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Draytek Vigor2866ac Quick Start Manual

Draytek Vigor2866ac Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 2 Version: 1.0 Firmware Version: V4.2.0_RC1 Region: United Kingdom & Ireland For updates and support, visit www.draytek.co.uk Date: Jan. 12, 2021 Note: Product specification is subject to continuous evolution which may not always be reflected in current documentation. For the formal specification...
  • Page 3 (2) years from the date of purchase from a DrayTek authorized dealer in the UK/Ireland. Please keep your purchase receipt in a safe place as it serves as proof of date of purchase.
  • Page 4 Declaration of Conformity Hereby, DrayTek Corporation declares that the radio equipment type Vigor2866 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/Vigor2866/Document/CE/ Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp. Address: No.
  • Page 5 The outside of the product’s box will state the region compatibility (e.g. “Applied Region: UK”). If you are unsure, check with DrayTek or your supplier. The use of unofficial components (e.g. PSUs) or adapting interfaces or the use of unauthorized software/firmware may cause malfunction, product damage or personal danger and...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1. Package Contents....................1 2. Panel Explanation ....................2 2.1 Vigor2866ac / Vigor2866Lac / Vigor2866ax ................2 2.2 Vigor2866Vac .........................6 3. Hardware Installation ................... 8 3.1 Network Connection .......................8 3.2 LTE Antenna & SIM Card Installation (LTE models only) ............9 3.3 Wall-Mounted Installation ..................... 11 3.4 Rack Mount Kit Installation ....................

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Quick Start Guide Vigor router (This document) RJ-11 to RJ-11 Cable (Annex A) RJ-45 Cable (Ethernet) (Connects to your DSL line) (Connects to your PC or Switch) Antenna + Magnetic Base (L models) Antenna (ac/ax models) UK-type Power Adapter The maximum power consumption is 28 Watts.

  • Page 8: Panel Explanation

    Status Explanation The router is powered off Blinking The router is ready and operating normally WAN2 Internet connection is ready for use Internet connection is offline Blinking Data is being transmitted over WAN2 Quality of Service is active Quality of Service is inactive USB device is connected and ready for use No USB device is connected Blinking...
  • Page 9 [Firewall] > [General Setup]) Web Content Filter is inactive 2.4G / 5G 2.4G: 2.4GHz Access Point is active (Wireless LAN) 5G: 5GHz Access Point is active Wireless Access point is inactive 2.4GHz/5GHz LED will blink slowly when Blinking transmitting over that interface ACT &...
  • Page 10 Interface Description Wireless LAN Wireless band will be switched on/off in a ON/OFF/WPS cycle: ⚫ 2.4G (On) and 5G (On) – Default state. ⚫ 2.4G (Off) and 5G (On) – press and release the button once. ⚫ 2.4G (On) and 5G (Off) – press and release the button twice.
  • Page 11 WAN2 / P6 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet connector for WAN modem / router LAN P1-P5 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet connectors for local network devices RJ-11 connector for ADSL or VDSL line RP-SMA Connector for installing WLAN antennas Connector for the power adapter ON/OFF Power Switch.

  • Page 12: Vigor2866Vac

    Status Explanation The router is powered off Blinking The router is ready and operating normally WAN2 Internet connection is ready for use Internet connection is offline Blinking Data is being transmitted over WAN2 Quality of Service is active Quality of Service is inactive USB device is connected and ready for use No USB device is connected Blinking...
  • Page 13 The port is connected with 10/100Mbps The port “WAN2 / P6” is switchable. It can be used for LAN connection or WAN connection according to the settings configured in WUI. Interface Description Wireless LAN Wireless band will be switched on/off in a cycle: ON/OFF/WPS ⚫...

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    This section will guide you through installing the router’s port connections and fitting the router securely, either to a wall using the supplied mounting hardware, or into a 19” rack with the optional RM1 rack mounting kit. Before starting to configure the router, you must first connect up the cables. ADSL/VDSL Connections: Connect the VDSL/ADSL interface to the Modem or DSL port of the external splitter/microfilter (not supplied) with the RJ-11 line cable.

  • Page 15: Lte Antenna & Sim Card Installation (Lte Models Only)

    & & Extension Base The supplied LTE antenna should be fitted to the magnetic antenna base before connecting the antenna to the router. There are two LTE antenna connectors on the unit; if only a single antenna can be installed, use the LTE antenna connector adjacent to the power switch (highlighted below).
  • Page 16 The SIM card slot is designed for Standard size SIM cards only, fitting a Mini or Micro SIM without a Standard size SIM card adapter could result in damage to the SIM card slot. Push the SIM card into either slot until it ‘clicks’ into place, with the SIM card’s contacts facing downwards like so: Vigor2866 LTE routers have two types of antenna connector;...

  • Page 17: Wall-Mounted Installation

    DrayTek Vigor 2866 series routers have keyhole type mounting slots on the underside to hang the router on, using screws attached to a wall or other surface. A template is provided in the Vigor router packaging box to enable you...

  • Page 18: Rack Mount Kit Installation

    The DrayTek Vigor2866 series router can be fitted securely in a standard 19” 1U rack mount space using the RM1 Rack Mount Plate (available separately). When fitted, the router is held firmly and cannot be removed, pushed back or fall off the bracket accidentally.

