AC3200 Tri Band Wireless Router

TEW-828DRU (Version v1.0R)

Three concurrent WiFi bands maximize device networking speeds
AC3200: 1300 Mbps AC1 + 1300 Mbps AC2 + 600 Mbps N bands
Smart Connect automatically groups slower and faster AC devices to separate WiFi AC bands
Pre-encrypted WiFi for your convenience
All Gigabit wired ports
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 share ports
Extreme performance 1 GHz dual core processor
Create isolated guest networks
Compatible with DD-WRT Open Source Firmware**

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT

The TEW-828DRU (Version v1.0R) has been discontinued. It has been replaced by the TEW-829DRU (Version v1.0R). For a list of discontinued products, click here.

TRENDnet's AC3200 extreme performance Tri Band Wireless Router, model TEW-828DRU, produces three concurrent wireless networks—two separate 1300 Mbps Wireless AC networks and a 600 Mbps Wireless N network. Smart Connect technology automatically groups slower and faster AC devices to separate WiFi AC bands. High performance Gigabit ports, a 1 GHz dual core processor, six high gain antennas, high power amplifiers, and a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 share port deliver extraordinary networking speed and range.

A family is gathered around a kitchen counter. Two children are seated, eating breakfast from bowls, while an adult stands nearby holding a cup. Another adult is working on a laptop in the background. The counter has various breakfast items, including a glass of orange juice and a jar of jam. The scene suggests a busy morning routine in a home setting.

For Busy Homes

Three concurrent extreme WiFi networks and all Gigabit ports seamlessly handle the explosion of connected home devices and high bandwidth streams such as 4K video.

Five people are gathered together, each using a different electronic device. The individuals are labeled with tags indicating the speed of their internet connection. Two people are labeled as having a slow connection, while three are labeled as having a fast connection. The labels are color-coded, with green indicating slow and orange indicating fast.

Smart Connect Technology

Smart Connect automatically manages both 1.3 Gbps WiFi AC bands by grouping slower devices on one band and faster devices on the highest performing band.

A person is sitting on a lounge chair in a dimly lit room, using a laptop. The person is wearing a cap and casual clothing. The background shows large windows with a view of a cityscape. The scene suggests a relaxed environment, possibly at home or in a modern office setting. The lighting creates a calm and focused atmosphere.

Network Protection Tools

TRENDnet includes tools to help protect your home network including parental controls, guest networks isolated from your devices/content, and pre-encrypted WiFi.

The router supports three types of wireless speeds: Wireless AC7 with 1300 Mbps for 4K HD movies and HD gaming, Wireless AC2 with 900 Mbps for music, and Wireless N with 600 Mbps for surfing and email. The front view highlights the LED indicators. The back view shows various ports and buttons including USB 3.0/2.0, WPS, two Gigabit ports, an on/off switch, and a power button.

Easy Setup

Get up and running in minutes with the intuitive guided setup

Simultaneous AC3200 Tri Band

Three concurrent WiFi bands maximize device networking speeds: two separate extreme performance 1300 Mbps Wireless AC networks and a 600 Mbps Wireless N network

Smart Connect Technology

Smart Connect technology virtually combines the two separate WiFi AC bands, so that only one WiFi AC network is visible, while managing each band individually. Slower and faster WiFi AC devices are grouped together and automatically assigned to the two separate WiFi AC bands, thereby optimizing networking speeds

Pre-Encrypted Wireless

For your convenience the AC3200 router's WiFi bands are pre-encrypted with their own unique passwords

Wireless Coverage

High performance amplifiers and six high gain antennas maximize wireless coverage

Gigabit Ports

Gigabit ports support high performance wired connections

USB 3.0/2.0 Share Ports

Plug in a USB 3.0 flash or storage drive into the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 or the USB 2.0 share port

Guest Network

Create an isolated network for guest internet access only

Parental Controls

Control access to specific websites

One Touch Connection

Connect to the AC3200 router at the touch of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button

Targeted Beamforming

Increased real-time performance by directing stronger wireless signals to your specific location

1 GHz Processor

Extreme performance 1 GHz dual core processor optimizes networking throughput

VPN Support

Remote access to the router with OpenVPN support

DD-WRT

TRENDnet's TEW-828DRU AC3200 router is now compatible with DD-WRT open source firmware

