LTE-Advanced Cat-20 mobile router with Wi-Fi 6, 1 Gbps routing, and SpeedFusion bonding
Cat-20 cellular for sites where 5G isn't deployed but you still want the bandwidth
The MAX BR1 Pro LTEA is the enterprise-grade 4G router in the BR1 Pro family. Single embedded LTE-Advanced Cat-20 modem with up to 2 Gbps theoretical DL across 5x carrier aggregation, dual SIM with redundant slots, 1 Gbps router throughput, two Gigabit Ethernet ports (one configurable as WAN or LAN), USB 2.0 WAN, and Wi-Fi 6 in 2x2 MU-MIMO. The form factor sits between the Mini and the BR2 family: rugged aluminium enclosure, 9-30V DC input, ignition sensing for vehicle deployments, and a -40 to +65°C operating range.
Pick this when you want premium 4G performance and SpeedFusion-grade resilience without paying for the dual-modem BR2 Pro or stepping up to 5G. The Cat-20 modem regularly measures 600-900 Mbps DL on UK 4G mid-band coverage, which is plenty for most enterprise mobile applications. Wi-Fi 6 in the cabin or deployment area gives proper modern client connectivity without a separate AP.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Router throughput | 1 Gbps |
| SpeedFusion VPN throughput | 400 Mbps unencrypted, 200 Mbps with 256-bit AES |
| Recommended users | 1-150 |
| Cellular | 1 x embedded LTE-Advanced Cat-20 modem with redundant SIM slots |
| Cellular data rate | LTE Cat-20: 2 Gbps DL / 200 Mbps UL |
| Wired WAN | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (WAN/LAN configurable), 1 x USB 2.0 |
| Wired LAN | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), simultaneous 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz, 2x2 MU-MIMO |
| SIM | 2 x physical SIM, BYO eSIM, FusionSIM, RemoteSIM |
| SpeedFusion peers | 5 default, up to 20 with PrimeCare |
| Antenna connectors | 4 x SMA cellular (4x4 MIMO), 2 x RP-SMA Wi-Fi, 1 x SMA GPS |
| Power input | 9-30V DC, ignition sensing |
| Power consumption | 16 W max |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +65°C |
| Humidity | 15-95% non-condensing |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RoHS, EN 61000, EN 50155, EN 61373, E-Mark |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (PrimeCare extends to 4 years) |
Where it fits
This is the right answer for premium mobile applications where 4G is the cellular tier (good UK and EU coverage, 5G not yet justified or available) and you want the headroom that LTE Cat-20 provides. Public safety vehicles where the cellular link carries video, telemetry, and crew Wi-Fi simultaneously. Broadcast support cars uplinking field video over bonded 4G. Fleet vehicles with multiple cloud-connected applications. Pop-up event sites with 100+ users on a single cellular link. Marine vessels coastal-only with no need for 5G.
For sites needing 5G NR, look at the BR1 Pro 5G. For dual-modem cellular resilience, look at the BR2 Pro 5G. For the lower-end mobile envelope, BR1 Mini LTE or LTEA is more proportional.
Self-hosted datasheet
Full datasheet PDF: Download MAX BR1 Pro LTEA datasheet (PDF)
What's in the box
- 1 x MAX BR1 Pro LTEA router
- 4 x cellular antennas (SMA)
- 2 x dual-band Wi-Fi 6 antennas (RP-SMA)
- 1 x GPS active antenna
- 1 x AC power adapter
- Mounting bracket
- Quick start guide
FAQ
BR1 Pro LTEA vs BR1 Pro 5G, which? If 4G coverage at the deployment site is good and 5G isn't deployed locally, BR1 Pro LTEA is more cost-effective and the Cat-20 modem delivers ample bandwidth. If 5G is available and 4G is constrained, BR1 Pro 5G is the call. We've deployed both extensively; the right answer depends on real-world coverage at the site.
How much real-world throughput does Cat-20 deliver? In good UK 4G mid-band coverage with all carrier aggregation working, we routinely measure 600-900 Mbps DL on the BR1 Pro LTEA. Marginal coverage drops that to 100-300 Mbps, still well above what Cat-12 delivers in the same conditions.
Does it support BYO eSIM? Yes. The BR1 Pro LTEA supports embedded eSIM with BYO profiles plus 2 physical SIM slots, so you can run 3 active SIM profiles total with priority-based failover.
Can I use it in a vehicle? Yes. 9-30V DC input handles 12V and 24V vehicle electrical, ignition sensing manages power on/off with the vehicle, E-Mark certification covers vehicle EMC compliance.
What's PrimeCare? A 1-year PrimeCare subscription is bundled. It unlocks SpeedFusion peers (up to 20), warranty extension, InControl 2 cloud management, and firmware support.
Peplink Gold Partner support
The Tech Factory ships the MAX BR1 Pro LTEA globally from our supply chain. Talk to our engineering team for fleet sizing, multi-vehicle PrimeCare bundling, or comparing 4G vs 5G for your specific deployment context.