Marine Peplink MAX BR1 Mini HW3 Cellular–WiFi Router with Poynting 2x2 MIMO Antenna

Discontinued

Converts 4G/5G cellular signal to a WiFi network
High-gain wideband 2×2 MIMO omni marine antenna with 6.6′ to 36.6′ of coax cable
Dual SIM card slot for use with one or two data plans
2 WiFi broadcast paddle antennas
2 Ethernet LAN ports & 1 Ethernet WAN port
Works with Verizon, AT&T, T‑Mobile & most other North American cellular networks

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Product Description

This product has been discontinued.

Features of the Marine Peplink MAX BR1 Mini HW3 with MIMO Omni Antenna

Converts your 4G/LTE cellular data plan to a WiFi network that can be used by laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and other WiFi-enabled devices. (SIM card required.)
Dual SIM card slot supports one or two data plans. Onboard software lets you to prioritize which data plan the router will prefer.
Poynting’s OMNI-402 2×2 marine MIMO antenna provides 6.2 dBi of gain for common cellular frequencies (698–2700 MHz) with superior signal strength and quality. It includes dual 6.6′ HDF195 coax cables; you can add optional dual 5′, 10′, 15′, 20′, or 30′ 195 cables if you need a longer run from the antenna to your router. (Learn more.)
Two WiFi antenna ports with two paddle antennas broadcast simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) WiFi. Supports WiFi 5.
Two Ethernet LAN ports and one Ethernet WAN port support gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps). LAN port 1 has Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability.
GPS port and receiver antenna with a 15′ cable. Onboard software stores up to seven days of GPS location data.
GPIO power port with 120V AC/DC adapter.
The router’s compact metal enclosure (4.95″ × 4.2″ × 1.4″) is easy to install in tight spaces.
Operates on a wider range of cellular bands than consumer cell signal boosters. (See below.)
Certified by Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Works with all major U.S. cellular carriers and networks.
Includes Peplink’s one-year warranty plus a one-year subscription to Peplink PrimeCare service.
Extend your warranty, add features like WiFi WAN and InControl² cloud-based management, and get 24/7 support with a PrimeCare+ add-on package. (Learn more.)

The Peplink MAX BR1 Mini receives wireless cellular signal and converts it to WiFi, creating a large WiFi “hotspot” on your boat, yacht, houseboat, or ship. With the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini, computers, tablets, smart TVs, and other WiFi devices can use your cellular data plan to access the internet.

The Poynting OMNI-402 MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) antenna sends and receives signal to the cell tower through two simultaneous data streams, providing improved signal strength and quality.

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SIM card required (important—please read)

To use the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini as a cellular–WiFi router, you must have an activated nano-SIM card with a data plan. You can obtain a SIM card from your cellular carrier (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.) and add it as an additional line on your existing plan. You can also purchase SIM cards from many retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy; the data plan will either have a recurring monthly payment or will be a prepaid “pay-as-you-go” plan.

A nano-SIM card

is about the size of a fingernail.

Who is the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini for?

Vessels that operate on inland waterways or along coasts where cell service is fair to good.
Boaters who need WiFi signal for computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and other WiFi-enabled devices.
Mid-size vessels, such as cabin cruisers, motor yachts, trawlers, tugs, pilot boats, and fire boats.
Houseboats.
Boats that need better signal in multiple compartments, such as the wheelhouse, saloon, or cabin.
Government agencies (fish and wildlife services, harbor patrols, police and sheriff’s departments, etc.).

For locations with weak cellular signal, a cell signal booster may be a better option in your boat or ship. If you have any questions about which option is right for you, please feel free to contact Powerful Signal—we’ll be happy to help you!

Peplink MAX BR1 Mini and Peplink MAX BR1 Pro 5G

What are the differences between the Peplink BR1 Mini and the Peplink BR1 Pro 5G?
Click here to read our comparison

Features of the Poynting OMNI-402 2×2 MIMO antenna

29.5″ omnidirectional outdoor marine antenna.
6.2 dBi gain on 698–2700 MHz; 2.5 dBi gain on 3400–3800 MHz.
IP 68-rated for protection against water immersion and dust; rated for wind conditions up to 100 ᴍᴘʜ (160 ᴋᴘʜ / 80 kts.).
Connects to the dual cellular antenna ports on the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini router with twin 6.6′ (2 m) HDF195 coax cables with SMA-male connectors. Dual 5′, 10′, 15′, 20′, or 30′ 195 coax cables are available as optional extensions.
Marine adapter base is threaded for standard 1″ × 14-thread marine mounts; also mounts to poles 1.5″–2.0″ in diameter with included L-bracket and U-bolts.
Two-year warranty.
Optional add-on Shakespeare 4190 rail antenna mount; also works with flange mounts, deck mounts, and mast mounts.