  • Page 19: Setup & Configuration

    If the instructions in this quick start guide do not allow you to get online with your ISP or type of Internet connection, there are additional guides available from the Product Knowledgebase on www.draytek.co.uk. Note To access the router, your PC will need to either get its IP address using DHCP or have an IP address in the 192.168.1.x...
  • Page 20 An example from Microsoft Edge, click “Continue to this webpage” to proceed: Most other browsers will present equivalent warnings. In each case, following the prompts/links will allow you to access the router's web interface. It is still encrypted with SSL/TLS. Note This warning appears because the router's default certificate is 'self-signed' rather than issued to you by a certificate authority...
  • Page 21 Note If you cannot access the web interface, please go to the “Trouble Shooting” section in the User Guide to determine the cause of and solve your problem. Upon successful login, the router will display the Dashboard, which shows a summary of the router model, WAN status, front panel port status and other information: Note...

  • Page 22: Wan1 - Xdsl & G.fast Connection Setup

    – & – & The WAN1 interface of the Vigor 2866 router can connect to either an ADSL / ADSL2+ connection or a VDSL2 / G.Fast connection. If your Internet connection uses VDSL2 or G.Fast and your ISP has supplied you with a Username and Password to connect to the Internet, go to section 4.2.1 PPPoE connection with VDSL and G.Fast If your Internet connection uses VDSL2 and your ISP does not supply or require a...
  • Page 23 Openreach or OpenEir VDSL2 networks, if your ISP operates on a different VDSL2 network, this tag value may differ. Please check with your ISP or the DrayTek UK Knowledgebase for ISP specific guides. The DSL mode can be set to “VDSL2 only” but this is not required.
  • Page 24 Input the username into the Username field and password in the Password field, as required. The Service Name does not need to be specified. If your ISP has provided a static IP address, that can be specified by setting the Fixed IP setting to Yes and entering the IP in the Fixed IP Address field.
  • Page 25 These VLAN tag values are required to connect to ISPs that operate on the Openreach or OpenEir VDSL2 networks, if your ISP operates on a different VDSL2 network, this tag value may differ. Please check with your ISP or the DrayTek UK Knowledgebase for ISP specific guides.
  • Page 26 3. Go to [WAN] > [Internet Access] Set the WAN1 Access Mode to MPoA / Static or Dynamic IP, then click the Details Page button to proceed: 4. In the MPoA / Static or Dynamic IP settings: Select the Enable option and select Obtain an IP address automatically which will obtain an IP from the ISP using DHCP.
  • Page 27 5. Once the router has restarted, the [Online Status] > [Physical Connection] page will display the VDSL information and PPP connection status. If the WAN1 section shows an IP address, it has connected to the internet successfully:...

  • Page 28: Pppoa Connection With Adsl / Adsl2

    1. Go to [WAN] > [Internet Access] Firstly set the WAN1 Access Mode to PPPoE / PPPoA, then click the Details Page button to proceed: 2. On the PPPoE / PPPoA settings tab: The details for the VPI and VCI settings for ADSL should be correct for UK usage, with 0 and 38 being the defaults.

  • Page 29: Wan2 - Ethernet Connection Setup

    3. Once the router has restarted, the [Online Status] > [Physical Connection] page will display the ADSL information and PPP connection status, if the WAN1 section shows an IP address, it has connected to the internet successfully: Note If the WAN 1 IP address displayed begins with 172.16.x.x, it’s possible that the ISP has not accepted the supplied Username and Password for the Internet connection.

  • Page 30: Pppoe

    This connection method will typically be used with a modem such as the Vigor 130 VDSL2 modem, which passes through the PPPoE connection from the ISP to the router. 1. Go to [WAN] > [Internet Access] Firstly set the WAN2 Access Mode to PPPoE, then click the Details Page button to proceed: 2.

  • Page 31: Static Or Dynamic Ip

    1. Go to [WAN] > [Internet Access] Set the WAN2 Access Mode to Static or Dynamic IP, then click the Details Page button to proceed: 2. In the Static or Dynamic IP settings: Select the Enable option and select Obtain an IP address automatically which will obtain an IP from the ISP with DHCP.

  • Page 32: Lte Modem Setup (Lte Models Only)

    The LTE modem integrated into DrayTek LTE routers (“L” suffix) can connect directly to a mobile broadband network and operate as either a main internet connection or a backup internet connection. The modem is integrated into the router instead of using a separate USB modem and requires a SIM card to connect to the mobile broadband network required.
  • Page 33 If the connection will be used as a backup internet connection, set the Active Mode to Failover: Select "Any of the selected WAN" if the LTE connection will come online if only • one WAN interface selected goes offline. For instance, in the example below, if either WAN1 or WAN2 are offline, the LTE WAN interface will become active: Select "All of the selected WAN"...
  • Page 34 Set the 3G/4G LTE Modem (DHCP mode) setting to Enable and configure these settings as required for your SIM card / ISP: SIM PIN code – If your SIM card has a PIN code, enter it, otherwise leave this blank Network Mode - 4G/3G/2G auto-selects the ideal network type.
  • Page 35 Additional details on the LTE modem status can be found under [LTE] > [Status]:...

  • Page 36: Getting Further Help

    Internet connectivity and more advanced features: https://www.draytek.co.uk/support/product-knowledgebase Now that you have your DrayTek product, you should keep up to date with product updates (firmware), security advisories and other product news, advice or special offers. Users in the UK/Ireland can subscribe to our mailing list. For...

  • Page 37: Firmware Updates

    - simple mistakes which could then be exploited by others. We've produced our free guide "Router Best Practice" which contains essential information for anyone installing, configuring or using a broadband router or wireless LAN. Available to download: https://www.draytek.co.uk/best...

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