FYI Peplink 5G alternative

[Neal]

Not like Google is tracking me but this popped on my YouTube feed:

 

[Buster]

Hah. I ordered one yesterday. Haven't been on youtube in a couple of days. I'll probably get a Pepwave link when I do.

 

[flyboy013]

When using WiFi as WAN on the Peplink MAX BR1 mini I've found that my throughput is 1/2 of what I get when connecting directly to the home WiFi. As I understand it, this is because the BR1 is switch between connecting to the home wifi and being an AP. How does the Spitz AX perform where it is being used as both a Repeater and an AP? Does it have one or two WiFi modems?

 

[redbaron]

When using WiFi as WAN on the Peplink MAX BR1 mini I've found that my throughput is 1/2 of what I get when connecting directly to the home WiFi. As I understand it, this is because the BR1 is switch between connecting to the home wifi and being an AP. How does the Spitz AX perform where it is being used as both a Repeater and an AP? Does it have one or two WiFi modems?

I don’t use it that way, but looking at the hardware devices from the Linux shell, it appears to be a single physical radio. I only use it for wan and use Ethernet to my dedicated access point.

 

[Just George]

I don’t use it that way, but looking at the hardware devices from the Linux shell, it appears to be a single physical radio. I only use it for wan and use Ethernet to my dedicated access point.

@redbaron Are you using the starlink router to feed the GL-X3000 or using a power injector and feeding the starlink dishy direct to the GL-X3000 or ??

 

[redbaron]

I am going direct to the gl-x3000 without the router.

 

[Johno51]

Great thread!

I found this site because I was searching for a replacement of my Peplink Max Transit Duo that I am generally disappointed in after 1 year.

I also experience much slower speeds with my Peplink Max Transit Duo / Husky Parsec Pro 7 antenna than I do with my iPhone 14 Pro Max, even when devices are tethered to the phone. I use the Max Transit duo as my router, and then connect all TV's and devices to it via wifi. I have an ATT sim that is the same unlimited/non throttled plan as our iPhones. I expected significantly better performance due to it being connected to the external antenna.

Initially, I thought that perhaps the issue was simply the 4G vs. 5G capability and was targeting the Peplink Max BR1 Pro 5G, but now after reading a number of threads here and other forums, I'm not sure that 4G/5G is the only issue. I am hesitant to drop another $1k for the Peplink Max BR1 Pro 5G if I don't see significant improvement, but maybe the Spitz AX is a worthwhile route to go?

 

[redbaron]

I am very happy with the Spitz. The performance is not the fastest, but it is very stable. It also handles the Wi-Fi as Wan and Starlink connections very well and is cheap enough that replacing it every 2-3 years with a newer model is feasible.


Another bonus, the built-in modem supports *magic* thru the UI. IYKYK

 

[Johno51]

I am very happy with the Spitz. The performance is not the fastest, but it is very stable. It also handles the Wi-Fi as Wan and Starlink connections very well and is cheap enough that replacing it every 2-3 years with a newer model is feasible.


Another bonus, the built-in modem supports *magic* thru the UI. IYKYK

Hi - curious how the performance/speed compares to the Peplink (which model?) that you had previously?

 

[Johno51]

@Just George, received your PM and will let you know. (assuming that due to a new account, I can't reply to PM's yet?)

 

[AbdRahim]

Not like Google is tracking me but this popped on my YouTube feed:

Google records everything.

 

[redbaron]

Hi - curious how the performance/speed compares to the Peplink (which model?) that you had previously?

T-Mobile about 480Mbs, Starlink bursts of 600Mbs.
I had the peplink max br1 pro 5G

 

[Johno51]

T-Mobile about 480Mbs, Starlink bursts of 600Mbs.
I had the peplink max br1 pro 5G

Thank you. That’s helpful.