DrayTek Vigor2136 Series Broadband Routers
Gigabit broadband routers with 1 x 2.5GbE WAN port, 1 x Configurable 2.5GbE WAN/LAN port, 3 x GbE LAN ports, SPI Firewall, 802.11ax Wi-Fi, 4 x VPN tunnels including IPsec, OpenVPN and Wireguard
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Vigor2136 Series 2.5GbE WAN High-Speed Router
Vigor2136 Series is a broadband router featuring a super-fast 2.5GbE WAN port that meets the demands of modern-day businesses. With a hardware accelerator, it delivers up to 2.3 Gbps performance with plenty of business-grade features, including Web Content Filtering, Route Policy, App-based QoS, Object-oriented SPI Firewall, Four VPN tunnels, Tag-based VLAN, traffic management, etc.
The Wi-Fi model of Vigor2136 Series supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi with Multiple/Hidden SSIDs, WDS, AP Discovery, SSID VLAN grouping with LAN ports, Wireless Rate Control, and WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia).
Performance Comparison: Vigor2136 vs. Vigor2135
NAT throughput with Hardware Acceleration (2.56x times faster)
IPSec throughput (2.3 times faster)
Key Features
Multi-Gigabit Router

Faster Wired Connections
- 4K video streaming
- Online Gaming
- Large file transfers
- Network-attached storage (NAS) devices etc
Beyond Gigabit
With internet speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps, users can fully utilize the available bandwidth.
Secure network with VPN
Vigor2136 supports the most secure VPN protocols:



Hardware NAT & Routing
With hardware acceleration enabled, the Vigor2136 Series’ NAT throughput can reach 2.3Gbps while still meeting the requirements of QoS. Business-critical apps can be prioritised over other apps.
LAN (2.5GbE) to WAN 1
2.3 Gbps
LAN (1GbE) to WAN 1
950 Mbps
Vigor2136ax 2.5GbE Router with AX3000 (WiFi 6) capacity

Vigor2136ax is a 2×2 dual-band Wi-Fi router that provides 160MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM modulation to increase wireless data speed greatly. The theoretical speed is up to 3,000Mbps, of which 574Mbps is in the 2.4GHz band and 2,402Mbps in the 5GHz band, making it 2.5 times faster than an 802.11ac 2×2 dual-band router. Equipped with business-grade features, including URL Reputation, Route Policy, App-based QoS, and lots more, Vigor2136ax is perfect for professional smart homes/SOHO users who want to take full control of their network.
OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access).
With OFDMA modulation scheme, each channel is made up of 256 subcarriers spaced 78.125 kHz apart, compared to 64 subcarriers spaced 312.5 kHz apart with OFDM. With up to 4 times data efficiency and more advanced channel sharing technologies, a device can be allotted bandwidth based on the assessed needs for the highest airtime efficiency possible. For example, users on streaming or VoIP services can be allocated more bandwidth and time, while services such as email or website browsing can be assigned less bandwidth that are still sufficient for the tasks, thus improving user experience in high-density environments.

MU-MIMO

BSS Colouring Instead of CSMA/CA which allows only one device to transmit at a time, 802.11ax uses BSS Colouring to manage collision avoidance. Each Wi-Fi device is assigned a Basic Service Set (BSS), a 6-bit colour field, while adjacent devices are allocated with different colours. Before transmitting, the device checks the BSS and backs off only when the BSS is of the same colour as its own. In this way, the spectral efficiency is maximized as APs and Wi-Fi clients can transmit simultaneously even if they are on the same channel.

TWT (Target wake time)
Devices negotiate with the AP for a Target Wake Time (TWT), or joint a TWT broadcast session, and transmit data only when the TWT arrives, thereby reducing power consumption and increase network efficiency.

WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) enhances the security of Wi-Fi networks by addressing vulnerabilities in previous standards (WEP, WPA and WPS2) and introduces new features including stronger authentication, better encryption, and improved protection against attacks such as brute-force password guessing and man-in-the-middle exploits.
DrayTek’s WiFi 6 encryption:
- WEP (64 / 128-bit)
- WPA / WPA2 / WPA3 / OWE
The comparison table below compares security design of Wi-Fi security protocols WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3.
WEP | WPA | WPA2 | WPA3 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Encryption | RC4 | TKIP / RC4 | AES-CCMP | AES-CCMP / AES-GCMP |
Session Key | 64/128 bit | 128 bit | 128 bit | 128/256 bit |
Authentication | Open system, shared key |
Pre-shared key | Pre-shared key | AES-CCMP / AES-GCMP |
Level of Security | Very low | low | Moderate | High |
URL Reputation
URL Reputation is a cloud-based technology that provides a Threat Intelligence Service. This service adds an extra layer of security protection for LAN clients during their online activities.
There are 82 categories, 10 of which are security-focused, providing comprehensive and up-to-date protection to your home or office network.
The various categories cover network security, including malware, spyware, adware, parental control for child protection, business, social networking, and more, to ensure a safe online environment while boosting employee productivity and reaching efficient bandwidth management.
You can purchase URL Reputation B card for your Vigor2136 series