Standards	IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz 600 Mbps TurboQAM^™*, 5 GHz up to 450 Mbps) IEEE 802.11ac (Band 1 and Band 2 up to 1300 Mbps)
Hardware Interface	4 x Gigabit LAN ports 1 x Gigabit WAN port 1 x USB 3.0 (Storage FTP, Samba) 1 x USB 2.0 (Storage FTP, Samba) Power switch WPS button Reset button LED indicators
Special Features	Smart Connect automatically groups slower and faster AC devices to separate WiFi AC bands Multi-language interface: English, French, Spanish, German, Russian Pre-encrypted wireless network IPv6 support 1 guest network per band with option for internet access only Up to 2 additional SSIDs per band Dynamic DNS support for dyn.com and no-ip.com Samba / FTP server support Implicit and Explicit Beamforming
Access Control	Wireless encryption up to WEP, WPA / WPA2-PSK, WPA / WPA2-RADIUS Firewall: NAT, SPI, Virtual Server, Special Applications, Gaming, DMZ Host, allow / deny ping request from internet ALG: PPTP / L2TP VPN Passthrough, Telnet, POP3 / SMTP / TFTP / FTP / RTP / SIP Passthrough Parental (Access) Controls: MAC, URL, IP Filter OpenVPN support
Quality of Service	WMM Inbound / outbound 5 priority queues
Internet Connection Types	Dynamic IP (DHCP) Static IP (Fixed) PPPoE (Dynamic IP / Static IP) PPTP (Dynamic IP / Static IP) L2TP (Dynamic IP / Static IP) IPv6 (Static, Auto-configuration (SLAAC / DHCPv6), Link-Local, 6to4, 6rd)
Management / Monitoring	Local / remote web based management Upgrade firmware Backup / restore configuration Internal logging Reboot Restore to factory defaults Ping test
Routing	Static
Frequency	2.412 - 2.462 GHz 5.180 – 5.825 GHz
Modulation	802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK 802.11a/g: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK and 16/64-QAM 802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM with OFDM 802.11ac: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK and 16/64/256-QAM
Media Access Protocol	CSMA / CA with ACK
Antenna Gain	2.4 GHz: 3 x 4.6 dBi (max.) external / 5 GHz: 6 x 5 dBi (max.) external
Wireless Output Power	802.11a: 19 dBm (max.) @ 54 Mbps 802.11b: 26 dBm (max.) @ 11 Mbps 802.11g: 20 dBm (max.) @ 54 Mbps 802.11n (2.4 GHz): 20 dBm (max.) @ 600 Mbps 802.11n (5 GHz): 19 dBm (max.) @ 450 Mbps 802.11ac: 19 dBm (max.) @ 1300 Mbps
Receiving Sensitivity	802.11a: -72 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps 802.11b: -84 dBm (typical) @ 11 Mbps 802.11g: -75 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps 802.11n (2.4 GHz): -68 dBm (typical) @ 600 Mbps 802.11n (5 GHz): -68 dBm (typical) @ 450 Mbps 802.11ac: -55 dBm (typical) @ 1300 Mbps
Wireless Channels	2.4 GHz: 1-11 5 GHz: 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165
Power	Input: 100 – 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz Output: 12 V DC, 3.5 A external power adapter Consumption: 37.5 Watts max.
Operating Temperature	0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Operating Humidity	Max. 85% non-condensing
Certifications	FCC
Dimensions	240 x 170 x 45 mm (9.5 x 6.7 x 1.8 in)
Weight	581 g (20.5 oz.)
Warranty	3 year limited

PACKAGE CONTENTS

TEW-828DRU
Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM (User's Guide)
Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.)
Power adapter (12 V DC, 3.5 A)

*Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical specifications. Actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials and other conditions. For maximum performance of up to 1.3 Gbps, use with a 1.3 Gbps 802.11ac wireless adapter. 802.11n 2.4 GHz TurboQAM™ speed requires clients with TurboQAM™ support.
**The provided open source firmware has no affiliation with, nor was it produced by TRENDnet. Using this firmware requires advanced knowledge and experience with OpenSource code. TRENDnet does not provide support for this firmware. Use of this firmware voids the product warranty. This firmware may damage your product, use at your own risk

All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.