DryTek VigorAP 710 User manual

VigorAP 710 User’s Guide
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Version: 2.2
Firmware Version: V1.2.5
(For future update, please visit DrayTek web site)
Date: September 21, 2018

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Safety Instructions and Approval
Safety
Instructions
Read the installation guide thoroughly before you set up the modem.
The modem 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 modem 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 modem 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 modem, please follow local regulations on
conservation of the environment.
Warranty
We warrant to the original end user (purchaser) that the modem 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 modem via
http://www.draytek.com.
Firmware & Tools
Updates Due to the continuous evolution of DrayTek technology, all modems 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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Preface.........................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 LED Indicators and Connectors.............................................................................................. 2
1.3 Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................. 4
Network Configuration................................................................................5
2.1 Windows 7 IPAddress Setup..................................................................................................5
2.2 Windows 2000 IPAddress Setup............................................................................................ 7
2.3 Windows XP IP Address Setup............................................................................................... 8
2.4 Windows Vista IPAddress Setup............................................................................................ 9
2.5 Accessing to Web User Interface.......................................................................................... 10
2.6 Changing Password...............................................................................................................11
2.7 Quick Start Wizard ................................................................................................................ 12
2.7.1 Configuring Wireless Settings – General........................................................................ 12
2.7.2 Configuring Wireless Settings based on the Operation Mode........................................ 13
2.7.3 Finishing the Wireless Settings Wizard.......................................................................... 20
2.8 Online Status......................................................................................................................... 20
Advanced Configuration...........................................................................21
3.1 Operation Mode .................................................................................................................... 22
3.2 LAN ....................................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 23
3.2.2 Web Portal...................................................................................................................... 26
3.3 Central AP Management.......................................................................................................29
3.3.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 29
3.3.2 APM Log......................................................................................................................... 29
3.3.3 Function Support List...................................................................................................... 30
3.3.4 Overload Management................................................................................................... 31
3.3.5 Status of Settings............................................................................................................ 32
3.4 General Concepts for Wireless LAN..................................................................................... 33
3.5 Wireless LAN Settings for AP Mode ..................................................................................... 35
3.5.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 35
3.5.2 Security........................................................................................................................... 38
3.5.3 Access Control................................................................................................................ 41
3.5.4 WPS................................................................................................................................ 42

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3.5.5 Advanced Setting............................................................................................................ 43
3.5.6 AP Discovery.................................................................................................................. 45
3.5.7 WMM Configuration........................................................................................................ 46
3.5.8 Bandwidth Management................................................................................................. 47
3.5.9 Airtime Fairness.............................................................................................................. 48
3.5.10 Station Control.............................................................................................................. 50
3.5.11 Roaming ....................................................................................................................... 51
3.5.12 Station List.................................................................................................................... 53
3.6 Wireless LAN Settings for AP Bridge-Point to Point/AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode.. 55
3.6.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 55
3.6.2 Advanced Setting............................................................................................................ 57
3.6.3 AP Discovery.................................................................................................................. 59
3.6.4 WDS AP Status .............................................................................................................. 60
3.7 Wireless LAN Settings for AP Bridge-WDS Mode ................................................................ 61
3.7.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 61
3.7.2 Security........................................................................................................................... 65
3.7.3 Access Control................................................................................................................ 68
3.7.4 WPS................................................................................................................................ 69
3.7.5 Advanced Setting............................................................................................................ 70
3.7.6 AP Discovery.................................................................................................................. 72
3.7.7 WDS AP Status .............................................................................................................. 74
3.7.8 WMM Configuration........................................................................................................ 74
3.7.9 Bandwidth Management................................................................................................. 76
3.7.10 Airtime Fairness............................................................................................................ 77
3.7.11 Station Control.............................................................................................................. 79
3.7.12 Roaming ....................................................................................................................... 80
3.7.13 Station List.................................................................................................................... 81
3.8 Wireless LAN Settings for Universal Repeater Mode........................................................... 83
3.8.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 83
3.8.2 Security........................................................................................................................... 85
3.8.3 Access Control................................................................................................................ 88
3.8.4 WPS................................................................................................................................ 89
3.8.5 Advanced Setting............................................................................................................ 90
3.8.6 AP Discovery.................................................................................................................. 92
3.8.7 Universal Repeater......................................................................................................... 94
3.8.8 WMM Configuration........................................................................................................ 96
3.8.9 Bandwidth Management................................................................................................. 97
3.8.10 Airtime Fairness............................................................................................................ 98
3.8.11 Station Control............................................................................................................ 100
3.8.12 Roaming ..................................................................................................................... 102
3.8.13 Station List.................................................................................................................. 103
3.9 RADIUS Setting .................................................................................................................. 105
3.9.1 RADIUS Server............................................................................................................. 105
3.9.2 Certificate Management................................................................................................ 106
3.10 Applications....................................................................................................................... 108
3.10.1 Schedule..................................................................................................................... 108
3.10.2 Apple iOS Keep Alive ................................................................................................. 110
3.10.3 Wi-Fi Auto On/Off ....................................................................................................... 111
3.11 Mobile Device Management...............................................................................................111
3.11.1 Detection..................................................................................................................... 111
3.11.2 Policy .......................................................................................................................... 113
3.11.3 Statistics ..................................................................................................................... 114
3.12 System Maintenance..........................................................................................................115

