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title: "MAX BR1 Pro [CAT 20] | LTE-A Pro Modem with Redundant SIM Slots | Wi-Fi 6 | GPS Receiver| Drop-In Mode, Load Balancing / Failover, Ignition Sensing | MAX-BR1-PRO-GLTE-S-T-PRM"
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# Wi-Fi 6 dual-band MU-MIMO 2 Gbps CAT-20 LTE speeds Dual SIM redundancy & failover MAX BR1 Pro [CAT 20] | LTE-A Pro Modem with Redundant SIM Slots | Wi-Fi 6 | GPS Receiver| Drop-In Mode, Load Balancing / Failover, Ignition Sensing | MAX-BR1-PRO-GLTE-S-T-PRM

**Brand:** peplink
**Price:** KSh236289
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Stay connected, stay ahead — the ultimate LTE router for pros on the move!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MAX BR1 Pro [CAT 20] | LTE-A Pro Modem with Redundant SIM Slots | Wi-Fi 6 | GPS Receiver| Drop-In Mode, Load Balancing / Failover, Ignition Sensing | MAX-BR1-PRO-GLTE-S-T-PRM by peplink
- **How much does it cost?** KSh236289 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- peplink enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted peplink brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing Fast LTE CAT-20:** Experience ultra-reliable 2 Gbps downlink speeds for seamless streaming and conferencing.
- • **Compact Powerhouse Design:** Lightweight and portable, fits effortlessly into your professional on-the-go setup.
- • **SpeedFusion Bonding Included:** Combine multiple WAN connections for rock-solid VPN stability and bandwidth bonding.
- • **Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity:** Simultaneous 2.4GHz/5GHz bands with MU-MIMO for smooth multi-device performance.
- • **Seamless Redundancy & Failover:** Dual SIM slots with intelligent load balancing keep you connected without interruption.

## Overview

The Peplink MAX BR1 Pro [CAT 20] is a professional-grade LTE-A Pro modem router delivering up to 2 Gbps downlink speeds with dual SIM redundancy, Wi-Fi 6 dual-band support, and advanced SpeedFusion technology for load balancing and failover. Compact and lightweight, it’s designed for reliable, high-performance connectivity in demanding home office or small business environments.

## Description

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Review: Great home office setup for rural location - The Peplink BR1 Pro 5G has been an ideal solution for my home and small-office networking setup, combining robust performance with impressive cost efficiency. Using a single FirstNet SIM paired with a T-Mobile Home Internet gateway via the WAN port, I’ve consistently achieved speeds similar to the pricier BR2 Pro—often hitting between 600–900 Mbps under favorable signal conditions. The router’s SpeedFusion capabilities have reliably handled high-priority traffic like Zoom calls, video conferencing, and telemedicine sessions, minimizing drops and maintaining excellent stability. The build quality is solid and compact, and the simplified design eliminates unnecessary complexity while preserving critical professional-grade features. While it lacks the dual modem redundancy of the BR2 Pro, this setup still provides ample redundancy for most home or small-business users when paired with a secondary WAN connection. For my real-world needs—where balancing performance, reliability, and cost mattered most—the BR1 Pro 5G proved to be the optimal choice. Highly recommended.
Review: The little baby Peplink that can really pack a punch - I picked up one of these for testing; our standard is the Peplink MBX Mini. I was curious to see if this could be a budget-friendly option when the full MBX solution wasn't necessary and affordable. Everything you love about the MBX is in this unit. It's equipped with the new Qualcomm X62 chipset, so cellular speeds are impressive. All the features we appreciate in the MBX series, like Speedfusion connection bonding, are also included. The unit can hold two SIM cards but only one can be active at a time. Switching from one to the other takes about a minute while the radio resets (this was from AT&T to Verizon, so it might be a longer switch process). Performance on 5G is the fastest among our cellular router devices, thanks to the new chipset and carrier aggregation. Two things worth mentioning that made me really like this device: First, it has two LAN ports and one WAN port on the back. You can connect an external cellular router (I'm using an InseeGo with T-Mobile) and combine it with your onboard 5G, giving you two carriers bonded with Speedfusion. Fantastic! Second, there's the Virtual WAN option. You can turn one of those LAN ports into a WAN port. Add another external cellular router (like an AT&T Netgear 5G), and now you have three cellular radios bonded into one Speedfusion connection. This is what we typically do with the MBX Mini—two onboard radios and one external. With the BR1, we have one onboard and two externals. Wow! The catch is that when using an encrypted Speedfusion tunnel, the maximum you can achieve, even with your own private cloud servers as we do, is 200 Mbit. That’s probably sufficient for many users. With the MBX Mini and private cloud, I’ve been able to peak at 800 Mbit, and maintaining 500 Mbit all day is no problem. The device doesn't get nearly as hot as the MBX Mini, which could fry eggs—maybe even sear a steak. Another great feature is its compact size and light weight. We need to put the MBX in a small Pelican case to transport it, but the BR1 can easily fit into your laptop bag without you even noticing it’s there. I’m much more likely to carry this around because it can be in your bag and is almost forgettable. Taking the MBX with you is a conscious decision. A few things I learned: I don't think the Wi-Fi is super strong. It works well, but even on "MAX," it doesn't seem to have the reach of some consumer home Wi-Fi gateways. It's not terrible, but don’t expect it to cover an entire house. If you select the "US" regulatory domain, you only get a limited number of channels, not the full list of legal channels in the US. In today’s world of saturated 5GHz, you want options. If you switch your regulatory domain to "Canada," you gain access to all the US legal channels at the right power levels, making it much easier to find open, quiet channels that are completely legal in the US. This might be a bug; I've noticed it across their entire line. Hopefully, it gets fixed. The annual maintenance fee for Speedfusion bonding and inControl access (which I think is crucial) is under $200 a year, compared to $1,100 for the MBX Mini. All in all, it’s a fantastic little router that was a surprise. I can't recommend it enough.

