peplink PEPWAVE MAX Adapter User manual

User Guide
Pepwave MAX Adapter:
MAX Adapter
MAX Adapter: 2.0.0
April 2021
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Specifications
MAX Adapter
Cellular WAN Interface
Single LTE Modem
Redundant SIM Slot
Yes
Downlink / Uplink Data Rate
CAT-12: 600Mbps / 150 Mbps
CAT-6: 300Mbps / 50Mbps
Antenna Connectors
2x SMA Cellular, 1x SMA GPS
Power Input
5V USB-C
Power Consumption
5W (nominal), 10W (max.)
Dimensions
3.9 x 2.8 x 0.6 inches / 100 x 71 x 15 mm
Weight
120g
Operating Temperature
32° – 104°F / 0° – 40°C
Humidity
15% - 95% (non-condensing)
Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty
Certifications
FCC, CE, IC
Package Content
MAX Adapter, 2x 2dBi 4G LTE Antennas, USB-C power cable
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MAX Adapter
Cellular WAN Interface
Single LTE Modem
Redundant SIM Slot
Yes
Downlink / Uplink Data Rate
5G: 4 Gbps / 700 Mbps
LTE CAT-20: 2 Gbps / 150 Mbps
Antenna Connectors
4x SMA Cellular
Power Input
5V USB-C
Power Consumption
5W (nominal), 10W (max.)
Dimensions
3.9 x 2.8 x 0.6 inches / 100 x 71 x 15 mm
Weight
120g
Operating Temperature
32° – 104°F / 0° – 40°C
Humidity
15% - 95% (non-condensing)
Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty
Certifications
FCC, CE, IC
Package Content
MAX Adapter, 4x 2dBi 4G LTE Antennas, USB-C power cable
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2021 Pepwave Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Pepwave and the Pepwave logo are
trademarks of Pepwave Ltd. Other brands or products mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Installation Procedures
1. Download the connection manager manually using the link below:
https://www.peplink.com/support/downloads/#max-adapter
Peplink Connection Manager installation:
Tick the “I accept the terms in the License Agreement” before clicking the “Install” button.
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Wait for the installation to complete.
Tick “Launch Peplink Connection Manager” and click “Finish” after the installation is complete.
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This is the User Interface of the Peplink Connection Manager after launching the application.
2. Connect the USB-C power port to the laptop in order to power the MAX Adapter via USB-C cable.
3. Wait for the status LED to turn green and begin blinking.
4. You may manage the MAX Adapter settings via Peplink Connection Manager on the laptop.
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Peplink Connection Manager
The following screenshots are from the user interface of the Peplink Connection Manager after you have
powered on the device with a SIM inserted for connectivity. You may choose which connection that you
would like to use for the MAX Adapter with either a local SIM (which is SIM Slot A or SIM Slot B) or an
eSIM for connectivity.
The section contains SIM status, general device information, throughput and usage (KB).
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You may configure the SIM settings, system settings, and view the device information by navigating to the
“Advanced” button.
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Click “More” to show more details about the SIM information such as “IMSI”, “ICCID”, “MTN”, etc. You
may click the “Edit” button under “Opr. Settings” to configure the APN settings of your connection.
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This Operator Setting allows you to configure the APN settings of your connection. If Auto is selected,
the mobile operator should be detected automatically. The connected device will be configured and the
connection will be made automatically. If there is any difficulty in making a connection, you may select
Custom to enter your carrier’s APN, Username, and Password settings manually. The correct values can
be obtained from your carrier.
The default and recommended setting is Auto.
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You may change the system settings such as “Language”, “Auto-Launch on Login”, “Auto Connect”, and
“SMS Notifications” by navigating to the “Settings” tab.
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You may go to the “About” tab to view the device status and general device information such as “Serial
Number”, “SW Version”, “Uptime”, “Signal Strength” and “Signal Quality”, etc.
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You may view more device information such as “HW Revision”, “SW Revision”, and “IMEI” by clicking on
the “More” button.
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Setup on Linux Distributions
The following screenshots are from the user interface of the Linux distributions and describes the steps to
setup the connection for the MAX Adapter on Ubuntu 20.04.1 TLS.
1. Download the Linux distributions software and install it.
2. Launch Ubuntu and connect the MAX Adapter via USB to your laptop.
3. When the MAX Adapter is connected, expand the “Mobile Broadband” dropdown menu by
clicking on the right hand, and select the Mobile Broadband Settings. Alternatively, you may go to
Settings.
4. The page will navigate to the Network settings after clicking the Mobile Broadband Settings. You
can select “Add new connection” from the dropdown menu to set up the mobile broadband
connection profile.
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5. After selecting “Add new connection”, the mobile broadband profile setup will pop out. Click
“Next” to continue.
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6. Select the provider’s country or region and then click Next.
7. Select your provider from the list or set up the connection manually if your provider isn’t listed.
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8. Choose your data plan from the dropdown menu and it will auto-select the APN. Alternatively, you
may customize the APN. The correct value can be obtained from your provider. Once completed,
click Next.
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9. Once setup is complete, confirm that the mobile broadband settings are correct before clicking
“Apply”.
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10. After clicking “Apply”, the mobile broadband will connect to the Internet using the MAX Adapter
and you can start browsing the Internet.
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Certification note
Any change or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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