Local-first network management for Peplink routers — without InControl 2 cloud dependency.
Peplink makes some of the best multi-WAN routers on the market. But managing them means either logging into the router’s admin interface (complex, requires credentials sharing) or relying on InControl 2 cloud (requires internet, per-device licensing, and sends your network data to the cloud). NCoDE Peplink gives you a third option: a clean, local dashboard that talks directly to your router’s API. No cloud. No licensing fees. No internet required to manage your own network.
NCoDE Peplink connects directly to your router’s local API to provide real-time network management. No cloud proxy, no account sign-up, no per-device fees. Every feature works even when your internet is down — because the dashboard runs on your local network.
View all WAN connections at a glance — Ethernet, cellular, Wi-Fi as WAN, Starlink, VSAT, and USB tethering. See real-time status, signal strength for cellular connections, IP addresses, and data usage per interface. Set connection priorities to control which WAN is primary and which serves as backup. When your primary WAN goes down, the dashboard shows failover status in real time so you know exactly which connection is active and why.
Block or allow entire web content categories with a single toggle — gambling, adult content, social networking, gaming, file sharing, audio/video streaming, and more. Changes apply immediately across all connected devices. Uses Peplink’s built-in web content filtering engine, so no external DNS filtering service is needed. Ideal for enforcing acceptable use policies on crew networks, student networks, or guest Wi-Fi without configuring individual devices.
See every device connected to your network — hostname, IP address, MAC address, connection type, and data usage. Identify unknown devices instantly. The dashboard shows connected clients in real time, making it easy to spot unauthorised devices on your network. Combined with content filtering, you have full visibility into who is on your network and what they can access, without needing to configure individual devices or install client software.
Run speed tests against any individual WAN connection directly from the dashboard. Measure download speed, upload speed, and latency for each WAN interface independently. This is critical for satellite connections like Starlink where speeds vary significantly by time of day and congestion level. Track historical speed test results to identify trends and justify bandwidth complaints to your ISP. No need to visit speed test websites that consume bandwidth on metered connections.
Dedicated Starlink monitoring that goes beyond basic WAN status. Track Starlink dish status, signal quality, and obstructions. For maritime deployments, NCoDE monitors GPS position against territorial water boundaries and generates alerts when the vessel approaches regions where Starlink service may be restricted or require different licensing. The Starlink dish can be remotely rebooted from the dashboard when it becomes unresponsive — common in maritime environments.
View bandwidth consumption broken down by traffic category — web browsing, streaming, social media, file downloads, VoIP, and more. Understand where your bandwidth is going without installing packet capture tools. Per-WAN traffic statistics show how much data each connection has consumed over time. Essential for metered satellite connections where every megabyte has a cost, and for identifying bandwidth-hungry applications that may need throttling or blocking.
Cloud-managed networking is convenient when you have reliable, affordable internet. But many Peplink deployments exist precisely because internet connectivity is unreliable, expensive, or security-sensitive. A cloud dependency defeats the purpose.
NCoDE Peplink communicates with your router over the local network. No internet connection is required to view WAN status, manage content filtering, check connected devices, or run speed tests. When your internet is down — which is precisely when you need network management the most — the dashboard still works. This is not an edge case for satellite-dependent, cellular, or remote deployments. It is the normal operating condition. Cloud-managed tools become useless at exactly the moment you need them.
Every cloud management session consumes bandwidth. On metered satellite connections (Starlink Maritime, VSAT, Fleet Xpress), that bandwidth has a real dollar cost. NCoDE Peplink uses zero internet bandwidth for network management because all communication stays on the local network. For vessels paying per-gigabyte satellite rates, this translates directly to operational savings. The same applies to cellular-dependent construction sites, mining operations, and mobile deployments where data plans have hard caps.
InControl 2 requires a license for each managed device, with annual renewal fees. NCoDE Peplink has no per-device licensing model. It connects to your router’s API using the credentials you already have. Whether you manage one router or twenty, the cost structure does not scale with device count. For organisations with multiple Peplink routers across sites, vessels, or vehicles, this represents significant cost avoidance compared to cloud management licensing.
Network configuration data, connected device lists, traffic statistics, and content filtering policies never leave your local network. For organisations subject to HIPAA, ITAR, OPSEC requirements, or government security policies, this is not a preference — it is a requirement. Cloud management tools transmit network topology, device inventories, and traffic data to external servers. NCoDE Peplink keeps everything local, giving you full control over your network data.
Peplink routers power connectivity across dozens of industries. NCoDE Peplink works wherever your router does — no cloud dependency, no per-device licensing, no vendor lock-in.
Starlink territorial waters alerts, crew content filtering, WAN failover between VSAT and cellular, bandwidth management at sea. Monitor satellite signal quality and manage metered connections without consuming expensive bandwidth on cloud management tools.
Rapid cellular deployment for temporary jobsites. Content filtering for workforce productivity. Device management without IT staff on site. When the cellular connection drops, the dashboard still works because it runs locally.
CIPA-compliant content filtering for schools. Student internet safety dashboard. Bandwidth management across campus networks. Teachers and administrators can manage filtering without needing router admin credentials.
Guest network content filtering. Per-device bandwidth limits. WAN failover for remote resorts running cellular and Starlink. Staff can manage the guest network without exposing the main router interface to non-technical personnel.
Local-first operation for OPSEC. FirstNet/T-Priority compatible. Field bandwidth testing and WAN monitoring without cloud access. Network management data never leaves the vehicle or command post network.
Passenger Wi-Fi content filtering. Per-vehicle WAN monitoring. Cellular signal tracking across routes. Manage network policies across your fleet without per-vehicle cloud licensing fees.
InControl 2 is Peplink’s official cloud management platform, and it is excellent for what it does. NCoDE Peplink is not a replacement — it is a complement for environments where local-first management matters.
If you manage 50 Peplink routers across a fleet of vessels, InControl 2 is the right tool for fleet-wide policy management, firmware updates, and centralised reporting. But when a vessel is at sea with a metered satellite connection and the crew needs to check WAN status, adjust content filtering, or troubleshoot a connectivity issue right now — NCoDE Peplink is what they reach for. It runs locally, costs nothing in bandwidth, and does not require the crew to have InControl 2 access or the router admin password.
Many organisations use both: InControl 2 for shore-side fleet management, and NCoDE Peplink as the onboard operational dashboard. The two do not conflict because NCoDE Peplink reads from the same router API that InControl 2 manages. Policies set via InControl 2 are reflected in the NCoDE dashboard, and local changes made through NCoDE are visible to InControl 2 on the next sync.
A clean, local dashboard for your Peplink router. Content filtering, WAN management, device visibility, speed testing, and Starlink integration — without the cloud, without the licensing fees, without the complexity.