Groundbreaking price-performance router for branches

Balance 20X delivers excellent routing throughput, 11 AC Wave 2 WiFi, includes an embedded cellular modem, and it also supports new FlexModule Mini so that you can optionally add a second LTE radio.

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Ultimate Performance for your Branch Office

Small Businesses
Branches
Retail Locations

Wave2 Wi-Fi

60 Users

900Mbps Throughput

FlexModule Mini

FlexModule Mini

The Balance 20X has a FlexModule Mini slot that accepts all kinds of WAN technology, making it always ready for upgrades.

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CAT-18

LTE-A Module

5G Module

VDSL Module

Add Cellular Backup

Back up your xDSL with a cellular link (up to two with the FlexModule Mini and redundant SIM cards. When a line goes down, your office won’t even notice.

Keeping You Safe

In today’s world, communication is vital where there is critical data equipment. We want to ensure a safe and reliable environment for use at home (or enterprise) so we have taken the time to compile this comprehensive document focusing on the mitigation of threats.  

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Wi-Fi Mesh Support

Along with an AP Controller, this feature allows for a mesh extension to your network, which can expand network coverage and minimize dead zones. 

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FirstNet Ready

FirstNet (Band 14) provides first responders with a specialized LTE network with more priority and network capacity. The Balance 20X supports Band 14, providing additional coverage as the situation demands.

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Get it all with PrimeCare

Everything’s Included: PrimeCare includes everything you need to provide your office with unbreakable, scalable connectivity. Pay Less Upfront: PrimeCare lowers the entry cost of getting the device you want. Annual subscription gets you a wide range of services.

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  • Product Overview

  • LTE-A Module (EXM-MINI-1LTEA)

    Interface1x Embedded LTE-A Cellular Modems
    with Redundant SIM Slots
    Antenna Connectors2x SMA Cellular Antenna Connectors
    Downlink/Uplink Datarate300Mbps/50Mbps (CAT-6)
    600Mbps/150Mbps (CAT-12)
    Power Consumption10W
    Weight0.83 pounds | 375 grams

    * Antenna is not included.

     

    LTE-A Module (EXM-MINI-1GLTE-G)

    Interface1x Embedded LTE-A Cellular Modems
    with Redundant SIM Slots
    Antenna Connectors4x SMA Cellular Antenna Connectors
    Downlink/Uplink Datarate1.2 Gbps/150 Mbps (CAT-18)
    Power Consumption10W
    Weight0.83 pounds | 375 grams

    * Antenna is not included.

     

    5G Module 

    Interface1x Embedded 5G Cellular Modems with
    Redundant SIM Slots
    Antenna Connectors4x SMA Cellular Antenna Connectors
    Downlink/Uplink Datarate ^5G: 4 Gbps / 700 Mbps
    LTE CAT-20: 2 Gbps / 150 Mbps
    Power Consumption10W
    Weight0.83 pounds | 375 grams

    * Antenna is not included.
    ^ The cellular performance can be physically limited by the hardware and network it is hosted on.

     

    VDSL Module (EXM-MINI-1VDSL)

    Interface1x RJ11 Connector, 1x Status LED
    Power Consumption9W
    Weight0.44 pounds | 200 grams

