With much anticipation comes the new Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core Hardware Revision 3 (HW3). This version of the BR1 Mini is appropriate for M2M or IoT applications where WiFi and GPS are not needed. Without these additional features, it makes the hardware more affordable at a MSRP of $299.
This new hardware supports faster speeds (up to 300Mbps) and an improved overall throughput than the previous HW2 version. Peplink is also providing the feature pack, which users have the option to add on. This pack enables you to use the Ethernet WAN, Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, GPIO, and Ignition Sensing on your BR1 Mini HW3. You also have access to 3 x Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Even without the feature pack, you still get a single cellular LTE modem (Cat 4) that accepts up to 2 SIM cards for failover purposes (i.e. only one SIM can connect at a time). The modem is compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon as well as other carriers including carriers outside of the U.S. (we recommend checking frequency compatibility when needing an International solution).
This newer generation BR1 Mini has a Micro-Fit industrial power connector, making it more secure than the previous coaxial power connector. Alternatively, for those who want power over Ethernet, you now have active 802.3at PoE support rather than passive PoE.
In addition to the feature pack, customers have the option to bundle services. Just purchase a 2 year or 4 year PrimeCare plan, and you will receive a complimentary feature pack.
In the future, this unit will also support Peplink’s eSIM. For more information about this, check out SpeedFusion Connect LTE details here.
This new BR1 Mini Core HW3 is available now! Get your order in before 3pm CT and your order can ship today.
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