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.
The Peplink Balance 310 series of routers is primarily intended for enterprise customers but can also be used by mobile users.
Product Variations
The current Peplink Balance 310 lineup models differ in terms of hardware generation, cellular modem and LAN options, available ports, and other specifications. Peplink has a confusing habit of reusing model names and numbers across products from completely different generations, each with different features and performance specifications. And within a model line, Peplink may offer multiple modem generations and options.
If considering a 310 series router, be sure you're getting the model, generation, and modem you want.
Peplink currently sells two generations of 310-series hardware.
The latest generation shares the same series name but has nothing in common with the previous generation. The new generation offers a different form factor and significantly improved internals for much faster routing and SpeedFusion performance. This is the 5th-generation hardware (HW5).
- Balance 310 (HW5) - 4x 10 Gbps LAN Ethernet, 2x 2.5 Gbps WAN Ethernet, no Wi-Fi, no cellular, no USB tethering, 4 Gbps routing, 1 Gbps SpeedFusion. $999
The older generation consists of the following models:
- Balance 310X - 9x 1 Gbps LAN Ethernet, 2x 1 Gbps WAN Ethernet, no Wi-Fi, x62 5G cellular (dual modem optional), dual USB, 2.5 Gbps routing, 500 Mbps SpeedFusion. $3,999
- Balance 310 5G - 5x 1 Gbps LAN Ethernet, 2x Fiber LAN, 1x 1 Gbps WAN Ethernet, no Wi-Fi, x62 5G cellular + Cat-12 LTE, 1 Gbps routing, 500 Mbps SpeedFusion. $1,999
- Balance 310 Fiber 5G - 5x 1 Gbps LAN Ethernet, 1x Fiber LAN, 1x Fiber WAN, 1x 1 Gbps WAN Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, x62 5G cellular, 1 Gbps routing, 500 Mbps SpeedFusion. $1,999
These models have several variants, with different modem options and regional configurations.
Balance 310
The Balance 310 is based on a new generation of hardware (HW5) that delivers significantly higher performance in a smaller form factor than the previous generation. The Balance 310 delivers core throughput of 4 Gbps, with 1 Gbps SpeedFusion capability.
This model can serve as a routing hub, but it does not include built-in Wi-Fi or Cellular WAN capability.
Specifications
Model: BPL-310-PRM- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 500
- Wi-Fi Router: No
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: 192.168.1.1
- Password: N/A
- USB Tethering Support: No
- Ethernet Ports: 4x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (LAN), 2x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (1x WAN, 1x WAN/LAN)
- Router Throughput: 4 Gbps / 1 Gbps Encrypted
- Cellular Modem Specs: N/A
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.3 x 1.34 inches
- Other Ports: Console (can't be used for USB tethering)
- Power Source: 54V 1.2A Power Supply (included)
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Data Usage Tracking, Auto Failover, Band Selection, Pepwave AP Controller, Load Balancing, SpeedFusion Bonding, Synergy Mode, vWAN
- Retail Price: $999.00
- PrimeCare: First year free, then $149/yr
Balance 310 5G
The Balance 310 5G runs on Peplink's older hardware, with 1 Gbps throughput and up to 600 Mbps with SpeedFusion.
Intended for branch offices, it has dual cellular modems, 1x 5G and 1x Cat-12 LTE. For the 5G modem X55 and X62 options are available - only the X62 is covered in the specs below.
Specifications
- Model: BPL-310-5GN-R-T-PRM - US/North American Model
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 500
- Wi-Fi Router: No
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: 192.168.1.1
- 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: 1 Gbps / 500 Mbps Encrypted
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Dual - 1x 5G & 1x 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset:
- Modem 1: Qualcomm X62 (Quectel RM-520)
- Modem 2: LTE Cat-12
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- 5G Bands (Modem 1): 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:
- 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, 43, 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: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- MIMO Support: 4x4 (Modem #1) and 2x2 (Modem #2)
- 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:
- 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
The Balance 310 Fiber 5G is a single modem version of the Balance 310 5G. Instead of the LTE modem, this model adds Wi-Fi.
The modem is a 5G modem with X55 and X62 options. Only the X62 is covered in the specs below.
Specifications
- Models: BPL-310-FBR-5GN-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: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: 192.168.1.1
- 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: 1 Gbps / 500 Mbps Encrypted
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm X62 (Quectel RM-520)
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- 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
- 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: 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 Balance 310X is a higher-end version with faster internals than the 310 5G/Fiber 5G, but slower than the latest-generation 310.
Several modem options are available for this router, including Cat-12, Cat-20, and 5G (X62). An optional expansion module is available to add a second Cat-20 or 5G (X62) modem. X55 modem options are also available; however, we only cover the X62 specs below.
It does not come with Wi-Fi.
Specifications
- Model:
- BPL-310X-LTEA-R-T (North America Cat-12)
- BPL-310X-GLTE-S-T (Global Cat-20)
- BPL-310X-5GN-T (North America 5G)
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 500
- Wi-Fi Router: No
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: 192.168.1.1
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 9x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN), 2x Gigabit Ethernet (WAN)
- Router Throughput: 2.5 Gbps / 500 Mbps Encrypted
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cat-12 (North America) Modem Option:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- 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
- Carrier Certification: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- MIMO Support: 2x2
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-12 (Max Theoretical Speed: 600 Mbps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: 3x Download, 2x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 2x SMA
- SIM Slots: 2x Mini
- Cat-20 (Global) Modem Option:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- 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
- Carrier Certification: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- MIMO Support: 4x4
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-20 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2 Gbps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: 5x Download, 2x Upload
- Cellular Antenna Ports: 4x SMA
- SIM Slots: 2x Mini
- 5G Modem Option:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm X62 (Quectel RM-520)
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- 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
- 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: 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
- 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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