MAX BR1 Pro 5G
The Classic Goes Sonic
The Pepwave MAX BR1 Pro 5G is a compact, high-performance mobile 5G router that delivers gigabit-class speeds with an embedded 5G modem (NSA & SA), Wi-Fi 6, a 2.5 Gbps WAN port, and a powerful multi-core CPU — up to 8x faster than the original BR1 Classic. Ideal for vehicles, remote sites, branch offices, and mission-critical applications requiring unbreakable connectivity.
Why Settle For An Adapter When You Can Get The Full Suite?
5G Adapter
Need a simple 5G adapter? Add a 5G WAN to any existing router or firewall without the need to replace any of your devices.
5G Router / Gateway
Why stop there? It can also serve as a powerful 5G router for your network. No matter if it’s C-Band or LTE, you’ll be able to add cellular connectivity easily to your network.
Fixed or Mobile
Supercharged with SpeedFusion, use the BR1 Pro 5G as the central router for your branch network. Guarantee unbreakable connections for important applications, like video calls, POS systems and more.
Wi-Fi 6
Experience less interference and connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Deploy with Confidence
Just like the original BR1 Classic, the BR1 Pro 5G has also been certified to meet the standards of a wide array of deployment criterias.
Low-Profile Form Factor
At 1.15 inches short, the BR1 Pro 5G is 25% slimmer than the BR1 Classic.
- Ultimate 5G Speed — Embedded 5G Sub-6GHz modem with up to 3.4 Gbps downlink / 900 Mbps uplink (NSA/SA); LTE CAT-20 fallback up to 1.6 Gbps DL / 200 Mbps UL.
- Blazing Wi-Fi 6 — Simultaneous dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) 2×2 MU-MIMO for low interference, multi-device support, and faster wireless performance.
- Unbreakable Connectivity — SpeedFusion technology with Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding (up to 400 Mbps no encryption / 200 Mbps AES); 2–5 peers (PrimeCare required for advanced).
- Multi-WAN Power — 1x 2.5G/GE WAN + embedded 5G with redundant Nano-SIM slots + Wi-Fi-as-WAN.
- Gigabit Wired — 2x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports; WAN port convertible to LAN.
- Advanced Features — Intelligent load balancing (Weighted, Priority, Lowest Latency, etc.), stateful firewall, DoS prevention, IPsec VPN, QoS (application prioritization), VLAN, NAT, port forwarding, captive portal.
- GPS & Fleet Tracking — Integrated GPS for location monitoring via InControl 2 cloud platform.
- Rugged & Certified — Low-profile (1.15″ height, 25% slimmer than BR1 Classic), wide temp range (-40°C to +65°C), certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS, E-Mark, EN61373 (shock/vibration), EN50155 (railway), EN45545-2 (fire protection).
- Cloud Management — InControl 2 for remote config, monitoring, firmware updates, and fleet management.
- PrimeCare Included — Complimentary first-year subscription unlocks advanced features, support, and warranty.
- Mobile/vehicle applications (RVs, public transport, race cars, emergency response)
- Remote branch offices, retail/POS failover, kiosks
- Disaster recovery, alarm monitoring, video surveillance
- Fixed or hybrid setups blending 5G with wired WAN (e.g., Starlink backup)
- High-availability networks needing reliable gigabit performance
- Router Throughput: 1 Gbps
- SpeedFusion Throughput: 400 Mbps (no enc.) / 200 Mbps (AES)
- Cellular: 1x 5G modem (Sub-6GHz NSA/SA); extensive bands (n1–n79, B1–B71); redundant Nano-SIM (4FF) slots; Peplink eSIM support; US certifications (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon C-Band, FirstNet)
- Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2×2 MU-MIMO); Wi-Fi WAN/AP mode
- Ports: 1x 2.5G/GE WAN, 2x GE LAN, Power Port with ignition sensing
- Antenna Connectors: 4x SMA Cellular, 2x RP-SMA Wi-Fi, 1x SMA GPS
- Power: 10–30V DC; AC adapter 100–240V to 12V; consumption 8W nominal / 19W max
- Dimensions: 5.78 × 5.08 × 1.15 in (146.8 × 129 × 29.3 mm)
- Weight: 1.5 lb (680 g)
- Operating Temp: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)
- Humidity: 15–95% non-condensing
