Draytek VigorAP 910C User manual

VigorAP 910C User’s Guide
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Version: 1.1
Firmware Version: V1.1.3_RC1
(For future update, please visit DrayTek web site)
Date: April 17, 2015

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Safety Instructions and Approval
Safety
Instructions
Read the user guide thoroughly before you set up the device.
The access point is a complicated electronic unit that may be repaired only be
authorized and qualified personnel. Do not try to open or repair the modem
yourself.
Do not place the access point in a damp or humid place, e.g. a bathroom.
The modem should be used in a sheltered area, within a temperature range of +5
to +40 Celsius.
Do not expose the access point 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 access point, please follow local regulations on
conservation of the environment.
Warranty
We warrant to the original end user (purchaser) that the access point 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.
Be a Registered
Owner Web registration is preferred. You can register your Vigor AP via
http://www.draytek.com.
Firmware & Tools
Updates Due to the continuous evolution of DrayTek technology, all access points will be
regularly upgraded. Please consult the DrayTek web site for more information on
newest firmware, tools and documents.
http://www.draytek.com

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European Community Declarations
Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp.
Address: No. 26, Fu Shing Road, Hukou Township, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu County, Taiwan 303
Product: VigorAP 910C
DrayTek Corp. declares that VigorAP 910C is in compliance with the following essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EEC, ErP 2009/125/EC and RoHS 2011/65/EU.
The product conforms to the requirements of Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC by
complying with the requirements set forth in EN55022/Class B and EN55024/Class B.
The product conforms to the requirements of Low Voltage (LVD) Directive 2006/95/EC by complying with the
requirements set forth in EN60950-1.
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.
This product is designed for 2.4GHz WLAN network throughout the EC region and Switzerland with restrictions
in France.
Please visit http://www.draytek.com/user/SupportDLRTTECE.php
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void your authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the
radiator and your body.

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Introduction .................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 LED Indicators and Connectors.............................................................................................. 3
1.3 Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................. 4
1.3.1 Ceiling-mount Installation (Wooden Ceiling) .................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Ceiling-mount Installation (Plasterboard Ceiling)............................................................. 5
1.3.3 Suspended Ceiling (Lightweight Steel Frame) Installation............................................... 6
1.3.4 Wall Mounting................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Notifications for Hardware Connection ................................................................................... 9
1.5 Connect to a Vigor Router using AP Management............................................................... 10
1.6 Connect to a Vigor Router without AP Management .............................................................11
1.7 Connect without a DrayTek Router/LAN............................................................................... 12
1.8 Connecting to PC Directly..................................................................................................... 13
Network Configuration..............................................................................15
2.1 Windows 7 IPAddress Setup................................................................................................ 15
2.2 Windows 2000 IPAddress Setup.......................................................................................... 17
2.3 Windows XP IP Address Setup............................................................................................. 18
2.4 Windows Vista IPAddress Setup.......................................................................................... 19
2.5 Accessing to Web User Interface.......................................................................................... 20
2.6 Changing Password.............................................................................................................. 21
2.7 Quick Start Wizard ................................................................................................................ 22
2.7.1 Configuring 2.4GHz Wireless Settings – General.......................................................... 22
2.7.2 Configuring 2.4GHz Wireless Settings based on the Operation Mode.......................... 24
2.7.3 Configuring 2.4GHz Security Settings............................................................................ 32
2.7.4 Configuring 5GHz Wireless Settings.............................................................................. 34
2.7.5 Configuring 5GHz Security Settings............................................................................... 35
2.7.6 Finishing the Wireless Settings Wizard.......................................................................... 37
2.8 Online Status......................................................................................................................... 38
AdvancedConfiguration.................................................................................39
3.1 Operation Mode .................................................................................................................... 40
3.2 LAN ....................................................................................................................................... 41
3.3 Central AP Management.......................................................................................................43

