Starlink and Peplink Configuration for Seamless Failover

In this video, we explore how to set up the router most often encountered in the Airstream Connect or Airstream Smart configurations for Integrated Starlink operation. It is possible to retain most of the functions of the Airstream Smart app while performing these modifications to the router configuration and you end up with a seamless failover between Starlink, Campground Wifi (WiFi WAN) and a cellular connection. This allows you to maintain a constant internet connection while saving money on your cellular bill and changing to the high performance Starlink when you arrive. If any connection fails or is turned off, the system will automatically use the next higher priority connection.

Note that Airstream has changed from the Peplink Max BR1 mini to the Peplink Transit router in later versions of their Connect, but the setup is the same for all of Peplink’s routers.

If you are looking for a new router, I highly recommend the HW3 version of the Peplink Max BR1 mini. Personally, I would stay away from 5G cellular routers until the industry stabilizes more and 5G specification become more regular.

Peplink Max BR1 mini HW3 with Cat 4 LTE Modem - $349 + $99 for the Feature Pack (WAN port functionality)
https://5gstore.com/product/11484_pep...

or

Peplink Max BR1 mini HW3 with Cat 7 LTE Modem - $479 + $99 for the Feature Pack (WAN port functionality)
https://5gstore.com/product/11490_pep...

The original HW1 version that came in our 2019 Classic was a Cat 4 modem and is more than adequate. The Starlink is capable of greater speeds than the Peplink is (~250Mb/s for the Starlink and 100Mb/s for the HW1 versions of the Peplink). The HW3 versions are capable of 300Mb/s.

If you don’t need more than 100Mb/s speed, but you want a Cat 6 modem, you can buy the HW1 version with a Cat 6 modem.
https://5gstore.com/product/6817_pepw...


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