    * Compatible with Balance 20X HW2 or above

  • WANSupport for PPPoE, Static IP, DHCP
    WAN Link Health Check
    PING
    IPv6 Support
    DNS Lookup
    HTTP
    Bandwidth Allowance Monitor
    USB 4G/3G Modem Support
    Intelligent Failover
    Support for Dynamic DNS services
    changeip.com
    dyndns.org
    no-ip.org
    tzo.com
    DNS-O-Matic
    LANDHCP Server for LAN Clients
    Extended DHCP Option
    DHCP Reservation
    DNS Proxy for LAN Clients
    VLAN on LAN Support
    Per-Port VLAN Support
    Load BalancingIntelligent Failover
    Session Persistence
    Per-Service Load Distribution
    Multiple Algorithms
    Weighted
    Enforced
    Persistence
    Priority
    Overflow
    Least Used
    Lowest Latency
    Fastest Response Time
    Complete VPN SolutionPepVPN
    Site-to-Site VPN
    Bandwidth Bonding
    Hot Failover
    256-bit AES Encryption
    Pre-shared Key Authentication
    Dynamic Routing
    PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN Server
    Local User
    IPsec VPN (Network-to-Network)
    X.509 Certificate Support
    GRE Tunnel (Network-to-Network)
    Advanced QoS User Groups
    Bandwidth Reservation
    Individual Bandwidth Limit
    Application Prioritization
    By User Groups
    SIP, HTTPS, VPN QoS
    Custom Application QoS
    NetworkingNAT and IP Forwarding
    Static Routes
    Port Forwarding
    Many to One, One to One NAT
    NAT Pool
    SIP ALG, H.323 ALG
    UPnP, NAT-PMP
    WINS Server
    VRRP HA Support
    BGP, OSPFv2 and RIPv2 Support
    AP ControllerAuto AP Discovery
    Auto AP Firmware Management
    AP Profile Configuration
    Wi-Fi Usage Statistics
    SecurityDoS Prevention
    Stateful Firewall
    Web Blocking
    Web Filtering Blacklist
    Captive PortalSupport for Wired and Wireless LAN Clients
    Support RADIUS Authentication
    Time and Usage Quotas on Open Access Mode
    Built-in Customizable Splash Page
    Device ManagementWeb Administrative Interface
    Command Line Interface
    InControl Cloud Management
    Email Notification
    Active Client & Session Lists
    Bandwidth Usage Statistics
    Syslog Service
    SNMP v1, v2c and v3
    Power RequirementsDC Jack: 10V – 30V
    Package ContentBalance 20X
    LTE Antenna x 2 (ACW-813)
    GPS Antenna x 1 (ACW-232)
    Wi-Fi Antenna x 2 (ACW-341)
    12V 3A PSU x 1 (ACW-602)
  • Product CodeDescription
    BPL-021X-LTEA-US-T-PRMBalance 20X, 1x GE WAN ports, 4x GE LAN ports and 1x LTE modem (CAT-7)
    BPL-021X-LTE-E-T-PRMBalance 20X, 1x GE WAN ports, 4x GE LAN ports and 1x LTE modem (CAT-4)
    BPL-021X-LTE-US-T-PRMBalance 20X, 1x GE WAN ports, 4x GE LAN ports and 1x LTE modem (CAT-4)
    BPL-021X-LTE-MX-T-PRMBalance 20X, 1x GE WAN ports, 4x GE LAN ports and 1x LTE modem (CAT-4)
    EXM-MINI-1LTEA-WExpansion Module with 1x LTE-A modems (CAT-6)
    EXM-MINI-1LTEA-PExpansion Module with 1x LTE-A modems (CAT-6)
    EXM-MINI-1LTEA-RExpansion Module with 1x LTE-A Pro modems (CAT-12)
    EXM-MINI-1LTEA-KExpansion Module with 1x LTE-A Pro modems (CAT-12)
    EXM-MINI-1GLTE-GExpansion Module with 1x LTE-A Pro modems (CAT-18)
    EXM-MINI-15GHExpansion Module with 1x 5G modem
  • Product CodeDescription
    BPL-021X-LC-VWANVirtual WAN Activation License for Balance 20X
    PRM-BPL-021X-LTE-1Y1 Year PrimeCare Subscription
    PRM-BPL-021X-LTE-2Y2 Year PrimeCare Subscription
    PRM-BPL-021X-LTE-4Y4 Year PrimeCare Subscription
  • Product CodeEmbedded
    Modem(s)    		RegionsLTE Bands3G Bands
    BPL-021X-LTEA-US-T-PRM1x CAT-7North America*B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14, B25, B26,
    B41, B42, B43, B48, B66, B71    		HSPA+: B2, B4, B5
    BPL-021X-LTE-E-T-PRM1x CAT-4APAC, EMEAB1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B38, B40, B41WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+:
    B1, B5, B8
    BPL-021X-LTE-US-T-PRM1x CAT-4North America^B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B66, B71B2, B5
    BPL-021X-LTE-MX-T-PRM1x CAT-4Latin America, AustraliaB1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B28, B40WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+: B1, B2,
    B5, B8
    EXM-MINI-1LTEA-W1x CAT-6
    		WorldwideB1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8 , B12,
    B13, B20, B25, B26, B29, B30, B41
    		B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8
    EXM-MINI-1LTEA-P1x CAT-6Asia Pacific B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19,
    B21, B28, B38, B39, B40, B41
    		B1, B5, B6, B8, B9, B19, B39
    EXM-MINI-1LTEA-R1x CAT-12
    		America/FirstNet B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B9,
    B12, B13, B14, B18, B19, B20,
    B26, B29, B30, B32, B41, B42,
    B43, B46, B48, B66
    		B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B9, B19
    EXM-MINI-1LTEA-K1x CAT-12
    		GlobalB1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B9,
    B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B26,
    B28, B29,B30, B32, B41, B42,
    B43, B46, B48, B66
    		B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B9, B19
    EXM-MINI-1GLTE-G1x CAT-18
    		GlobalB1, B3, B25(B2), B66(B4),
    B26(B5/B18/B19), B7, B8,
    B12(17), B13, B14 , B20, B28,
    B29, B30, B32, B71, B38, B39,
    B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48
    		B1, B2, B4, B5(B19), B8

    *US Carrier Certifications: AT&T, FirstNet, T-Mobile, Verizon
    ^US Carrier Certifications: AT&T, FirstNet, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon

    Product CodeCarrier/
    Categories
    		Embedded Modem5G Bands4G Bands
    EXM-MINI-15GHGlobal/5G15G (NSA) Sub 6Ghz:
    n1, n2, n3, n5, n28, n41,
    n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
    5G (SA) Sub 6Ghz:
    n77, n78, n79    		B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17,
    B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B34,
    B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66, B71
    • Balance 20X
    • 12V3A Power Supply (ACW-602)
    • 2x LTE Antennas (ACW-813 or ACW-234)
    • 1x GPS Antenna (ACW-232)
    • 2x Wi-Fi Dual Band Antennas (ACW-341)

  • Balance 20X Datasheet

    FlexModule Mini Datasheet

    Balance 20X FlexModule Mini User Guide

    User Manual

    FAQ

    Virtual WAN Activation FAQ & Guide

     

    Case Studies

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