# BW16 5GHz Deauther (SigBin Labs)

> A pocket dual-band Wi-Fi research board using the Realtek BW16, powered over USB-C for authorised wireless lab testing.

- **Category:** Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
- **Availability:** Availability unconfirmed
- **Good for:** Test 802.11 reconnection behaviour on 5GHz and dual-band networks you are authorized to test, without a laptop.
- **You'll need:** A USB-C power source or power bank, and written permission to test any target network.
- **Trade-off:** Single-purpose: it injects deauth frames and has no display, storage or GPS. No public price and no checkout.
- **Page:** https://gadgets.sh/devices/sigbin-bw16-5ghz-deauther/

## Where to buy

| Shop | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| SigBin Labs | Maker’s website | https://sigbinlabs.com/products/bw16-5ghz-deauther/?utm_source=gadgets.sh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sigbin-bw16-5ghz-deauther&utm_content=api |

## Blueprint

**Not yet known.** The maker publishes product information. We have not verified a complete set of editable hardware, enclosure and firmware sources.

_Notes:_ Product page reviewed on 2026-09-30; no claim of a reproducible or open hardware design. Source: https://sigbinlabs.com/products/bw16-5ghz-deauther/

## DIY build evidence

**Sources not reviewed.** 0 pinned source files. Published files do not establish a tested reproduction.
- Build plan: https://gadgets.sh/diy/sigbin-bw16-5ghz-deauther/
- Source manifest and downloads: https://gadgets.sh/diy/sigbin-bw16-5ghz-deauther/manifest.json
- Source revision: Needs review
- Evidence: schematic: not-found; pcb: not-found; bom: not-found; gerbers: not-found; enclosure: not-found; firmware: not-found; instructions: not-found
Use the build plan to review hardware licence scope, missing evidence, firmware and dependencies before fabrication.

## Specifications

### Core hardware

| | |
|---|---|
| Module | Realtek BW16 dual-band Wi-Fi module, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Function | 802.11 deauthentication frame injection on both bands; the maker stresses 5GHz reach that ESP32/ESP8266 tools cannot provide |
| Form factor and power | Compact, pocket-sized (exact size varies per batch); USB-C 5V, compatible with standard power banks. No display, battery or onboard storage listed |

### BW16 vs ESP32

| | |
|---|---|
| Why BW16 | ESP32/ESP8266 radios physically cannot transmit on 5GHz; the Realtek BW16 is one of the few compact dual-band modules, so it can reach 5GHz-only and dual-band networks |
| Availability of BW16 gear | The maker describes BW16 hardware as limited and 'growing' in community docs, versus mass-produced, well-documented ESP32 builds |

### Availability

| | |
|---|---|
| How to get one | Hand-assembled small batches, tested before shipping; no checkout or public price. Request via the manually reviewed 'Request Order' form |
| Included items | BW16 5GHz Deauther unit, USB-C cable, and basic usage documentation |

## Documentation

- [Maker product page](https://sigbinlabs.com/products/bw16-5ghz-deauther/)
- [Maker blog: what is a 5GHz deauther and why it's rare](https://sigbinlabs.com/blog/what-is-a-5ghz-deauther/)
- [Maker blog: BW16 vs ESP32 deauther](https://sigbinlabs.com/blog/bw16-vs-esp32-deauther/)
- [Maker shipping and availability](https://sigbinlabs.com/shipping-availability/)

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Source: gadgets.sh · https://gadgets.sh/devices/sigbin-bw16-5ghz-deauther/ · JSON: https://gadgets.sh/api/v1/devices/sigbin-bw16-5ghz-deauther.json