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  • Page 1 VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 ’ ’ Version: 1.2 Firmware Version: V1.1.4.1 Date: September 12, 2014 VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Web registration is preferred. You can register your Vigor modem via Owner http://www.draytek.com. Firmware & Tools Due to the continuous evolution of DrayTek technology, all modems will be regularly Updates upgraded. Please consult the DrayTek web site for more information on newest firmware, tools and documents.

  • Page 5: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Product: VigorAP 900 DrayTek Corp. declares that VigorAP 900 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.
  • Page 6 VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Central AP Management ....................... 36 3.3.1 General Setup......................... 36 3.3.2 Function Support List...................... 36 3.4 General Concepts for Wireless LAN (2.4GHz/5GHz) ............37 3.5 Wireless LAN Settings for AP Mode ..................39 3.5.1 General Setup......................... 39 3.5.2 Security ........................... 43 VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 3.10.3 Access Control......................109 3.10.4 WPS..........................110 3.10.5 AP Discovery ......................111 3.10.6 Universal Repeater ..................... 112 3.10.7 WMM Configuration ....................114 3.10.8 Station List ........................116 3.10.9 Bandwidth Management ..................... 117 3.10.10 Roaming ........................118 VigorAP 900 User’s Guide viii...
  • Page 9 3.14.2 Speed Test ......................... 135 3.15 Support Area ........................135 Applications.....................137 4.1 How to set different segments for different SSIDs in VigorAP 900 ........137 Trouble Shooting..................141 5.1 Checking If the Hardware Status Is OK or Not..............141 5.2 Checking If the Network Connection Settings on Your Computer Is OK or Not ....142 5.3 Pinging the Modem from Your Computer................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    900, computers and wireless devices which are compatible with 802.11n/802.11a can connect to existing wired Ethernet network via this VigorAP 900, 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.

  • Page 12: Led Indicators And Connectors

    A normal connection (rate with 100M/1000M) is through its corresponding port. LAN is disconnected. Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving). LAN B A normal connection (rate with 100M/1000M) is through its corresponding port. LAN is disconnected. Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving). VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 Note that the disabled AP Management must be enabled manually if enabled AP Management is required. Restore the default settings. Usage: Turn on VigorAP 900. Press the button and keep for more than 6 seconds. Then the device will restart with the factory default configuration. LAN B Connecter for xDSL / Cable modem (Giga level) or router.
  • Page 14 ON/OFF: Power switch. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Hardware Installation

    This section will guide you to install the VigorAP 900 through hardware connection and configure the device’s settings through web browser. Before starting to configure VigorAP 900, you have to connect your devices correctly. Connect VigorAP 900 to ADSL modem, router, or switch/hub in your network through the LAN A port of the access point by Ethernet cable.

  • Page 16: Wired Connection For Notebook In Wlan

    Connect VigorAP 900 to ADSL modem or router in your network through the LAN A port of the access point by Ethernet cable. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the PWR connector of the access point.

  • Page 17: Wireless Connection

    Power on VigorAP 900. Check all LEDs on the front panel. ACT LED should be steadily on, LAN LEDs should be on if VigorAP 900 is correctly connected to the ADSL modem, router or switch/hub. (For the detailed information of LED status, please refer to section 1.2.)

  • Page 18: Poe Connection

    VigorAP 900 can gain the power from the connected switch, e.g., VigorSwitch P2260. PoE (Power over Ethernet) can break the install limitation caused by the fixed power supply. Connect VigorAP 900 to a switch in your network through the LAN A1 (PoE) port of the access point by Ethernet cable.

  • Page 19: Network Configuration

    After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup VigorAP 900 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).
  • Page 20 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 VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Windows 2000 Ip Address Setup

    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 VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Windows Xp Ip Address Setup

    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. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Windows Vista Ip Address Setup

    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. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Accessing To Web User Interface

    IP address of the computer to be the same subnet as the default IP address of VigorAP 900 192.168.1.2. For the detailed information, please refer to the later section - Trouble Shooting of the guide.

