Draytek VigorAP 903 User manual

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VigorAP 903
802.11ac Access Point
Quick Start Guide
Version: 1.1
Firmware Version: V1.3.3
(For future update, please visit DrayTek web site)
Date: August 13, 2019

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Safety Instructions and Approval
Safety
Instructions
Read the installation guide thoroughly before you set up the device.
The device is a complicated electronic unit that may be repaired only be
authorized and qualified personnel. Do not try to open or repair the
device yourself.
Do not place the device in a damp or humid place, e.g. a bathroom.
Do not stack the devices.
The device should be used in a sheltered area, within a temperature
range of 0 to +45 Celsius.
Do not expose the device 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 device, please follow local regulations
on conservation of the environment.
Warranty
We warrant to the original end user (purchaser) that the device will be free
from any defects in workmanship or materials for a period of one (1) year 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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Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, DrayTek Corporation declares that the radio equipment type VigorAP 903 is in compliance
with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.draytek.com.tw/ftp/VigorAP 903/Document/CE/
Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp.
Address: No. 26, Fu Shing Road, HuKou Township, HsinChu Industrial Park, Hsin-Chu County,
Taiwan 303
Product: VigorAP 903
Frequency Information for Europe area:
2.4G WLAN 2412MHz - 2472 MHz, max. TX power: 19.98dBm *1
5G WLAN 5160MHz - 5340 MHz, max. TX power: 22 dBm ; *2
5480MHz - 5720 MHz, max. TX power: 27.13 dBm
Requirements in AT/BE/BG/CZ/DZ/DK/EE/FR/DE/IS/IE/IT/EL/ES/ CY / LV /
LI / LT/ LU/ HU / MT/ NL/NO/PL/PT/RO/SI/SK/TR/FI/SE/CH/ UK/HR.
5150MHz~5350MHz is for indoor use only.
(*1: for 2.4G WLAN model; *2: for 5G WLAN model)
This product is designed for 2.4GHz and 5GHz WLAN network throughout the EC region.
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.

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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 grantee of this device could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
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. Package Content .................................................................................................. 1
2. Panel Explanation................................................................................................. 2
3. Installation............................................................................................................. 4
4. Connection and Configuration............................................................................ 6
Connected As a Mesh Node (in Mesh Network).............................................................................. 7
Connected As an Access Point ........................................................................................................ 7
5. Customer Service............................................................................................... 10
Be a Registered Owner.................................................................................................................. 10
Firmware & Tools Updates............................................................................................................. 10

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1. . 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.
Access Point Antenna
RJ-45 Cable (Ethernet)
Quick Start Guide
The type of the power adapter depends on the country that the AP will be installed:
UK-type power adapter EU-type power adapter
USA/Taiwan-type power adapter AU/NZ-type Power Adapter
Note The antenna/transmitter should be kept at least 20 cm away
from human body.
The maximum power consumption is 16 Watt.

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2. . P Pa an ne el l E Ex xp pl la an na at ti io on n
LED Status Explanation
Off The system is not ready or is failed.ACT Blinking The system is ready and can work normally.
On A USB device is connected and active.USB Blinking The data is transmitting.
On Wireless function is ready.
Off Wireless function is not ready.
2.4G
Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving).
On Wireless function is ready.
Off Wireless function is not ready.
5G
Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving).
On A normal connection (rate with
100M/1000M) is through its corresponding
port.
Off LAN is disconnected.
LAN A1 - A4
Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving).
On A normal connection (rate with
100M/1000M) is through its corresponding
port.
Off LAN is disconnected.
LAN B
Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving).

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Interface Description
Wireless band will be switched /changed
according to the button pressed and
released. For example,
2.4G (On) and 5G (On) – in default.
2.4G (Off) and 5G (On) – pressed and
released the button once.
2.4G (On) and 5G (Off) – pressed and
released the button twice.
2.4G (Off) and 5G (Off) – pressed and
released the button three times.
WPS - When WPS function is enabled by web
user interface, press this button for more
than 2 seconds. The router will wait for any
wireless client connecting to it through
WPS.
Restore the default settings. Usage: Turn on
the router. Press the button and keep for
more than 10 seconds. Then the router will
restart with the factory default
configuration.
LAN B Connecter for xDSL / Cable modem (Giga
level) or router.
LAN A4, A3,
A2
A1 (PoE)
Connecter for xDSL / Cable modem (Giga
level) / computer or router.
LAN A1 is used for PoE connection (for
indoor use).
PWR: Connecter for a power adapter.
Connecter for a USB device (for
temperature sensor).
Power switch.
Note
For the sake of security, make the accessory kit away from
children.
Remove the protective film from the access point before use
to ensure ventilation.