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3.3.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 43
3.3.2 Function Support List...................................................................................................... 44
3.4 General Concepts for Wireless LAN(2.4GHz/5GHz)............................................................ 45
3.5 Wireless LAN (2.4GHz) Settings for AP Mode...................................................................... 48
3.5.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 48
3.5.2 Security........................................................................................................................... 52
3.5.3 Access Control................................................................................................................ 55
3.5.4 WPS................................................................................................................................ 56
3.5.5 AP Discovery.................................................................................................................. 57
3.5.6 WMM Configuration........................................................................................................ 58
3.5.7 Station List...................................................................................................................... 60
3.5.8 Bandwidth Management................................................................................................. 61
3.5.9 Roaming ......................................................................................................................... 62
3.6 WirelessLAN (2.4GHz) SettingsforStation-InfrastructureMode.......................................... 63
3.6.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 63
3.6.2 Site Survey ..................................................................................................................... 68
3.6.3 Statistics.......................................................................................................................... 69
3.6.4 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)......................................................................................... 69
3.7 Wireless LAN (2.4GHz) Settings forAP Bridge-Point to Point/AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point
Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 71
3.7.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 71
3.7.2 AP Discovery.................................................................................................................. 75
3.7.3 WDS AP Status .............................................................................................................. 76
3.7.4 Roaming ......................................................................................................................... 76
3.8 Wireless LAN (2.4GHz) Settings for AP Bridge-WDS Mode................................................. 77
3.8.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 77
3.8.2 Security........................................................................................................................... 82
3.8.3 Access Control................................................................................................................ 85
3.8.4 WPS................................................................................................................................ 86
3.8.5 AP Discovery.................................................................................................................. 87
3.8.6 WDS AP Status .............................................................................................................. 88
3.8.7 WMM Configuration........................................................................................................ 88
3.8.8 Station List...................................................................................................................... 90
3.8.9 Bandwidth Management................................................................................................. 91
3.8.10 Roaming ....................................................................................................................... 92
3.9 Wireless LAN (2.4GHz) Settings for Universal Repeater Mode ........................................... 93
3.9.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 93
3.9.2 Security........................................................................................................................... 97
3.9.3 Access Control.............................................................................................................. 100
3.9.4 WPS.............................................................................................................................. 101
3.9.5 AP Discovery................................................................................................................ 102
3.9.6 Universal Repeater....................................................................................................... 103
3.9.7 WMM Configuration...................................................................................................... 107
3.9.8 Station List.................................................................................................................... 109
3.9.9 Bandwidth Management............................................................................................... 110
3.9.10 Roaming ..................................................................................................................... 111
3.10 Wireless LAN (5GHz) Settings for AP Mode......................................................................112
3.10.1 General Setup............................................................................................................. 112
3.10.2 Security....................................................................................................................... 114
3.10.3 Access Control............................................................................................................ 117
3.10.4 WPS............................................................................................................................ 118
3.10.5 AP Discovery.............................................................................................................. 119
3.10.6 WMM Configuration.................................................................................................... 120

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3.10.7 Station List.................................................................................................................. 122
3.11 RADIUS Server................................................................................................................. 123
3.12 Applications....................................................................................................................... 124
3.12.1 Schedule..................................................................................................................... 124
3.12.2 Apple iOS Keep Alive ................................................................................................. 126
3.13 System Maintenance......................................................................................................... 127
3.13.1 System Status............................................................................................................. 127
3.13.2 TR-069........................................................................................................................ 128
3.13.3 Administrator Password.............................................................................................. 130
3.13.4 Configuration Backup ................................................................................................. 131
3.13.5 Time and Date............................................................................................................ 132
3.13.6 Management............................................................................................................... 133
3.13.7 Reboot System........................................................................................................... 134
3.13.8 Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................................... 134
3.14 Diagnostics........................................................................................................................ 135
3.14.1 System Log................................................................................................................. 135
3.14.2 Speed Test ................................................................................................................. 135
3.15 SupportArea..................................................................................................................... 136
Trouble Shooting.....................................................................................137
4.1 Checking If the Hardware Status Is OK or Not.................................................................... 137
4.2 Checking If the Network Connection Settings on Your Computer Is OK or Not ................. 138
4.3 Pinging the VigorAP from Your Computer........................................................................... 141
4.4 Backing to Factory Default Setting If Necessary ................................................................ 142
4.5 Contacting DrayTek............................................................................................................. 143

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Thank you for purchasing this VigorAP 910C! With this high cost-efficiency VigorAP 910C,
computers and wireless devices which are compatible with 802.11n can connect to existing
wired Ethernet network via this VigorAP 910C, at the speed of 300Mbps.
VigorAP 910C can operate in standalone mode for your office network or a classroom;
connected to your LAN and offering you with wireless access.
It makes high density with quality-performance be feasible for users as it is going to be
implemented with DrayTek central wireless management (AP Management) supports
configuration, firmware upgrade, status, monitoring, and load-balancing.
The Power of Ethernet (PoE) on VigorAP 910C relieves the installation of power plug. The
massive deployment of VigorAP 910C for hospitalities and school environment will be
much easier.
With the optimized antennas built-in, DrayTek VigorAP 910C ceiling-mount wireless access
point is ideal for hospitalities, small offices and small campus.

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Easy install procedures allows any computer users to setup a network environment in very
short time - within minutes, even inexperienced users. Just follow the instructions given in
this user manual, you can complete the setup procedure and release the power of this access
point all by yourself!

