DEV Community

Alan curry
Alan curry

Posted on

DR6018S Qualcomm IPQ6018 OpenWiFi Router Board | Enterprise Dual Gigabit PoE Open Source Hardware

Powered by the mature Qualcomm-Atheros IPQ6010 platform, DR6018S comes standard with 1GB DDR3L high-speed memory to handle heavy routing, bandwidth control and multi-user traffic loads.
It features dual gigabit ethernet ports: 1 PoE port + 1 standard LAN port, with flexible PoE compatibility — supporting passive PoE, 802.3at (48V~56V) and 24V~48V wide voltage input, perfect for remote outdoor deployment without extra power adapters.
For wireless expansion, DR6018S reserves an M.2 (NGFF) E-Key slot compatible with MiniPCIe 3.0 WiFi modules, letting you freely swap dual-band or high-power wireless modules to match your coverage demands. Extra expandable interfaces include optional USB 3.0, SD card slot and 4-pin serial port header for secondary device connection and debugging.
Storage configuration includes 8MB NOR Flash + 256MB NAND Flash, stable for long-term OpenWiFi firmware operation. With ultra-compact dimensions of 125mm × 105mm × 20mm, this board fits compact enclosures for industrial routers, access points and edge firewalls.

Top comments (0)