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TRENDnet AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router (TEW-818DRU) Review

Others/Networking Gear by stefan @ 2014-05-15

The TEW-818DRU is the next iteration after the TEW-812DRU (2nd revision) and features increased coverage, better wireless speeds and two USB ports for connecting additional storage devices. TRENDnet proposes an alternative DD-WRT open-source firmware for it which we can flash with ease; while the current open-source version is not 100% stable and the USB storage on DD-WRT is not working properly at the moment, we are hoping for a revised variant in the near future in order to fix these issues.

Packaging, A Closer Look

In order to update its wireless offerings to the latest speeds, TRENDnet saw fit to release a new router model, the TEW-818DRU. The box art has been re-designed compared to the previous products we have taken a look upon and the packaging is fully sealed on the outside:

On the frontal side of the box we will be able to see the router design, along with some of the product highlights which are represented by small icons:

On the side, the manufacturer has placed a small list of product features, along with the package contents:

The back side of the box is featuring a product comparison along with a description of the router components in more detail:

After removing the top packaging layer, we will be able to see the cardboard mold in which the router along with the rest of the bundle is held:

We will get a bunch of documentation, but also a disk, the power adapter and one black LAN cable:

Inside the multi-language Quick Start Guide, we will learn the initial steps in order to get everything going:

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