The all new DrayTek Vigor 2830VN+ demystified!

Just after you’ve spent the last two days figuring out that a new DrayTek 2830 is the best possible router to buy, DrayTek have thrown another spanner in the works!

I’ve decided to use the DrayTek banner for the simplest explanation of this latest change. It also includes some funky robots at the bottom, which I’m sure are very much involved in the making of the Vigor series routers.

Please see below for more details.

DrayTek Vigor 2830VN

DrayTek’s ADSL2+ Vigor 2830 series router has just received a revamp, with the introduction of single-band versions of Vigor2830n and Vigor2830Vn.

Previously, the series comprised of Vigor2830, Vigor2830n (wireless), and Vigor2830Vn (wireless and VoIP). As of July 1 2011, the Vigor2830 series will now include: Vigor2830, Vigor2830n, Vigor2830Vn, Vigor2830n+, and Vigor 2830Vn+.

What’s the difference between the wireless ‘n’ models with the pluses (‘+’) and those without?

Vigor2830n and Vigor2830Vn are single-band routers (2.4GHz) whilst Vigor2830n+ and DrayTek Vigor 2830Vn+ are dual-band routers (2.4GHz and 5GHz band). So, the original Vigor2830n and Vigor2830Vn have been renamed as Vigor 2830n+ and Vigor 2830Vn+ to make room for the new single-band entries which will be known as Vigor2830n and Vigor2830Vn.

This new variety of Vigor2830’s offers customers greater choice in selecting the most suitable wireless model. Aside from the new additions of single-band models and name changes, Vigor2830 series remains the same in its rock-solid performance and reliability.

Vigor2830Vn+ - Triple-WAN Router with 4-port Gigabit Ethernet LAN Switch

To answer your questions:

Q) I purchased Vigor2830n/Vigor2830Vn before 1st of July 2011. Does this affect my device at all?

A) The introduction of new Vigor2830 models and changing of the name of the Vigor2830n/Vigor2830Vn to Vigor2830n+/Vigor2830Vn+ does not affect your hardware or firmware upgrades. The existing devices with Vigor2830n / Vigor2830Vn dual-band wireless will still be upgraded with dual-band firmware.

Q) How can I identify my unit is dual-band wireless or single-band wireless?

A) Look for the silver label on the outside packaging of the router. Single-band models will display the code ‘MODULE 6’:

Dual-band models will display the code ‘MODULE 8’:

I hope this clarifies things for you regarding the new DrayTek Vigor 2830+ series routers and if you have any further queries at all.

Please contact us on 1300 927 266 or service@warcom.com.au.

Thanks!
Adam.

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