TRENDnet TEW-827DRU Installation Guide

AC2600 StreamBoost™ MU-MIMO WiFi Router

TEW-827DRU

1. Before You Start

Package Contents

Ÿ TEW-827DRU
Ÿ Quick Installation Guide
Ÿ CD-ROM (Utility and User's Guide)
Ÿ Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.)
Ÿ Power adapter (12 V DC, 3 A)

Installation Requirements

Ÿ A computer with a wired or wireless network adapter and Web browser
Ÿ Broadband internet
Ÿ Installed modem

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2. Installation

Note: It is recommended that you configure the wireless router from a wired computer.

1. Attach the antennas to the back and sides of the router and position them for the best WiFi

coverage. It is recommended that you position all of the antennas vertically as shown.

2. Using a computer connected via a wired or wireless network, verify that you have an Internet
connection with your existing modem or router.

3. Power off your modem.

Note: If your modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery as well.

4. Unplug the power and disconnect all cables between your modem and existing router.

5. Connect your modem to the TEW-827DRU's Internet port (yellow), located on the back of the

unit, using the included network cable.

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6. Using another network cable, connect your computer to one of the wireless router's 4 network

Internet

ports, located on the back of the unit.

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7. Connect the power adapter to the back of the router and then to a power outlet. Press the
circular power button on the back of the router to the “On” position.

8. Power on your modem. Wait until the LED lights on the modem indicate that it is fully
functional (approximately 2-3 minutes). For more information on your modem's LED lights,
please refer to your modem's user's guide.

9. Verify that the blue status LED lights on the front of the router (Power, Internet, 2.4G, 5G) and
port number of your connected computer (1, 2, 3, or 4) are on.

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Power

Internet

Gigabit LAN ports 1-4

2.4GHz WiFi

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USB 3.0/2.0 port

5GHz WiFi