  • Page 25: Changing Password

    Enter the new login password on the field of Password. Then click OK to continue. Now, the password has been changed. Next time, use the new password to access the Web User Interface for this modem. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Quick Start Wizard

    There are six operation modes for wireless connection. Settings for each mode are different. Wireless Mode At present, VigorAP 900 can connect to 11b only, 11g only, 11n only, Mixed (11b+11g), Mixed (11g+11n) and Mixed (11b+11g+11n) stations simultaneously. Simply choose Mixed (11b+11g+11n) mode.
  • Page 27 AP Discovery Click this button to open the AP Discovery dialog. VigorAP 900 can scan all regulatory channels and find working APs in the neighborhood. This option is not available when AP is selected as the Operation Mode.

  • Page 28: Configuring 2.4Ghz Wireless Settings Based On The Operation Mode

    Select WEP, TKIP or AES as the encryption algorithm. Type the Security key number if required. Type the peer MAC address for the access point that VigorAP Peer MAC Address 900 connects to. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Select WEP, TKIP or AES as the encryption algorithm. Type the Security key number if required. Type the peer MAC address for the access point that VigorAP Peer MAC Address 900 connects to. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 30 Choose LAN-A or LAN-B for each SSID. Select WEP, TKIP or AES as the encryption algorithm. Type the Security key number if required. Type the peer MAC address for the access point that VigorAP Peer MAC Address 900 connects to. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal values in 64-bit encryption level, or restricted to 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal values in 128-bit encryption level. The allowed content is the ASCII characters from 33(!) to 126(~) except '#' and ','. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 Security Mode. WPA2/PSK Select TKIP or AES as the algorithm for WPA. Pass Phrase It is available when WPA/PSK or WPA2/PSK is selected. After finishing this web page configuration, please click Next to continue. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Configuring 2.4Ghz Security Settings

    VigorAP 900 offers 2.4GHz wireless connection capability. You can setup 2.4GHz features in Quick Start Wizard first. Once the USB 2.4GHz wireless dongle connects to VigorAP 900, it can work immediately. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Mode There are several modes provided for you to choose.
  • Page 34 Disable - Disable the WEP Encryption. Data sent to the AP will not be encrypted. Enable - Enable the WEP Encryption. Such feature is available for WEP/802.1x mode. After finishing this web page configuration, please click Next to continue. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Configuring 5Ghz Wireless Settings

    VigorAP 900 offers 5GHz wireless connection capability. You can setup 5GHz features in Quick Start Wizard first. Once the USB 5GHz wireless dongle connects to VigorAP 900, it can work immediately. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Operation Mode There are six operation modes for wireless connection.

  • Page 36: Configuring 5Ghz Security Settings

    After finishing this web page configuration, please click Next to continue. VigorAP 900 offers 5GHz wireless connection capability. You can setup 5G features in Quick Start Wizard first. Once the USB 5GHz wireless dongle connects to VigorAP 900, it can work immediately.
  • Page 37 802.1x authentication. WEP/802.1x - The built-in RADIUS client feature enables VigorAP 900 to assist the remote dial-in user or a wireless station and the RADIUS server in performing mutual authentication. It enables centralized remote access authentication for network management.

  • Page 38: Finishing The Wireless Settings Wizard

    The online status shows the LAN status, Station Link Status for such device. Detailed explanation is shown below: Item Description IP Address Displays the IP address of the LAN interface. TX Packets Displays the total transmitted packets at the LAN interface. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 RX Packets Displays the total number of received packets at the LAN interface. TX Bytes Displays the total transmitted size at the LAN interface. RX Bytes Displays the total number of received size at the LAN interface. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 This page is left blank. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Advanced Configuration

    Open a web browser on your PC and type http://192.168.1.2. The window will ask for typing username and password. Please type “admin/admin” on Username/Password for administration operation. Now, the Main Screen will appear. Be aware that “Admin mode” will be displayed on the bottom left side. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Operation Mode

    AP Bridge-Point to This mode can establish wireless connection with another Point VigorAP 900 using the same mode, and link the wired network which these two VigorAP 900s connected together. Only one access point can be connected in this mode.

