[WIRELESS MOBILE MINI TRAVEL ROUTER] Nanopi R5C Mini Wifi Router Adopt Rockchip RK3568B2 Soc, with 2GB LPDDR4x RAM and 32GB eMMC; CPU: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, up to 2.0GHz; GPU: Mali-G52 1-Core-2EE, supports OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, and 3.2, Vulkan 1.0 and 1.1, OpenCL 2.0 Full Profile; NPU: Support 0.8T.

The NanoPi R5C is a compact powerhouse built for developers and tech enthusiasts who need serious networking capabilities in a tiny package. Powered by the Rockchip RK3568B2 SoC with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU running up to 2.0GHz, this mini router packs 2GB LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB eMMC storage. It’s designed for IoT projects, NAS setups, smart home gateways, and custom networking solutions that demand flexibility and performance.

What sets this router apart is its dual PCIe 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports, delivering blazing-fast wired connectivity that outpaces standard gigabit routers. The M.2 WiFi module supports 802.11ac with respectable throughput, while Bluetooth connectivity expands your wireless options. With two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and microSD support, you’ve got plenty of expansion options for storage or peripherals. The 0.8T NPU adds AI acceleration capabilities, and the Mali-G52 GPU handles 4K video decoding smoothly.

Who Is This For?

This router is perfect for developers building custom network solutions, homelab enthusiasts running OpenWRT or FriendlyWrt, and anyone creating IoT ecosystems that need a programmable gateway. If you’re comfortable with command-line interfaces and want full control over your network stack, this device gives you that freedom. It’s also ideal for those running lightweight NAS applications or building edge computing projects. The open-source software support means you can customize everything from routing rules to firewall configurations.

Bottom Line

The NanoPi R5C delivers professional-grade networking hardware in a travel-friendly form factor. The combination of 2.5Gbps Ethernet, open-source firmware support, and robust expansion options makes it a compelling choice for advanced users. While it requires technical knowledge to set up and configure, the flexibility and performance justify the learning curve. If you need a programmable router that can handle demanding network tasks without taking up desk space, this mini router delivers real value.

  • [WIRELESS MOBILE MINI TRAVEL ROUTER] Nanopi R5C Mini Wifi Router Adopt Rockchip RK3568B2 Soc, with 2GB LPDDR4x RAM and 32GB eMMC; CPU: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, up to 2.0GHz; GPU: Mali-G52 1-Core-2EE, supports OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, and 3.2, Vulkan 1.0 and 1.1, OpenCL 2.0 Full Profile; NPU: Support 0.8T.
  • [OPEN SOURCE and Programmable] It can support FriendlyWrt, a custom system based on the OpenWrt distribution. It is open source and ideal for developing IoT applications, NAS applications, smart home gateways, and more. It can also be used as a command line mode for geeks
  • [Dual PCIe 2.5G GBPS ETHERNET PORTS] The NanoPi R5C Mini Router has dual PCIe 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports; M.2 WiFi(RTL8822CE) support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac protocol,TX rate is 276Mbps,RX rate is 156Mbps.
  • [LARGER EXTENSIBILITY & Interface] NanoPi R5C Router supports M.2 WiFi and Bluetooth Module, with M.2 Key E: PCIe2.1 x1, USB 2.0 x1 PortsmicroSD: support UHS-I; USB: two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports; Debug: one Debug UART, 3 Pin 2.54mm header, 3.3V level ;1 x HDMI output interface; LEDs: 4 x GPIO Controlled LED (SYS, WAN, LAN, WL)
  • [OS/Software] NanoPi R5C Portable Router Running Android, FriendlyWrt 22.03(64-bit), Debian Buster Desktop (64-bit), FriendlyCore Focal Lite(Base on Ubuntu 20.04), Buildroot; Kernel version: Linux-5.10-LTS/U-boot-2017.09.
  • [4K Video Decoders and Encoders] NanoPi R5C mini portable travel Router support 4KP60 H.265/H.264/VP9 video decoder, 1080P60 H.264/H.265 video encoder.
  • [USER MANUAL] WiKi:”https://wiki.friendlyelec.com/wiki/index.php/NanoPi_R5C”. Pls feel free to email us to get the Datasheet or any questions of this module after you purchased it. How to email us? Click ”forum.youyeetoo.com/” and ask a question.