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3. . I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n
This section will guide you to install the AP through hardware / wall-mounting
connection.
For hardware connection, refer to the following steps to connect your devices
correctly.
1. Connect VigorAP 903 to xDSL modem, router, or switch/hub in your network
through the LAN A port of the access point by Ethernet cable.
You can also connect VigorAP 903 to a Vigor router via wireless connection.
For detailed information, refer to VigorAP 903 User’s Guide.
2. Connect a computer to other available LAN A port. Make sure the subnet IP
address of the PC is the same as VigorAP 903 management IP, e.g.,
192.168.1.X.
3. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to
the PWR connector of the access point.
4. Power on VigorAP 903.
5. Check all LEDs on the front panel. ACT LED should blink, LAN LEDs should be
on if the access point is correctly connected to the xDSL modem, router or
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For wall-mounting, refer to the following steps.
1. Drill two holes on the wall. The distance between the holes shall be 80mm.
The recommended drill diameter shall be 6.5mm (1/4”).
2. Fit screws into the wall using the appropriate type of wall plug.
3. Hang the VigorAP directly onto the screws.
Wall

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4. . C Co on nn ne ec ct ti io on n a an nd d C Co on nf fi ig gu ur ra at ti io on n
This section will guide you to configure AP settings to establish wireless network
through a web browser.
1. Make sure your PC connects to the device correctly.
2. Open a web browser on your PC and type http://192.168.1.2. A pop-up
window will open to ask for username and password. Pease type
“admin/admin” on Username/Password and click Login.
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 in
the same subnet as the IP address of VigorAP 903.
If there is no DHCP server on the network, then VigorAP 903
will have an IP address of 192.168.1.2.
If there is DHCP available on the network, then VigorAP 903
will receive its IP address via the DHCP server.
If you connect to VigorAP by wireless LAN, you could try to
access the web user interface through http://vigorap.com.

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Co on nn ne ec ct te ed d A As s a a M Me es sh h N No od de e ( (i in n M Me es sh h N Ne et tw wo or rk k) )
Install VigorAP on the place you want.
As a mesh node, settings related to VigorAP 903 must be configured by
a remote Mesh Root (e.g., VigorAP 903) within the mesh network. The
user must detect VigorAP 903 via a Mesh Root to add it as a mesh node.
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Co on nn ne ec ct te ed d A As s a an n A Ac cc ce es ss s P Po oi in nt t
As an access point, VigorAP 903 must be connected to a router and configured in
AP (Access Point) / Range Extender mode.
Connect VigorAP to a Vigor router.
Use a twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 plugs at both ends, and plug into
Ethernet device (e.g., Vigor router) and Ethernet port of VigorAP.

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There are two methods to configure VigorAP.
Method 1:
(a) First, open a web browser on your PC and type https://192.168.1.2. A
pop-up window will open to ask for username and password.
(b) After clicking Login, Quick Start Wizard for configuring wireless
settings will appear as follows.
(c) Follow the on-screen steps to finish the network connection.

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Method 2:
(a) Use a mobile phone to scan the QR code named with DrayTek Wireless
App to download DrayTek Wireless APP.
(b) After downloading, run the APP.
(c) Click Quick Start Wizard. Next, scan the QR code named with Connect
SSID. Later, click Connect to access into the APP user interface of
VigorAP 903 to set the device in AP or Range Extender mode.

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5. . C Cu us st to om me er r S Se er rv vi ic ce e
If the device cannot work correctly after trying many efforts, please contact
your dealer/DrayTek for further help right away. For any questions, please feel
free to send e-mail to “[email protected]”.
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Be e a a R Re eg gi is st te er re ed d O Ow wn ne er r
Web registration is preferred. You can register your Vigor router via
http://www.draytek.com.
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Fi ir rm mw wa ar re e & & T To oo ol ls s U Up pd da at te es s
Due to the continuous evolution of DrayTek technology, all routers will be
regularly upgraded. Please consult the DrayTek web site for more information on
newest firmware, tools and documents.
http://www.draytek.com
GPL Notice This DrayTek product uses software partially or completely licensed
under the terms of the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. The author of
the software does not provide any warranty. A Limited Warranty is
offered on DrayTek products. This Limited Warranty does not cover
any software applications or programs.
To download source codes please visit:
http://gplsource.draytek.com
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE:
https://gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0
Version 2, June 1991
For any question, please feel free to contact DrayTek technical
support at [email protected] for further information.