Yes and no. Peplink and Pepwave come from the same company and share much of their core technology and firmware, but they are designed for different purposes. Simply put, Pepwave is a sub-brand within the Peplink ecosystem, specifically tailored toward mobile, rugged, and portable networking applications. Peplink itself focuses more broadly on enterprise-grade stationary networking solutions.
Let’s dive deeper into understanding these brands separately, explore their origins, and see how they interact in practice.
What is Peplink?
Peplink is a well-established technology company founded in 2006, known for its enterprise-level networking equipment. The core strength of Peplink products lies in their reliability and powerful performance for stationary applications. The company’s main product line includes routers, load balancers, SD-WAN devices, and bonding technologies aimed at enterprises, data centers, retail locations, and large network infrastructures.
Peplink’s solutions are designed for environments that demand high uptime, redundancy, and the capability to manage multiple internet connections simultaneously. Businesses using Peplink equipment typically aim to maintain uninterrupted connectivity and optimize network traffic across multiple links, from broadband to fiber to cellular.
What is Pepwave?
Pepwave, while under the same corporate umbrella, specifically targets mobile and rugged environments. Pepwave devices are designed for situations where mobility, durability, and adaptability are essential. Common use-cases for Pepwave include marine vessels, RVs, first responder vehicles, remote broadcast units, and field deployments.
Pepwave products, such as the MAX series, offer multiple cellular connections, GPS functionality, and rugged builds suitable for harsh outdoor and mobile conditions. Their antennas and access points are engineered to maintain robust connectivity even in challenging scenarios where traditional internet is limited or unavailable.
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The Story Behind Peplink and Pepwave
Initially, Peplink created Pepwave as a specialized product line to address the growing demand for reliable connectivity solutions in mobile and harsh environments. This strategic branding was intended to clearly communicate to users the differences in application areas between enterprise and mobile networking equipment.
Over time, technology and product lines between Peplink and Pepwave have converged, but the distinct market positioning remains. This branding differentiation continues to help customers identify which products best fit their specific use cases quickly.
How Peplink and Pepwave Devices Work Together
The beauty of Peplink and Pepwave devices lies in their seamless interoperability. Both product lines operate on Peplink’s unified firmware and management system, allowing businesses and users to easily integrate stationary and mobile networks. For example, a business using Peplink devices in a main office can effortlessly manage Pepwave mobile routers deployed in field vehicles or branch locations, all within a single centralized management interface called InControl2.
This unified ecosystem supports advanced network features such as SD-WAN, bonding, hot failover, and detailed monitoring capabilities. Thus, enterprises can leverage robust stationary solutions while simultaneously benefiting from Pepwave’s specialized mobility solutions without sacrificing ease of management or performance.
