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5G Adapter
Apr
The Pepwave 5G Adapter is Peplink’s rugged, field-ready solution for deploying fast, flexible 5G connectivity in environments where standard equipment won’t cut it. Whether you’re building smart infrastructure, managing an industrial IoT rollout, or adding cellular WAN to a fleet, the Pepwave 5G Adapter is designed to deploy faster, scale easier, and eliminate complexity from day one.
In the video below, West Networks founder Peter West walks through the Pepwave 5G Adapter in full — from hardware overview to setup and real-world use cases.
What Is the Pepwave 5G Adapter?
The Pepwave 5G Adapter is a rugged, standalone cellular adapter that brings 5G WAN connectivity to your Peplink network via a dedicated Ethernet LAN port. Unlike compact USB dongles, the 5G Adapter is housed in an industrial-grade enclosure built for continuous operation in demanding environments, with support for both public 5G networks (carrier cellular) and private 5G networks (enterprise CBRS or dedicated infrastructure).
It ships with pre-loaded 1GB of Peplink global eSIM data for zero-wait setup right out of the box — no SIM card, no carrier provisioning, no delay. For full product details, visit the official Peplink accessories product page.
Why the Pepwave 5G Adapter Is the Right Fit
⚡ Instant Provisioning
Ships with pre-loaded 1GB Peplink global eSIM data for immediate activation — no SIM card or carrier account required to get online during initial setup and eSIM profile downloads.
☁ Remote Management
Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot via InControl and InTouch — full visibility into signal strength, data usage, and device health without costly on-site visits.
📶 Total Carrier Flexibility
Dual physical SIMs, eSIM, and RemoteSIM support give you the freedom to choose the best network for any location — switch carriers without touching the hardware.
🏗 Versatile Deployment
Rugged hardware with built-in GPS and ignition sensing supports telemetry, field operations, and fleet deployments where standard indoor equipment is not an option.
Public 5G & Private 5G — One Pepwave 5G Adapter, Both Worlds
Most 5G adapters are designed for one scenario: connect to a carrier network and go. The Pepwave 5G Adapter is built for both public and private deployments, making it one of the few purpose-built adapters suitable for enterprise and government infrastructure rollouts.
Connect to carrier public 5G for standard WAN, or integrate directly into a private 5G network (CBRS / enterprise infrastructure) — both supported in a single TAA-compliant unit cleared for government and regulated deployments.
- Public 5G — standard carrier connectivity (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, FirstNet) for WAN, failover, and bonded connectivity via SpeedFusion
- Private 5G — connect to enterprise or government CBRS / dedicated private 5G infrastructure for isolated, high-security network deployments
- TAA Compliant — meets Trade Agreements Act requirements for US federal, state, and government procurement
Pepwave 5G Adapter Hardware Overview
The Pepwave 5G Adapter is equipped with a clean set of industrial-grade interfaces designed for permanent or semi-permanent installation:
Cellular A, B, C, D — supports 4×4 MIMO for maximum 5G throughput and signal diversity
Dedicated SMA GPS connector for real-time location tracking, fleet telemetry, and geo-fencing
Ethernet LAN interface — connects directly to a Peplink router WAN port or switch
GPIO interface for ignition sensing, machine-to-machine signal control, and device automation
Wide-range DC power input — suitable for vehicle, industrial, and fixed installations
Front-panel indicators for real-time cellular signal and connection status at a glance
Pepwave 5G Adapter SIM Flexibility: Four Ways to Connect
The Pepwave 5G Adapter offers more carrier management options than any comparable adapter in its class — zero dependency on a single SIM or carrier at any site:
Primary carrier nano-SIM — works with all major US and global carriers
Redundant slot — load a backup carrier for automatic failover without hardware access
Software-provisioned profiles — includes pre-loaded 1GB Peplink global eSIM for instant setup
Pull SIM profiles from a centralized SIM Injector over the network — no physical SIM needed at the device
Deploy 50 Pepwave 5G Adapters across a vehicle fleet or distributed field sites. Manage all SIM profiles from a single SIM Injector at your headquarters via InControl — no field technician ever needs to touch a SIM card. Swap carriers, update profiles, or reassign SIMs remotely in minutes.
