Draytek Vigor2915 Series User manual

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Vigor2915 Series
Dual-WAN Security Router
Quick Start Guide
(For Wired Model)
Version:1.0
Firmware Version: V4.0.5
(For future update, please visit DrayTek web site)
Date: January 15, 2020

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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Information
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Safety Instructions and Approval
Safety
Instructions
Read the installation guide thoroughly before you set up the router.
The router is a complicated electronic unit that may be repaired
only be authorized and qualified personnel. Do not try to open or
repair the router yourself.
Do not place the router in a damp or humid place, e.g. a bathroom.
Do not stack the routers.
The router should be used in a sheltered area, within a
temperature range of 0 to +40 Celsius.
Do not expose the router to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
The housing and electronic components may be damaged by direct
sunlight or heat sources.
Do not deploy the cable for LAN connection outdoor to prevent
electronic shock hazards.
Keep the package out of reach of children.
When you want to dispose of the router, please follow local
regulations on conservation of the environment.
Warranty
We warrant to the original end user (purchaser) that the router will be free
from any defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two (2) years
from the date of purchase from the dealer. Please keep your purchase receipt
in a safe place as it serves as proof of date of purchase. During the warranty
period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of
failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, we will, at our discretion,
repair or replace the defective products or components, without charge for
either parts or labor, to whatever extent we deem necessary tore-store the
product to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new
or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will
be offered solely at our discretion. This warranty will not apply if the product
is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected
to abnormal working conditions. The warranty does not cover the bundled or
licensed software of other vendors. Defects which do not significantly affect
the usability of the product will not be covered by the warranty. We reserve
the right to revise the manual and online documentation and to make changes
from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any
person of such revision or changes.

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EU Declaration of Conformity
We DrayTek Corp. , office at No.26, Fu Shing Road, HuKou County, Hsin-Chu Industry Park, Hsinchu
300, Taiwan , R.O.C., declare under our sole responsibility that the product
Product name: Dual-WAN Security Router
Model number: Vigor2915 Series
Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp.
Address: No.26, Fu Shing Road, HuKou County, Hsin-Chu Industry Park, Hsinchu
300, Taiwan , R.O.C.
is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation:
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU , Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU , ErP 2009/125/EC and RoHS
2011/65/EU with reference to the following standards
Standard Version / Issue date
EN 55032 2012+AC:2013 class B
EN 61000-3-2 2014 Class A
EN 61000-3-3 2013
EN 55024 2010+A1:2015
EN 62368 2014+A11:2017
EC No. 1275/2008 2008
Hsinchu 22nd June, 2019 Calvin Ma / President .
(place) (date) (Legal Signature)

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Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device may accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Company name ABP International Inc.
Address 13988 Diplomat Drive Suite 180 Dallas TX 75234
ZIP Code 75234 E-mail [e-mail]
USA Local
Representative Contact Person Mr. Robert
Messer Tel. [phone]
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
More update, please visit www.draytek.com.

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Ta ab bl le e o of f C Co on nt te en nt ts s
1. Introduction........................................................................................................... 1
2. Package Content .................................................................................................. 2
3. Panel Explanation................................................................................................. 3
3.1 Vigor2915................................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Vigor2915F................................................................................................................................. 5
4. Hardware Installation ........................................................................................... 7
4.1 Network Connection................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Wall-Mounted Installation........................................................................................................... 8
5. Software Configuration........................................................................................ 9
6. Customer Service............................................................................................... 19
Be a Registered Owner.................................................................................................................. 19
Firmware & Tools Updates............................................................................................................. 19

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1. . I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n
Vigor2915 series is a broadband router which integrates IP layer QoS, NAT
session/bandwidth management to help users control works well with large
bandwidth.
By adopting hardware-based VPN platform and hardware encryption of
AES/DES/3DES, and hardware key hash of SHA-1/MD5, the router increases the
performance of VPN greatly and offers several protocols (such as
IPSec/PPTP/L2TP) with VPN tunnels.
The object-based design used in SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall allows
users to set firewall policy with ease. CSM (Content Security Management)
provides users control and management in IM (Instant Messenger) and P2P (Peer
to Peer) more efficiency than before. In addition, DoS/DDoS prevention and
URL/Web content filter strengthen the security outside and control inside.
Vigor2915 series supports USB interface for connecting USB printer to share
printing function, 3G/4G USB modem for network connection, or connectivity for
network FTP service.

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2. . P Pa ac ck ka ag ge e C Co on nt te en nt t
Take a look at the package content. If there is anything missed or damaged,
please contact DrayTek or dealer immediately.
Vigor router Quick Start Guide
RJ-45 Cat-5 Ethernet Cable
The type of the power adapter depends on the country that the router will be
installed. * The maximum power consumption is 12 Watts.
UK-type Power Adapter EU-type Power Adapter
USA/Taiwan-type Power Adapter AU/NZ-type Power Adapter

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3. . P Pa an ne el l E Ex xp pl la an na at ti io on n
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LED Status Explanation
Blinking The router is powered on and running normally.ACT Off The router is powered off.
On Internet connection is ready.
Off Internet connection is not ready.
Internet
Blinking The data is transmitting.
On The WAN/LAN port is connected.
Off The WAN/LAN port is disconnected.
W2/P4
Blinking The data is transmitting.
On The LAN port is connected.
Off The LAN port is disconnected.
P3~P1
Blinking The data is transmitting.
On The WAN port is connected.
Off The WAN port is disconnected.
W1
Blinking The data is transmitting.
On USB device is connected and ready for use.USB Blinking The data is transmitting.

