Overview
Overview
The FlexModule Mini 5G brings sub-6 GHz 5G to the Balance 20X, 380X and 580X. With peak rates of 3.4 Gbps down and 900 Mbps up, a 5G link can stand in for fibre at a branch, carry a new site before the fixed line arrives, or bond with wired WANs through SpeedFusion.
Where 5G isn’t available the modem falls back to CAT-20 LTE at up to 1.6 Gbps. Four SMA connectors take a 4×4 external antenna for the best possible signal, and redundant SIM slots let a second carrier step in automatically. Antennas are sold separately.
Key highlights
- 1x embedded 5G modem, sub-6 GHz SA & NSA
- Up to 3.4 Gbps down / 900 Mbps up on 5G
- CAT-20 LTE fallback up to 1.6 Gbps / 200 Mbps
- 4x SMA cellular antenna connectors
- Redundant SIM slots
- Exchangeable module cover included
- Antennas not included
Recommended for
- Fibre alternative — Run a branch on 5G where fixed lines are slow, costly or delayed.
- High-capacity failover — Keep full-speed service running when the primary WAN fails.
- SpeedFusion bonding — Combine 5G with wired links for a fast, resilient tunnel.
- Pop-up & temporary sites — Get a site online quickly without waiting for a line install.
Performance
Cellular performance
A sub-6 GHz 5G modem supporting both SA and NSA networks, with CAT-20 LTE-Advanced Pro fallback.
Cellular
| Modems | 1x embedded 5G |
| 5G mode | SA & NSA, sub-6 GHz |
| LTE fallback | CAT-20, 1.6 Gbps / 200 Mbps |
| SIM | Redundant SIM slots |
| Antenna connectors | 4x SMA |
Bands
| 5G NR | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 |
| LTE | B1–B5, B7–B8, B12–B14, B17–B20, B25–B26, B28–B30, B32, B34, B38–B43, B46, B48, B66, B71 |
Compatibility
| Chassis | Balance 20X, Balance 380X, Balance 580X |
| Expansion bay | FlexModule Mini |
Features
WAN management
- Cellular failover and load balancing
- SpeedFusion bonding (licence dependent)
- SIM failover between carriers
Management
- Router web admin
- InControl 2 cloud management and data usage monitoring
Hardware
Physical
| Dimensions | 105.5 x 91.8 x 25.5 mm (4.15 x 3.61 x 1.00 in) |
| Weight | 0.19 kg (0.419 lb) |
Power
| Power consumption | 18 W |
Package Content
FlexModule Mini 5G module with exchangeable module cover. Antennas not included.
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Peplink FlexModule Mini 5G datasheet covering full specifications and ordering codes.
