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

Discontinued

Converts 4G/5G cellular signal to a WiFi network
High-gain wideband X-polarized 2×2 MIMO outdoor panel antenna with your choice of cable length
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 Peplink MAX BR1 Mini HW3 with Poynting 2×2 MIMO panel 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 XPOL-2 2×2 outdoor MIMO panel antenna contains two cross-polarized antennas for superior signal strength and quality. Poynting’s patent-pending radiator configuration provides 9 to 10 dBi of gain for common cellular frequencies. Choose your antenna cable length: 16.4′, 20′, 30′, or 50′. (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.
GPIO power port with 120V AC/DC adapter.
The 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” in your home or business. 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 XPOL-2 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 with Poynting 2×2 MIMO panel antenna for?

Homes and small offices in remote locations where cellular signal is the only available high-speed internet service.
Improvised WiFi networks at events with up to 60 users (school, community, church, etc.)
Wired offices and data centers that use WiFi as a backup or failover option.
Users of T-Mobile band 71 for their internet service.
Locations where outdoor cellular signal strength is fair or moderate.

For locations with weak cellular signal, a cell signal booster may be a better option. 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 XPOL-2 2×2 MIMO panel antenna

10.5″ × 10.5″ × 3.5″ enclosure contains two cross-polarized antennas for superior signal strength and quality.
Poynting’s patent-pending radiator configuration provides:
9 dBi gain on 617–894 MHz cellular frequencies.
10 dBi gain on 1710–2700 MHz cellular frequencies.
Enclosure is IP 65-rated for protection against water and dust.
Mounts upright on a wall or a pole 1.5″–2.0″ in diameter. (Mounting hardware included; pole available as an optional add-on.)
Connects to the dual cellular antenna ports on the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini router with your choice of twin 16.4′ HDF195 coax cables or twin 20′, 30′, or 50′ TS-400 low-loss coax cables.
Two-year warranty.

Poynting XPOL-2 2x2 MIMO Outdoor Panel Antenna

Poynting’s cross-polarized (XPOL) 2×2 MIMO antenna provides excellent signal strength and quality for 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 Peplink MAX BR1 Mini HW3 with Poynting XPOL-2 MIMO antenna

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

The 16.4′ coax kit also includes:

Panel antenna w/2 × 16.4′ HDF195 coax cables & SMA-male connectors TS221111

Antenna mounting hardware

Optional add-on
Adjustable building mount TS430001

Poynting XPOL-2 user guide

The 20′, 30′ & 50′ coax kits also include:

Panel antenna w/2 N-female connectors TS221121

Antenna mounting hardware

TS-400 coax 20′, 30′ or 50′ TS3400x0 (×2)

N-male/N-female right-angle connector TS452004 (×2)

2′ RG58 jumper cable N-female/SMA-male TS386002 (×2)

Optional add-on
Adjustable building mount TS430001

Poynting XPOL-2 user guide

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.