Overview
Overview
The MAX HD2 MBX 5G is built for vehicles and mobile operations that need serious throughput and lots of wired devices. Two embedded 5G modems (Global, NSA & SA) with redundant SIM slots work alongside 2x GE Ethernet WAN, a GE WAN/LAN port, 2x USB WAN and Wi-Fi WAN, delivering 2.5Gbps router throughput and up to 500Mbps of encrypted SpeedFusion.
Eight GE LAN ports with 802.3at PoE output power cameras, access points and terminals directly, and separate RP-SMA connectors for Wi-Fi WAN and Wi-Fi AP keep the wireless design flexible. E-Mark, EN50155 and EN61373 certifications make it suitable for road and rail. This model is quote-only — pricing depends on configuration, licensing, and deployment scale, so get in touch with a specialist for a tailored quote.
Key highlights
- 2x embedded 5G modems (Global, NSA & SA) with LTE CAT-20 fallback
- Redundant SIM slots
- 2x GE WAN plus 1x GE WAN/LAN
- 8x GE LAN with 802.3at PoE output
- 2x USB WAN
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 5, 2×2 MIMO, with RP-SMA Wi-Fi WAN and Wi-Fi AP connectors
- 2.5Gbps router throughput; 600Mbps / 500Mbps SpeedFusion
- 12–56V DC input; -40° to 65°C operating range
- E-Mark, EN50155 and EN61373 certified
Recommended for
- Public safety & emergency vehicles — dual 5G bonding with PoE to power on-board cameras and devices
- Rail & public transport — EN50155 and EN61373 certification with wide temperature range
- Mobile command & broadcast — 2.5Gbps throughput and 8x PoE LAN ports for a full on-board network
- Mining & heavy industry — rugged design, 12–56V DC input and multiple WAN paths for remote operations
Performance
Throughput
The MAX HD2 MBX 5G delivers 2.5Gbps router throughput, with SpeedFusion throughput of 600Mbps unencrypted or 500Mbps over 256-bit AES encryption.
Cellular
| Modems | 2x embedded 5G modems |
| Max Data Rate (DL / UL) | 5G: 3.4 Gbps / 900 Mbps; LTE CAT-20: 1.6 Gbps / 200 Mbps |
| Region | Global — 5G NSA & SA Sub-6 GHz |
| 5G NR Bands | 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 Bands | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66, B71 |
| SIM | Mini-SIM (2FF) with redundant slots, Peplink eSIM, BYO eSIM, RemoteSIM, FusionSIM |
| Antenna Connectors | 8x SMA cellular, 1x SMA GPS, 4x RP-SMA Wi-Fi (WAN and AP) |
SpeedFusion & VPN
| SpeedFusion Features | Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding |
| Encryption | 256-bit AES |
| SpeedFusion VPN Peers | 3 / 20 (2 enabled by default; 5, 10, 20 or 50 with licence) |
Capacity
| Recommended Users | 50–500 |
| WAN Interfaces | 2x 5G cellular, 2x GE Ethernet, 1x GE WAN/LAN, 2x USB, Wi-Fi WAN |
| LAN Interfaces | 8x GE with 802.3at PoE output, plus 1x GE WAN/LAN |
Features
Cellular & wireless
- Dual embedded 5G modems
- LTE CAT-20 fallback
- Redundant SIM slots
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 2×2 MIMO
- Wi-Fi WAN and AP
- GPS
Multi-WAN & SpeedFusion
- Hot Failover
- WAN Smoothing
- Bandwidth Bonding
- 256-bit AES VPN
- USB WAN
Deployment
- 8x 802.3at PoE+ LAN
- 12–56V DC input
- Vehicle & rail certified
- -40° to 65°C operation
- Mounting brackets included
Hardware features
- Ignition sensing
- Upgradable cellular module
- SIM Injector compatible
Certifications
Hardware
Physical
| Dimensions | 43 x 292 x 177 mm / 1.7 x 11.5 x 7.0 in |
| Weight | 3.3 kg / 7.28 lb |
Antennas
| Cellular | 8x SMA connectors |
| GPS | 1x SMA connector |
| Wi-Fi | 4x RP-SMA connectors (Wi-Fi WAN and Wi-Fi AP) |
Power
| Power Input | 12–56V DC |
| Power Consumption | 55 W max. |
| PoE Output | Up to 8x 802.3at PoE+ (dual 54V inputs required for all ports) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | -40° to 65°C / -40° to 149°F |
| Humidity | 15%–95% (non-condensing) |
Package Content
MAX HD2 MBX 5G router, 8x cellular antennas, 4x Wi-Fi antennas, GPS antenna, 180W power supply, terminal block connectors, grounding cable, rubber foot pads and mounting brackets.
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Peplink MAX HD2 MBX 5G datasheet covering full specifications, band compatibility, and ordering codes.