Poynting OMNI-402 MIMO Marine Antenna Installed Example

Poynting’s OMNI-402 2×2 MIMO antenna provides excellent signal strength and quality to the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini router. (Learn more.)

Unlock additional features with a PrimeCare+ service pack

One year of PrimeCare service is included with your Peplink router. You can extend your service and enable additional features with the purchase of a PrimeCare+ subscription, available in the dropdown at the top of this page.

PrimeCare subscription packages:

Subscription

Features & Services

Price

None

1‑year warranty
1 year SpeedFusion
1 year InControl²
Business hours phone support (lifetime)

Free
(included)

1‑Year PrimeCare+

2‑year warranty
2 years SpeedFusion
2 years InControl²
Business hours phone support
24/7 email support

$59

2‑Year PrimeCare+

3‑year warranty
3 years SpeedFusion
3 years InControl²
WiFi WAN (lifetime*)
Ethernet WAN (lifetime*)
Business hours phone support
24/7 email support

$100

4‑Year PrimeCare+

5‑year warranty
5 years SpeedFusion
5 years InControl²
WiFi WAN (lifetime*)
Ethernet WAN (lifetime*)
Business hours phone support
24/7 email support

$165

A PrimeCare+ subscription includes:

An extended manufacturer’s warranty adds additional years to the 1‑year warranty included with your router.
SpeedFusion: WAN smoothing reduces or eliminates jitter in streaming video and audio (watch). Hot failover switches data sources automatically and seamlessly if the primary data source is lost (watch).
InControl² cloud-based management system lets you see your router’s performance and manage it from anywhere via a web browser (watch).
WiFi WAN allows the router to connect to another WiFi network—like one in an office or RV park—and use its internet data instead of your cellular data plan.*
Ethernet WAN allows the router to connect via an Ethernet cable to a wired network—like cable, DSL, fiber, or satellite internet—and use its internet data instead of your cellular data plan.*
24/7 email support from the manufacturer (in addition to lifetime phone support from Powerful Signal during business hours).

* Once purchased with a 2‑year or 4‑year PrimeCare plan, WiFi WAN and Ethernet WAN remain active features for the life of your router.

Administer your router with the SpeedFusion Connect app

The Peplink SpeedFusion Connect app for smartphones lets you monitor and configure your router, switch between WANs, prioritize traffic by application, activate features like SpeedFusion Connect and hot failover, view reports, and share access with others to manage your router.

Using the SpeedFusion Connect app to check your router’s states and make changes is often faster and easier than logging into the router’s web-based dashboard or using InControl².

The Peplink SpeedFusion Connect app for iPhone and Android smartphones for use with Peplink routers

Purchasing a Marine Peplink MAX BR1 Mini HW3

This system includes the following components:

Peplink MAX BR1 Mini HW3 router

120V AC/12V 2A DC wall outlet power supply ACW-632

LTE paddle antenna ACW-235 (×2)
Not used with MIMO antenna setup

Dual-band WiFi paddle antenna ACW-342 (×2)

Active GPS antenna w/15′ coax cable ACW-232

Peplink MAX BR1 Mini HW3 quick setup guide TS007001

Antenna w/6.6′ dual HDF195 coax cables A-OMNI-0402

Adapter base w/ring seal & side-exit port

Locking nut

Allen cap screws, nuts & washers (×4 ea.)

Allen key

L-bracket & U-bolts

Poynting OMNI-402 user guide

Optional add-on coax cable extensions:

Choice of…
195 coax 5′, 10′, 15′, 20′, or 30′ (black) TS3340xx (×2)

…with
Top Signal SMA-female to SMA-female connector TS451035 (×2)

Works with all major cellular carriers

The Peplink MAX BR1 Mini works with all major wireless carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, DISH Wireless, UScellular, GCI Alaska, and most others.

It operates on common cellular frequencies as well as the FirstNet emergency services band.