/products/bpi-r4-pro-metal-case.html
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Taobao shop: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?ft=t&id=995526954605
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BIPAI Aliexpress shop: https://ko.aliexpress.com/item/1005010407277956.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2kor
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SINOVOIP Aliexpress shop: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010407173030.html
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¶ Cooling fan
¶ 4010 FAN
- Easy to buy 4010 FAN sample
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BANANAPI Official Shop: https://www.bpi-shop.com/products/4010hmforbpi-r4pro.html
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Taobao shop: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?ft=t&id=1002605653849
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¶ 5020 FAN
- Easy to buy 5020 FAN sample
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BANANAPI Official Shop: https://www.bpi-shop.com/products/5020haforbpi-r4pro.html
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Taobao shop: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?ft=t&id=1001802418462
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¶ 10G SFP Module
- Easy to buy SFP Module sample
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- 10G SFP+ Copper Module
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BIPAI Aliexpress shop: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806271951703.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
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SINOVOIP Aliexpress shop: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806271841150.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
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Taobao shop: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5-c-s.w4002-25059194413.13.7d282ac1cYaQ03&id=761569524881
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- 10G SFP+ Fibre Module
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BIPAI Aliexpress shop: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806271761161.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
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SINOVOIP Aliexpress shop: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806271623117.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
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Taobao shop: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5-c-s.w4002-25059194413.15.7d282ac1cYaQ03&id=761853438478
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¶ 4G/5G Module
¶ power supply
DC12V5A Power supply
- Easy to buy Power supply sample
- DC12V5A Power supply
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BANANAPI Official Shop: https://www.bpi-shop.com/products/12v-5a-dc-power-supply.html
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Taobao shop: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?ft=t&id=997917397351
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¶ Heat sink
¶ BE14 heatsink
- Easy to buy BE14 heatsink sample
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BANANAPI Official Shop: https://www.bpi-shop.com/products/heatsinkforbpi-r4-be14wifi7module.html
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Taobao shop: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?ft=t&id=1001800602243
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¶ mPCIe WiFi6/WiFi6E/Wifi7
¶ WiFi6e
ASIA.RF AW7916-NPD: WiFi6E 3000 802.11ax G-band 2T2R and A-band 3T3R 2ss Dual Bands Dual Concurrents mPCIe Card AW7916-NPD
¶ WiFi7:BPI-R4-NIC-BE14
- Easy to buy Wifi7 module sample
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SINOVOIP Aliexpress shop: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256807036993487.html?
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Bipai Aliexpress shop: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256807036822902.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.48df6c94TX2ucP
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Taobao Shop: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.8149145.0.0.30842c5aZcYzQx&id=808224556483&_u=cak7ln9381e
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¶ Development
¶ Source Code
| source code on github: https://github.com/BPI-SINOVOIP/BPI-R4PRO-8X-OPENWRT-V24.10.0-Master-Devel |
¶ Resources
| BPI-R4Pro-V1p0_Assembly |
Baidu Cloud: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1ix8wILBORD-GJtnKWFVm-Q (PIN Code: 8888)
| BPI-R4 PRO Schematic |
Baidu Cloud: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1IrZcV_2Vtx3LO_AKpMOtCA (PIN Code: 8888)
| BPI-R4 PRO DXF file: |
Baidu Cloud: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1H-1wZXx1EKgN6mTe221YyQ (PIN Code: 8888)
| BPI-R4 PRO 3D File |
Baidu Cloud: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1dsTm5ya5JMWvzOjhj0B5Qg (PIN Code: 8888)
| MT7988A Wi-Fi7 Datasheet&Manual |
Baidu Cloud: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1-eSVD4DhyPAkfgrE9BtLmA?pwd=8888 PIN code:8888
| Kernel [PATCH net-next 8/8] net: ethernet: mtk_eth_soc: add basic support for MT7988 SoC: https://www.spinics.net/lists/kernel/msg4821673.html |
| [PATCH 15/15] dt-bindings: net: dsa: mediatek,mt7530: add mediatek,mt7988-switch: https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/80a853f182eac24735338f3c1f505e5f580053ca.1680180959.git.daniel@makrotopia.org/ |
| Discuss on forum : https://forum.banana-pi.org/t/banana-pi-bpi-r4-wifi-7-router-board-with-mediatek-mt7988a-filogic-880-4g-ram-and-8g-emmc/15757 |
| MediaTek Filogic 880 platform ： https://www.mediatek.com/products/broadband-wifi/mediatek-filogic-880 |
| Key advantages of Wi-Fi 7 ： https://mediatek-marketing.files.svdcdn.com/production/documents/Key-Advantages-of-Wi-Fi-7_MediaTek-White-Paper-WF70222.pdf |
| How MLO Smart Link Dispatching drives Wi-Fi 7: https://mediatek-marketing.files.svdcdn.com/production/documents/MLO-Infographic-How-Smart-Link-Dispatching-drives-Wi-Fi-7-White-Paper-Infographic-0223.pdf |
¶ System Image
¶ OpenWRT
| BPI-R4Pro-8X-BE14-MT76-OpenWRT24.10-DSA-251125 |
Baidu Could: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1_h0JLKi-Bms7pLfGfLX1EA?pwd=8888 (pincode: 8888)
¶ Easy to buy
| BANANAPI Official Shop： https://www.bpi-shop.com/products/banana-pi-bpi-r4pro-router-board-mediatek-mt7988a.html |
| SINOVOIP Aliexpress shop: https://ko.aliexpress.com/item/1005010368570175.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2kor |
| Bipai Aliexpress shop: https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005010368718643.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2esp |