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Interface Description
PWR Connector for a power cord.
ON/OFF Power Switch.
USB Connector for a USB device (for 3G/4G USB Modem or printer or
Environmental Thermometer).
W1 Connecter for local network devices or modem for accessing
Internet.
P1~P3 Connecters for local network devices.
W2/P4 The function of this connector is adjustable and controlled by web
user interface. It can perform the job as a WAN port (for accessing
Internet) or as a LAN port (for local network devices).
Factory Reset Restore the default settings.
Usage: Turn on the router (ACT LED is blinking). Press the hole and
keep for more than 5 seconds. When you see the ACT LED begins to
blink rapidly than usual, release the button. Then the router will
restart with the factory default configuration.

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LED Status Explanation
Blinking The router is powered on and running normally.ACT Off The router is powered off.
On Internet connection is ready.
Off Internet connection is not ready.
Internet
Blinking The data is transmitting.
On The WAN/LAN port is connected.
Off The WAN/LAN port is disconnected.
W2/P4
Blinking The data is transmitting.
On The LAN port is connected.
Off The LAN port is disconnected.
P3~P1
Blinking The data is transmitting.
On SFP module is plugged and the fiber link is up.
Off SFP module is unplugged or the fiber link is down.
W1
Blinking The data is transmitting.
On USB device is connected and ready for use.USB Blinking The data is transmitting.

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Interface Description
PWR Connector for a power cord.
ON/OFF Power Switch.
USB Connector for a USB device (for 3G/4G USB Modem or printer or
Environmental Thermometer).
W1 Fiber connection (1G) for accessing the Internet.
P1~P3 Connecters for local network devices.
W2/P4 The function of this connector is adjustable and controlled by web
user interface. It can perform the job as a WAN port (for accessing
Internet) or as a LAN port (for local network devices).
Factory Reset Restore the default settings.
Usage: Turn on the router (ACT LED is blinking). Press the hole and
keep for more than 5 seconds. When you see the ACT LED begins to
blink rapidly than usual, release the button. Then the router will
restart with the factory default configuration.

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4. . H Ha ar rd dw wa ar re e I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n
This section will guide you to install the router through hardware connection and
configure the router’s settings through web browser.
Before starting to configure the router (taking Vigor2915 for example), you have
to connect your devices correctly.
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1. Connect the cable Modem/DSL Modem/Media Converter to any WAN port of
router with Ethernet cable (RJ-45).
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (RJ-45) to one of the LAN ports (P1~P3)
of the router and the other end of the cable (RJ-45) into the Ethernet port
on your computer.
3. Connect one end of the power cord to the router’s power port on the rear
panel, and the other side into a wall outlet.
4. Power on the device by pressing down the power switch on the rear panel.
5. The system starts to initiate. After completing the system test, the ACT LED
will light up and start blinking.
(For the detailed information of LED status, please refer to section 3. Panel
Explanation)

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Vigor router has keyhole type mounting slots on the underside.
1. A template is provided on the Vigor router packaging box to enable you to
space the screws correctly on the wall.
2. Place the template on the wall and drill the holes according to the
recommended instruction.
3. Fit screws into the wall using the appropriate type of wall plug.
Note
The recommended drill diameter shall be 6.5mm (1/4”).
4. When you finished about procedure, the router has been mounted on the
wall firmly.

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To access Internet, please finish basic configuration after completing the
hardware installation.
The Quick Start Wizard is designed for you to easily set up your router for
Internet access. You can directly access the Quick Start Wizard via Web
Configurator.
1. Make sure your PC connects to the router correctly.
Note You may either simply set up your computer to get IP dynamically
from the router or set up the IP address of the computer to be the
same subnet as the default IP address of Vigor router
192.168.1.1. For the detailed information, please refer to the
later section - Trouble Shooting of the guide.
2. Open a web browser on your PC and type http://192.168.1.1. A pop-up
window will open to ask for username and password. Please type
“admin/admin” as the Username/Password and click Login.
Note If you fail to access to the web configuration, please go to
“Trouble Shooting” for detecting and solving your problem.

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3. Now, the Main Screen will pop up. Click Wizards>>Quick Start Wizard.
Note The home page will change slightly in accordance with the router
you have.
4. Enter the login password on the field of New Password and retype it on the
field of Confirm Password. Then click Next to continue.

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5. On the next page as shown below, please select the WAN interface that you
use. Then click Next for next step.
WAN1 (Ethernet/Fiber) and WAN2 (Ethernet) will bring up different
configuration page. Here we take WAN2 (Ethernet) as an example.
After choosing WAN2, please specify physical type. Then, click Next. On the next
page as shown below, please select the appropriate Internet access type
according to the information from your ISP. For example, you should select
PPPoE mode if the ISP provides you PPPoE interface.
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PP PP Po oE E
1. Choose WAN2 as the WAN Interface and click the Next button. The following
page will be open for you to specify Internet Access Type.

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2. Click PPPoE as the Internet Access Type. Then click Next to continue.
3. Please manually enter the Username/Password provided by your ISP. Click
Next for viewing summary of such connection.
4. Click Finish. A page of Quick Start Wizard Setup OK!!! will appear. Then,
the system status of this protocol will be shown.
5. Now, you can enjoy surfing on the Internet.

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1. Choose WAN2 as the WAN Interface and click the Next button. The following
page will be open for you to specify Internet Access Type.
2. Click PPTP/L2TP as the Internet Access Type. Then click Next to continue.

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3. Please type in the IP address/mask/gateway information originally provided
by your ISP. Then click Next for viewing summary of such connection.
4. Click Finish. A page of Quick Start Wizard Setup OK!!! will appear. Then,
the system status of this protocol will be shown.
5. Now, you can enjoy surfing on the Internet.