Introduction - Draytek VigorAP 903 User Manual

I-1 Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing this VigorAP 903, the concurrent dual band wireless (2.4G/5G) access point
offering high-speed data transmission. With this high cost-efficiency VigorAP 903, computers and wireless
devices which are compatible with 802.11n/802.11a can connect to existing wired Ethernet network via
this VigorAP 903, 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!
VigorAP 903 also is a Power over Ethernet Powered Device which adopts the technology of PoE for offering
power supply and transmitting data through the Ethernet cable.
AP Management
The VigorAP 903 can operate in standalone mode for your office network or a classroom or a waiting room
of some transportation terminals (e.g. ferry terminal, bus station, train station) or a clinic's waiting room ;
connected to your LAN and offering you with wireless access. If your network requires several VigorAP 903
units, to centrally manage and monitor them individually as a group will be expected. DrayTek central
wireless management (AP Management) lets control, efficiency, monitoring and security of your
company-wide wireless access easier be managed. Inside the web user interface, we call "central wireless
management" as Central AP Management which supports mobility, client monitoring / reporting and
load-balancing to multiple APs. For central wireless management, you will need a Vigor2860 or Vigor2925
series router; there is no per-node licensing or subscription required. With the unified user interface of
Vigor2860 Combo WAN series and Vigor2925 Triple WAN series, the multiple deployment of VigorAP 903
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