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Wireless AC Easy-Upgrader

TEW-820AP (Version v1.0R)

  • Don't throw away your existing wireless or wired router, upgrade it to high speed 5 GHz Wireless AC
  • Pre-encrypted wireless for your convenience
  • Compact housing
  • You need a Wireless AC enabled device in order to connect to the TEW-820AP
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT
The TEW-820AP (Version v1.0R) has been discontinued. For a list of discontinued products, click here.

TRENDnet's Wireless AC Easy-Upgrader, Model TEW-820AP, adds a Wireless AC network to a wireless or wired router. Simply plug the TEW-820AP into an available Ethernet port on the back of your existing router—and you're done. For your convenience the Wireless AC network is setup and pre-encrypted out of the box.

Wireless AC Easy-Upgrader TEW-820AP has an Ethernet port labeled LAN and a reset button. It connects to an existing wireless N router, shown with a green wireless signal icon. The device supports wireless AC with speeds up to 433 Mbps, suitable for HD 3D movies, HD gaming, and music, indicated by icons and text on the left side.

Easy Setup

Install the upgrader in minutes with a quick guided setup wizard

One Touch Connection

Connect Wireless AC enabled devices to the TEW-820AP at the touch of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button

Encrypted Wireless

For your convenience the Wireless AC network is pre-encrypted with its own unique password

Next Generation Wireless AC

Wireless AC provides uninterrupted HD video streaming in a busy connected home. You need a Wireless AC enabled device in order to connect to the TEW-820AP

Compact

The compact form factor easily fits next to your existing router

Standards
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • Based on IEEE 802.11n (5 GHz up to 150 Mbps)
  • IEEE 802.11ac (up to 433 Mbps)
Hardware Interface
  • 1 x 10/100 Mbps LAN port
  • Micro USB power port
  • LED indicator
  • WPS button
  • Reset button
Operation Modes
  • Access Point (AP and AP+WDS)
  • Client
Special Features
  • Compact design
  • IPv6 support (Link local, Static, SLAAC/DHCPv6)
  • WLAN partition
  • WMM support
  • Easy CD installation Wizard
SSID
  • Up to 4 additional SSIDs
Access Control
  • Wireless encryption: WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2-RADIUS
  • MAC filter
  • Wireless user limit
Frequency
  • FCC: 5.150 - 5.250 GHz, 5.725 - 5.850 GHz
  • ETSI: 5.150 - 5.350 GHz, 5.470 - 5.725 GHz
Wireless Channels
  • FCC: 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165
  • ETSI: 36, 40, 44, 48, (52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140)**
  • BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM with OFDM
Media Access Protocol
  • CSMA/CA with ACK
Antenna Gain
  • 1 x 3 dBi (max.) internal antenna
Wireless Output Power/Receiving Sensitivity
  • 802.11a: FCC: 19 dBm (max.), ETSI: 19 dBm (max.)/ -75 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps
  • 802.11n (5 GHz only): FCC: 18 dBm (max.), ETSI: 18 dBm (max.)/ -70 dBm (typical) @ 150 Mbps
  • 802.11ac: FCC: 18 dBm (max.), ETSI: 18 dBm (max.)/ -59 dBm (typical) @ 433 Mbps
Power
  • Input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
  • Output: 5 V DC, 1 A
  • Consumption: 2.3 Watts Max.
Operating Temperature
  • 0 - 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Operating Humidity
  • Max. 95 % non-condensing
Certifications
  • CE
  • FCC
Dimensions
  • 65 x 67 x 21 mm (2.5 x 2.6 x 1 in.)
Weight
  • 48 g (1.7 oz.)
Warranty
  • 3 year limited

PACKAGE CONTENTS
  • TEW-820AP
  • CD-ROM (Installation Wizard and User's Guide)
  • Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
  • Power adapter (5 V DC, 1 A)

*For maximum performance of up to 433 Mbps use with an 802.11ac wireless client. 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 **Due to regulatory requirements, the wireless channels specified cannot be statically assigned, but will be available within the available wireless channels when set to auto.

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.

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