Overview
Overview
The Peplink MAX BR2 LTEA packs two embedded LTE-Advanced CAT-7 modems into the same rugged chassis as the standard BR2, giving it more cellular headroom for bandwidth-sensitive applications. Built-in eSIM and remote SIM configuration eliminate truck rolls for provisioning, configuration, and management — devices can be shipped pre-activated and managed entirely from the cloud.
A fanless design supports three power options — Micro-Fit connector, 802.3at PoE input, or a terminal block for mobile deployment (12V–30V DC) — making installation straightforward whether the unit sits in a fixed cabinet or a moving vehicle. Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 6 covers client devices or can serve as Wi-Fi WAN, with GPS, GPIO, and Ignition Sensing rounding out its industrial/mobile feature set.
Key highlights
- 2x embedded CAT-7 LTE-Advanced modems with redundant SIM slots
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet WAN + 4x Gigabit Ethernet LAN + 1x USB WAN
- Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 6, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi WAN and/or AP
- 300 Mbps router throughput
- SpeedFusion Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding
- Nano-SIM (4FF), Peplink eSIM, and BYO eSIM (2 profiles per modem) support
- GPS fleet tracking, GPIO, and Ignition Sensing
- Fanless design, operates from -40° to 65°C
- Flexible power: Micro-Fit connector, 802.3at PoE, or terminal block (12V–30V DC)
Recommended for
- Bandwidth-sensitive remote deployments — CAT-7 gives more headroom than CAT-4 for video, telemetry, or multiple users per site
- Fleet & vehicle applications — GPS tracking and Ignition Sensing built in
- Sites needing maximum cellular resilience — dual-modem bonding and failover across two separate carriers
- Mass deployments — zero-truck-roll provisioning via built-in eSIM
Performance
Throughput
The MAX BR2 LTEA delivers 300 Mbps router throughput, with SpeedFusion throughput of 80 Mbps unencrypted or 60 Mbps over 256-bit AES encryption — router-level figures match the CAT-4 model, since the uplift here is in cellular modem speed, not routing capacity.
Cellular
| Modems | 2x Embedded CAT-7 LTE-Advanced, redundant SIM slots |
| Cellular Data Rate (per modem) | 300 Mbps / 50 Mbps |
| Region | APAC, EMEA |
| SIM Options | Nano-SIM (4FF), Peplink eSIM, BYO eSIM (2 profiles per modem), RemoteSIM, FusionSIM |
SpeedFusion & VPN
| SpeedFusion Features | Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding |
| Number of SpeedFusion VPN Peers | 2 / 5 |
Capacity
| Recommended Users | 1–60 |
| WAN Interfaces | 1x Gigabit Ethernet + dual embedded CAT-7 LTE-A + 1x USB |
| LAN Interfaces | 4x Gigabit Ethernet |
Features
Cellular
- 2x embedded CAT-7 LTE-A modems
- Nano-SIM (4FF)
- Peplink eSIM
- BYO eSIM (2 profiles per modem)
- RemoteSIM from SIM Injector
- FusionSIM
Wireless & location
- Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 6
- 2×2 MIMO
- Wi-Fi WAN and/or AP mode
- Integrated GPS
Multi-WAN & SpeedFusion
- SpeedFusion Hot Failover
- SpeedFusion WAN Smoothing
- SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding
- Drop-In Mode
- Load Balancing/Failover
Industrial & deployment
- GPIO support
- Ignition Sensing
- Fanless design
- 802.3at PoE input
Management
- InControl 2 cloud management
- Fleet management with InControl 2
Hardware
Physical
| Dimensions | 175 × 130 × 41 mm (6.89 × 5.12 × 1.61″) |
| Antenna Connectors | 4x Mobile (LTE) antennas + 2x Dual Band Wi-Fi antennas + GPS |
Power
| Power Port | 12V–30V DC |
| AC Adapter | 100V–240V AC in / 12V DC out |
| Power over Ethernet | 802.3at |
| Power Consumption | 11W (nominal), 16W (max.) — slightly higher than the CAT-4 model due to the faster modems |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) |
In the box
1x MAX BR2 LTEA, 4x Mobile (LTE) Antennas (ACW-237), 2x Dual Band Wi-Fi Antennas (ACW-342), 1x GPS Active Antenna (ACW-232), 1x 12V 2A 4-pin Power Supply.
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Peplink MAX BR2 datasheet covering full specifications, LTE-A band compatibility, and ordering codes.
