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 30 Pro is 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 the 30 Pro over some mobile routers like the Pepwave MAX BR1 MK2, is that it supports USB tethering.
For an overview of the full Pepwave product line (and a look at some of the software features in common across different devices), see our product lineup entry:
Product Lineup: Pepwave Routers by Peplink
Specifications
- Model: Pepwave Balance 30 Pro
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 1-60
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Max Theoretical Wi-Fi Speed: 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 900 Mbps (5 GHz)
- Wi-Fi Antenna: 4x RP-SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Unknown
- Claimed Wi-Fi Range: Not specified
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address: Not specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 2x Gigabit Ethernet (WAN) and 4x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) - POE capable.
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint
- 4G/LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41
- 3G Bands: WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
- 2G: No
- MIMO Support: 2X2 MIMO
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-6 (Max Theoretical Speed: 300 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: 2x Download
- Cellular Antennas: 2x SMA/Female Antenna Ports
- SIM Slots: 2x Mini-SIM
- Dimensions: 1.6 x 10.2 x 5.6 inches
- Other Ports:
- Power Source: DC Connector, 10V - 56V; 12V2A Power Supply included
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Pepwave Speedfusion
- Retail Price: $799
News, Videos & Status
We do not intend to acquire a Balance 30 Pro for testing.
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