(1) Ethernet Interface & Throughtput
The BR1 Mini (HW3) comes with 3 x Gigabit Ethernet ports offering a faster speed with improved overall throughput.
(2) Wi-Fi
The upgrade in Wi-Fi capabilities from Wi-Fi 4 to 5 supports concurrent dual-band mode. This allows clients to use the 2.4 GHz band for basic needs such as web surfing and the Internet of Things (IoT), and the 5 GHz band for bandwidth-demanding applications.
(3) Power Input Option
To keep your power source more secure, the coaxial power connector is replaced by the Micro-Fit industrial connector, making the BR1 Mini HW3 perfect for transportation and on-the-go mobile deployments.
| BR1 Mini (HW3) | BR1 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Look | ||
| Router Throughput | 300Mbps | 100Mbps |
| PepVPN Throughput (No Encryption) | 80Mbps | 40Mbps |
| PepVPN Throughput (256-bit AES) | 20Mbps / 60Mbps* | 20Mbps |
| Interface | ||
| Ethernet WAN | 0 / 1 (GE) * | 0 /1 (FE) @ |
| Ethernet Speeds | 3x 1000M | 2x 100M |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Power Input | ||
| 4pin Molex Micro-Fit Connector | Yes | No |
| Coaxial power connector | No | Yes |
| Power over Ethernet | 802.3at PoE | Passive PoE |
| Features | ||
| GPIO | Yes | No |
| Ignition Sensing | Yes ^ | No |
| Wi-Fi WAN | Yes ^ | Yes @ |
| Hot Failover | Yes ^ | Yes @ |
| WAN Smoothing | Yes ^ | Yes @ |
^ Available with a feature pack add-on license MAX-BR1-MINI-LC-FP
@ Available with add-on-license MAX-BR1-MINI-LC-FS
*Requires a PrimeCare Subscription, complimentary for the first year