The LinkStar-H68K-V2 router is equipped with a quad-core Cortex-A55 RK3568 chip and offers 4 Ethernet interfaces for dual-2.5G and dual-1G, as well as Wi-Fi 6 technology. This indoor router also provides high storage capacity and media player functionality. Compared to the first H68K generation, it features improved communication, heat dissipation, and a more convenient interface layout.
Comparison of H68K and H68K-V2
Difference |
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USB |
Number of external USB2.0-A ports: 2Number of external USB3.0-A ports: 2 |
Number of external USB2.0-A ports: 1Number of external USB3.0-A ports: 1Number of internal USB2.0-A ports: 1, located in the PCIE M2 slot, enabling MT7921 Bluetooth function |
SATA |
The Type-C does not support the SATA function in the docking dock |
The Type-C supports the SATA function in the docking dock |
Type-C Power |
Not supported, use 12V DC interface for power supply |
Support CC line PD fast charging Supports 5V-20V wide voltage DC input, power requirement >10W 12V DC interface power supply canceled |
Interface layout |
The network port layout is not neat |
Neat layout of network ports |
Equipment appearance |
Appearance CNC sandblasting fine. CNC cooling strip, with technology style |
Appearance CNC sandblasting coarse. Integrated heat dissipation strip, with industrial style and better cooling effect |
Production support |
EOL(end of life) |
MP(mass production) |
Feature
- Lightning-fast Network Ports: Dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet & dual 1Gdps Ethernet,4 interfaces overall for fast speed router deployment
- Outstanding Wi-Fi 6 Technology:Up to 1200Mbps, support 2.4G/5G dual-band for high throughput performance
- 4K Multimedia Player:Pre-installed Android 11 OS, mounted with one HDMI 2.0 port for 4K@60fps display with HDR support
- High Storage Capacity:Equip onboard 32Gb eMMC, an SD card slot, and a USB 3.0 Type-C for massive storage, Type-C supports the SATA function in the docking kock
- Pocket-sized Metal Box:Carry everywhere, built around with metal for passive heat dissipation
- Multiple Operating Systems Supported:OpenWRT, Armbian
Description
LinkStar-H68K-V2 equips quad-core Cortex-A55 RK3568 chip, featuring dual-1G Ethernet and dual2.5G Etherent as 4 network inferfaces overall, assembled in one portable metal box, carrying dual-band Wi-Fi 6, designed for high-speed network. It comes with sufficient expansion ability and media player functionality, presenting you with a fully functional device for office work and home entertainment, as well as anywhere you travel around.
High Storage Capacity
This compact equipment equips onboard 32GB eMMC, along with one SD card slot and one USB3.0 Type-C which supports an external hard drive for storage extension. Combined with fast-speed Ethernet, you can use it to establish a NAS(Network Attached Storage) to store and access abundant information over a network without physical file transformation.
Outstanding Wi-Fi 6 Technology
With wireless capability, it can perform as a repeater and connect different Wi-Fi at different places like hotels and cafes, then convert them to a network you set up, to link all your devices, which is beneficial for your travel or business trip.
4K Multimedia Player
With such storage and network capability, it houses an HDMI 2.0 port and a 3.5mm microphone port, installing Android 11 OS in advance, outputting 4K immersive visuals, all of which make it a neat network media player to stream media and display instantly, while providing access to online services like Spotify or YouTube.
Great Extensibility
Additionally, it provides an SD card slot, one USB 3.0, and one USB 2.0 ports for further usage. You can connect a USB printer with it for print serving in the office which can be available to the entire network. And Type-C supports the SATA function in the docking dock. Meanwhile,you can switch to a different Opreaing System by inserting different SD cards without SD cards without overwriting the original one.
Multiple OS support
You can also run it with a dedicated routing system like OpenWRT for building a fast speed and secure router in concentration. You can utilize it to establish a VPN router of your own, realize remote control, avoid advertising, and other personal customization by your definition.
The design of LinkStar-H68K-V2 is light and mini-sized that it can be lifted by one singular hand. It is built around metal for passive heat dissipation. You can charge it with a 5-24V power adaptor and 5V Type-C connector.
Application
- VPN router
- NAS
- Remote control/work
- Game server
- Block advertising
- Print server
- Firewall
- Tethering
Specification
Parameters |
Details |
Processor |
Rockchip RK3568 for up to 2.0GHz |
CPU |
Quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55 |
GPU |
ARM G52 2EE |
NPU |
1 TOPS@INT8 |
Multi-Media |
4K@60fps H.265/H.264/VP9 video decoder 1080@60fps H.265/H.264 video encoder |
Support 8M ISP, HDR |
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Storage |
onboard 32GB eMMC |
1x SD card slot for storage expansion |
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Operating System |
Pre-installed Android 11 OS |
Support Armbian, OpenWRT |
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Wireless |
Dual-band 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi 6 |
M7921E module |
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NIC |
2x 1G Ethernet NIC RTL8211F |
2x 2.5G Ethernet NIC RTL8125B |
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Video Output |
1x HDMI2.0 interface for 4K output |
USB |
1x USB 3.0 Type-A |
1x USB 3.0 Type-C, capable of storage expansion and support 5V-20V wide voltage DC input, power requirement >10W |
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1x USB 2.0 Type-A |
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Power Supply |
Support CC line PD fast charging Supports 5V-20V wide voltage DC input, power requirement >10W 12V DC interface power supply canceled |
Power Consumption |
7.5W(With a fully loaded network port) |
Operating Temperature |
-10 ~ 55°C |
Dimensions |
80*60*40mm |
Hardware Overview
Part List
LinkStar-H68K-1432-V2 |
x1 |
Antenna |
x2 |
Type-c to DC cable |
x1 |
Card pin of metal |
x1 |
ECCN/HTS
HSCODE | 8517623600 |
USHSCODE | 8517180050 |
UPC | |
EUHSCODE | 8517180000 |
COO | CHINA |