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3.12.1 System Status............................................................................................................. 115
3.12.2 TR-069........................................................................................................................ 116
3.12.3 Administrator Password.............................................................................................. 119
3.12.4 Configuration Backup ................................................................................................. 120
3.12.5 Syslog/Mail Alert......................................................................................................... 122
3.12.6 Time and Date............................................................................................................ 123
3.12.7 SNMP.......................................................................................................................... 124
3.12.8 Management............................................................................................................... 125
3.12.9 Reboot System........................................................................................................... 125
3.12.10 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................... 126
3.13 Diagnostics........................................................................................................................ 127
3.13.1 System Log................................................................................................................. 127
3.13.2 Speed Test ................................................................................................................. 128
3.13.3 Traffic Graph............................................................................................................... 128
3.13.4 Data Flow Monitor....................................................................................................... 129
3.13.5 WLAN Statistics.......................................................................................................... 129
3.13.6 Station Statistics......................................................................................................... 130
3.13.7 Interference Monitor.................................................................................................... 132
3.13.8 Station Airtime ............................................................................................................ 133
3.13.9 Station Traffic Graph................................................................................................... 133
3.13.10 Station Link Speed.................................................................................................... 134
3.14 SupportArea..................................................................................................................... 135
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 Modem from Your Computer............................................................................ 141
4.4 Backing to Factory Default Setting If Necessary ................................................................ 142
4.5 Contacting DrayTek............................................................................................................. 143
Index ...............................................................................................................................145

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Thank you for purchasing this VigorAP 710, the concurrent dual band wirelessaccess point
offering high-speed data transmission. With this high cost-efficiency VigorAP 710,
computers and wireless devices which are compatible with 802.11n/802.11a can connect to
existing wired Ethernet network via this VigorAP 710, at the speed of 300Mbps.
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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Before you use the Vigor modem, please get acquainted with the LED indicators and
connectors first.
LED Status Explanation
Off The system is not ready or is failed.
ACT Blinking The system is ready and can work normally.
On The Repeater mode is on.
Repeater Blinking The Repeater mode is off.
On LAN is connected.
Off LAN is disconnected.
LAN
Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving).
On The function of SSID is on.SSID1 – SSID4 Off The function of SSID is off.
On
(Green) Press the button and release it within 2 seconds.
When the wireless function is ready, the green
LED will be on.
Off Press the button and release it within 2 seconds to
turn off the WLAN function.
When the wireless function is not ready, the LED
will be off.
WLAN
ON/OFF/WPS
(Green LED)
Blinking
(Green) Data is transmitting (sending/receiving).
WLAN
ON/OFF/WPS
(Orange LED)
Blinking
( Orange ) When WPS function is enabled by web user interface, press this button for more than 2 seconds
to wait for client’s device making
network
connection through WPS.
When the orange LED blinks with 1 second cycle
for 2 minutes, it means that the AP is waiting for
wireless client to connect
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Interface Description
LAN Connecter for xDSL / Cable modem or router.
Restore the default settings. Usage: Turn on the
router. Press the button and keep for more than 6
seconds. Then the router will restart with the
factory default configuration.
PWR: Connecter for a power adapter.
ON/OFF: Power switch.