## Features

- LTE Cellular Data Rate (Downlink/Uplink): CAT-20: 2 Gbps / 211 Mbps
- 1x 10/100/1000/2500M Ethernet, 1x LTE-A Pro Modem with Redundant SIM Slots. The WAN port can act as a LAN port if needed.
- 1 Gbps router throughput
- Simultaneous Dual-Band (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Wi-Fi 6, 2X2 MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi WAN and/or AP
- SpeedFusion Features (Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding) included and requires PrimeCare Subscription, complementary for the first year
- 2 PepVPN Peers are enabled by default. 5 PepVPN Peers are enabled with PrimeCare Subscription, complimentary for the first year. PepVPN Throughput (No Encryption): 400Mbps, PepVPN Throughput (256-bit AES) 200Mbps
- Package Content: 1x BR1 Pro, 1x 12V2A power supply, 4x LTE antennas, 2x Wi-Fi Dual Band antenna, 1x GPS antenna
- US Carrier Certifications: T-Mobile, AT&T
- All sales-registered Peplink devices come inclusive with a limited warranty. Please sales register your device to reflect the start date for your warranty. For more information on how to register, please refer to the ‘FAQ’ (PDF) under ‘product and documents’ on the product page.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09QM9812V |
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,859 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #71 in Computer Networking Modems |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (32) |
| Date First Available | January 17, 2022 |
| Item Weight | 1.28 pounds |
| Item model number | MAX-BR1-PRO-GLTE-S-T-PRM |
| Manufacturer | Peplink |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 6 x 1 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Peplink
- **Compatible Devices:** Modem, Router
- **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- **Internet service provider:** t-mobile
- **Number of Ports:** 2

## Images

![MAX BR1 Pro [CAT 20] | LTE-A Pro Modem with Redundant SIM Slots | Wi-Fi 6 | GPS Receiver| Drop-In Mode, Load Balancing / Failover, Ignition Sensing | MAX-BR1-PRO-GLTE-S-T-PRM - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OkyFyfVqL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this work with the sim card from the t-mobile $50 plan/month for unlimited data (sim card and arcadyan gateway were obtained directly from TM)?**
A: If you're referring to the T-Mobile Home Internet plan, I believe that SIM will only work in their provided router. However, T-Mobile does currently have a 100GB hotspot plan for $50/mo - that is the SIM I'm using in this router currently. However, you should be able to use the T-Mobile Home Internet plan in the Arcadyan gateway via the ethernet WAN interface on the Peplink router (that I've also tried and it works).

**Q: Does this work with verizon?**
A: Yes, the BR1 Pro 5G is Verizon certified. 

Learn more about the BR1 Pro 5G here: https://download.peplink.com/resources/pepwave_br1_pro_5g_datasheet.pdf

**Q: Can this be mounted inside a pelican case? If so is there a mounting bracket?**
A: Currently Peplink does not have a version of the MAX BR1 Pro 5G mounted inside a pelican case. 

If you have special requirements like a MAX BR1 Pro 5G mounted inside a pelican case, please leave your information at https://contact.peplink.com/secure/sales-inquiry.html. Our partner will contact you in advance.

