FriendlyARM NanoPi R2S: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The FriendlyARM NanoPi R2S runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the rockchip/armv8 target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.60/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
- FriendlyElec manufacturer store, still catalogued, Out Of Stock 2026-08-09 Currently out of stock $27
- ameriDroid NanoPi R2S + Metal Case, Sold out 2026-08-09 Currently out of stock $40
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Specifications
| SoC | Rockchip RK3328 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1300 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | none |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | rockchip / armv8 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_generic |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | SD card |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 2.0A via USB Type-C |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the NanoPi R2S
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: SD card.
write image to microSD/TF
Official OpenWrt device page for the NanoPi R2S
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