Cradlepoint W1850 NA (BE05-18505GB-GN) vs Peplink MAX BR2 Pro 5G(N) (MAX-BR2-PRO-5GN-T-PRM)

	Cradlepoint W1850 NA BE05-18505GB-GN	Peplink MAX BR2 Pro 5G(N) MAX-BR2-PRO-5GN-T-PRM
	In Stock	In Stock
Rating
Manufacturer	CradlePoint	Peplink ↓
Price	$2,099.00	$2,899.00
Popularity	Extremely popular	Extremely popular
Connectivity↑
No. of Cellular Connectors	4	8
No. of WiFi Connectors	0	2
No. of GPS Connectors	0	1
Cellular Connector	SMA Female	SMA Female
WiFi Connector		RP-SMA Female
GPS Connector		SMA Female
Modem↑
4G/LTE Support	Yes	Yes
5G Support	Yes	Yes
C-Band Support	No	Yes
FirstNet Support	Yes	Yes
APAC Support	No	No
mmWave Support	No	No
Networking↑
No. of LAN Ports	1	4
No. of WAN Ports	1	2
No. of Fiber (SFP) Ports	0	0
No. of Serial Ports	0	1
Ports Configurable as LAN/WAN	Yes	Yes
USB Port	LAN/WAN	WAN
WiFi Support		WiFi 6
Cellular↑
No. of Embedded Modems	1	2
SIM Card Size	4FF	4FF
Antennas Included	Yes	Yes
Modem Expansion Slot	No	No
Modem Replaceable	No	No
Antenna Frequency	4G/LTE Band 71 (600Mhz) 5G Low Band n71 (600mhz) 5G Low Band n5 (850Mhz) 5G Mid Band n41 (2500Mhz) 5G Mid Band n77 (3700Mhz) 5G Low Band n2 (1900Mhz) 4G/LTE Band 12/13/17/29 (700mhz) 4G/LTE Band 14 (FirstNet) 4G/LTE Band 5/26 (850MHz) 4G/LTE Band 3 (1800MHz) 4G/LTE Band 2/25 (1900MHz) 4G/LTE Band 4/66 (1700/2100MHz) 4G/LTE Band 7 (2600MHz)	4G/LTE Band 71 (600Mhz) 5G Low Band n71 (600mhz) 5G Low Band n5 (850Mhz) 5G Mid Band n41 (2500Mhz) 5G Mid Band n77 (3700Mhz) 5G Low Band n2 (1900Mhz) 4G/LTE Band 12/13/17/29 (700mhz) 4G/LTE Band 14 (FirstNet) 4G/LTE Band 5/26 (850MHz) 4G/LTE Band 3 (1800MHz) 4G/LTE Band 2/25 (1900MHz) 4G/LTE Band 4/66 (1700/2100MHz) 4G/LTE Band 41 (2500MHz) 4G/LTE Band 7 (2600MHz)
Certified Carrier	AT&T T-Mobile UScellular Verizon FirstNet T-Mobile Connecting Heroes Verizon Frontline	AT&T T-Mobile Verizon FirstNet
Features↑
FIPS Certified	No	No
Cloud Management Included	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Bonding Support	No	Yes
IP Passthrough	Yes	Yes
Size↑
Length (in)	6.5	7.68
Width (in)	6.5	8.58
Height (in)	1.5	1.61
Misc.↑
WAN Throughput Speed	2Gbps	1 Gbps
Weight (lb)	1.9	2.42
Minimum Temperature (F)	32	-40
Maximum Temperature (F)	122	149
Material	Plastic	Metal
Power Input	AC (12 VDC) 802.3at PSE Type 2 (30W)	100V-240V AC, 10-30V DC, Passive PoE 48-56V, or 802.3at PoE
Country of Origin	Taiwan	Taiwan
Additional Info↑
Service Items		View Available Service Items
Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas
PDFs	w1850-product-brief(11098).pdf	peplink br2 pro datasheet(13515).pdf Pepwave MAX BR2 Pro User Manual (13515).pdf
Latest Blog Posts	Understanding Cradlepoint NetCloud Renewals Upgrading Your Cradlepoint Router from 4G to 5G: When and Why? Increase Peplink or CradlePoint Speeds by Locking into different bands	Top 11 Peplink PrimeCare Benefits Save 10% on Peplink PrimeCare Warranty Renewals and More! Peplink Firmware 8.5.0: Now Available – Unlock Next-Level Control and Connectivity Pushover: A Push Notification Solution for Peplink & Incontrol 2 Peplink InControl 2 Version 2.13.2: A Leap Forward in Cloud Management Increase Peplink or CradlePoint Speeds by Locking into different bands
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5Gstore Summary	The W1850 NA is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the W1850 NA extremely popular. There is 1 review for this product. The W1850 NA has 1 internal modem. The W1850 NA has less internal modems than the MAX BR2 Pro 5G(N) so this may not be a fair comparison.	The MAX BR2 Pro 5G(N) is an emerging favourite that 5Gstore sells. 94.71% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the MAX BR2 Pro 5G(N) extremely popular. The MAX BR2 Pro 5G(N) has 2 internal modems. The MAX BR2 Pro 5G(N) has more internal modems than the W1850 NA so this may not be a fair comparison.

Cradlepoint W1850 NA (BE05-18505GB-GN) vs Peplink MAX BR2 Pro 5G(N) (MAX-BR2-PRO-5GN-T-PRM)

Looking for a reliable and high-performing 5G router? Consider the Cradlepoint W1850-NA and the Peplink MAX BR2 Pro 5GN. Both routers offer advanced 5G connectivity, but the W1850-NA boasts faster speeds and a wider coverage area. On the other hand, the MAX BR2 Pro 5GN offers more advanced security features and a user-friendly interface. Compare these two routers side by side to determine which one best fits your needs. Shop now at 5Gstore for the best prices and expert advice on 5G routers.

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