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Do I Need the Feature Pack for My Peplink MAX BR1 Mini HW3?

The Peplink MAX BR1 Mini has been a versatile solution since its hardware revision one release. With its small size and reliable cellular connection, many users found it to be the right fit for their application. Peplink even released a similar version called the BR1 Mini Core, which is meant for users who don’t require WiFi or GPS support. 

At its third hardware release, Peplink created a feature pack to add additional WAN support, if needed. If you’re unaware, the BR1 Mini comes only with the Cellular WAN active. This feature pack license is a one time fee, which activates the Ethernet WAN and WiFi WAN connections. It also provides support for SpeedFusion Hot Failover and Bandwidth Bonding. 

Now, BR1 Mini users can rejoice as the feature pack will no longer be needed when you have a valid PrimeCare subscription (warranty plan). This will however require a firmware upgrade to the recently released version of 8.3.1 (download 8.3.1 firmware for BR1 Mini HW3 here). 

For more information about these routers, check out our Peplink MAX BR1 Mini pages, or contact the 5Gstore team.

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Where Can You Find the Peplink BR1 Mini Core (HW3)?

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. 

Any questions? Reach out to our Peplink experts via phone, email, or chat!

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When Can I Get the New Pepwave MAX BR1 Mini HW3?

With the release of the new Pepwave MAX BR1 Mini Hardware Revision 3 (HW3) comes faster speeds and an improved overall throughput than the previous HW2 version. Peplink is also introducing a feature pack that users have the option to add on. This pack enables you to use the Ethernet WAN, WiFi WAN, Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, GPIO, and Ignition Sensing on your BR1 Mini HW3.

Even without the feature pack, you still get a single cellular LTE modem (Cat 4 or Cat 7 models) 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). 

You also now have access to 3 x Gigabit Ethernet ports along with upgraded WiFi. With WiFi 5, the router supports concurrent dual-band mode. Now clients can dedicate the 2.4 GHz band for basic needs, while the 5 GHz band is used for bandwidth-demanding applications. 

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. 

Cat 4 LTE models of the new BR1 Mini HW3 are available now! Just get your order in before 3pm CT and your order can ship today.

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