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Banana Pi BPI W2 Open Source Router
Sinovoip latest Banana Pi BPI-W2, is a successor to the Banana Pi R2 single board computer (SBC), offers unparalleled functionality. This cross-breed open-source router board is specifically designed for media, storage, and networking applications. Boasting a powerful Realtek RTD1296 quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, dual Gigabit Ethernet, dual SATA interfaces, M.2 slots, USB 3.0/2.0 ports, and HDMI 2.0a output, this board is a versatile powerhouse. Whether you want to create a PVR station to record HDMI input signals or establish a home router with a Linux-based NAS unit, the BPI-W2 has got you covered.
Banana Pi BPI W2 Open Source Router Board | Front view
Banana Pi BPI W2 Open Source Router Board | Rearview
Banana Pi BPI W2
Banana Pi BPI W2 Specifications
- SoC – Realtek RTD1296 quad-core Cortex A53 processor
- OS – Android, Ubuntu, Debian, Bananian, OpenWrt
- GPU – Mali-T820 MP3
- System Memory – 2 GB DDR4 RAM
- Storage – 8 GB eMMC flash (16, 32 or 64GB), micro SD slot up to 256 GB
- Video Output – HDMI 2.0a up to 4K @ 60 Hz, mini DP
- Video Input – HDMI 2.0 input up to 1080p60
- Audio I/O – HDMI, mini DP, 3.5 mm audio jack
- Power Supply – 12V /2A via the power barrel connector
- Dimensions – 148 x 100.5 mm (same as Banana Pi R2 board)
- Network – WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4GHz / 5GHz (MT6625L), Bluetooth 4.1
- Misc – Power, reset, and LSADC keys; RTC battery connector; IR receiver; fan header
Additional Expansions & Interfaces
- x1 M.2 Key E “PCIe 1.1/SDIO” slot
- x1 M.2 Key E “PCIe 2.0” slot
- x1 40-pin “Raspberry Pi” GPIO header
- x1 Debugging – 3-pin UART connector
- x2 USB 3.0 host
- x1 USB 2.0 OTG
- x1 USB type C interface
- x1 Mini PCIe interface
- x2 SATA 3.0 interfaces
- x1 SIM card slot (requires mPCIe modem)
- x2 Gigabit Ethernet
- x1 CSI input for video cameras
- x1 Debug UART
- x1 I2S
- x1 IR
- x1 Fan Power
Price and Availability
Android 6.0 and 7.0 OS are supported, and the company is currently working on images for CentOS 64-bit, Debian 9, Raspbian, OpenWrt, and Ubuntu MATE 16.04. Having said that, the BPI-W2 board can be purchased for a price of $96 + shipping on Aliexpress ($100.79 to the US) from SinoVoip’s Official Aliexpress store (Link posted below).
