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
Copyright & Trademarks
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.

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
Copyright & Trademarks
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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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2021 Pepwave Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Pepwave and the Pepwave logo are
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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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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.