Tafelrouter DrayTek Vigor2927ac dual-band WLAN 5

The DrayTek Vigor2927ac is a tabletop dual-Ethernet WAN router with built-in dual-band Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) that supports combined WLAN throughput up to 1267 Mbit/s. Designed for small offices and advanced home networks, it provides load balancing and failover for multiple Internet connections, hardware VPN and SSL VPN capabilities, firewall and content filtering, QoS and bandwidth management, and options for VoIP gateway functions. Models in the series also support central AP and switch management, DrayDDNS, and USB connectivity.

Advantages

The Vigor2927ac integrates multiple network functions in one tabletop device: dual-WAN reliability, robust VPN options (including SSL VPN and VPN Matcher for NAT traversal), comprehensive firewall and web content filtering, and automatic VoIP-friendly settings with bandwidth reservation. Dual-band 802.11ac wireless provides fast WLAN performance while Gigabit Ethernet ports and high session capacity (up to 60,000 sessions with NAT) support concurrent users and services.

Suitable for

• Small and medium business networks requiring reliable Internet failover and load balancing
• Remote-office and teleworker VPN connections (site-to-site and remote access)
• Locations needing captive hotspot portals for guest Wi‑Fi and basic marketing
• Offices deploying VoIP with automatic port forwarding and bandwidth reservation
• Environments that need centralized management of access points and switches

Key specifications

• Wi‑Fi bands: Dual‑band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
• Wireless standard: Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) (also compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n)
• Maximum WLAN rate: 1267 Mbit/s
• Ethernet: Dual-WAN (WAN interfaces) and 5 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ‑45)
• USB port: Yes
• Antennas: 4
• Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2; firewall and content filtering
• Sessions: up to 60,000 (with NAT)
• Colour / weight: Black / 0.63 kg

How to use

Place the router on a stable tabletop surface and connect Internet sources to the WAN ports; for wireless WAN use the model's WLAN-to-WAN feature or attach a mobile hotspot via USB/Wi‑Fi as supported. Configure the device through the web user interface or the provided management tools to set up WAN load balancing and failover, create VPN tunnels (IPsec/SSL), define firewall/content filter rules, and assign QoS policies for voice or critical services. Use the central AP and switch management features to add and monitor DrayTek access points and switches from the router.

Recommendations

For reliable VoIP performance, enable the router's automatic VoIP settings and reserve bandwidth for SIP/RTP traffic. Keep firmware updated and configure backup Internet connections for failover. Use DrayDDNS for remote access if a fixed public IP is not available.