PeplinkB-One Gigabit Dual WAN WiFi Router for Wireless Internet | 1GBps Throughput | 2X WAN Port, 4X LAN Port, Dual-Band 2X2 MIMO Wi-Fi | WAN Smoothing for Small Office & Home Connectivity

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.

I have no idea why I waited so long to get one. So easy to setup for someone who’s not tech savvy at all.The dual wan failover setting is mainly why I bought it.Price might be a little steep but you get a lot of amazing features that I may not use but it’s totally amazing and so darn easy to setup!

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.