# WLAN Pi R4

### Use case <a href="#use-case-1" id="use-case-1"></a>

Similar to the original WLAN Pi based on Nanopi NEO2, this model gives you a very similar Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) feature set. Simply order the parts and build your own. It is affordable and the hardware is widely available. Ideal for a leave behind use case, labs, cert study, and remote troubleshooting.

![WLAN Pi R4](/files/gsFFQO4tpEIN8PXiGzZB)

### Parts <a href="#parts" id="parts"></a>

* Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 2 GB or 4 GB - From $44.99
* Waveshare 128x128, 1.44inch LCD display HAT for Raspberry Pi - [Order](https://www.waveshare.com/1.44inch-lcd-hat.htm) here for $11.99
* MediaTek 7612U USB Wi-Fi adapter with Monitor mode support - [Order](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000048659616.html) here for $19.17
* Sandisk Edge or similar 16 GB or larger micro SD card - From $10.99
* Waveshare Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Case for Raspberry Pi 4 - [Order](https://www.waveshare.com/pi4-case-e.htm) here for $17.99
* WLAN Pi Fascia Kit (the orange and grey top of the case, button and joystick caps) - [Order](https://www.badgerwifi.co.uk/store/p/wlanpi-fascia-kit) here for $43
* **That's around $148 in total**

![WLAN Pi RPi4 Community Edition Complete Unit](/files/X1xcwQZc3Olv2WmxtR3X)

![All ports are protected by the metal case (bottom black part) and 3D printed fascia (top orange part)](/files/KFfAFibsACY4Qt1Ud8aa)

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![Look under the hood of the WLAN Pi Fascia](/files/Mc4Fc19bV1txzRPMxR9G)

![WLAN Pi works even without the Fascia, but might it might feel a bit... "naked" 😉](https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY3fri1fsWlS5euhAG0JN%2Fuploads%2FEUBuMtEZtiGWqujjT1M4%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=4218219a-d5a4-443c-a4df-119f544304b5)

### Software support and features <a href="#software-support" id="software-support"></a>

[WLAN Pi OS](https://github.com/WLAN-Pi/pi-gen/releases) 3.0.1 or newer is required to support all components including the display and buttons out of the box.

Check what features are supported [here](https://userguide.wlanpi.com/hardware/compare).

### **Hardware**

\*\*Only use the MediaTek Wi-Fi adapter in the bottom USB 3.0 port (or any of the USB 2.0 ports). \*\*<mark style="color:red;">**The adapter does not work in the top USB 3.0 port (highlighted in red).**</mark>

![Avoid the top USB 3.0 port](/files/QP2rxekow1dUqc0QEmk4)

### Metal case (black part) assembly instructions

The case includes rubber feet, standoffs and thermal tape. [Here are the assembly instructions](https://www.waveshare.com/product/pi4-case-e.htm), just click [the link](https://www.waveshare.com/product/pi4-case-e.htm) and scroll down.

### Fascia Kit (orange part) assembly instructions

Fascia is the orange part of the case. [Follow this guide](https://www.badgerwifi.co.uk/store/p/wlanpi-fascia-kit) to install it.


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