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Black rectangular router with four detachable antennas and LED indicators on top

TRENDnet

TRENDnet TEW-827DRU AC2600 MU-MIMO wireless router

SKU CH-4XXC-AW2RP MPN TEW-827DRU

Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router with MU-MIMO and four Gigabit LAN ports for 2.6 Gbps combined throughput

  • Interface type2 x USB 3.0 (Storage FTP, Samba, iTunes Media Server, BitTor
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
  • Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g /
  • WAN interfaces1 × 10/100/1000M
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.3az
  • Security featuresWEP, WPA / WPA2-PSK, WPA / WPA2-RADIUS
  • Simultaneous multi-device streaming with MU-MIMO technology
  • Combined wireless speeds up to 2.6Gbps across both bands
  • Four detachable high-gain antennas extend coverage range
  • Two USB 3.0 ports enable network storage sharing
  • Four Gigabit LAN ports deliver wired reliability

AC2600 MU-MIMO router for busy homes

The TRENDnet TEW-827DRU is a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router built for households with many simultaneous devices. It delivers a combined wireless rate of up to 2.6 Gbps across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Four detachable high-gain antennas support beamforming for directed coverage. This router suits families streaming 4K video, gaming, and running smart-home gear at the same time.

Gigabit wired limit and Wi-Fi 5 ceiling

Wired clients connect through one WAN and four LAN ports, each capped at 1 Gbps, so the wired backbone cannot exceed that throughput. The 5 GHz radio tops out at 1733 Mbps using 802.11ac with 256-QAM, while the 2.4 GHz radio reaches 800 Mbps on 802.11n. MU-MIMO serves several streams at once, but total airtime remains shared, so peak speeds drop when many active devices compete on the same channel.

Four external antennas and USB 3.0 sharing

Four screw-on antennas (3 dBi at 2.4 GHz, 5 dBi at 5 GHz) can be angled or replaced for layout flexibility. Two USB 3.0 ports enable network-attached storage, media streaming, and BitTorrent downloads without a dedicated server. A hardware WPS button and a recessed reset button sit on the rear panel alongside the power jack. The unit draws up to 31 W from an external 12 V adapter and measures 1.80 x 9.80 x 7.10 inches.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRENDnet
Model nameTEW-827DRU
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3ab / IEEE 802.3az / IEEE 802.3u / IEEE 802.3x
Supported standardsIEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3x
IEEE 802.3ab
IEEE 802.3az
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n (up to 800 Mbit/s)
IEEE 802.11ac (up to 1,733 Mbit/s)
Wireless speedAC2600 / Up to 2.6 Gbit/s
Radio bands2.412–2.472 GHz
5.18–5.825 GHz
Antenna configuration2.4 GHz: 4 × 3 dBi (max.) detachable / external; 5 GHz: 4 × 5 dBi
Ports & slots
Interface type2 x USB 3.0 (Storage FTP, Samba, iTunes Media Server, BitTorrent Client)
WAN interfaces1 × 10/100/1000M
Network ports4 × 10/100/1000M
Power
Power supplyInput: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1A
Output: 12 V DC, 3A external power adapter
Consumption: 31 W max.
Size & build
Product dimensions1.8 in × 9.8 in × 7.1 in
Product weight1.66 lb (0.75 kg)
Shipping weight1.44 kg
Package size272 × 231 × 114 mm
In the box
In the boxTEW-827DRU
Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM (User's Guide)
4 x Detachable high gain antennas
Network cable (1.5m / 5 ft)
Power adapter (12 V DC, 3A)
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F)
Humidity range95% Maximum, Non-Condensing
More details
Security featuresWEP, WPA / WPA2-PSK, WPA / WPA2-RADIUS
WPAWPA2
Indicator lightsLED on / off
LED indicators
Button countWPS button
Reset button
Modulation802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
802.11a/g: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK and 16 / 64-QAM
802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM with OFDM
802.11ac: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK and 16 / 64 / 256-QAM

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2.4 GHz band at 800 Mbps or the 5 GHz band at 1733 Mbps for my main devices?

Use the 5 GHz band for high-bandwidth tasks like 4K streaming and gaming; it delivers up to 1733 Mbps with four 5 dBi antennas. The 2.4 GHz band tops out at 800 Mbps and is better for legacy devices or longer range.

What does the AC2600 label actually deliver when several family members are online at once?

AC2600 combines a 1733 Mbps 5 GHz stream and an 800 Mbps 2.4 GHz stream. MU-MIMO serves multiple devices simultaneously, so real-world throughput stays higher when phones, laptops and TVs are active together.

Are the USB 3.0 ports fast enough for a network-attached drive or media server?

Yes. Two USB 3.0 ports support storage sharing via FTP, Samba and iTunes media server, plus a built-in BitTorrent client, letting you attach external drives for fast file access across the LAN.

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