AT&T’s activation of its fully independent 5G Standalone (SA) network across the United States marks a turning point in wireless connectivity by decoupling from legacy 4G LTE infrastructure. This deployment delivers immediate gains in latency, throughput, and network reliability while laying the groundwork for customized network slicing and advanced edge services. In this announcement, we […]
Author: Michael Ginsberg
How to Run a Peplink Site Survey and Schedule Automatic Signal Tests for Better 5G Performance
When installing or maintaining a Peplink router, one of the most powerful (and often underused) features is the Site Survey. This tool lets you measure the strength and quality of LTE and 5G signals from all nearby carriers — even if you don’t have active SIM cards for them. A site survey helps you choose the […]
Peplink Company Background and Product Evolution: How Peplink Got Started and Developed Its SD-WAN Solutions
Peplink’s journey began with a clear mission: deliver unbreakable connectivity across fixed and cellular links to eliminate downtime and accelerate digital transformation. Early adopters faced network bottlenecks and unpredictable outages when juggling multiple WAN connections; Peplink answered by inventing multi-WAN routers that bonded DSL, cable, and cellular links. In this article, you will discover Peplink’s […]
Channel Conflicts: When Distributors Own Resellers
Is It Ethical for Distributors or Manufacturers to Own (or Partially Own) Their Resellers and Up-Channel Partners? In many industries, the supply chain is assumed to be a meritocratic playing field: manufacturers create products, distributors move and stock them, and resellers deliver them to end customers with service and expertise layered on top. Each tier […]
Is Your Starlink Dish at Risk? How to Check and Update Before Nov 17, 2025
Some Starlink customers have seen a “critical update required” message warning that inactive or long-dormant dishes must receive a firmware update by November 17, 2025 or the hardware may stop working. If you’ve parked your dish in a garage, RV, cabin, or job box for months, this guide is for you. Below is a clear, practical walkthrough […]
Supercharge Your 5G: Why an External Antenna is Your Router’s Secret Weapon
Is your 5G router not quite hitting the mark? Often, the built-in antennas are the bottleneck, struggling to pull in a strong signal, especially in tricky spots. Slapping on an external 5G antenna is a total game-changer, seriously cranking up your signal reception and transmission. Think up to double your download speeds, latency slashed in […]
RouterStatus.net: Multi-Vendor Router Cloud Dashboard (Beta)
If you manage networks across multiple router vendors, you know the pain: different portals, different alerts, and different ways to do the same basic tasks. RouterStatus.net solves that with a true single-pane-of-glass. In collaboration with a trusted third-party developer, we’re piloting a unified cloud dashboard that surfaces live status, health, and insights across the platforms […]
Introducing the Inseego FX4200 and X700 Mesh Extender: Next-Gen Power and Coverage for Business Connectivity
Engineered for the Modern Enterprise Inseego’s new Wavemaker FX4200 5G Router and X700 Mesh Wi-Fi Extender redefine what fast, reliable, and secure wireless connectivity means for business. Designed and developed in the USA, these enterprise-grade devices combine advanced 5G performance, cloud-based management, and Wi-Fi 7 technology to deliver always-on broadband across distributed and remote environments. The result is a […]
Peplink Balance 20X Firmware Guide: Safe Versions to Use
Peplink Balance 20X Firmware: Which Versions to Use and Which to Skip When you depend on your router to keep your business or home connected, firmware stability matters just as much as the hardware itself. At 5Gstore, we’ve been working with Peplink for nearly two decades, and we test new firmware on real devices before […]
AirLink OS 5.3 Firmware Update: On-Premises Management, Anterix Band 106 Support, and Smarter Networking
Why this update matters If you are using AirLink routers in environments where uptime, security and flexibility matter—think utilities, public-safety, fleets, infrastructure—then firmware updates like this aren’t just “nice to have,” they’re meaningful. AirLink OS 5.3 is positioned as a major step forward, adding three key themes: management flexibility, expanded spectrum & deployment support, and usability/security enhancements. In […]