  • Page 43: Lan

    Click LAN to open the LAN settings page and choose General Setup. Note: Such page will be changed according to the Operation Mode selected. The following screen is obtained by choosing AP as the operation mode. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 44 Default Gateway – In general, it is not really necessary to specify a gateway for VigorAP 900. However, if it is required, simply type an IP address as the gateway for VigorAP 900. It will be convenient for the access point acquiring more service (e.g., accessing NTP server) from Vigor router.
  • Page 45 Subnet Mask – Type in an address code that determines the size of the network. (Default: 255.255.255.0/ 24) Enable Management VLAN – VigorAP 900 supports tag-based VLAN for wireless clients accessing Vigor device. Only the clients with the specified VLAN ID can access into VigorAP 900.

  • Page 46: Central Ap Management

    Vigor2860 series, the WLAN profile pre-configured on VigorAP2860 series will be applied to VigorAP 900 immediately. Thus, it is not necessary to configure VigorAP 900 separately. Click the Client tab to list the AP management functions that the Access Points support under different firmware versions.

  • Page 47: General Concepts For Wireless Lan (2.4Ghz/5Ghz)

    In an Infrastructure Mode of wireless network, VigorAP 900 plays a role as an Access Point (AP) connecting to lots of wireless clients or Stations (STA). All the STAs will share the same Internet connection via VigorAP 900.
  • Page 48 Start PBC button or using PIN Code. On the side of VigorAP 900 series which served as an AP, press WPS button once on the front panel of VigorAP 900 or click Start PBC on web configuration interface. On the side of a station with network card installed, press Start PBC button of network card.

  • Page 49: Wireless Lan Settings For Ap Mode

    Note: The Wireless LAN settings will be changed according to the Operation Mode selected in section 3.1. By clicking the General Setup, a new web page will appear so that you could configure the SSID and the wireless channel. Please refer to the following figure for more information. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 50 Internet through Vigor device. The number you can set is from 3 to 64. Mode At present, VigorAP 900 can connect to 11b only, 11g only, 11n only, Mixed (11b+11g) and Mixed (11b+11g+11n) stations simultaneously. Simply choose Mixed (11b+11g+11n) mode.
  • Page 51 Note: Vigor N61 wireless adapter supports this function. Therefore, you can use and install it into your PC for matching with Packet-OVERDRIVE (refer to the following picture of Vigor N61 wireless utility window, choose Enable for TxBURST on the tab of Option). VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 52 Antenna VigorAP 900 can be attached with two antennas to have good data transmission via wireless connection. However, if you have only one antenna attached, please choose 1T1R. Tx Power The default setting is the maximum (100%). Lower down the value may degrade range and throughput of wireless.

  • Page 53: Security

    PSK. The WPA encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using the key, which either PSK (Pre-Shared Key) entered manually in this field below or automatically negotiated via 802.1x authentication. WEP/802.1x - The built-in RADIUS client feature enables VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 54 VigorAP 900 to assist the remote dial-in user or a wireless station and the RADIUS server in performing mutual authentication. It enables centralized remote access authentication for network management. The WPA encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using the key, which either PSK (Pre-Shared Key) entered manually in this field below or automatically negotiated via 802.1x authentication.
  • Page 55 Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Use internal RADIUS There is a RADIUS server built in VigorAP 900 which is used Server to authenticate the wireless client connecting to the access point. Check this box to use the internal RADIUS server for wireless security.

  • Page 56: Access Control

    Choose Blocked MAC address filter, so that all of the devices with the MAC addresses listed on the MAC Address Filter table will be blocked and cannot access into VigorAP 900. MAC Address Filter Display all MAC addresses that are edited before.

  • Page 57: Wps

    VigorAP 900 will wait for WPS requests from wireless clients about two minutes. Both ACT and 2.4G WLAN LEDs on VigorAP 900 will blink quickly when WPS is in progress. It will return to normal condition after two minutes. (You need to setup WPS within two minutes)

  • Page 58: Ap Discovery

    (You need to setup WPS within two minutes). VigorAP 900 can scan all regulatory channels and find working APs in the neighborhood. Based on the scanning result, users will know which channel is clean for usage. Also, it can be used to facilitate finding an AP for a WDS link.