GPS & Ignition Sensing for Field and Fleet Deployments
The Pepwave 5G Adapter includes a dedicated GPS port and ignition sensing via the I/O interface — features that separate it from office-grade adapters and position it for mobile and field operations.
- GPS tracking — real-time location data visible in InControl2; supports fleet tracking, asset management, geo-fencing, and location-based reporting
- Ignition sensing — connects to a vehicle’s ignition circuit to automatically power the adapter on/off with the vehicle; prevents battery drain and automates device lifecycle in fleet deployments
- GPIO / I/O interface — enables machine-to-machine signal control for IoT telemetry, sensor integration, and automated field equipment
Remote Management: InControl & InTouch
The Pepwave 5G Adapter integrates fully with Peplink’s cloud management stack — eliminating the need for on-site visits to diagnose, configure, or update deployed units.
| Tool | What It Does for the Pepwave 5G Adapter |
|---|---|
| InControl2 | Monitor signal strength, data usage, WAN health, GPS location, and device status across all deployed 5G Adapters from a single dashboard |
| InTouch | Remote access and out-of-band management — troubleshoot the adapter’s connected network even when the primary WAN is down |
| RemoteSIM | Push SIM profiles to the adapter over the network via a centralized SIM Injector — no physical access required |
| Firmware Updates | Push firmware updates to all deployed adapters simultaneously via InControl2 — no on-site technician needed |
Who Should Deploy the Pepwave 5G Adapter?
| Deployment Type | Why the Pepwave 5G Adapter Fits |
|---|---|
| Smart infrastructure & IoT rollouts | Rugged hardware, GPIO/I/O interface, remote management via InControl — scales to large distributed deployments without site visits |
| Fleet & vehicle networks | GPS tracking, ignition sensing, and RemoteSIM eliminate on-site SIM management across entire fleets |
| Government & federal deployments | TAA compliant — meets procurement requirements for US federal, state, and regulated agency purchases |
| Private 5G enterprise networks | Direct private 5G support alongside public carrier connectivity — ideal for campuses, ports, warehouses, and utilities |
| Field operations & remote sites | Pre-loaded 1GB global eSIM means zero-wait setup anywhere — no pre-staging required |
| MSPs managing distributed infrastructure | Centralized InControl2 management with InTouch remote access — manage hundreds of sites from one dashboard |
Pepwave 5G Adapter Specifications
| 5G Support | Public 5G (carrier) + Private 5G (CBRS / enterprise) |
| Cellular Antenna Ports | 4× SMA (Cellular A/B/C/D) — 4×4 MIMO |
| GPS Antenna Port | 1× SMA dedicated GPS |
| LAN Interface | 1× Ethernet LAN port [VERIFY SPEC — speed rating] |
| SIM Support | Dual physical nano-SIM + eSIM + RemoteSIM (SIM Injector compatible) |
| Included eSIM Data | Pre-loaded 1GB Peplink global eSIM data |
| GPS | Yes — dedicated GPS port with InControl2 tracking |
| Ignition Sensing | Yes — via I/O / GPIO interface |
| I/O Interface | Yes — GPIO for M2M, telemetry, sensor integration |
| Power Input | DC IN (wide-range) [VERIFY SPEC — voltage range] |
| TAA Compliance | Yes — Trade Agreements Act compliant |
| Management | InControl2 cloud management + InTouch remote access |
| Enclosure | Rugged industrial-grade housing |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
Zero-Wait 5G Connectivity Starts Here
The Pepwave 5G Adapter is available now through BuyPepLink.com — Peplink’s premier authorized reseller for businesses, MSPs, and government deployments.
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