Peplink is a large and respected company in the high-end mobile networking space. It is particularly well known for providing cellular connectivity for everything from vehicle fleets to cruise ships to dispersed corporate offices.
The B One series offers multi-WAN capability, and is primarily intended for small businesses and home offices that need more connection redundancy and reliability than a typical single WAN router can provide. It comes in multiple options with a 5G modem, low end LTE modem and no modem at all.
It is not a ruggedized mobile device designed to handle the environmental extremes that the ruggedized Peplink MAX routers can.
But the B One can work extremely well as the center of a mobile network while in a boat, van, or RV - particularly if it is kept in a climate-controlled tech cabinet.
B One 5G
The recommended version for most with a 5G modem, including an option for 20GB of included back-up data good for one year.
Specifications
- Model:
- B-ONE-5GN-T-PRM
- B-ONE-5GN-T-PRM-20GB
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Up to 150
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x RP-SMA Antenna Ports, paddle antennas included
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: 192.168.50.1
- Password: On Device sticker
- USB Tethering Support: Yes, but not iPhones
- Ethernet Ports: 2x 1GB Ethernet WAN, 4x 1GB Ethernet LAN, 1x vWAN with PrimeCare
- Router Throughput: 1 Gbps (400Mbps Speedfusion)
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 (Quectel RM520N)
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
- 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, 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, 43, 46, 48, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- MIMO Support: 4x4 External
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 3.4 Gbps Down / 900 Mbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x - Mid-Band & Low-Band 5G can be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-20 (Max Theoretical Speed: 1.6 Gbps Down / 200 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: at least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 4x SMA ports, paddle antennas included
- SIM Slots: 2x Nano, Peplink eSIM, BYO eSIM(2 profiles)
- Dimensions: 10.31 x 6.33 x 1.31 inches
- Other Ports: 1x USB-C (for tethering)
- Power Source: Power Port: 10v -30v DC, includes AC Adapter: AC input 100v-240v / DC output 12v
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: SpeedFusion Bonding, Synergy, Starlink Integration, vWAN. B One 5G - 20GB has 20GB backup data good for 1 year.
- Retail Price:
- B One 5G: $599.00
- B One 5G - 20GB: $649
- PrimeCare: First year free, then $99/yr
B One
The B One model without an embedded cellular modem, ideal for those only bringing together external WAN sources.
Specifications
- Model: B-ONE-T-PRM
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Up to 150
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x RP-SMA Antenna Ports, paddle antennas included
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: 192.168.50.1
- Password: On Device Sticker
- USB Tethering Support: Yes, but not iPhones
- Ethernet Ports: 2x 1GB Ethernet WAN, 4x 1GB Ethernet LAN, 1x vWAN with PrimeCare
- Router Throughput: 1 Gbps (400Mbps Speedfusion)
- Cellular Modem Specs: N/A
- Dimensions: 10.31 x 6.33 x 1.31 inches
- Other Ports: 1x USB-C (for tethering)
- Power Source: Power Port: 10v -30v DC, includes AC Adapter: AC input 100v-240v / DC output 12v
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: SpeedFusion Bonding, Synergy, Starlink Integration, vWAN
- Retail Price: $299.00
- PrimeCare: First year free, then $49/yr
B One Plus
Peplink B One Plus features a very low end 1x CAT-4 Cellular Modem - likely not relevant to most of our audience.
Specifications
- Model:
Peplink B One Plus - B-ONE-PLUS-LTE-US-T-PRM
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Up to 150
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x RP-SMA Antenna Ports, 2x SMA Cellular Connectors
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: 192.168.50.1
- Password: On Device sticker
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 2x 1GB Ethernet WAN, 4x 1GB Ethernet LAN
- Router Throughput: 1 Gbps (400Mbps Speedfusion)
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
- 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 66,71
- 3G Bands: 2, 4, 5
- Carrier Certification: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, FirstNet
- MIMO Support: 2x2 External
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 3.4 Gbps Down / 900 Mbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x - Mid-Band & Low-Band 5G can be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-4 (Max Theoretical Speed: 150 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation:
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 4x SMA ports, paddle antennas included
- SIM Slots: 2x Nano, Peplink eSIM, BYO eSIM(2 profiles)
- Dimensions: 10.31 x 6.33 x 1.31 inches
- Other Ports: 1x USB-C (for tethering)
- Power Source: Power Port: 10v -30v DC, includes AC Adapter: AC input 100v-240v / DC output 12v
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: SpeedFusion Bonding, Synergy, Starlink Integration, vWAN.
- Retail Price:
- $399.00
- PrimeCare: First year free, then $99/yr
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News, Videos & Status
MobileMustHave provided us with an evaluation unit of the non-cellular B One in February 2024, and we completed our testing in March 2024. Our summary review is available for members in the member area below.
MobileMustHave provided us with an evaluation unit of the B One 5G in April 2024, and our thoughts on that model can be found in the B One testing thread as well.
Testing In Progress Forum Thread: Peplink B One Non-Cellular Router
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