ToughDisplay™ 2.8” Touchscreen Controller & Monitoring Display for Peplink Routers

ToughDisplay™ by ToughSignal

ToughDisplay™ is a compact touchscreen control and monitoring interface designed for supported Peplink routers. Built by ToughSignal, our enterprise division. ToughDisplay connects to your Peplink device over Wi-Fi and uses the Peplink internal API to provide fast access to real-time network information, cellular controls, SpeedFusion status, Wi-Fi management, GPS data, client visibility, and more.

Measuring just 90mm x 62mm x 16mm, ToughDisplay is designed for mobile, vehicle, marine, RV, field, and everyday electronic networking environments where quick visibility and control are important.

The enclosure is made from ASA plastic with a carbon-fiber-finish face for elevated-temperature applications. It is designed for normal electronic operating environments and mobile connectivity installations, but is not marketed as a fully ruggedized industrial device.

Key Capabilities

• View Peplink router, WAN, cellular, Wi-Fi, GPS, and client information from an onboard touchscreen
• Monitor multi-WAN status, failover priority, cellular signal, and SpeedFusion tunnel health
• Select SIM cards, eSIM profiles, and FusionSIM profiles per supported modem
• Scan available carriers and perform carrier selection on supported multi-carrier networks
• Create and manage Wi-Fi networks and view connected client information
• Receive secure over-the-air firmware updates as new features are developed

Power & Mounting Flexibility

• Powered directly via 5V USB-C Cable (sold separately, any USB-C cable typically works fine)
• Enclosure supports compatible 90-degree USB-C cables for rear cable routing
• Display rotation support allows left-side or right-side cable exit orientation
• Integrated metal rear plate supports magnetic mounting applications

Development Notice: ToughDisplay is currently in active development. Features, interface layouts, and supported functions may change over time. ToughDisplay relies on the Peplink internal API, so functionality is subject to current API access, Peplink firmware compatibility, and future API availability.

ToughDisplay™ Specifications

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 90mm x 62mm x 16mm
• Enclosure Material: ASA glass-infused plastic
• Face Finish: Carbon-fiber-style finish
• Application Environment: Designed for normal electronic operating environments and mobile connectivity installations
• Brand: ToughSignal

Mounting & Installation

• Integrated metal rear plate for magnetic mounting applications
• Supports compatible 90-degree USB-C cables for rear exit installations
• User-selectable display rotation for left-side or right-side cable exit orientation
• Compact form factor for mobile and fixed installations

Connectivity

• Router Connection: Wi-Fi connection to supported Peplink routers
• Router Integration: Peplink internal API
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5 / BLE
• Power / Interface: USB-C
• Storage: microSD / TF card slot for logs and storage

Real-Time Network Dashboard

• Multi-WAN dashboard with support for up to 16 simultaneous WAN connections
• Supports cellular, Ethernet, Wi-Fi WAN, USB modem, IPSec, and VLAN-as-WAN visibility
• WAN priority indicators for failover order
• Live connection status indicators
• Animated cellular signal indicators
• Connected client count display
• Router uptime and live refresh heartbeat indicator

Cellular Intelligence

• Live cellular signal metrics including RSSI, RSRP, RSRQ, and SINR
• Network technology detection including 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, LTE-A, 5G NSA, and 5G SA
• Carrier name and cellular network information
• Carrier aggregation visibility with active band details
• EARFCN / NR-ARFCN, PCI, channel width, and per-band signal information where supported
• Carrier scan from the device touchscreen
• Manual carrier selection on supported networks
• Channel / PCI lock and scan support where available
• Cellular module reset controls
• Modem hardware visibility including manufacturer, model, firmware, IMEI, MEID, and ESN where available

SIM, eSIM & FusionSIM Management

• Dual physical SIM status display for SIM A and SIM B
• ICCID, IMSI, phone number, and APN visibility where available
• Touchscreen SIM switching
• SIM priority editor with enable / disable support
• eSIM profile support where available
• FusionSIM profile support where available
• FusionSIM quota card with remaining data visibility
• SpeedFusion Connect cellular visibility where supported

SpeedFusion VPN Monitoring

• SpeedFusion tunnel dashboard
• Profile name, master profile, and tunnel status visibility
• Per-peer monitoring for up to 16 peers
• Routing, connected, and conflict state visibility
• RTT, encryption, remote IP, and bandwidth information where available
• Per-WAN tunnel statistics including packet loss, redundant packets, and RX / TX counters
• WAN Smoothing configuration visibility
• SpeedFusion Connect Protect visibility and supported controls

GPS & Location

• Live latitude and longitude
• Altitude display in feet or meters
• Speed and heading display
• Cardinal direction indicator
• HDOP and VDOP accuracy indicators
• Fresh / stale GPS fix detection

Client Visibility

• Total, wired, and wireless client counts
• Full connected client list
• Per-client hostname, IP address, and MAC address visibility
• Wireless signal details where available
• Per-client upload and download rate visibility
• Client detail popup from the touchscreen interface

Wi-Fi & Local Network Management

• Wi-Fi network visibility and management
• SSID profile support
• Support for up to 8 SSIDs where supported by the router
• WPA / WPA2 / WPA3 / Open network visibility
• Hidden SSID, PPSK, and client isolation visibility where supported
• Tap-to-show QR code for guest Wi-Fi access
• Wi-Fi WAN scanning from the device
• LAN and VLAN profile visibility

Data Usage & Quotas

• Per-WAN data usage cards
• Used / total data display
• Quota reset date visibility
• Color-coded usage warnings
• FusionSIM and SpeedFusion Connect quota tracking where available

Router Administration

• Router model, serial number, firmware, and uptime visibility
• CPU load and temperature visibility where available
• SpeedFusion version visibility
• CarePlan status and expiry visibility where available
• Router reboot control
• WAN priority reorder screen
• Starlink stow / unstow support when paired with compatible equipment

Setup Experience

• Captive-portal provisioning
• Device hotspot setup flow
• Wi-Fi selection and router credential entry
• On-screen QR code for setup hotspot pairing
• Reconfigure Wi-Fi option from settings

Security

• TLS 1.3 encrypted communication
• Session login or OAuth2 access token support where available
• Proactive session renewal
• Secure on-device credential storage
• Credential data is not exposed through the user interface

Over-the-Air Updates

• OTA firmware update support
• Automatic update checks
• SHA-256 firmware verification
• Dual-slot OTA update process
• Automatic rollback protection if new firmware fails to boot

Display & Personalization

• Onboard touchscreen interface
• Brightness adjustment
• User-adjustable refresh rate from 1 to 60 seconds
• Configurable screen timeout: 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or never
• Screen flip toggle
• Analytics / telemetry opt-out setting
• Factory reset option with confirmation
• Check for updates button
• Settings persist across reboots

Onboard Sensors & I/O

• 6-axis IMU / accelerometer motion sensor
• Audio DAC and speaker
• microSD / TF card slot
• USB-C port for power and flashing
• Expansion header with UART and spare GPIO on supported variants

Reliability & Diagnostics

• Task watchdog with automatic recovery
• Automatic crash reporting on next boot
• Self-healing network recovery
• Bug report upload option for support diagnostics

Important Compatibility Notice

ToughDisplay is currently in active development. Features, layouts, and supported functions may change over time. ToughDisplay relies on Peplink internal API access and compatible Peplink firmware. Future Peplink firmware updates, API changes, or access limitations may affect functionality, feature availability, or compatibility.