peplink MAX BR1 Mini User Manual

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Figure 4
Power up the router
• Connect the power supply to the router’s DC IN port. (Figure 4) The release
clip must be facing up for the connector to click into place. Plug the other end
of the power supply into an AC wall outlet.
• Once the router is connected to a power source, the Status light will turn red.
Within 3 to 5 minutes, all three lights—Status, Wi-Fi, and Cellular—should
turn green, indicating that the router is functioning properly.
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DC IN
Figure
3
LTE antenna connectors
WiFi antenna connectors
Attach the antennas
• Attach the two flat-end LTE paddle antennas to the router’s threaded Main
(top left) and Diversity/Aux (top right) connectors and hand tighten them.
(Figure 3)
If your system includes a separate MIMO antenna, skip this step and connect
the MIMO antenna to the Main and Diversity/Aux connectors instead.
• Attach the two rounded-end WiFi paddle antennas to the router’s threaded
Wi-Fi Antenna A (bottom left) and Wi-Fi Antenna B (bottom right)
connectors and hand tighten them. (Figure 3)
Figure 2
Figure 1
Install your SIM card
• Use a small Phillips screwdriver to loosen the Cellular SIM cover at the end
of the router. Rotate the cover to expose the SIM slots. (Figure 1)
• Insert an activated nano SIM card into Slot A, beveled corner first and the
gold circuit side facing down. Push the card into the slot with your fingernail
until it clicks into place. (Figure 2)
If you use a second card in Slot B , insert it beveled corner first with the gold
circuit side facing up. Push until it clicks into place.
• Rotate the Cellular SIM cover back into position over the SIM slots.
Hand-tighten the cover with the Phillips screwdriver.
Tip:
Keep the manufacturer’s
box and all its contents.
The packaging contains
important information for
technical support and
reordering.
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Box contents
TS007001
Peplink MAX BR1 Mini HW3 Cellular–WiFi Router
Quick Setup Guide

peplink MAX BR1 Mini Specifications

General

Model	MAX BR1 Mini
Category	Wireless Router
Ethernet Ports	1x GE WAN, 1x GE LAN
GPS	Yes
Cellular Connectivity	4G LTE
USB Port	1x USB 2.0
Wi-Fi	802.11ac/a/b/g/n
Power Input	DC 10V – 30V
Power Consumption	12W
Operating Temperature	-40° to 149°F / -40° to 65°C
WAN Interface	1 x Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	1 x Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless Standards	802.11b/g/n
Max Data Rate	150Mbps
SIM Slots	1
Weight	300g

Summary

Install SIM Card

SIM Card Insertion

Insert an activated nano SIM card into Slot A, beveled corner first, gold circuit side facing down.

SIM Cover Securing

Rotate the Cellular SIM cover back into position and hand-tighten it with a screwdriver.

Attach Antennas

LTE Antenna Connection

Attach the two flat-end LTE paddle antennas to the Main and Diversity/Aux connectors.

WiFi Antenna Connection

Attach the two rounded-end WiFi paddle antennas to the Wi-Fi Antenna A and B connectors.

Power Up Router

Power Connection

Connect the power supply to the router's DC IN port and plug into an AC wall outlet.

Status Indicator Lights

Observe Status, Wi-Fi, and Cellular lights turn green within 3-5 minutes for proper function.

Connect to WiFi Network

Initial WiFi Connection

Connect to the PEPLINK_xxxx network using the AP Password from the router's label.

Log In and Change Passwords

Router Login

Access the web dashboard at 192.168.50.1 and log in with default credentials.

Admin Password Change

Change the default admin password for router dashboard access to a strong, secure password.

WiFi AP Password Change

Change the WiFi AP password for connecting devices to the router's wireless network.

Advanced Settings & Reset

Accessing Advanced Settings

Modify advanced router settings via the web-based dashboard after logging in.

Factory Reset Procedure

Perform a factory reset using a paperclip in the reset hole to restore default configuration.