Reliable, Energy-Efficient Wireless N Networking for Everyday Home Connectivity
The TRENDnet N300 Wireless Home Router (TEW-731BR) provides a dependable, cost-effective solution for establishing a secure wireless footprint across average-sized residential spaces. Engineered to handle routine digital tasks smoothly—including streaming media, web browsing, online gaming, and downloading files—this flexible device functions as both a standard internet router or a dedicated wireless repeater to easily scale up local signal boundaries.
Equipped with a compact, standalone tabletop chassis and an integrated external multi-antenna array, the TEW-731BR relies on advanced MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology to minimize wireless dead spots and maintain stable connections. For added cost savings and sustainability, embedded GREENnet energy management technology automatically scales system power draw down by up to 50% based on active data traffic and port links, providing continuous line-speed performance without wasting power.
Key Product Features
- Proven N300 Wireless Speed: Delivers high-speed wireless data transmission rates of up to 300 Mbps on the single-band 2.4GHz frequency matrix for smooth everyday networking.
- Multi-Antenna MIMO Array: Outfitted with dual external high-gain antennas to push extended signal coverage deeper into residential layouts, combating dropped connections.
- Embedded GREENnet Technology: Smart eco-conscious hardware infrastructure automatically manages internal energy footprints, reducing electricity consumption by up to 50%.
- Flexible Multi-Mode Operation: Supports traditional local Internet gateway routing configurations as well as a specialized Wireless Repeater mode to expand existing networks.
- Advanced Local Access Controls: Includes a robust network firewall alongside granular MAC address, outbound URL keyword, and custom IP filtering rules to safely restrict web access.
- One-Touch WPS Network Syncing: Connect compatible wireless adapter hardware instantly at the press of a single hardware Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Physical Interfaces | 4 x 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN ports | 1 x 10/100 Mbps WAN port | Combined WPS / Reset hardware button |
| Wireless Architecture | Single-band 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum (2.412 - 2.484 GHz) | IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n Wi-Fi 4 standards |
| Network Core Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x control logic | IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet protocol alignment) |
| WAN Connection Profiles | Dynamic IP (DHCP client) | Static Fixed IP | PPPoE | PPTP | L2TP | Native IPv6 internet stack infrastructure support |
| Security Algorithms | 64/128-bit WEP (HEX/ASCII keys) | WPA/WPA2-PSK passphrase profiles | WPA/WPA2-RADIUS enterprise level configurations |
| Firewall Architecture | Network Address Translation (NAT) | Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) | Virtual Server mappings | DMZ Host pass-through | VPN tunnel forwarding (IPsec, L2TP, PPTP) |
| Traffic Management | Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS) rule sets | Smart integrated upstream/downstream internet bandwidth control |
| Power Adapter Profiles | Input: 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz universal input | Output: 5V DC, 1A external power adapter | Power consumption ceiling: 3.2 Watts (Max) |
| Chassis Layout | Compact black tabletop desktop plastic housing | Integrated diagnostic LED indicator array (Power, WAN, WLAN, LAN 1-4 links) |
| Regulatory Standards | CE compliant | FCC certified layout configuration | TRENDnet 3-Year Limited Manufacturer Protection Program |