Banana Pi BPI-R4 PRO Router Board Set MT7988A Wi-Fi 7 8GB

Banana Pi BPI-R4 PRO Complete Set — Wi-Fi 7 Router Board with Case, Power Supply & Fan

Take your network infrastructure to the next level with the Banana Pi BPI-R4 PRO (8X) Complete Set. Powered by the MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 processor running at 1.8 GHz, this all-in-one router board kit delivers blazing-fast, enterprise-grade connectivity in a ready-to-deploy package that includes a protective case, power supply, and cooling fan.

Whether you're building a high-performance home gateway, a Wi-Fi 7 access point, a 5G wireless router, or a compact NAS device, the BPI-R4 PRO gives you the raw processing power and versatile I/O to get the job done. Made in Mainland China.

Key Features

• Processor: MediaTek MT7988A Quad-core ARM Cortex-A73, 1.8 GHz
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4
• Storage: 8 GB eMMC Flash + 256 MB SPI-NAND Flash + Micro SD card slot
• WAN: 1× 10G SFP WAN + 1× 10G RJ45 WAN (combo)
• LAN: 1× 10G SFP LAN + 1× 10G RJ45 LAN (combo) + 4× 2.5G RJ45 LAN + 1× 1G RJ45 LAN + 1× 1G LAN (FPC Connector)
• Expansion Slots: 2× miniPCIe (PCIe 3.0 2-lane) for Wi-Fi NIC, 2× M.2 M-KEY (PCIe 3.0 1-lane) for NVMe SSD, 3× M.2 B-KEY (USB 3.2) for 5G modules
• USB: 1× USB 3.2, 1× USB 2.0, 1× USB Type-C Debug Console
• Header: 2×13 PIN header for expanding applications
• Set Includes: Router board, protective case, power supply, and cooling fan

MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) — Next-Gen Network Processor

The MediaTek Filogic 880 platform delivers a 36 Gbps Wi-Fi 7 access point/router/gateway solution for the fastest and most reliable connectivity experience. It supports seamless tri-band Wi-Fi 7 across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with 320 MHz bandwidth, 4096-QAM, MLO, MRU, and AFC capabilities.

The MT7988A includes the MediaTek Tunnel Offload Processor System (TOPS), enabling efficient processing of a wide range of tunneling protocols for modern networking demands. Connectivity interfaces include four Gigabit Ethernet ports, two USXGMII interfaces, four PCIe interfaces, and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.

Note: Some functions require ongoing software updates and improvements.

Application Use Cases

• Internet Service Router
• Wi-Fi 7 Wireless Access Point / Router
• 4G / 5G Wireless Router
• Wireless Repeater
• Home Security Gateway
• Home Automation Hub
• NAS (Network Attached Storage) Device
• Network & Communication Applications

What's in the Box

• 1× Banana Pi BPI-R4 PRO Router Board
• 1× Protective Case
• 1× Power Supply
• 1× Cooling Fan

Looking for accessories to complement your setup? Check out our Tactical Storage Bag for organizing your cables and tools, or our Waterproof Storage Bag for safely transporting your equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is included in the Banana Pi BPI-R4 PRO 4E SET?

A: The BPI-R4 PRO SET includes the router board itself, a protective case, a power supply unit, and a cooling fan — everything you need to get started right out of the box.

Q: Does the BPI-R4 PRO support Wi-Fi 7?

A: Yes. The BPI-R4 PRO is built around the MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) chip, which supports tri-band Wi-Fi 7 across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz with 320 MHz bandwidth and up to 36 Gbps throughput via compatible Wi-Fi NIC modules in the miniPCIe slots.

Q: Can I add NVMe SSD storage to the BPI-R4 PRO?

A: Absolutely. The board features 2× M.2 M-KEY slots with PCIe 3.0 1-lane interfaces specifically designed for NVMe SSDs, making it ideal for NAS or high-speed storage applications.

Q: Is the BPI-R4 PRO compatible with 5G modules?

A: Yes. The board includes 3× M.2 B-KEY slots with USB 3.2 interfaces, designed to accommodate 5G cellular modules for building a 5G wireless router or gateway.

Q: What operating systems does the Banana Pi BPI-R4 PRO support?

A: The BPI-R4 PRO is compatible with OpenWrt and other Linux-based operating systems commonly used for router and network device development. Software support is continually updated by the Banana Pi community.

Production & Packaging Notice

To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.