Summary: I'm a fan of Peplink and I do like this router, though I wish that the documentation was better and the wifi range was longer. It's a great choice for someone who either needs a robust router with advanced settings, or who prioritizes security and has at least some technical acumen. But it's not for a novice who just wants to plug something in and run with it. If your needs are modest, this review may be helpful, but if you're a sophisticated user and are looking for the opinion of someone who's done a deep dive into the plethora (I've always wanted to use that word in a review) of features the B One offers, this review will seem too superficial. I'm using this router to replace my Pepwave Surf Soho router, which was also from Peplink. The B One has much better wired performance, evident both in ISP speed tests and in the responsiveness of the management interface. Although the B One has a wealth of capabilities, I'm using it in a reasonably mundane configuration, only modestly more complicated than the simple installations you'll find with stock residential routers that ISPs provide. I have just one WAN connection with a few wired clients on the LAN, and what passes for a guest wifi network. But I have a great degree of control over the settings that help keep my home network secure -- settings that are often omitted from the routers you'd get from your Internet service provider. This device is pricier than routers from well-known companies, but more capable. But beyond the potential benefit of the B One's numerous enterprise-level features, Peplink has a better security track record than most companies; they provide frequent firmware updates and extended support. The extra cost buys me a little more peace of mind. If you do some searches about router security, you'll likely find some information that backs all this up. Setting up the router for very basic operation takes perhaps 10 minutes, but to set up a more private and secure system will take much longer. Again, if you do a search, you can find at least one excellent guide on how to configure an entry-level Peplink router. The official documentation is broad but superficial. Sometimes there's just one short sentence describing a feature, leaving you wondering precisely how the feature works and in what situations it would be useful. I've found myself yearning for examples. The language barrier (Peplink is Taiwan-based) doesn't help. Prepositions like "from" and "to" matter a great deal when you're talking about network traffic, and at times I'm left wondering whether Peplink has used the correct word in a feature description. Depending on your level of expertise, you may find yourself searching the Peplink forums and/or the Internet at large to understand how certain options work. There is a community forum and a ticketing system. Peplink staff have been fairly responsive to tickets, which is impressive. For wifi, I formerly used an ASUS router that was able to cover the entire house with great ease. The Peplink Surf Soho had less range than the ASUS, but still managed to cover the house. However, the B One has even less range than the Surf Soho, which has been a bit of a problem for me. Even so, with effort I've managed to get it to cover my house, including spots that are several floors away and through multiple walls. There are ways to expand the range, but with additional costs and complexity. Apart from the that, the router is doing everything I want. I've set up the firewall for content blocking and access rules, restricting the reach of my IoT devices and preventing my printer and security cameras from phoning home. An isolated VLAN prevents my wireless devices from getting too nosy. I set up secure DNS to prevent Verizon from observing which websites I visit, and for reducing malware. I can monitor bandwidth and device connectivity. If you suffer from frequent service outages from your Internet provider and need something more reliable, consider a router like this one. You can connect multiple sources for the Internet, so that if one crashes, the other one(s) will take over. You can even use a phone as a hotspot to provide Internet service if your cable or fiber connection goes down. When all's said and done, I'm satisfied with the router; it's getting the job done for me. It was touch and go on the wifi range, but it's good enough at the moment, and I'm otherwise delighted with the capabilities of the B One. Read more

I loved my Peplink Surf SOHO but wanted something with higher throughout. This 1gbps B One router fit the bill, and I couldn't be happier. If you are looking for a router with business class features and security that won't break the bank, this is it! I have it set up with two virtual LANs, one for my IoT devices and one for my home machines, and will probably configure a few more for guest network and my work machines. Peplink let's me isolate machines on VLans, which is a great way to keep your network secure from a Lan-side attack (think malware loaded into a Ring camera or something). Just search for Peplink Router Security setup and read about what these routers can do! I have it set up with Cloudflare's Family DNS service so I am getting ad and malware blocking and adult content blocking for all connected devices. Overall, I saw my download speeds reach their advertised 300 Mbps of my cable service provider with 200+ common on wifi. This was a big step up from the 60-120 Mbps from the old SOHO. Am soon upgrading to 1gig fiber so can't wait to really unleash this machine. I have a smallish house so have no wireless signal strength issues (seems very comparable to the SOHO). Best part with Peplink is they never stop maintaining firmware. This is a quality business grade product and I expect many years of great performance and security just like I had with their previous model. Read more

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I'm a veteran of the networking realm, I've lived and breathed Cisco in the enterprise for the last 20+ years. This device has impressed me from day one of unboxing it. It is incredibly sophisticated and powerful for such a small price. The feature set is unrivaled, and the best thing is it simply just works and it works exceedingly well. Let me give you some scenarios. When my wife and I moved to a new house, the internet service we could get was DSL and Starlink. DSL is absolutely dreadful, the connection is unstable nonstop. The starlink is absolutely solid. Being able to have two WAN connections and monitor their health to make forwarding decisions is key here as far as load balancing goes. The way it functions and how well it functions, really deserves an applause. When we originally received Starlink, the satellite sat with its kickstand in the side yard for a few days, and we did not have cabling from the basement to the 1st and 2nd floors. The Starlink router had to stay in the basement. Part of the magic of the Peplink B One, is that you can configure wireless SSID's aka, you can configure wireless networks external to your own as WAN ports. Yes, you could use your neighbors WIFI as a WAN port to the internet. So I configured the Starlink SSID to be hidden, configured a very complex random password, and then configured the Peplink to use that Starlink hidden SSID as a WAN port. Boom. Starlink now brought into the fold on the same device as DSL - load balancing both connections. QoS, bandwidth limits, application recognition - it's amazing. I am a Peplink fan at this point. Thank you Peplink, looking now to pick up some WAPs that do wireless mesh :) Read more

I recently upgraded from my previous generation Peplink Surf SOHO, which had a throughput of around 150 Mbps and served me reliably for several years. My satisfaction with that model is what motivated me to stick with Peplink and upgrade to their B-ONE router, which supports 1 Gbps throughput. When connected via a wired connection, I consistently measure download speeds of 980 Mbps on my COMCAST 1000/35 plan (WAN1). On WiFi, using a MacBook Pro M3 (WiFi 6E) positioned 2 yards next to the B-ONE (WiFi 6), I achieve around 300 Mbps. The reduced speed could likely be due to interference from at least 12 neighboring WiFi networks managed by my HOA neighbors. The router’s QoS management is excellent, allowing me to significantly improve my VoIP call quality by prioritizing audio over file transfers. One of the features that exceeded my expectations was the seamless failover from WAN1 (COMCAST) to WAN2 (Starlink WiFi), which is delivered via a second-generation Starlink router (WiFi 5) located about 60 feet away in the carport with one wall in between. The transition from WAN1 to WAN2 is flawless — when I disconnect the COMCAST cable from the WAN1 port, the internet connection remains stable through the B-ONE WiFi AP. In terms of performance, the B-ONE meets all my expectations. A positive surprise was the quick and effective support I received from Peplink when I encountered a minor software issue. After upgrading the pre-configured firmware from 8.3.0 to 8.5.0, I received a misleading error message stating “BLE component is incompatible with the firmware.” It turned out this was a false alarm, as there is no actual Bluetooth incompatibility with the new firmware. Peplink support promptly provided a workaround to suppress the error message, and the responsiveness and expertise of both their team and the user community on the Peplink forum further reinforced my confidence in their products. Overall, I’m thoroughly impressed with Peplink’s quality and the community that surrounds their products. I’m now a committed Peplink fan. Read more