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Pepwave MAX Adapter:
MAX Adapter
MAX Adapter: 2.0.0
April 2021
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.

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  • Page 1 User Guide Pepwave MAX Adapter: MAX Adapter MAX Adapter: 2.0.0 April 2021 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.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Specifications MAX Adapter Cellular WAN Interface Single LTE Modem Redundant SIM Slot 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...
  • Page 3 MAX Adapter Cellular WAN Interface Single LTE Modem Redundant SIM Slot 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...

  • Page 4: Installation Procedures

    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. Copyright & Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2021 Pepwave Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Pepwave and the Pepwave logo are...
  • Page 5 Wait for the installation to complete. Tick “Launch Peplink Connection Manager” and click “Finish” after the installation is complete. Copyright & Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2021 Pepwave Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Pepwave and the Pepwave logo are...
  • Page 6 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. Copyright & Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 You may configure the SIM settings, system settings, and view the device information by navigating to the “Advanced” button. 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.
  • Page 9 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. 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 You may change the system settings such as “Language”, “Auto-Launch on Login”, “Auto Connect”, and “SMS Notifications” by navigating to the “Settings” tab. 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.
  • Page 12 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. 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.
  • Page 13 You may view more device information such as “HW Revision”, “SW Revision”, and “IMEI” by clicking on the “More” button. 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 5. After selecting “Add new connection”, the mobile broadband profile setup will pop out. Click “Next” to continue. 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.
  • Page 16 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. 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.
  • Page 17 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. 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.
  • Page 18 9. Once setup is complete, confirm that the mobile broadband settings are correct before clicking “Apply”. 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.
  • Page 19 10. After clicking “Apply”, the mobile broadband will connect to the Internet using the MAX Adapter and you can start browsing the Internet. 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.
  • Page 20 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.