TEW-827DRU v1.0R
AC2600 StreamBoost MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
The TRENDnet TEW-827DRU v1.0R router has Gigabit WiFi, 4 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the TRENDnet AC2600 StreamBoost MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router.It also supports custom firmwares like: LEDE Project
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Quick links:
Default password/Login
Login instructions
User Manuals
Flashing Custom Firmwares
TEW-827DRU v1.0R router specifications (specs)
CPU: 1.4 GHz
RAM: 512 MiB
Flash: 256 MiB
Custom firmwares: LEDE Project
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands: 2.4GHz & 5GHz
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: 1 x N/A port
ETH: 4 x N/A ports
USB-ports: 0
TRENDnet TEW-827DRU review (quick overview)
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Hard reset instructions for TRENDnet TEW-827DRU v1.0R
If your TEW-827DRU v1.0R router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not
being
responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other
scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or
misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your TRENDnet TEW-827DRU v1.0R in the following way(s):
With the reset button
- Have the unit plugged in and powered on
- Press and hold the reset button for 15 seconds (use a sharp pencil or a paperclip)
- Wait for the router to reboot
The 30-30-30 reset
If the above instructions don't work you can always try the 30-30-30 reset as follows:- When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
- While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
- While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.
This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.
If that doesn't work be sure to check out the
questions and answers
incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.
Note: It is worth reading more about
how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and
considerations
are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.
Default factory settings for TRENDnet TEW-827DRU v1.0R
If you have performed a reset of your TEW-827DRU v1.0R device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:
Default username: admin TRENDnet router default password list
Default password: ''randomly generated''
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default DNS server: 192.168.10.1
Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.
How to login to the TEW-827DRU v1.0R
To login to the AC2600 StreamBoost MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router and change the settings, you can follow these steps:
- Make sure you are connected to the router's network, either by Wi-Fi or ethernet cable.
- Open your browser and visit http://192.168.10.1
- You should be prompted with a login dialogue.
-
Enter the username:
admin
and the password''randomly generated''
Note: If you have already changed the password use that instead. - You will now be logged in. If you haven't yet changed the defaul password, we recommend that you change it first thing you do after logging in.
If these instructions don't work for your router, you can always try a factory reset to get the default, or try some other common TRENDnet credentials, as they can usually be shared across models/variants.
TEW-827DRU v1.0R Firmwares
Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more
secure
from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider
flashing
an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly
increase
the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the TRENDnet TEW-827DRU v1.0R:
Flashing LEDE Project on the TEW-827DRU v1.0R
The TRENDnet TEW-827DRU v1.0R is also supported by the LEDE Project.
To install LEDE aquire the correct firmware from their
Firmware downloads
page and
then follow the instructions on their
Quick Start Guide
Note: Make sure to read the LEDE wikis carefully before flashing.
Report error on page
(If info is incorrect)