**Q: Does this support Bell Canada and other carriers in Canada?**
A: The MAX BR1 Pro 5G (MAX-BR1-PRO-5GH-T-PRM) is globally compatible. The Canada Carrier mainly use N38, N66 for 5G network; while using B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B17, B29, and B66 for LTE. If you are looking for a 5G router that fits Canada Carrier, you can have a look at MAX BR1 Pro 5G (MAX-BR1-PRO-5GD-T-PRM) which support most of them, please make sure that your preferable frequency bands lie within the range of MAX BR1 Pro 5G.

For further assistance, we would be keen to understand more about your situation at hand. Perhaps you could provide more information by filling out the Sales Inquiry Form (https://contact.peplink.com/secure/sales-inquiry.html) that way we could introduce you to one of the certified resellers in your local area. Do let me know and I can put you in touch with them.

Learn more about MAX BR1 Pro 5G at: https://download.peplink.com/resources/pepwave_br1_pro_5g_datasheet.pdf

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great home office setup for rural location
*by N***H on April 29, 2025*

The Peplink BR1 Pro 5G has been an ideal solution for my home and small-office networking setup, combining robust performance with impressive cost efficiency. Using a single FirstNet SIM paired with a T-Mobile Home Internet gateway via the WAN port, I’ve consistently achieved speeds similar to the pricier BR2 Pro—often hitting between 600–900 Mbps under favorable signal conditions. The router’s SpeedFusion capabilities have reliably handled high-priority traffic like Zoom calls, video conferencing, and telemedicine sessions, minimizing drops and maintaining excellent stability. The build quality is solid and compact, and the simplified design eliminates unnecessary complexity while preserving critical professional-grade features. While it lacks the dual modem redundancy of the BR2 Pro, this setup still provides ample redundancy for most home or small-business users when paired with a secondary WAN connection. For my real-world needs—where balancing performance, reliability, and cost mattered most—the BR1 Pro 5G proved to be the optimal choice. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The little baby Peplink that can really pack a punch
*by D***A on September 4, 2024*

I picked up one of these for testing; our standard is the Peplink MBX Mini. I was curious to see if this could be a budget-friendly option when the full MBX solution wasn't necessary and affordable. Everything you love about the MBX is in this unit. It's equipped with the new Qualcomm X62 chipset, so cellular speeds are impressive. All the features we appreciate in the MBX series, like Speedfusion connection bonding, are also included. The unit can hold two SIM cards but only one can be active at a time. Switching from one to the other takes about a minute while the radio resets (this was from AT&T to Verizon, so it might be a longer switch process). Performance on 5G is the fastest among our cellular router devices, thanks to the new chipset and carrier aggregation. Two things worth mentioning that made me really like this device: First, it has two LAN ports and one WAN port on the back. You can connect an external cellular router (I'm using an InseeGo with T-Mobile) and combine it with your onboard 5G, giving you two carriers bonded with Speedfusion. Fantastic! Second, there's the Virtual WAN option. You can turn one of those LAN ports into a WAN port. Add another external cellular router (like an AT&T Netgear 5G), and now you have three cellular radios bonded into one Speedfusion connection. This is what we typically do with the MBX Mini—two onboard radios and one external. With the BR1, we have one onboard and two externals. Wow! The catch is that when using an encrypted Speedfusion tunnel, the maximum you can achieve, even with your own private cloud servers as we do, is 200 Mbit. That’s probably sufficient for many users. With the MBX Mini and private cloud, I’ve been able to peak at 800 Mbit, and maintaining 500 Mbit all day is no problem. The device doesn't get nearly as hot as the MBX Mini, which could fry eggs—maybe even sear a steak. Another great feature is its compact size and light weight. We need to put the MBX in a small Pelican case to transport it, but the BR1 can easily fit into your laptop bag without you even noticing it’s there. I’m much more likely to carry this around because it can be in your bag and is almost forgettable. Taking the MBX with you is a conscious decision. A few things I learned: I don't think the Wi-Fi is super strong. It works well, but even on "MAX," it doesn't seem to have the reach of some consumer home Wi-Fi gateways. It's not terrible, but don’t expect it to cover an entire house. If you select the "US" regulatory domain, you only get a limited number of channels, not the full list of legal channels in the US. In today’s world of saturated 5GHz, you want options. If you switch your regulatory domain to "Canada," you gain access to all the US legal channels at the right power levels, making it much easier to find open, quiet channels that are completely legal in the US. This might be a bug; I've noticed it across their entire line. Hopefully, it gets fixed. The annual maintenance fee for Speedfusion bonding and inControl access (which I think is crucial) is under $200 a year, compared to $1,100 for the MBX Mini. All in all, it’s a fantastic little router that was a surprise. I can't recommend it enough.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works amazing
*by C***R on December 16, 2024*

This solved 90% of my issues with the internet at my house. Peplink designed this unit well, and they are rugged devices. No complaints!

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