IAM (Identity and Access Management)
Vigor2136 Series with the new DrayOS5 is Zero Trust ready!
IAM (Identity and Access Management) is a cybersecurity system that controls user access by managing digital identities, authentication, and authorisation, to ensure correct access to network resources such as applications and devices.

With processes including identifying, authenticating, authorising users or groups, and assigning appropriate levels of access, IAM enhances both security management and the user experience and plays an important role in cloud-based services.
The IAM solution from Vigor2136 is Zero Trust Ready, and allows you to grant and categorize user privileges, create and manage access policies, and define large-scale group policies that integrate multiple filtering rules and traffic-shaping settings.
Users & Groups
- User accounts and user groups allow flexible access level control.
- Existing external authentication server is supported.
- User and MFA protection can be easily configured.

Access Policies
System administrators can create access policies for the local users in this tab. The access policies can be configured based on:
- MAC address filter list
- The allowed / blocked user list
- The login sessions lifetime
Access policies can be combined to create a robust security framework for your system.

Group Policies
Group policies can be configured for predefined local resources such as employees, workstations, network printers, and local servers. Network Firewall and traffic shaping policies can be configured to enhance network security and optimise traffic flows.
Conditional Access Policy
Conditional access policies can be configured to request users to provide multiple forms of authentication before granting appropriate access to a resource.
- Specify a period for the user to re-authenticate
- Restrict access to specific source IP addresses or ranges of IP addresses
- Specify VLAN-based access level in your conditional policies
- Set up time schedules when users are allowed to log-in

Resources Tab
Configure local resources such as IP and Mac addresses for workstations, network printers, PBX systems, NVR systems, servers, etc.
Backup and Restore
Backup or restore router settings such as Users and Groups, Access and Group Policies, etc. A Password protection can be applied before backup or restore.

AP-Assisted Roaming – built-in in selected Wi-Fi Vigor Routers and all Vigor Access Points

Extend Transmission Range
When a Wi-Fi client moves out of its effective transmission range which is defined by the Basic Rate and/or Received Signal Strength threshold, the AP forces the Wi-Fi client to pick up a nearby access point with stronger signals thereby extending the range.
Improve Data Rates
When the “Minimum RSSI with Adjacent AP” option is set, APs or routers on the same local subnet will exchange client information with each other and switch to the AP or router that has the strongest signal, ensuring that data rates can be as good as possible.
Better User Experience
Instead of ineffective transmission with low basic rates or RSSI, the better links provide better user experience while saving the airtime.
No Controller Required
Assisted Roaming is a built-in feature in all Vigor Access Points and a number of Wi-Fi routers; it saves the need for an ad-hoc wireless controller and is an ideal solution for simple network deployments.
Mesh Wi-Fi (Vigor2316ax only)
Vigor2316ax supports up to 7 APs, which can form one or more Wireless Groups. Each group can form Mesh links automatically based on the optimum signal level among the APs and devices.



Hotspot Web Portal
Market your business while offering free Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Marketing
Redirect hotspot guests to the company homepage, online surveys, or display a promotion message.
Grow Customer Mailing List
Require guests to leave contact info or social media accounts before they can use the Internet services.
Various Authentication Types
Various login methods are supported to meet your business needs, including Facebook Login, Google Login, SMS PIN, and RADIUS.
3rd-Party Service Compliant
Supports external captive portal authentication so you can keep using the Wi-Fi marketing solution you prefer.
Data Quota Management
Bandwidth management is integrated into the Hotspot features to control the bandwidth and session usage of the Hotspot guests.
LAN Management
The LAN Management platform allows easy and flexible configuration for Vigor devices on the LAN side, supporting up to 20 VigorAPs (including a root AP) and 5 VigorSwitches.
Automatic Device Discovery
Just connect new devices such as Vigor Switches or APs to the LAN port, Vigor2136 will auto-configure the new devices into the network.

