Overview
Overview
The Peplink MAX BR1 Pro steps up to a CAT-20 LTE-A Pro modem, achieving speeds up to 800% faster than the original BR1 Pro. Its 2.5Gbps Ethernet WAN port (which can also act as a LAN port if needed) ensures connected network devices can run at full speed without the router itself becoming a bottleneck — a genuine upgrade over standard Gigabit WAN ports.
Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MIMO covers client devices and can act as Wi-Fi WAN, while SpeedFusion Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, and Bandwidth Bonding are included and activated with a PrimeCare subscription — complimentary for the first year. Certified for toughness and a wide operating temperature range, it’s built to deploy, forget, and enjoy the benefits.
Key highlights
- 1x LTE-A Pro modem (Global/CAT-20) with redundant SIM slots
- 1x 2.5Gbps Ethernet WAN port (can act as LAN if needed) + 2x Gigabit Ethernet LAN
- Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 6, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi WAN and/or AP
- 1 Gbps router throughput
- SpeedFusion Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding (included with PrimeCare, complimentary first year)
- Drop-In Mode, Load Balancing/Failover, Ignition Sensing
- Full antenna set included
- US Carrier Certifications: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
Recommended for
- Fleets & vehicle deployments — Ignition Sensing and rugged certification built for mobile use
- Sites needing Gigabit-class WAN speeds — the 2.5Gbps WAN port removes the router as a bottleneck
- Mid-sized deployments — recommended for up to 150 users, 30 managed access points
- Future-proof cellular connectivity — CAT-20 modem offers significant headroom over CAT-7/CAT-12
Performance
Throughput
The MAX BR1 Pro delivers 1 Gbps router throughput, with SpeedFusion throughput of 400 Mbps unencrypted or 200 Mbps over 256-bit AES encryption.
Cellular
| Modem | 1x Embedded LTE-A Pro, CAT-20, redundant SIM slots |
| Cellular Data Rate (Downlink/Uplink) | 2 Gbps / 211 Mbps |
| Region | Global* |
| US Carrier Certifications | AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon |
| SIM Card Size | Nano-SIM (4FF), 2 slots |
SpeedFusion & VPN
| SpeedFusion Features | Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding |
| Number of SpeedFusion VPN Peers | 2 / 5 (5 with active PrimeCare, complimentary first year) |
| AP Controller | Standard |
| Max Number of APs Supported | 30 / 50 (expandable via AP-LC-50 licence) |
Capacity
| Recommended Users | 1–150 |
| WAN Interfaces | 1x 2.5Gbps Ethernet (convertible) + embedded LTE-A Pro |
| LAN Interfaces | 2x Gigabit Ethernet |
Features
Wireless
- Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 6
- 2×2 MIMO
- Wi-Fi WAN and/or AP mode
Multi-WAN & SpeedFusion
- SpeedFusion Hot Failover
- SpeedFusion WAN Smoothing
- SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding
- Drop-In Mode
- Load Balancing/Failover
Deployment & management
- Ignition Sensing
- AP Controller (Standard)
- InControl 2 cloud management
Certifications
CE
RoHS
EN 61000
EN 50155 (Railway)
EN 61373
E-Mark
Hardware
Antennas
| Cellular Antenna Connectors | 4x SMA |
| Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors | 2x RP-SMA |
| GPS Antenna Connector | 1x SMA |
Power
| Power Input | 10V–30V DC, 4-Pin Molex Micro-Fit |
| Power Consumption | 8W (nominal), 19W (max.) |
Package Content
1x MAX BR1 Pro CAT-20, 4x LTE/5G Antennas (ACW-234), 2x Dual Band Wi-Fi Antennas (ACW-341), 1x GPS Active Antenna (ACW-232), 1x 12V 2A 4-pin Power Supply (ACW-632).
Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty. Includes 1 year of PrimeCare subscription (activates SpeedFusion features and the extra PepVPN peer/AP capacity).
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Peplink MAX BR1 Pro CAT-20 datasheet covering full specifications, cellular band compatibility, and ordering codes.
