Peplink is a large and well respected company in the mobile networking space - primarily focused on high end applications covering everything from providing cellular connectivity to fleets of vehicles to enabling whole-building network installations for hotels and offices.
While Peplink's Pepwave routers are not specifically designed with individual mobile users in mind, they do offer many solid and well supported products that many advanced users have grown to rely on.
The MAX On-The-Go and MAX 700 router introduces an interesting solution for those wanting to bring together multiple USB connected cellular devices, supporting up to 4 connections.
However, to gain access to all four at once, a more expensive 'WAN Smoothing' feature is required as a $249 upgade to utilize an existing bonding service or server (also pricey).
Product Variations
Both of these routers offer multi-USB cellular tethering.
MAX On-The-Go
This is a consumer priced router that offers USB tethering of 4 cellular devices. However the LAN features are rather limited.
Peplink has recently announced a list of their products that will no longer be receiving any major firmware updates after 8.3, including this model. While you may still find this product/model for sale, it’s important to note that they will no longer be receiving these updates. The last firmware update will be 8.3. You may want to consider a more recent model.
Specifications
- Model: MAX On-The-Go
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: Integrated 1sBi or 1x RP-SMA/Female Antenna Port for optional external antenna
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes, 4x USB Port
- Ethernet Ports: 2x Fast Ethernet (WAN / LAN)
- Cellular Modem: No
- Dimensions: 4.3 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
- Other Ports: Not Specified
- Power Source: 10v - 48v Direct DC Input, 110v AC Adapter Included
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Data Usage Tracking, Auto Faillover, Integrated GPS, WAN Smoothing, Synergy
- Retail Price: $599.99
MAX 700
This is much higher end router still offering 4 cellular UB WAN inputs - and includes Gibibit Ethernet and 802.11ac Wi-Fi LAN features. However, it comes with a much higher price tag.
- Model: MAX 700
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 4x RP-SMA/Female Antenna Ports
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Control Panel and Default Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes, 4x USB Port
- Ethernet Ports: 4x Gigabit Ethernet (WAN / LAN)
- Cellular Modem: No
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 5.7 x 1.6 inches
- Other Ports: Not Specified
- Power Source: 10v - 48v Direct DC Input, 110v AC Adapter Included
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Bonding, Data Usage Tracking, Auto Faillover, Integrated GPS, WAN Smoothing, Synergy, vWAN
- Retail Price: $1999.99
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Though several members have reported great experiences, we have not yet tested the MAX On-The-Go or 700 directly.
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