Considering a powerful simple LTE modem!

Peplink has a nice entry level single modem suitable for smaller boats, caravans and those who are slightly remote and do not get a great ADSL connection.

This is the BR1, now there are 2 versions that stand out, the straight BR1 classic and the BR1 mini. But what is the difference?

Well, the first thing people look for is the price. You'll find the BR1 is slightly more expensive than the "mini" version, I can't post the price and as there are variants (like different models for different regions, different modem categories, throughput speeds etc.), but send me a message if you want the actual cost and I'll be happy to assist!

Both are single modem (single SIM), both come in cat-4 and cat-6 versions. What makes the BR1 better (costlier...) is that the BR1 has a WAN port ready to connect a cable internet connection (think i.e. hardwired shoreline), whilst on the mini this is an extra (licence) option.

The BR1 has the additional possibility to add GPIO, i.e. connect an external sensor to the modem or let the modem send a signal to tell another device if the WAN signal is healthy or not. Also, the 2nd LAN port on the BR1 can be used for serial connections!

Both units use the same firmware and both can be accessed via the common InControl cloud based interface. They also both have a Wi-Fi AP built in thus allowing you to connect directly via Wi-Fi or via cabled LAN. They also both support a GPS antenna for location tracking.

For product information you can check these links BR1 classic and BR1 mini.

Of course if you are looking for something with multiple modems (more bandwidth) Peplink has a large range of alternatives that may better suite your needs.

And the final thing that I want to mention... Don't forget the antenna! The best modem will underperform if you do not have a suitable antenna placed in a suitable location with minimum cable run losses!!!