Pepwave MAX BR1 Pro 5G User Manual

RENTAL EQUIPMENT SETUP GUIDE
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PepWave MAX BR1 Pro 5G
Box Content:
1 x Protective Case
1 x 5G LTE Router
1 x Power Adapter
2 x Wi-Fi Antennas
4 x Cellular Antennas
1 x GPS Antenna
2 x Ethernet Cable
Extensions
Quick Setup:
1. Open router case.
Always keep the
case open during operation.
2. The antenna and ethernet
connections to the router are
already in place.
Take out the power
adapter and LAN Ethernet extensions
from router case.
3. Plug in the power adapter.
Please allow 5-10 minutes for the router
to establish a cellular connection.
4. Please refer to this legend for
router status:
-Status LED Off, system initializing
-Cellular LED Blinking Slowly, connecting to
network(s).
-Status LED Green, Ready
-Cellular LED Green, connected to
network(s).
-Status LED Red, booting up or busy
-Status LED Blinking Red, boot up error
-Cellular LED Off, no cellular connection.
Wait up to 10 minutes, if it doesn’t turn solid
green call for support.
5. Connect your wired devices (e.g.,
printer or laptop) Connect an
Ethernet cable to one of the female
ends of the ethernet extensions to
the rental equipment.
If you have
more than 2 devices on your order,
please an Ethernet switch to one of the
Ethernet extensions. (Ethernet switches
are rented separately!)
6. Connect your wireless devices
(e.g., iPad / Surface Go / Laptop)
Search on your wireless device for
the Routers Wi-Fi Network Name”
PEPWAVE#. The Wi-Fi password can
be found on the routers Quick Start
Guide, in the mesh pocket of the
case.

Pepwave MAX BR1 Pro 5G Specifications

General

Brand	Pepwave
Model	MAX BR1 Pro 5G
Category	Network Router
Language	English

Summary

PepWave MAX BR1 Pro 5G Setup Guide

Quick Setup Steps

Follow sequential steps to open the case, connect antennas and power adapter for initial router setup.

Router Status Indicators

Legend for router status LEDs: Off (initializing), Blinking Slowly (connecting), Green (ready/connected), Red (busy/error).

Connecting Wired Devices

Connect wired devices like printers or laptops using Ethernet cables to the router's extensions.

Connecting Wireless Devices

Connect wireless devices by searching for the Wi-Fi network name 'PEPWAVE#' and using the provided password.

PepWave MAX BR1 Pro 5G Troubleshooting

Router Power and Password Issues

Troubleshoot power problems by checking connections and verify password entry, ensuring Caps Lock is off.

Cellular Data Usage and Limitations

Review contract for data limits; avoid connecting devices that consume high data volumes due to updates.

Hardline Internet Connectivity Problems

Diagnose issues when connected via hardline but no internet, checking hardline status, DHCP, MAC whitelisting, and port connections.