Provisioning
New devices such as Vigor Switch/AP can be configured into the network automatically.
Monitoring
A summarized view of the network at the same page allows fast monitoring of all devices in the network.
System Maintenance
Tasks such as factory reset, backup and restore of configuration settings, or remote reboot can be performed from the Vigor routers, without needing to log in to the devices’ management pages.
Wireless Management Solution
Mesh (ax model)
Up to 7 APs
- DrayTek Wireless app-support
- Discovery
- Auto-Provisioning
- Monitoring
- Centralized Hierarchy View
Virtual AP Controller
Up to 9 VigorAPs
- Auto-Discovery
- Auto-Provisioning
- Monitoring
- Centralized View
- Alarm
- Reboot VigorAP Remotely
- Wi-Fi Client Load Balancing
Device Management
View and Configure VigorAPs
- Device List
- Mesh Status
- AP Adoption
Switch Management Solution
SWM
Virtual Switch Controller
Up to 5 VigorSwitches
Device Management
Display VigorSwitch name, MAC address, IP address, Firmware Version, Model, Online Status, System Uptime, Port in Use, Clients, and Last Process Status.
Scan the network to add new VigorSwitches.
Port Profile
Create profiles that include general settings, VLAN, GVRP, Multicast STP, and QoS settings, which can be applied to the managed switch.
Maintenance
Perform maintenance tasks for selected VigorSwitch.
Tasks include Configuration backup and restore, Remote Reboot and Factory Reset of the selected switch.
Software Management
VigorACS 3
- Zero Touch Deployment & Provisioning
- Auto VPN
- Interface Quality & SLA
- VoIP Optimization & Monitoring
- Application Visibility
- Application Based SD-WAN Policy
- Customized Hotspot Page with Multilingual
- Hotspot Clients Analytics
- ACS Server Load Balancing / Failover
In-the-Box

Vigor2136 Series

Antenna x 2
(ax model)

RJ-45 Cable
(Ethernet)

