Peplink is a large and respected company in the high-end mobile networking space, particularly well known for providing cellular connectivity for everything from fleets of vehicles to cruise ships to dispersed corporate offices.
Peplink is also a key provider of bonding technology that allows a router to combine multiple network connections together for increased performance, or enhanced redundancy and reliability.
The Pepwave Balance 310 5G, 310 5G Fiber and 310X models are part of the balance line of routers, which are primarily intended for use in branch offices but can be options for mobile users. One advantage of routers in the Balance line-up over some other mobile routers is that they support limited USB tethering.
Product Variations
The Pepwave Balance 310 line-up models differ in their cellular modem options, LAN options, available ports, and other specs.
The Balance 310 5G and 310 5G Fiber models are on the same platform.
Balance 310 5G
Key features that make this option compelling:
- Has two integrated cellular modems - 5G and Cat-12 LTE
- Has support of USB tethering to hotspots or the MAX Adapter
- Does not have built-in Wi-Fi for LAN or WAN
- Comes with 2x SFP (2.5Gbps) LAN ports
Specifications
- Model: BPL-310-5GD-R-T-PRM - US/North American Model
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 500
- Wi-Fi Router: No
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 5x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN), 1x Gigabit Ethernet (WAN), 1x vWAN with PrimeCare, 2x SFP (1x LAN, 1x WAN/LAN)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Dual - 1x 5G & 1x 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm X55
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
- 5G Bands (Modem 1): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
- LTE Bands:
- Modem 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
- Modem 2: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 26, 29, 30, 32, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 66
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4 (Modem #1) and 2x2 (Modem #2)
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 4 Gbps Down / 700 Mbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x - Mid-Band & Low-Band 5G can NOT be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category:
- Modem 1: Cat-20 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2 Gbps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
- Modem 2: Cat-12 (Max Theoretical Speed: 600 Mbps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation:
- Modem 1: At least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Modem 2: 3x Download, 2x Upload
- LTE Performance Category:
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 6x SMA Cellular Antenna Connectors
- SIM Slots: 4 - 2x Nano (for each modem)
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 2.0 inches
- Other Ports: Console
- Power Source: 12v DC. AC Power Supply included
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Data Usage Tracking, Auto Failover, Integrated GPS, Band Selection. Pepwave AP Controller, Load Balancing, SpeedFusion Bonding, Synergy Mode, vWAN
- Retail Price: $1999.00
- PrimeCare: First year free, then $249/yr
Balance 310 Fiber 5G
Key Features:
- Only available with a single cellular modem
- Comes with Wi-Fi 5 built-in
- Comes with 1x SFP LAN port and 1x SFP WAN port
Specifications
- Models: BPL-310-FBR-5GD-T-PRM
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 500
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antenna/Ports: 4x RP-SMA antenna ports
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Not Specified
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 1x Gigabit Ethernet (WAN), 5x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN), 1x vWAN with PrimeCare, 2x SFP (1x LAN, 1x WAN)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm X55
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint
- 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4
- 5G Cellular Support:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 4 Gbps Down / 700 Mbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x - Mid-Band & Low-Band 5G can NOT be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-20 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2 Gbps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: At least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 4x SMA Cellular Antenna Connectors
- SIM Slots: 2x Nano
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 2.0 inches
- Other Ports: Console
- Power Source: 12v DC. AC Power Supply included
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Data Usage Tracking, Auto Failover, Integrated GPS, Band Selection. Pepwave AP Controller, Load Balancing, SpeedFusion Bonding, Synergy Mode, vWAN
- Retail Price: $1,999.00
- PrimeCare: First year free, then $249/yr
Pepwave Balance 310X
The 310X model is a higher-end version and includes:
- 3 Cellular modem options (Cat 12, Cat-20, 5G)
- Faster processor and firewall throughput than the 310 5G and 310 5G Fiber
- No built-in Wi-Fi
- More Ethernet ports
- No SFP ports
- 2x USB ports instead of one
- More enterprise-level router functions
Specifications
- Model:
- BPL-310X-LTEA-R-T (North America Cat-12)
- BPL-310X-GLTE-G-T (Global Cat-20)
- BPL-310X-5GH-T (North America 5G)
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 500
- Wi-Fi Router: No
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 9x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN), 2x gigabit Ethernet (WAN
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cat-12 (North America) Modem Option:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 ,18, 19, 20, 26, 29, 30, 32, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 66
- 3G Bands: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 2x2
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-12 (Max Theoretical Speed: 600 Mbps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: At least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 2x SMA
- SIM Slots: 2x
- Cat-20 (Global) Modem Option:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 66, 71
- 3G Bands: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 19
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-20 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2 Gbps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: Yes
- Cellular Antenna Ports: 4x SMA
- SIM Slots: 2x
- 5G/Cat-20 Modem Option:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm X55
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint
- 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 4 Gbps Down / 700 Mbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x - Mid-Band & Low-Band 5G can NOT be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-20 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2 Gbps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: At least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 4x SMA Cellular Antenna Connectors
- SIM Slots: 2x
- Cat-12 (North America) Modem Option:
- Dimensions: 1.7 x 11.5 x 7.0 inches
- Other Ports: 2 USB WAN
- Power Source: 24v DC
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Data Usage Tracking, Auto Failover, Integrated GPS, Band Selection. Pepwave AP Controller, Load Balancing, SpeedFusion Bonding, Synergy Mode, vWAN
- Retail Price: $3999.00
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News, Videos & Status
We do not intend to acquire a Balance 310 series for testing as it's of limited interest to our audience. However the Balance 310 5G might have some interest, and our friends over at MobileMustHave.com have created this overview video of the product:
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