Trendnet TEW-672GR Dual Band N Gigabit Router

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Affordable.
10/100/1000 base WAN port.
WPS Button.

Cons:

Lower Actual Bandwidth.
Lackluster design.

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Last revision on January 11, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Affordable
10/100/1000 base WAN port
WPS Button
WLAN Switch
Piano Black Finish
Easy Setup
Higher Bars then Belkin N1
Green power monitoring
Dual-band support
Three-year warranty
Supports two WiFi frequency bands
Thoughtthrough case design
WiFi switch on the case

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lower Actual Bandwidth
Lackluster design
Slower than other models
Nondetachable antennas
Firmware flaws
No integrated Help system
Low performance and small WiFi range
No QoS features
We were only able to get 140Mbps

Expert reviews and ratings

For anyone who just needs Wi-Fi access and knows that simultaneous 802.11a and 802.11n can solve bandwidth bottlenecks, the TEW-672GR is a good budget choice. The $149 Linksys WRT610N is faster, but this $99.99 bare-bones router is priced just...

By LaptopMag on February 13, 2009

In todays networks, we all want speed. Fast LAN networks, fast Wifi networks, and a quick and easy way to get it all connected to the internet. TRENDnet has delivered this with the TEW-672GR Router.The first thing you notice out of the box, is that...

By Fusion Mods on February 06, 2009

As the tests reveal the TWE-672GR is capable of keeping up with top notch routers, however there are some minor noticeable quirks in performance when it comes to wireless. We can expect to see some degree of a boost in wireless speeds with a firmwear...

By Technoyard on November 07, 2008

A lot of computer users now have multiple PCs in their homes. Naturally, most users network these computers to share data, stream audio and video files to their media centers as well as play network games. An efficient and reliable router is the key...

By Unique Rigs on January 01, 2008

Since i do not happen to own many standalone router units i was unable to test the wireless speed of the TEW-672GR as much as I would. Still the TEW-672GR performed great in the 1 meter wireless test and but it did not do so well in...

By Real World Labs on May 18, 2009

I really should mention that in my case, the testing of wireless networks is done at their extreme ranges. I shoot my wireless signal roughly 80 feet, through several walls, metal siding, and the occasional car. Yes I still get reception and the fact...

By OverclockersQH on March 16, 2009

At first I want to thank the TRENDnet representatives for providing me the TEW-664UB Dual-Band Wireless adapter along with the TEW-672GR Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit router for testing and reviewing.In this review I will test a Dual-band wireless...

By PCShopTalk on March 09, 2009

Frankly speaking, the TEW-672GR router turned out a disappointment. Notwithstanding the good exterior design, it has imperfect firmware that lacks such basic functions as a system log. The lack of an integrated Help system may be inconvenient as you...

By X-bit Labs on September 23, 2008

When it comes to networking, Trendnet isnt usually the name you think of first. Home networking typically belongs to D-Link or Linksys and often we think that Trendnet products are low quality alternatives for those that cant afford a "real"...

By BCCHardware on August 11, 2008