ASUS BRT-AC828 AC2600 Dual-WAN VPN Wi-Fi Router

Upgrade your business network with the ASUS BRT-AC828 Business Series WiFi Router, a high-performance networking solution designed for offices, retail businesses and professional environments. Featuring dual-band Wi-Fi 5 with speeds up to 2600Mbps, including 800Mbps on 2.4GHz and 1734Mbps on 5GHz, it supports smooth connectivity for multiple devices. The Dual-WAN Gigabit Ethernet ports offer flexible internet connectivity, while eight Gigabit LAN ports provide reliable wired connections for computers, printers and other network equipment.

With support for up to 250 simultaneous client connections, this business router is suitable for demanding workplace networks. Advanced features include Adaptive QoS, bandwidth monitoring and limiting, WAN aggregation, LAN link aggregation, port forwarding, DDNS and DHCP server functionality. Integrated VPN server and client support helps enable secure remote access, while AiProtection Classic, parental controls and guest networking provide additional network management options. Two USB 3.0 ports support file-sharing functions, and the M.2 SATA Socket 3 slot expands its business networking capabilities. With a stated coverage of up to 1,000 sq. ft., the ASUS BRT-AC828 is a practical choice for small and medium-sized businesses seeking dependable connectivity and centralized network management.

 

Why Choose ASUS BRT-AC828?

• 2600Mbps dual-band Wi-Fi 5 for fast wireless connectivity.

• Dual-WAN support for flexible internet connection management.

• 8 Gigabit LAN ports for connecting multiple wired devices.

• VPN server and client features for secure network access.

• Up to 250 simultaneous clients for busy business environments.

• AiProtection Classic and guest network for added network management and security.

 

Features

• Dual-band Wi-Fi 5: 800Mbps (2.4GHz) + 1734Mbps (5GHz)

• 2 × Gigabit WAN ports

• 8 × Gigabit LAN ports

• 2 × USB 3.0 ports

• 1 × M.2 SATA Socket 3 slot

• 256MB ROM and 512MB RAM

• Adaptive QoS, bandwidth monitor and bandwidth limiter

• WAN aggregation and LAN link aggregation

• Port forwarding, DDNS, NAT passthrough and DHCP server

• IGMP snooping and IPTV support

• RADIUS client and UTF-8 SSID

• Samba server, FTP server and shared-folder privileges

• VPN server and client support, including PPTP

• AiProtection Classic, parental controls and guest network

• Stated wireless coverage: up to 1,000 sq. ft.

 

Perfect For

• Small and medium-sized businesses

• Corporate offices and professional workspaces

• Retail shops and commercial establishments

• Networks supporting multiple computers and devices

• Businesses requiring VPN connectivity and network management

• Offices needing multiple wired Gigabit connections

 

Key Features
Data Rate	802.11a : up to 54 Mbps 802.11b : up to 11 Mbps 802.11g : up to 54 Mbps WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 800 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1734 Mbps
Antenna	External 3 dBi dipole antenna x 4
Button	WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button, Power Switch, USB eject
Frequency	2.4G Hz / 5 GHz
Wireless	IPv6 Wi-Fi Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise UTF-8 SSID Guest Network Maximum Guest Network rule : 2.4GHz x4, 5GHz x4 Guest Network Connection time limit Guest Network Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal WPS WiFi MAC address filter Maximum MAC filters : 64 Wireless scheduler Airtime fairness RADIUS Client Universal beamforming Explicit beamforming
Network Standard	IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
Encryption	Wi-Fi Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
Ports	RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 2, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 8 USB 3.0 x 2 M.2 SATA(SOCKET3) x 1
Others	LED Indicator: Power x 1 LAN x 8 Wi-Fi x 2 LAN x 2 Fail-over x 1 SSD x 1 AiProtection: AiProtection Pro Malicious site blocking Two-Way IPS Infected Device Prevention and Blocking Parental Control: Parental Control Customized Internet schedule Traffic Control: Adaptive QoS Bandwidth Monitor Bandwidth limiter Maximum Bandwidth limiter rule: 32 Traditional QoS Maximum Traditional QoS rule: 32 Traffic Monitor Real-time traffic monitor Wired Traffic Monitor Wireless Traffic Monitor Traffic Analyzer Traffic analysis period: Daily, Weekly, Monthly Website history WAN: Internet connection Type: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP Dual WAN WAN Aggregation 3G/4G LTE dongle Android tethering Port forwarding Maximum port forwarding rule: 64 Port triggering Maximum port triggering rule: 32 DMZ DDNS NAT Passthrough: PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough, PPPoE relay VPN: VPN Client L2TP VPN Client OVPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server OVPN VPN Server PPTP USB application: File System: HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4 3G/4G LTE dongle HDD hibernation Safely Remove disk AiCloud AiDisk Time Machine Samba Server FTP Server Shared Folder privileges Administration: Operating mode: Access point, Router Operating system: ASUSWRT Free OS upgrade Firewall Maximum Firewall keyword filter: 64 Maximum Firewall network service filter: 32 Maximum Firewall URL filter: 64 SSH Wake on LAN (WOL) Configuration backup and restore Diagnosis tools
Operating System Support	ASUSWRT Free OS upgrade
Power Source
Power Mode	AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current
Physical Dimension
Color	Black