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Peplink MAX BR1 Mini 5G (MAX-BR1-MINI-5GN-T-M-PRM) vs Cradlepoint R980 Global (TCA3-R980-5GD-A)

	Peplink MAX BR1 Mini 5G MAX-BR1-MINI-5GN-T-M-PRM	Cradlepoint R980 Global TCA3-R980-5GD-A
	In Stock	Call for Availability
Manufacturer	Peplink	CradlePoint ↓
Price	$499.00	$1,575.00
Popularity	Extremely popular	Extremely popular
Connectivity↑
No. of Cellular Connectors	4	4
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	Yes	No
FirstNet Support	Yes	Yes
APAC Support	No	No
mmWave Support	No	No
Networking↑
No. of LAN Ports	2	1
No. of WAN Ports	1	1
No. of Fiber (SFP) Ports	0	0
No. of Serial Ports	0	0
Ports Configurable as LAN/WAN	Yes	Yes
USB Port		LAN/WAN
WiFi Support		WiFi 6
Cellular↑
No. of Embedded Modems	1	1
SIM Card Size	4FF	4FF
Antennas Included	Yes	No
Modem Expansion Slot	No	Yes
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 41 (2500MHz) 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	AT&T T-Mobile UScellular Verizon FirstNet T-Mobile Connecting Heroes Verizon Frontline
Features↑
FIPS Certified	No	No
Cloud Management Included	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Bonding Support	Yes	No
IP Passthrough	Yes	Yes
Size↑
Length (in)	5	5.26
Width (in)	4.2	4.78
Height (in)	1.4	1.61
Misc.↑
WAN Throughput Speed	300 Mbps	940 Mbps
Weight (lb)	0.95	1.52
Minimum Temperature (F)	-40	-22
Maximum Temperature (F)	149	167
Material	Metal	Ruggedized Metal IP64
Power Input	Power Port: 10V – 30V DC AC Adapter: AC Input 100V–240V / DC Output 12V Power over Ethernet 802.	9-36 VDC
Country of Origin	Taiwan	Taiwan
Additional Info↑
Service Items	View Available Service Items
Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas
PDFs	peplink max br1 mini 5g datasheet(13460).pdf Pepwave MAX BR1 Mini 5G User Manual (13460).pdf	r980-seriesruggedized-router-2024-09-13(16671).pdf
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5Gstore Summary	The MAX BR1 Mini 5G is a solid option that 5Gstore sells. 98.86% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the MAX BR1 Mini 5G extremely popular. The MAX BR1 Mini 5G has 1 internal modem. The MAX BR1 Mini 5G has same number of internal modems as the R980 Global so this is a good comparison.	The R980 Global is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the R980 Global extremely popular. The R980 Global has 1 internal modem. The R980 Global has same number of internal modems as the MAX BR1 Mini 5G so this is a good comparison.

Peplink MAX BR1 Mini 5G (MAX-BR1-MINI-5GN-T-M-PRM) vs Cradlepoint R980 Global (TCA3-R980-5GD-A)

"Looking for the best 5G router for your business or personal use? Look no further than the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini 5G and the Cradlepoint R980 Global. These two top-of-the-line routers offer lightning-fast 5G connectivity and reliable performance. With features such as dual SIM support and remote management capabilities, the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini 5G and the Cradlepoint R980 Global are the perfect choices for those seeking a seamless and efficient 5G experience. Compare these two routers side by side to find the perfect fit for your needs at 5Gstore.com."

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