Router DrayTek Vigor 2866 Gfast modem-firewall

The DrayTek Vigor 2866 Gfast Modem-Firewall is a dual-WAN DSL router designed for small and medium businesses. It integrates a G.fast-capable DSL WAN that can deliver fiber-like speeds up to 1 Gbps and a configurable Ethernet WAN, and includes a built-in DSL modem compatible with VDSL2 profile 35b supervectoring and ADSL2+. The compact wired router provides Gigabit Ethernet LAN, two USB ports and a comprehensive set of security and networking functions in a single appliance.

Advantages

The Vigor 2866 offers hardware acceleration to preserve high throughput while retaining traffic control features such as QoS, bandwidth limits, WAN budget, traffic graphs and data flow monitoring. It supports prioritized VoIP traffic by default (UDP 5060, configurable) and includes flexible QoS so you can assign business-critical applications to higher-priority classes. Built-in firewall, content filtering, VPN, captive hotspot portal, load-balancing and failover ensure continuity and secure connectivity for SMB deployments.

Suitable for

• Small and medium business networks requiring DSL connectivity with high throughput
• Offices needing simultaneous DSL and Ethernet WAN with load-balancing or failover
• Environments that require VoIP prioritization and QoS for business-critical applications
• Locations that need integrated firewall, VPN and content filtering without separate appliances

Key specifications

• WAN: G.fast-supported DSL WAN (up to 1 Gbps) and configurable Ethernet WAN
• DSL compatibility: VDSL2 profile 35b supervectoring, ADSL2+
• LAN: 5 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• USB: 2 ports
• Security: Firewall, content filtering, VPN support; Wi‑Fi security standards include WEP/WPA/WPA2/WPA3 (for wireless models)
• Dimensions: 241 mm (W) x 166 mm (D) x 46 mm (H)
• Colour: Grey
• Model / MPN: V2866-DE-AT-CH, EAN: 4710484744012

How to use

Install the Vigor 2866 in a secure location and connect the DSL line to the DSL WAN port or connect an Ethernet uplink to the Ethernet WAN port. Use the web-based management interface to configure WAN settings, enable hardware acceleration if desired, and set up LAN and USB services. Configure QoS classes and assign business-critical applications to priority queues, set up VoIP QoS (UDP 5060 by default) if required, and define firewall and content-filtering policies. For wireless-capable models, configure SSID and security options according to your chosen Wi‑Fi standard.

Recommendations

Reserve bandwidth for high-priority classes and enable load-balancing and failover to maintain business continuity; keep the router firmware updated and configure VoIP QoS for reliable voice service.