The Seeed Studio LinkStar-H68K-1432 V2 is a compact indoor router and edge device built around the Rockchip RK3568 quad-core Cortex-A55 processor. It combines dual 2.5GbE ports, dual 1GbE ports, Wi-Fi 6, 4GB memory, 32GB eMMC storage, USB expansion, HDMI 2.0 4K output, and multi-OS support for OpenWRT, Armbian, and Android 11.

Compared with the first H68K generation, the V2 improves communication, heat dissipation, power input, and port layout. It is well suited for a high-speed VPN router, personal NAS, remote access gateway, firewall, print server, media player, or compact Docker host.

Features

High-speed networking with two 2.5GbE ports and two 1GbE ports for flexible routing and gateway deployments.
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 based on the MT7921E module, supporting 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networking.
Rockchip RK3568 quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55 platform with ARM G52 2EE GPU and 1 TOPS INT8 NPU.
32GB onboard eMMC, microSD expansion, USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A, and USB 3.0 Type-C storage/SATA expansion.
HDMI 2.0 output for up to 4K@60fps video playback, with Android 11 pre-installed and OpenWRT/Armbian support.
USB-C power input with 5V-20V wide-voltage DC support, more than 10W power requirement, and CC-line PD fast charging.

H68K V2 Improvements

Area	H68K V2 update
USB	One external USB 2.0 Type-A port, one external USB 3.0 Type-A port, and one internal USB 2.0 Type-A port in the PCIe M.2 slot for MT7921 Bluetooth function.
SATA	The Type-C port supports SATA function in the docking dock.
Type-C Power	Supports CC-line PD fast charging and 5V-20V wide-voltage DC input with a power requirement above 10W; the 12V DC interface power supply is removed.
Interface Layout	The network port layout is neater for easier cabling.
Enclosure	Integrated heat-dissipation strip and an industrial-style metal enclosure improve cooling.
Production Support	H68K V2 is the mass-production version listed by the manufacturer.

Applications

VPN router, firewall gateway, ad-blocking gateway, and remote access node.
Personal NAS or lightweight server using eMMC, microSD, USB, and high-speed Ethernet.
Travel router or Wi-Fi repeater for hotels, cafes, office networks, and portable work setups.
4K media player or dashboard display with HDMI 2.0 output and Android 11.
Docker-based home services such as private cloud, media service, automation, or network tools.

Specifications

Processor	Rockchip RK3568, up to 2.0GHz
CPU	Quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55
GPU	ARM G52 2EE
NPU	1 TOPS@INT8
Memory	4GB RAM
Storage	32GB onboard eMMC, microSD slot, and USB 3.0 Type-C storage/SATA expansion
Operating System	Android 11 pre-installed; supports OpenWRT and Armbian
Wireless	Dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi 6 with MT7921E module
Ethernet	2x 1GbE RTL8211F and 2x 2.5GbE RTL8125B
Video Output	1x HDMI 2.0 interface for 4K output
USB	1x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, and 1x USB 3.0 Type-C
Power Supply	USB-C 5V-20V wide-voltage DC input, power requirement >10W, CC-line PD fast charging
Power Consumption	About 7.5W with fully loaded network ports
Operating Temperature	-10C to 55C
Dimensions	80 x 60 x 40 mm

Hardware Overview

ETH0 is used as the WAN port in the pre-installed OpenWRT setup.
ETH1, ETH2, and ETH3 are used as LAN ports.
The USB-C port supports power input and storage expansion, and Type-C supports SATA function in the docking dock.
The metal enclosure and integrated heat-dissipation strip support silent passive cooling.

Shipping List

LinkStar-H68K-1432 V2 Unit	x1
Antenna	x2
Type-C to DC Cable	x1
Metal SIM/SD Card Eject Tool	x1

Resources

LinkStar-H68K V2 Wiki Guide
LinkStar-H68K V2 OpenWRT R22.11.18 Firmware
LinkStar-H68K V2 Armbian 24.5.0 Desktop Image
LinkStar-H68K V2 Flash Tools
LinkStar-H68K V2 Schematic PDF
Rockchip RK3568 Brief Datasheet
MT7921E Wi-Fi Module PDF

FAQ

Is OpenWRT pre-installed?

Yes. The official Wiki states that OpenWRT is pre-installed, with ETH0 used as WAN and ETH1/ETH2/ETH3 used as LAN ports.

What can this router be used for?

It can be used as a VPN router, firewall gateway, NAS, print server, remote access node, media player, travel router, or compact Docker host.

What power input does it support?

It supports USB-C 5V-20V wide-voltage DC input, requires more than 10W, and supports CC-line PD fast charging.

Does it support high-speed wired networking?

Yes. It includes two 2.5GbE ports and two 1GbE ports, giving four Ethernet interfaces in total.

What is included in the package?

The package includes one LinkStar-H68K-1432 V2 unit, two antennas, one Type-C to DC cable, and one metal SIM/SD card eject tool.

SKU:US31207977 Category: electronic components

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