Pepwave MAX BR1
Embedded 4G LTE Automatic Failover Router
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Overview:
The BR1 offers redundant SIM slots with automatic switching, DC or terminal block power capability, advanced GPS fleet tracking, and remote management, all packed into a durable metal enclosure. It is also Verizon XLTE certified.
Redundant SIM Slots for Multiple Carriers.
Redundant SIM slots with automatic switching for reliable network. You can set the BR1 to automatically switch SIM cards when you're in danger of exceeding a data cap. It also allows you travel across borders without changing SIM cards manually.
Fleet Tracking and Management
With built-in GPS fleet tracking and InControl cloud-based management, you can keep tabs on location and manage your mobile network from any Internet-connected device.
Customize Captive Portal
Branding your captive portal is as easy as uploading your logo and terms & conditions. You can easily set bandwidth allowance and access duration per user or manage access using RADIUS.
SpeedFusion Hot Failover
SpeedFusion technology powers MAX BR1 for seamless failover.
Terminal Block for Secure Power Supply
MAX BR1 is equipped with a terminal block for secure power installation in vehicles and other locations.
Certified Toughness
In addition to rugged metal enclosure, BR1 has certifications on: Shock and vibration resistance (EN 61373:1999, IEC 61373:1999) Railway applications (EN 50155) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EN 61000)
Application:
Bus Wi-Fi - Customize Captive Portal & Fleet Managment
First Responders - Fast and Reliable Mobile Networking
Specifications:
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Software
WAN
LAN
Networking
Security
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Complete VPN Solution
Captive Portal Support
Advanced QoS
Global Positioning System
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Device Management
Package Content
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1Feature is available as an upgrade.
2 IPsec VPN supports connection with Cisco, Juniper, Peplink, or Pepwave devices.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Comparison:
| Model | MAX BR1 | MAX BR1 MK2 | MAX BR1 MINI | MAX BR1 M2M | MAX BR1 SLIM | MAX BR1 ENT | MAX BR1 PRO | MAX HOTSPOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Code | BR1-LTE/ BR1-LTEA |
BR1-MK2-LTE/ BR1-MK2-LTEA |
BR1-MINI-LTE/ BR1-MINI-LTEA |
BR1-M2M | BR1-SLIM-LTE | BR1-ENT-LTE/ BR1-ENT-LTEA |
BR1-PRO-LTE/ BR1-PRO-LTEA |
MAX-HSP |
| Ethernet WAN Ports | 1 (FE) | 1 (GE) | 1 (FE) # | 1 (FE) | 1 (FE) | 1 (GE) | 1 (GE) | 1 (GE) |
| Ethernet LAN Ports | 2 (FE) | 1 (GE) | 1-2 (FE) | 1 (FE) | 1 (FE) | 2 (GE) | 4 (GE) | 1 (GE) |
| Embedded 4G LTE/3G | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular Modem @ | LTE / LTE-A | LTE / LTE-A | LTE / LTE-A | LTE | LTE | LTE / LTE-A | LTE / LTE-A | LTE / LTE-A |
| SIM Card Size | Mini-SIM (2FF) | Mini-SIM (2FF) | Mini-SIM (2FF) | Mini-SIM (2FF) | Mini-SIM (2FF) | Mini-SIM (2FF) | Mini-SIM (2FF) | Mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Redundant SIM Slots | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB WAN Modem Port | No | No | No | No | No | 1 | No | No |
| Wi-Fi WAN1 | Yes | Yes | Yes # | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi AP1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum number of SSID | 16 | 16 | 16 | N/A | 16 | No | 16 | 16 |
| Transmit Power (2.4GHz) | 25dBm | 24dBm | 24dBm | No | 25dBm | No | 26dBm | 25dBm / 17dBm (CE) |
| Transmit Power (5GHz) | No | 17dBm | No | No | No | No | 25dBm | 23dBm |
| Recommended Users2 | 1-60 | 1-60 | 1-60 | M2M | 1-60 | 25-100 | 1-60 | 1-60 |
| Router Throughput3 | 100Mbps | 100Mbps | 100Mbps | 100Mbps | 100Mbps | 300Mbps | 120Mbps | 100Mbps |
| Core Functionality | ||||||||
| 802.1q VLANs Supported | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Drop-In Mode | Yes # | Yes # | Yes # | Yes # | Yes # | Yes # | Yes # | No |
| High Availability | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IP Passthrough | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WAN as LAN | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web Blocking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web Filtering Blacklist | Lite | Lite | Lite | Lite | Lite | Lite | Lite | Lite |
| VPN Functionality | ||||||||
