MAX BR1 Mini 5G (Core)

The Peplink MAX BR1 Mini 5G (Core) is a single-5G cellular router built for large-scale deployments at an affordable price. With a built-in 5G modem (Global bands) with redundant SIM slots, 2x Ethernet LAN ports, 1x optional Ethernet WAN, and a full antenna set, it’s certified for AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon (C-Band), and FirstNet — delivering rugged, reliable connectivity wherever your data and internet applications need to go.

300 MbpsRouter Throughput
5GGlobal Modem, Redundant SIM
2x LANEthernet Ports
1x WANOptional Ethernet
1–60Recommended Users
FirstNetCertified
£521.55
ex. VAT
£625.86
inc. VAT

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Overview

Overview

The Peplink MAX BR1 Mini 5G (Core) is an exceptionally reliable, rugged 5G cellular router that connects your data and internet applications wherever they are — at an affordable price point suited to large-scale deployments. This Core variant drops Wi-Fi and GPS to focus purely on wired Ethernet and cellular connectivity, making it a straightforward 5G adapter for an existing network, or a standalone gateway/router for multiple WANs.

Built in a rugged, fanless, ventless metal case certified for shock and vibration resistance, it’s designed for remote operation with central management via Peplink InControl 2 and local device management via InTouch — reducing the need for field visits.

Key highlights

  • 1x embedded 5G modem (Global bands) with redundant SIM slots
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports + 1x optional Gigabit Ethernet WAN
  • 300 Mbps router throughput
  • SpeedFusion Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, and Bandwidth Bonding
  • Power over Ethernet (802.3at) input supported
  • Full antenna set included (4x SMA cellular antennas)
  • US Carrier Certifications: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon (C-Band), FirstNet
  • Rugged, fanless, ventless design — shock and vibration certified
  • Railway fire protection certified (EN 45545-2)

Recommended for

  • Large-scale deployments — affordable per-unit pricing suited to fleets or multi-site rollouts
  • Adding 5G to an existing network — works as a drop-in 5G adapter with zero hassle
  • First responder & public safety — FirstNet certified for priority network access
  • Rail & transit deployments — EN 45545-2 fire protection certification for rolling stock environments

Performance

Throughput

The MAX BR1 Mini 5G (Core) delivers 300 Mbps router throughput, with SpeedFusion VPN throughput of 80 Mbps unencrypted or 60 Mbps over 256-bit AES encryption.

300 MbpsRouter Throughput
80 MbpsSpeedFusion · No Encryption
60 MbpsSpeedFusion · 256-bit AES

Cellular

Modem 1x Embedded 5G, redundant SIM slots
5G Data Rate (Downlink/Uplink) 3.4 Gbps / 900 Mbps
LTE CAT-20 Fallback Rate 1.6 Gbps / 200 Mbps
Region Global*
US Carrier Certifications AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon (C-Band), FirstNet
SIM Card Size Nano-SIM (4FF)

SpeedFusion & VPN

SpeedFusion Features Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding
Number of SpeedFusion VPN Peers 2 / 5
VPN Protocols PepVPN, IPSec, L2TP
Routing Protocols Static, Dynamic, OSPF, RIPv2, BGP

Capacity

Recommended Users 1–60
WAN Interfaces 1x Gigabit Ethernet (optional) + embedded 5G
LAN Interfaces 2x Gigabit Ethernet

Features

Cellular

  • Embedded 5G modem (NSA + LTE + Global Bands)
  • LTE CAT-19 fallback
  • Redundant SIM slots, Nano-SIM (4FF)

Multi-WAN & SpeedFusion

  • SpeedFusion Hot Failover
  • SpeedFusion WAN Smoothing
  • SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding

Power & deployment

  • 802.3at Power over Ethernet input
  • 10V–30V DC power port
  • AC adapter supported
  • Fanless, ventless rugged design

Management

  • InControl 2 central cloud management
  • InTouch local device management

Certifications

FCC
CE
RoHS
EN 61000
EN 45545-2 (Railway Fire Protection)
FirstNet Certified

Hardware

Physical

Dimensions 125.7 × 107 × 35 mm (5.0 × 4.2 × 1.4″)
Weight 420 g (0.93 lb)
Antenna Connectors 4x SMA cellular antenna connectors

Power

Power Port 10V–30V DC
AC Adapter 100V–240V AC in / 12V DC out
Power over Ethernet 802.3at
Power Consumption 11W (nominal), 13W (max.)

Environmental

Operating Temperature -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F)
Humidity 15–95% (non-condensing)

In the box

1x MAX BR1 Mini 5G (Core), 4x LTE/5G Antennas, 1x 12V 2A 4-pin Power Supply (ACW-632).

Documentation

Downloads & resources

Download the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini 5G datasheet covering full specifications, 5G/LTE band compatibility, and ordering codes.

View Datasheet

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