Overview
Overview
The Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core is a compact, industrial-grade cellular router designed to function where other routers can’t. It’s certified for vibration resistance and rolling stock environments (E Mark, EN 61373, EN 50155, EN 61000), accepts multiple power inputs across a wide voltage range, and can operate in extreme heat and cold (-40° to 65°C).
A built-in CAT-4 LTE modem with redundant SIM slots (Nano-SIM 4FF) provides reliable cellular connectivity, while 1x Gigabit Ethernet WAN and 2x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports round out a rugged, flexible connectivity package suited to M2M, telemetry, and remote monitoring deployments.
Key highlights
- 1x embedded CAT-4 LTE modem with redundant SIM slots
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet WAN port + 2x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
- 300 Mbps router throughput
- SpeedFusion Hot Failover and WAN Smoothing
- Wide power input range (10V–30V DC) plus AC adapter support
- Rolling stock and vibration-resistance certified (E Mark, EN 61373, EN 50155, EN 61000)
- Operates from -40° to 65°C
- GPIO support for custom integrations
- Optional DIN-rail mounting and Class 1 Division 2 hazardous-location support
Recommended for
- M2M & telemetry deployments — compact, rugged design built for unattended, remote installations
- Rolling stock & transit applications — certified for vibration and rail-specific electromagnetic compatibility
- Industrial & hazardous locations — optional Class 1 Division 2 support, wide operating temperature range
- Sites needing wide power flexibility — multiple power inputs and voltage options simplify installation in vehicles or remote cabinets
Performance
Throughput
The MAX BR1 Mini Core is rated for 300 Mbps router throughput, with PepVPN/SpeedFusion throughput of 80 Mbps unencrypted or 20–60 Mbps over 256-bit AES encryption.
Cellular
| Modem | 1x Embedded LTE CAT-4, redundant SIM slots |
| Downlink/Uplink Datarate | 150 Mbps / 50 Mbps (CAT-4) |
| Region | APAC, EMEA |
| LTE Bands | B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B38, B40, B41 |
| WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+ Bands | B1, B5, B8 |
| SIM Card Size | Nano-SIM (4FF) |
SpeedFusion & VPN
| SpeedFusion Features | Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing |
| Number of PepVPN/SpeedFusion Peers | 2 / 5 |
| Number of IPsec Tunnels | 5 |
Capacity
| Recommended Users | 1–60 |
| WAN Interfaces | 1x Gigabit Ethernet + embedded LTE |
| LAN Interfaces | 2x Gigabit Ethernet |
Features
Cellular
- Embedded LTE CAT-4 modem
- Redundant SIM slots
- Automatic SIM switching
Multi-WAN & SpeedFusion
- SpeedFusion Hot Failover
- SpeedFusion WAN Smoothing
- Ethernet WAN failover
Industrial & deployment
- GPIO support
- DIN-rail mounting (optional)
- Class 1 Division 2 support (optional mount)
- Roll resistant, vibration-proof
- Wide power input range (10V–30V DC)
Management
- InControl cloud management
Certifications
EN 61373
EN 50155
EN 61000
UL
Hardware
Physical
| Dimensions | 125.7 × 107 × 35 mm (5.0 × 4.2 × 1.4″) |
| Weight | 430 g (0.95 lb) |
| Antenna Connectors | 2x SMA cellular antenna connectors |
Power
| Power Port | 10V–30V DC |
| AC Adapter | 100V–240V AC in / 12V DC out |
| Power Consumption | 10W (nominal), 16W (max.) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) |
| Humidity | 15–95% (non-condensing) |
In the box
1x MAX BR1 Mini Core, 2x LTE Antennas (ACW-235), 1x 12V 2A 4-pin Power Supply (ACW-632).
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core datasheet covering full specifications, LTE band compatibility, and ordering codes.