| PepVPN | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SpeedFusion Hot Failover | Yes | Yes | Yes # | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SpeedFusion WAN Smoothing | Yes | Yes | Yes # | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of PepVPN SpeedFusion Peers | 2/5 ! | 2/5 ! | 2/5 ! | 2/5 ! | 2/5 ! | 2/5/20 - | 2/5 ! | 2 |
| PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput (No Encryption) | 40Mbps | 40Mbps | 40Mbps | 40Mbps | 40Mbps | 100Mbps | 40Mbps | 40Mbps |
| PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput (256-bit AES) | 20Mbps | 20Mbps | 20Mbps | 20Mbps | 20Mbps | 60Mbps | 20Mbps | 20Mbps |
| Central Management | ||||||||
| InControl Cloud Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS Fleet Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hardware Features | ||||||||
| Enclosure | Compact, Indoor Metal | Compact, Indoor Metal | Compact, Indoor Metal | Compact, Indoor Metal | IP50 Compact, Indoor Metal | Compact, Indoor Metal | Compact, Indoor Metal | Plenum-rated, Indoor Plastic |
| PoE Output | No | No | No | No | No | 802.3af PoE Output * | No | No |
| Terminal Block Power Connector for Mobile/Vehicular Deployment |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) |
4.1 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches 105 x 110 x 30 mm |
1.6 x 5.8 x 5.0 inches 40 x 147 x 128 mm |
4.1 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches 105 x 110 x 30 mm |
4.8 x 3.8 x 1.1 inches 120 x 97 x 26mm |
4.8 x 3.8 x 1.1 inches 120 x 97 x 26mm |
1.6 x 5.8 x 5.0 inches 40 x 147 x 128 mm |
1.6 x 10.2 x 5.6 inches 40 x 260 x 143 mm |
6.8 (diameter) x 1.5 inches 173 (diameter) x 38 mm |
| Weight | 0.54 pounds 244 grams |
0.96 pounds 435 grams |
0.54 pounds 244 grams |
0.8 pound 350 grams |
0.8 pound 350 grams |
0.96 pounds 435 grams |
2.65 pounds 1.2 kg |
0.89 pounds 405 grams |
| Operations | ||||||||
| AC Adapter | AC Input 100V-240V DC Output 12V, 2A |
AC Input 100V-240V DC Output 12V, 2A |
AC Input 100V-240V DC Output 12V, 2A |
AC Input 100V-240V DC Output 12V, 2A |
No | AC Input 100V-240V DC Output 12V, 2A |
AC Input 100V - 240V DC Output 12V, 3A |
No |
| Power Input | DC 12V-30V 2A | DC 10V-30V 2A | DC 12V - 28V 2A | DC 10V-30V, 2A | Micro USB 5V 2A | DC 10V-56V 2A | DC 12-28 V | PoE: 802.3at |
| Terminal Block | No | DC 10V-30V 2A | No | DC 10V-30V, 2A | DC 12V-24V 2A | DC 10V-56V 2A | DC 12-28 V, 2A | No |
| Power Consumption | Max.: 12W | Max.: 16W, Typical: 11W, Min.: 8W | Max.: 12W | Max.: 10W, Typical: 8.5W, Min.: 6W | Max.: 10W, Typical: 8.5W, Min.: 6W | Max.: 16W, Typical: 11W, Min.: 8W | Max.: 25W | Max.:18W |
| Operating Temperature | -40° - 149°F -40° - 65°C |
-40° - 131°F -40° - 55°C |
-40° - 149°F -40° - 65°C |
-40° - 149°F -40° - 65°C |
-40° - 149°F -40° - 65°C |
-40° - 149°F -40° - 65°C |
-40° - 149°F -40° - 65°C |
-5° - 113°F -5° - 45°C |
| Humidity | 15% - 95% (non-condensing) | |||||||
| Certifications | ||||||||
| FCC, CE, RoHS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Certifications - Motor Vehicle | ||||||||
| E-Mark | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Certifications - Rolling Stock | ||||||||
| EN 61373 Shock and Vibration Resistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| EN 50155 Railway Applications - Electronic Equipment used on Rolling Stock |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| EN 61000 Electromagnetic Compatibility |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty | |||||||
[1] The frequency range for 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi is 2412−2472 MHz.
[2] Recommendation for sizing purposes only. No software restrictions applied.
[3] Router Throughput is valid only for currently shipping devices running Firmware 7.0.1 or later. Router Throughput is based on Ethernet frame sizes of 1280 or 1518 bytes. Actual performance can vary across different networking environments.
^ Certifications pending.
* Optional PoE Activation Kit is required to activate 802.3af PoE Output.
! 2 PepVPN Peers are enabled by default. Can be increased to 5 Peers using license PVN-LC-05.
~ 2 PepVPN Peers are enabled by default. Can be increased to 5 Peers using license PVN-LC-05 or to 20 Peers using license MAX-HD-020-SPF.
# Sold Separately.
@ LTE-A option: 300Mbs / 50Mbs available. (LTE option: 100Mbs / 50Mbs)
Documentation:
Download the Pepwave MAX BR1 Cellular Router Datasheet (PDF).
Download the Pepwave MAX Full Comparison Chart (PDF).
Pricing Notes:
- All prices displayed are Ex-VAT. 20% VAT is added during the checkout process.
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
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