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Satellite connectivity is no longer a single-provider game. Starlink, OneWeb, and Iridium each bring different coverage, capacity, and pricing — and serious operations are starting to run more than one at once. The problem: managing multiple terminals across multiple provider portals, with no way to combine their bandwidth or fail over between them intelligently.
Peplink’s answer is the new MAX Orbit Series — three routers purpose-built to bond, manage, and optimize multi-orbit satellite networks. Here is what each model does, who it is for, and how to pick between them.
The flagship MAX Orbit 8 powers and bonds up to eight Starlink, OneWeb, or other terminals over PoE+ — with 4 Gbps router throughput and a 240W PoE budget.
What Makes MAX Orbit Different
Unified Satellite Management
- Starlink, OneWeb, and Iridium in one InControl dashboard
- Terminal status, obstruction data, throughput, and latency
- Remote reboot and stow commands — no provider portal hopping
Multi-Terminal Bonding
- Dedicated Orbit ports for multiple satellite terminals
- SpeedFusion bonding combines uplink and downlink throughput
- Go beyond the limits of any single provider
SpeedFusion Boost + Score
- Boost stops unstable links from dragging down bonded speed
- Hot Failover and Smoothing ride through handovers and weather
- SpeedFusion Score grades latency, jitter, and packet delivery live
Hybrid 5G + Satellite
- Pair satellite links with supported 5G accessories
- Each network backs the other up automatically
- Balance cost and avoid data overages on either side
Rugged for the Edge
- -40° to 65°C operating range, vibration-tolerant build
- Integrated GPS on every model
- GPIO + ignition sensing on the Orbit 4 for vehicle installs
Edge Compute Built In
- Docker support on all three models
- 8GB internal storage standard
- External storage via USB on the Orbit 4 and 8
MAX Orbit 2 vs. 4 vs. 8 at a Glance
| Spec | MAX Orbit 2 | MAX Orbit 4 | MAX Orbit 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbit (WAN) Ports | 1× 2.5G + 1× 1G Ethernet | 4× 1G Ethernet + 1× USB 3.0 | 8× 2.5G Ethernet (PoE+ out) + 2× USB-C |
| LAN | 1× 1G Ethernet | 2× 2.5G Ethernet | 1× 10G Ethernet + 1× 10G SFP+ |
| Router Throughput | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 4 Gbps |
| SpeedFusion VPN | 400 Mbps (200 Mbps AES) | 400 Mbps (200 Mbps AES) | 1 Gbps (1 Gbps AES) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 2×2 MU-MIMO | Wi-Fi 6, 2×2 MU-MIMO | Wi-Fi 7, 2×2 MIMO |
| Recommended Users | 1–150 | 1–150 | 50–500 |
| Power | 10–30V DC, 802.3at PoE in, AC | 10–30V DC, PoE+ in, GPIO + ignition | Dual 54V DC, 12–54V terminal block, 240W PoE |
| Weight | 550 g | 924 g | 3.44 kg |
Which MAX Orbit Fits Your Deployment?
IT Managers & MSPs
The Orbit 8 is the datacenter-grade option: 4 Gbps routing, 1 Gbps encrypted SpeedFusion, 10G LAN + SFP+, and 50–500 users. Bond multiple terminals as SLA-grade fiber backup — managed alongside your Balance fleet in InControl.
Government & Public Safety
The Orbit 4‘s ignition sensing, 10–30V DC input, and four bonded satellite WANs fit vehicle-based command units where a single terminal is a single point of failure.
Maritime & Remote Field Ops
Vessels running Starlink alongside OneWeb or Iridium get unified management plus bonding that rides through handovers and weather fade. The Orbit 8 powers every terminal over PoE+ from one redundant-power chassis.
Remote Workers & Smaller Sites
The Orbit 2 delivers the full SpeedFusion stack — bonding, Boost, Hot Failover — in a 550-gram package that runs on PoE or 10–30V DC, with Wi-Fi 6 and support for 1–150 users.
Shop the MAX Orbit Series
MAX Orbit 2
Bond 2 terminals · Wi-Fi 6 · 550 g
MAX Orbit 4
Bond 4 terminals · GPIO + ignition
MAX Orbit 8
Bond 8 terminals · 240W PoE+ · Wi-Fi 7
Availability and Licensing
All three models are available now from BuyPeplink, with public launch on June 11, 2026. Each ships with PrimeCare, which unlocks SpeedFusion VPN peers — 5 peers on the Orbit 2 and 4 (expandable to 10 or 20 via PVN-LC-10 / PVN-LC-20), and up to 30 peers on the Orbit 8 with PrimeCare included complimentary for the first year. An AP-LC-50 license raises the built-in AP controller from 30 to 50 managed access points.
| MAX-ORB-2-T-PRM | MAX Orbit 2 — PrimeCare B tier |
| MAX-ORB-4-T-PRM | MAX Orbit 4 — PrimeCare D tier |
| MAX-ORB-8-T-PRM | MAX Orbit 8 — PrimeCare E tier |
FAQ
What is the Peplink MAX Orbit Series?
A new line of three routers (MAX Orbit 2, 4, and 8) purpose-built to bond and manage multiple satellite connections — Starlink, OneWeb, Iridium, and more — alongside 5G and wired WANs.
Can MAX Orbit bond multiple Starlink terminals?
Yes. Dedicated Orbit ports plus SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding combine the throughput of multiple terminals — up to eight on the Orbit 8 — into a single, faster, more reliable connection.
Which satellite providers can be managed in InControl?
Starlink, OneWeb, and Iridium terminals can be monitored and managed directly from InControl, including terminal status, obstruction data, and remote reboot/stow commands.
When is MAX Orbit available?
The series is available now, with public launch on June 11, 2026.
Bond Your Satellite Terminals
Combine Starlink, OneWeb, and Iridium into one fast, resilient network with the new MAX Orbit Series. Need help choosing between the Orbit 2, 4, and 8? Our team is here.
Shop the MAX Orbit SeriesOr contact our team to spec the right model for your deployment.