Power Adaptor

Quick Start Guide
Note :
The throughput figures are maximum, based on DrayTek internal testing with optimal conditions. The actual performance may vary depending on the different network conditions and applications activated.
Models
Model | Vigor2136 | Vigor2136ax |
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Product | ![]() |
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Gigabit WAN | 1 x 2.5 GbE | 1 x 2.5 GbE |
Selectable Gigabit WAN/LAN | 1 x 2.5 GbE | 1 x 2.5 GbE |
4G LTE/3G | 2 x USB 2.0 | 2 x USB 2.0 |
Wireless WAN | ||
Gigabit LAN | 3 | 3 |
VPN Tunnels | 4 | 4 |
Wireless LAN | WiFi 6, AX3000 | |
Wi-Fi Antenna | 2.7dBi for 5GHz 2.6dBi for 2.4GHz |
|
VoIP (2xFXS) |
Specifications
Interface | |
---|---|
WAN Port | 1 x 2.5 GbE |
Selectable Gigabit WAN/LAN | 1 x 2.5 GbE |
LAN Port | 3 x Gigabit Ethernet |
USB Port | 2 x USB 2.0 for 4G/LTE USB modem, storage, printer or thermometer |
Wi-Fi Antenna | 2x External Dipole, Gain: 2.7 dBi for 5GHz, 2.6 dBi for 2.4GHz (ax model) |
2.4G WLAN | 802.11ax 2×2 MIMO, up to 574Mbps Link Rate (ax model) |
5G WLAN | 802.11ax 2×2 MU-MIMO, up to 2402Mbps Link Rate (ax model) |
Performance | |
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NAT Throughput w/ Hardware Acceleration | 2300 Mbps |
IPsec VPN Performance | 390 Mbps (AES 256 bits) |
Wireguard VPN Throughput | 90 Mbps |
Max. Number of NAT Sessions | 50,000 |
Max. Concurrent VPN Tunnels (including OpenVPN/ SSL-VPN/Wireguard) |
4 |
Internet Connection | |
---|---|
IPv4 | PPPoE, DHCP, Static IP |
IPv6 | PPP, DHCPv6, Static IPv6, TSPC, 6rd, 6in4 Static Tunnel |
802.1p/q Multi-VLAN Tagging | |
Multi-VLAN/PVC | |
4G/LTE WAN with USB modem | |
WAN Failover | |
Connection Detection | ARP, Ping |
WAN Data Budget | |
Dynamic DNS | |
DrayDDNS |
LAN Management | |
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VLAN | 802.1q Tag-based, Port-based |
Max. Number of VLAN | 8 |
Number of LAN Subnet | 4 |
DHCP Server | Multiple IP Subnet, Custom DHCP Options, Bind-IP-to-MAC |
Wired 802.1x Authentication | |
Port Mirroring | * Future Support |
Local DNS Server | |
Conditional DNS Forwarding | |
Hotspot Web Portal | 2 |
Hotspot Authentication | Click-Through, External Portal Server |
Networking | |
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Routing | IPv4 Static Routing, IPv6 Static Routing, Policy Route, Inter-VLAN Routing, RIP v1/v2, BGP, OSPF(V2/V3) |
Policy-based Routing | Protocol, IP Address, Port |
DNS Security (DNSSEC) | |
Multicast | IGMP v2/v3, IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping & Fast Leave |
Local RADIUS server | |
SMB File Sharing | (Requires external storage) |
VPN | |
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LAN-to-LAN | |
Teleworker-to-LAN | |
Protocols | IPsec, IKEv2, IKEv2-EAP, IPsec XAuth, OpenVPN, Wireguard |
User Authentication | Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, mOTP, TOTP |
IKE Authentication | Pre-Shared Key, X.509 |
IPsec Authentication | SHA1, SHA256 |
Encryption | DES, 3DES, AES128, AES192, AES256 |
Single-Armed VPN | |
NAT-Traversal (NAT-T) | |
VPN Connection Status | |
Backup & Restore |
Security | |
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IP Reputation Filter | * Future Support |
Firewall Filter | IP, Content, Traffic |
Defense Setup | ARP Spoofing, IP Spoofing |
MAC Filtering Profile | |
IPv6 Address Security |
IAM | |
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Users & Groups | |
Access Policies | |
Group Policies | |
Conditional Access Policy | |
Resources | |
Backup and Restore |
Bandwidth Management | |
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Traffic Shaping Policy | |
IP-based Bandwidth Limit | |
QoS (Quality of Service) | IP Address, Port, Application |
APP QoS | |
Default Policy | |
VoIP Prioritization |
Wireless LAN (ax model) | |
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2.4GHz WLAN | 802.11ax 2×2 MIMO |
5GHz WLAN | 802.11ax 3×3 MU-MIMO |
Antennas | 3 |
Antenna Spec | 2 x External Detachable + 1 x 5GHz Internal PIFA |
2.4GHz Antenna Gain | 2.6dBi |
5GHz Antenna Gain | 2.7dBi |
2.4GHz Max. Link Rate | 574Mbps |
5GHz Max. Link Rate | 2402Mbps |
Max. Number of SSIDs per band | 8 |
Security Mode | OWE, WEP, WPA, WPA2, Mixed (WPA+WPA2), WPA3, Mixed (WPA2+WPA3) |
Authentication | Pre-Shared Key, 802.1x |
WiFi 6 | |
OFDMA | |
Roaming | Assisted Roaming |
WPS | PIN, PBC |
WDS | Repeater |
Access Control | Access List, Client Isolation, Hide SSID, Wi-Fi Scheduling |
AirTime Fairness | |
Band Steering | |
WMM | |
Mesh (5GHz only) | Root |
Management | |
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Local Service | HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSHv2, FTP, TR-069 |
Config File Export & Import | |
Firmware Upgrade | TFTP, HTTP |
Access Control | Access List, Brute Force Protection |
Notification Alert | SMS, E-mail |
SNMP | v1, v2c, v3 |
Syslog | |
Virtual AP Controller | 9 |
Mesh Network | 7 |
Virtual Switch Controller | 5 |
Managed by VigorACS | Since f/w v5.3.0 |
Physical | |
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Power Supply | DC 12V @ 0.9A (Vigor2136) DC 12V @ 1.5A (Vigor2136ax) |
Max. Power Consumption | 10 watts (Vigor2136) 18 watts (Vigor2136ax) |
Dimension | 207mm x 131mm x 42mm |
Weight | 452g (Vigor2136) 508g (Vigor2136ax) |
Operating Temperature | 0 to 45°C |
Storage Temperature | -25 to 70°C |
Operating Humidity (non-condensing) | 10 to 90% |
Note :
- All specifications are subject to change without notice.
- The throughput figures are maximum, based on DrayTek internal testing with optimal conditions. The actual performance may vary depending on the different network conditions and applications activated.
Model | Vigor2136, Vigor2136ax |
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Models
Model | Vigor2136 | Vigor2136ax |
---|---|---|
Product | ![]() |
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Gigabit WAN | 1 x 2.5 GbE | 1 x 2.5 GbE |
Selectable Gigabit WAN/LAN | 1 x 2.5 GbE | 1 x 2.5 GbE |
4G LTE/3G | 2 x USB 2.0 | 2 x USB 2.0 |
Wireless WAN |
No
|
No
|
Gigabit LAN | 3 | 3 |
VPN Tunnels | 4 | 4 |
Wireless LAN |
No
|
WiFi 6, AX3000 |
Wi-Fi Antenna |
No
|
2.7dBi for 5GHz 2.6dBi for 2.4GHz |
VoIP (2xFXS) |
No
|
No
|