Peplink MAX BR1 Pro [CAT 20] | LTE-A Pro Modem with Redundant SIM Slots
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Pepwave

Peplink MAX BR1 Pro [CAT 20] | LTE-A Pro Modem with Redundant SIM Slots

Dual-SIM cellular router with satellite failover — the gold standard for serious boaters.

4.7(7 reviews)
$1,125.00typical price range

Best for

Serious boaters, full-time cruisers, and RVers who need enterprise-grade connectivity and can't afford downtime.

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Our Verdict

The Pepwave MAX BR1 Pro is what serious cruisers and full-time RVers use when connectivity is non-negotiable. Two SIM cards mean you're always on the strongest carrier, automatic failover to satellite means you're never truly offline, and SpeedFusion bonding combines both carriers for maximum speed.

What We Like

  • LTE Cellular Data Rate (Downlink/Uplink): CAT-20: 2 Gbps / 211 Mbps
  • 1x 10/100/1000/2500M Ethernet, 1x LTE-A Pro Modem with Redundant SIM Slots. The WAN port can act as a LAN port if needed.
  • Simultaneous Dual-Band (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Wi-Fi 6, 2X2 MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi WAN and/or AP
  • SpeedFusion Features (Hot Failover, WAN Smoothing, Bandwidth Bonding) included and requires PrimeCare Subscription,
  • 2 PepVPN Peers are enabled by default. 5 PepVPN Peers are enabled with PrimeCare Subscription

Watch Out For

  • Higher price point — overkill for casual use
  • Requires some technical knowledge to configure

Dual SIM Operation

The BR1 Pro accepts two SIM cards from different carriers. It automatically routes traffic through the strongest signal, and SpeedFusion technology can bond both connections together for combined bandwidth and redundancy.

Satellite Failover

When configured with a Starlink or other satellite connection, the BR1 Pro automatically fails over to satellite if both cellular connections drop. This is critical for offshore passages where cell coverage disappears entirely.

Multi-WAN Management

The BR1 Pro can manage cellular, satellite, marina Wi-Fi, and wired ethernet simultaneously, intelligently routing traffic through the best available connection at all times.

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