The Peplink MAX HD2 MBX CAT 18 is a high-performance dual-cellular SD-WAN router designed to deliver reliable multi-carrier connectivity for transportation, enterprise networking, industrial environments, and mission-critical mobile deployments. Equipped with two independent LTE Advanced Pro Cat 18 modems, it supports simultaneous cellular connections across compatible networks, helping organizations maintain reliable internet access and flexible WAN redundancy.
Powered by Peplink SpeedFusion technology, the MAX HD2 MBX CAT 18 combines bandwidth bonding, seamless failover, and WAN Smoothing to improve network resilience and connectivity performance. Its rugged, fanless enclosure, dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and PoE+ capabilities make it a versatile solution for demanding mobile and enterprise networking applications.
Key Features:
Dual LTE Advanced Pro Cat 18 Connectivity: Two independent embedded 4G LTE Cat 18 modems enable simultaneous cellular connections across compatible mobile networks, providing flexible multi-carrier connectivity and network redundancy.
High-Speed LTE Performance: Each Cat 18 modem supports theoretical download speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 150 Mbps, depending on network conditions and carrier capabilities.
SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding: Combines multiple WAN connections through Peplink SpeedFusion technology to improve bandwidth utilization and connection resilience.
Seamless Hot Failover: Helps maintain active VPN sessions when a cellular or wired connection becomes unavailable, minimizing interruptions to critical applications.
WAN Smoothing: Uses redundant packet transmission across multiple WAN connections to reduce packet loss and improve the reliability of video conferencing, voice communication, and other real-time applications.
Four SIM Slots: Provides two Mini-SIM slots per cellular modem, enabling flexible carrier selection and backup configurations.
Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity: Features two dedicated Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports, one configurable Gigabit Ethernet WAN/LAN port, and eight Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting networking equipment and local devices.
Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5: Integrated 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2×2 MIMO supports simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation for wireless access point and Wi-Fi WAN connectivity.
Up to 2.5 Gbps Router Throughput: Delivers high-performance routing for multi-WAN operations, enterprise networking, and demanding mobile deployments.
SpeedFusion VPN Performance: Supports up to 600 Mbps VPN throughput without encryption and up to 500 Mbps with 256-bit AES encryption.
Dual USB WAN Interfaces: Two USB interfaces provide additional WAN connectivity options through compatible external devices.
PoE+ Connectivity: Supports up to eight 802.3at PoE+ LAN outputs with the appropriate power configuration, simplifying power delivery to compatible IP cameras, access points, and other network equipment.
GPS Functionality: Enables location monitoring and fleet tracking for transportation and mobile networking applications.
Ignition Sensing: Supports integration with vehicle ignition systems for managed power operation in mobile installations.
Rugged Fanless Design: Features a durable industrial-grade metal enclosure with passive cooling, designed for demanding transportation and industrial environments.
Wide Operating Temperature Range: Supports operation from -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F).
InControl 2 Cloud Management: Enables centralized network monitoring, remote configuration, and device administration through Peplink's cloud-based management platform.
Applications:
The Peplink MAX HD2 MBX CAT 18 is designed for organizations requiring dependable, high-speed multi-carrier connectivity across mobile and industrial environments.
Transportation and Fleet Management: Maintain reliable connectivity for vehicle-mounted networking equipment, GPS tracking, and operational communications.
Public Safety and Emergency Operations: Support mobile networking and field communications using compatible cellular networks.
Enterprise Branch Connectivity: Provide cellular WAN redundancy and dependable networking for distributed business locations.
Industrial IoT and Remote Monitoring: Connect industrial controllers, monitoring equipment, and distributed IoT devices.
Construction and Temporary Worksites: Establish flexible internet connectivity where fixed broadband infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
Mobile Surveillance and Security: Connect compatible IP cameras, security systems, and networking equipment through Ethernet and PoE+ outputs.
Broadcasting and Live Events: Support remote networking and video transmission using multiple cellular connections.
High-Performance Dual-Cellular Networking for Demanding Operations
The Peplink MAX HD2 MBX CAT 18 combines dual LTE Advanced Pro Cat 18 modems, SpeedFusion technology, high-speed routing, and flexible Ethernet connectivity in a rugged industrial networking platform. Designed for demanding mobile and enterprise deployments, it helps organizations improve network availability, simplify remote management, and maintain reliable connectivity across multiple cellular providers.
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