FriendlyElec · NanoPi · Released 2023
FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
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- OpenWrt compatibility
- Fully supportedup to 25.12.6
- Our recommendation
- Recommended
A tiny wired router with an 8-core RK3588S, 8 GB RAM and two 2.5 GbE ports; plenty of power for VPN and SQM.
- CPU
- 8-core · 2.4 GHz · ARM 64-bit
- RAM / Flash
- 8 GB / 32 GB
- Wi-Fi
- No Wi-Fi
- Fastest port
- 2.5 GbE
Tested by us: No. Specifications and compatibility independently researched from manufacturer and OpenWrt documentation.· Last reviewed Oct 10, 2026
Quick answers
- Does it support OpenWrt?
- Yes, with official images since OpenWrt 24.10.0; latest release with images: 25.12.6.
- Is installation easy?
- Moderate. Write the OpenWrt image to a microSD card, or to the eMMC following the device documentation.
- Is it powerful enough for WireGuard?
- WireGuard suitability: Excellent. Benchmark not yet tested.
- Does it have enough RAM and flash?
- 8 GB RAM, 32 GB flash. Plenty of room for VPN, SQM, ad blocking and extra packages.
- Does it have 2.5 GbE?
- Yes: 2× 2.5 GbE.
- Would we buy it today?
- Yes as a powerful wired router for fast connections, paired with an access point.Opinion
- What should I buy instead?
- Consider GL.iNet Brume 2. See Alternatives below.Opinion
Overview
Editorial opinionThe NanoPi R6S is a compact, fanless wired router built around Rockchip's RK3588S with four Cortex-A76 and four Cortex-A55 cores, 8 GB of RAM and 32 GB of eMMC. It has two 2.5 GbE ports and one gigabit port, and no Wi-Fi.
It has CPU to spare for WireGuard and SQM on multi-gigabit connections. Use it with a separate access point.
OpenWrt compatibility
Factual data- OpenWrt support
- Fully supported
- Support status
- Current stable release
- First release with images
- 24.10.0
- Latest release with images
- 25.12.6
- Snapshot only
- No
- Target
rockchip/armv8- Build profile
- friendlyarm_nanopi-r6s
Source: official OpenWrt build data and Table of Hardware, data as of Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC.
Hardware specifications
Factual data- SoC
- Rockchip RK3588S
- CPU architecture
- ARM 64-bit (aarch64)
- CPU cores
- 8
- CPU clock
- 2.4 GHz
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Flash storage
- 32 GB eMMC
- Expandable storage
- microSD slot
- USB
- 2× USB 3.0 + 2.0
- Power
- USB-C PD (5–20 V)
Source: wiki.friendlyelec.com
Network and Wi-Fi
Factual data- Ethernet ports
- 3
- Layout
- 2× 2.5 GbE + 1× 1 GbE
- WAN speed
- 2.5 GbE
- LAN speed
- 2.5 GbE
- Multi-gig ports
- 2× 2.5 GbE
- VLAN support
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- No Wi-Fi
- Standards
- —
- 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz
- No / No / No
- Max wireless speed
- —
- Radios
- —
- Wi-Fi chipset
- —
- Antennas
- —
Installation difficulty
Editorial opinion- Installation difficulty
- Moderate
- Usual method
- Write the OpenWrt image to a microSD card, or to the eMMC following the device documentation.
- Recovery difficulty
- Easy
- Recovery method
- Boot from a microSD card.
Our rating of how hard a first installation and an unbrick are for someone comfortable with a web interface. Always follow the official device page for exact steps.
Performance
Factual data- NAT routing throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
- SQM (cake) shaping limit
- Benchmark not yet tested
VPN performance
Factual data- WireGuard throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
- OpenVPN throughput
- Benchmark not yet tested
Suitability ratings are our estimate from the CPU and architecture, not measurements. See the methodology.
Pros and cons
Editorial opinionPros
- 8-core RK3588S and 8 GB RAM
- Two 2.5 GbE ports
- 32 GB eMMC
- Compact metal case
Cons
- No Wi-Fi
- Only three Ethernet ports
- Installation means writing an image to SD card or eMMC
Editorial scores
Editorial opinion- Overall
- 8.2 / 10
- OpenWrt friendliness
- 7.5 / 10
- Ease of installation(higher is easier)
- 7.0 / 10
- Performance
- 10.0 / 10
- VPN performance
- 10.0 / 10
- Value
- 8.0 / 10
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Alternatives
Editorial opinionRelated guides
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