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1. .2 2 L LE ED D I In nd di ic ca at to or rs s a an nd d C Co on nn ne ec ct to or rs s
Before you use the Vigor modem, please get acquainted with the LED indicators and
connectors first.
LED Status Explanation
Blinking VigorAP is ready and can work normally.Blue LED
Off VigorAP is not ready or fails.
Purple LED On Power adapter is plugged in and VigorAP is
Orange LED Blinking The firmware upgrade is in process.
Off Off VigorAP is powered off.
USB Connector for a printer.
Interface Explanation
Ethernet Port Connecter for xDSL / Cable modem (Giga level) or router.
Power Jack (DC IN) Connecter for a power adapter.
Hole Explanation
Factory Reset Restore the default settings when any error occurs in VigorAP.
Usage: Use sharp article (e.g., paperclip or pin) to insert into the
hole and keep for more than 10 seconds. Then VigorAP will
restart with the factory default configuration. When purple LED
is On again, it means VigorAP has restarted and is ready to use.
LED Factory
Reset
Ethernet Port Power Jack (DC IN)

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1. .3 3 H Ha ar rd dw wa ar re e I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n
VigorAP can be installed under certain locations: wooden ceiling, plasterboard ceilings,
light-weighted steel frame and wall.
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1. Place the bracket under the wooden ceiling and fasten two screws firmly (as shown in
Figure below, Step 1).
2. When the bracket is in place, fasten two screws firmly (as shown in Figure below, Step
2) on the bottom of VigorAP.
3. Make the device just below the bracket. Put the screws installed in Step 2 on the holes
of the bracket (as shown in Figure below, Step 3).
4. Gently rotate the device to make screws slide into the notches of the bracket and move
forward till it is firmly fixed.
Step 1
Step 2
Bracket
Step 3

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1 1. .3 3. .2 2 C Ce ei il li in ng g- -m mo ou un nt t I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n ( (P Pl la as st te er rb bo oa ar rd d C Ce ei
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1. Place the bracket under the plasterboard ceiling and fasten two turnbuckles firmly (as
shown in Figure below, Step 1).
2. Make the screws pass through the bracket and insert into the turnbuckles (as shown in
Figure below, Step 2). Fasten them to offer more powerful supporting force.
3. When the bracket is in place, fasten two screws firmly (as shown in Figure below, Step
3) on the bottom of VigorAP.
4. Make the device just below the bracket. Put the screws installed in Step 3 on the screw
holes of the bracket (as shown in Figure below, Step 4).
5. Gently rotate the device to make screws slide into the notches of the bracket and move
forward till it is firmly fixed.
Bracket
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4

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1. .3 3. .3 3 S Su us sp pe en nd de ed d C Ce ei il li in ng g ( (L Li ig gh ht tw we ei ig gh ht t S St te ee el l F Fr ra am me e) ) I
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You cannot screw into ceiling tiles as they are weak and not suitable for bearing loads. Your
VigorAP is supplied with mounts (T-Rail brackets) which attach directly to the metal grid
(‘T-Rail’) of your suspended ceiling.
1. Choose one set of T-Rail mounting kits from the bundled package.
2. Put the T-Rail brackets on the holes of the bottom side of the device. Fasten them with
suitable screws.
3. If a larger gap is required between the ceiling and the VigorAP, use the extension
pieces to extend the height of the brackets.
T-Rail Bracket
Extension Piece
T-Rail Bracket
Extension Piece

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4. Use the T-Rail brackets to fasten the device on Light-weighted Steel Frame.
Warning: The screw set shown below is for wall mounting only. Do
not use such set for ceiling mounting due to the danger of falling.

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For wall-mounting, the VigorAP has keyhole type mounting slots on the underside. You can
fit the AP at any axis (i.e. 12, 3, 6 or 9 O’Clock) to allow for cable entry from the most
convenient location if you are using side entry – note the position of the side entry cable
cutout.
1. A template is provided on the VigorAP’s 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 (as shown in the ceiling
section) but do not use the ceiling bracket – the VigorAP hangs directly onto the
screws.
Wall (wooden, concrete,
plasterboard or others)

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If required, remove the protective cap of VigorAP to create extra space for the cables to
pass through.
Connect VigorAP to Vigor router (via LAN port) with Ethernet cable.
Connect VigorAP to PoE switch (via LAN port) with Ethernet cable. For connecting with
PoE switch, do not connect the power adapter. VigorAP will get the power from the
switch directly.

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Your VigorAP can be used with Vigor routers which support AP management (such as the
Vigor 2860 or Vigor 2925 series). AP Management enables you to monitor and manage
multiple DrayTek APs from a single interface.
1. Connect one end of the power adapter to power port of VigorAP, and the other side into
a wall outlet.
2. Access into the web user interface of Vigor router. Here we take Vigor2860 as an
example. Open Central AP Management>>Status.
3. Locate VigorAP 910C. Click the IP address assigned by Vigor router to access into
web user interface of VigorAP 910C.
4. After typing username and password (admin/admin), the main screen will be displayed.