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- Orange Pi R2S: Overview, Specifications, and Features.
Orange Pi R2S Router Board
The Orange Pi R2S Router is in the final stages of development and will be launching shortly. With an exceptional cost-to-value ratio, this board features four Ethernet ports, ensuring extensive connectivity options for both home and office environments. Its standout feature is the Ky X1 8-core RISC-V CPU, delivering outstanding performance and energy efficiency that surpasses conventional ARM architectures.
This compact router boasts a flexible 2+2 LAN configuration, featuring two 2.5GbE ports paired with two 1GbE ports. Additionally, it includes both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Host A ports, allowing you to connect external storage devices, such as an SSD or HDD rack, for enhanced storage options.
The rapid embrace of RISC-V architecture
The future of RISC-V architecture looks incredibly promising, particularly with significant advancements from Chinese SoC companies focused on developing low-power, cost-effective chips. These are not constrained by specialized IP licensing or legal limitations, paving the way for a new era of semiconductor technology.
RISC-V is an open-standard instruction set architecture that is rapidly gaining traction due to its remarkable flexibility and scalability. This innovative technology offers significant benefits in customization and optimization for network tasks. Users can anticipate enhanced processing speeds along with reduced power consumption, positioning the Orange Pi R2S as not just a powerful router but also an environmentally friendly choice.
First-hand exclusive images (prototype samples)
Deploying OpenWrt to strengthen cybersecurity defenses
Designed to accommodate multiple devices at once, this router is an ideal choice for home internet users, gamers, and streaming aficionados. Featuring four Ethernet ports, it provides effortless wired connections that guarantee stable, high-speed internet for your most critical devices. Its compact design ensures it seamlessly integrates into a variety of spaces without compromising performance. Although this model does not offer a Wi-Fi option, the impressive specifications and favorable price point make it an excellent choice, particularly for those seeking a cheap, compact, portable router capable of running Ubuntu/Debian and OpenWrt OS.
As smart homes continue to gain popularity, having a reliable router has become essential. The Orange Pi R2S Router is specifically engineered to effectively handle the bandwidth demands of numerous connected devices. It can act as a small, powerful firewall and gateway for smart home devices, laptops, and desktop PCs, protecting them from potential hacking threats.
Unbeatable Prices
The pricing for the 1GB version begins at $25, positioning it competitively in the market. RAM options are anticipated to vary from 1GB to 8GB. A metal enclosure will be offered at an additional cost, which may be considered a valuable and necessary accessory. With a combination of a solid metal enclosure, this mini router is adaptable for use in home, office, or industrial environments where low power consumption is a priority.
Price and Availability
Since this product news is hot off the press, the product isn’t currently available. But don’t worry, we’ll definitely update this article once the item is up for sale through the Orange AliExpress store. In the meantime, you’re welcome to check the Orange P Store for other cool products.