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This section will guide you to install the VigorAP 710 through hardware connection and
configure the device’s settings through web browser.
Before starting to configure VigorAP 710, you have to connect your devices correctly.
1. Connect a computer to VigorAP710.
2. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the PWR
connector of the access point.
3. Power on VigorAP 710.
4. Check all LEDs on the front panel. ACT LED should be steadily on, SSID LEDs
should be on if the access point is correctly connected to the computer.
(For the detailed information of LED status, please refer to section 1.2.)

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After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup VigorAP 710 with
proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.
Before you can connect to the access point and start configuration procedures, your
computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it’s set
to use static IP address, or you’re unsure, please follow the following instructions to
configure your computer to use dynamic IP address:
For the default IP address of this AP is set “192.168.1.2”, we recommend you to use
“192.168.1.X (except 2)” in the field of IP address on this section for your computer.
If the operating system of your computer is…
Windows 7 - please go to section 2.1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2.2
Windows XP - please go to section 2.3
Windows Vista - please go to section 2.4
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Click Start button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
Control Panel. Double-click Network and Internet, and the following window will appear.
Click Network and Sharing Center.
Next, click Change adapter settings and click Local Area Connection.

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Then, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
Under the General tab, click Use the following IP address. Then input the following
settings in respective field and click OK when finish.
IP address: 192.168.1.9
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

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Click Start button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon, double click Local
Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
Select Use the following IP address, then input the following settings in respective field and
click OK when finish.
IP address: 192.168.1.9
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

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Click Start button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
control panel. Double-click Network and Internet Connections icon, click Network
Connections, and then double-click Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection
Status window will appear, and then click Properties.
Select Use the following IP address, then input the following settings in respective field and
click OK when finish:
IP address: 192.168.1.9
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.

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Click Start button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
control panel. Click View Network Status and Tasks, then click Manage Network
Connections. Right-click Local Area Netwrok, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area
Connection Properties window will appear, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /
IPv4), and then click Properties.
Select Use the following IP address, then input the following settings in respective field and
click OK when finish:
IP address: 192.168.1.9
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.

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All functions and settings of this access point must be configured via web user interface.
Please start your web browser (e.g., IE, Firefox, Google Chrome).
1. Make sure your PC connects to the VigorAP 710 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 Log In.
Note 1: 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 710.
If there is no DHCP server on the network, then VigorAP 710 will have an IP
address of 192.168.1.2.
If there is DHCP available on the network, then VigorAP 710 will receive it’s
IP address via the DHCP server.
3. The Main Screen will pop up.

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Note: If you fail to access to the web configuration, please go to “Trouble
Shooting” for detecting and solving your problem. For using the device properly, it
is necessary for you to change the password of web configuration for security and
adjust primary basic settings.
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1. Please change the password for the original security of the modem.
2. Go to System Maintenance page and choose Administrator Password.
3. Enter the new login password on the field of Password. Then click OK to continue.
4. Now, the password has been changed. Next time, use the new password to access the
Web User Interface for this modem.

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Quick Start Wizard will guide you to configure 2.4G wireless setting and other
corresponding settings for Vigor Access Point step by step.
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This page displays general settings for the operation mode selected.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Wireless LAN
(2.4GHz) Check the box to enable WLAN 2.4GHz for VigorAP.
Operation Mode - There are four operation modes for wireless
connection. Settings for each mode are different.
After finishing this web page configuration, please click Next to continue.