Name: TRENDnet TEW-821DAP
Brand: TRENDnet
SKU: B014M8ZOR4
Price: 85.34 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.8 (365 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The TRENDnet TEW-821DAP is an AC1200 dual‑band indoor wireless access point with PoE, offering up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, MU‑MIMO, band steering and six deployment modes for small offices and busy homes.

✓ Best for: Small offices, busy homes, or hotspot locations that need an affordable PoE‑powered AP with flexible deployment options such as AP, repeater, or bridge modes; ideal for environments requiring captive‑portal guest access and multi‑language setup.✗ Not ideal for: Large enterprise networks, high‑density environments demanding Wi‑Fi 6 performance, or spaces where maximum RF output and advanced analytics are required.

Pros

✓Dual‑band AC1200 throughput (867 Mbps + 300 Mbps) delivers fast Wi‑Fi for multiple devices simultaneously
✓MU‑MIMO and band steering intelligently balance client load across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
✓Six independent operation modes (AP, client bridge, WDS AP, WDS bridge, WDS station, repeater) enable flexible network designs

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Specifications

Connectivity

WiFi StandardIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2

Design

Height1.7 in (43 mm) mm

Width6.5 in (165 mm) mm

Length6.4 in (163 mm) mm

Weight1.0 lb (453.6 g) g

Mounting OptionsWall / ceiling mounting plate with cable guard

Features

MU-MIMOSupported

BeamformingSupported

WPA2 EncryptionSupported

Band SteeringSupported

Captive PortalSupported

General

BrandTRENDnet

ModelTEW-821DAP

ColorWhite

SizeAC1200

Release Date2020-12-01

Performance

WiFi Speed867 Mbps (5 GHz) + 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) (combined AC1200)

Antenna Gain2 × 3 dBi (2.4 GHz), 2 × 4 dBi (5 GHz)

Transmit Power19 dBm dBm

Receive Sensitivity-83 dBm @ 11 Mbps (802.11b), -65 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11g), -64 dBm @ 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz n), -61 dBm @ 300 Mbps (5 GHz n), -51 dBm @ 867 Mbps (ac)