Overview
Overview
The MAX HD4 MBX 5G brings four embedded 5G modems to Peplink’s rugged, fanless MBX platform. Supporting Sub-6GHz 5G in both NSA and SA modes, with LTE fallback, each modem offers up to 4.1 Gbps downlink, and SpeedFusion bonds all four links into one connection with hot failover and WAN smoothing.
It offers 2x Gigabit Ethernet WAN plus 1x GE WAN/LAN, 2x USB WAN, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (Wi-Fi WAN and/or AP), a 9-port Gigabit LAN switch with up to eight 802.3at PoE outputs, ignition sensing and a 12–56V DC input. It uses 16x QMA cellular connectors; Wi-Fi antennas, a GPS antenna and a QMA-to-SMA adapter are supplied, cellular antennas are not included. 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
- 4x embedded 5G modems (Sub-6GHz NSA & SA) with redundant SIM slots
- 5G: up to 4.1 Gbps / 900 Mbps; CAT-20 LTE fallback: 2 Gbps / 211 Mbps
- SpeedFusion hot failover, WAN smoothing and bandwidth bonding
- 2.5 Gbps router throughput; 600 Mbps SpeedFusion (500 Mbps with 256-bit AES)
- 2x GE WAN + 1x GE WAN/LAN and 2x USB WAN interfaces
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 2×2 MIMO — Wi-Fi WAN and/or AP
- 9x Gigabit LAN with up to 8x 802.3at PoE outputs
- 16x QMA cellular connectors — cellular antennas not included
- Wi-Fi antennas, GPS antenna and QMA-to-SMA adapter included
- Ignition sensing and 12–56V DC input
Recommended for
- Live broadcast & streaming — four bonded 5G links for high-bitrate, low-latency uplinks
- Emergency & public safety vehicles — multi-carrier 5G with hot failover on the move
- Rail & transit — EN50155 / EN61373 certified for rolling stock
- Temporary sites & events — gigabit-class 5G with PoE for cameras and access points
Performance
Throughput
The MAX HD4 MBX 5G delivers 2.5 Gbps router throughput, with SpeedFusion throughput of 600 Mbps unencrypted or 500 Mbps over 256-bit AES encryption.
Cellular
| Modems | 4x embedded 5G with redundant SIM slots |
| Data Rate (Down / Up) | 5G: 4.1 Gbps / 900 Mbps; CAT-20: 2 Gbps / 211 Mbps |
| Region | Global |
| 5G Bands (NSA & SA Sub-6GHz) | 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 Options | Mini-SIM (2FF), Peplink eSIM, BYO eSIM (2 profiles), Remote SIM from SIM Injector, FusionSIM |
| Antenna Connectors | 16x QMA cellular |
SpeedFusion & VPN
| SpeedFusion Features | Hot Failover, Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding |
| SpeedFusion VPN Peers | 3 / 20 (2 enabled by default; 5, 10, 20 or 50 with licence) |
Capacity
| Recommended Users | 50–500 |
| WAN Interfaces | 2x GE + 1x GE WAN/LAN, 4x cellular, 2x USB, Wi-Fi WAN |
| LAN Interfaces | 9x 10/100/1000M Ethernet |
Features
Cellular & wireless
- 4x 5G modems (NSA & SA)
- CAT-20 LTE fallback
- Redundant SIM slots
- Peplink eSIM & BYO eSIM
- FusionSIM support
- Optional SIM Injector
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 2×2 MIMO
- Wi-Fi WAN and/or AP
Multi-WAN & SpeedFusion
- SpeedFusion bandwidth bonding
- Hot failover
- WAN smoothing
- 2x GE WAN + 1x GE WAN/LAN
- 2x USB WAN interfaces
- Wi-Fi as WAN
Deployment
- Fanless metal enclosure
- Ignition sensing
- Up to 8x 802.3at PoE outputs
- 9x Gigabit LAN switch
- 12–56V DC input
- Mounting brackets included
- -40 to 65°C operation
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) |
| Enclosure | Fanless design, robust metal enclosure |
Antennas
| Cellular | 16x QMA connectors (antennas not included) |
| Wi-Fi | 4x RP-SMA connectors |
| GPS | 1x QMA connector (QMA-to-SMA adapter supplied) |
Power
| Power Input | Power port: 12V – 56V DC; Terminal block: 12V – 56V DC |
| Power Consumption | 55W (max.) |
| Power Output | Up to 8x 802.3at PoE outputs |
| Ignition Sensing | Yes (3-pin terminal block) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | -40 – 65°C (-40 – 149°F) |
| Humidity | 15% – 95% (non-condensing) |
Package Content
1x MAX HD4 MBX 5G, 4x Wi-Fi dual-band antennas (ACW-341), 1x QMA to SMA adapter, 1x GPS active antenna (ACW-232), 1x AC/DC power supply 180W (ACW-630), 1x 3-pin terminal block connector (ignition sense), 1x 4-pin terminal block connector (power supply), 1x grounding cable & rubber foot pad set, 1 pair of mounting brackets (ACW-513). Cellular antennas are not included.
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Peplink MAX MBX 5G datasheet covering full specifications, band compatibility, and ordering codes.