  • Page 59: Wmm Configuration

    AC_VI and AC_VO that need higher priorities in data transmission, please set greater value for them to get highest transmission opportunity. Specify the value ranging from 0 to 65535. It is an abbreviation of Admission control Mandatory. It can VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 60 Note: VigorAP 900 provides standard WMM configuration in the web page. If you want to modify the parameters, please refer to the Wi-Fi WMM standard specification. AckPolicy “Uncheck” (default value) the box means the AP will answer the response request while transmitting WMM packets through wireless connection.

  • Page 61: Station List

    Access Control. General/Advanced General – Display general information (e.g., MAC Address, SSID, Auth, Encrypt, TX/RX Rate) for the station. Advanced – Display more information (e.g., AID, PSM, WMM, RSSI PhMd, BW, MCS, Rate) for the station. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 62: Bandwidth Management

    When Auto Adjustment is checked, the value defined here will Limit be treated as the total bandwidth shared by all of the wireless stations with the same SSID for data downloading. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Roaming

    It makes roaming faster and more secure. (Only valid in WPA2) Enable - Enable IEEE 802.1X Pre-Authentication. Disable - Disable IEEE 802.1X Pre-Authentication. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 64: Wireless Lan Settings For Ap Bridge-Point To Point/Ap Bridge-Point To Multi-Point Mode

    Wireless LAN menu items will include General Setup, AP Discovery and WDS AP Status. AP Bridge-Point to Point allows VigorAP 900 to connect to another VigorAP 900 which uses the same mode. All wired Ethernet clients of both VigorAP 900s will be connected together.
  • Page 65 Item Description Enable Wireless LAN Check the box to enable wireless function. Mode At present, VigorAP 900 can connect to 11b only, 11g only, 11n only, Mixed (11b+11g), Mixed (11g+11n) and Mixed (11b+11g+11n) stations simultaneously. Simply choose Mixed (11b+11g+11n) mode.
  • Page 66 Packet-OVERDRIVE (refer to the following picture of Vigor N61 wireless utility window, choose Enable for TxBURST on the tab of Option). VigorAP 900 can be attached with two antennas to have good Antenna data transmission via wireless connection. However, if you have only one antenna attached, please choose 1T1R.

  • Page 67: Ap Discovery

    This page is used to scan the existence of the APs on the wireless LAN. Yet, only the AP which is in the same channel of VigorAP 900 can be found. Please click Scan to discover all the connected APs.

  • Page 68: Wds Ap Status

    VigorAP 900 can display the status such as MAC address, physical mode, power save and bandwidth for the working AP connected with WDS. Click Refresh to get the newest information. The network signal for a single wireless access point might be limited by its coverage range.

  • Page 69: Wireless Lan Settings For Ap Bridge-Wds Mode

    Bandwidth Management and Roaming. By clicking the General Setup, a new web page will appear so that you could configure security, Tx Burst and choose proper mode. Please refer to the following figure for more information. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 70 Internet through VigorAP. The number you can set is from 3 to 64. Mode At present, VigorAP 900 can connect to 11b only, 11g only, 11n only, Mixed (11b+11g), Mixed (11g+11n) and Mixed (11b+11g+11n) stations simultaneously. Simply choose Mixed (11b+11g+11n) mode.
  • Page 71 VigorAP 900 while site surveying. The system allows you to set four sets of SSID for different usage. SSID Set a name for VigorAP 900 to be identified. Default settings are DrayTek-LAN-A and DrayTek-LAN-B. When Enable 2 Subnet is enabled, you can specify subnet interface (LAN-A or LAN-B) for each SSID by using the drop down menu.
  • Page 72 Vigor N61 wireless utility window, choose Enable for TxBURST on the tab of Option). Antenna VigorAP 900 can be attached with two antennas to have good data transmission via wireless connection. However, if you have only one antenna attached, please choose 1T1R.
  • Page 73 Auto 20/40 MHZ– the device will use 20Mhz or 40Mhz for data transmission and receiving according to the station capability. Such channel can increase the performance for data transmission. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Security

    Key) entered manually in this field below or automatically negotiated via 802.1x authentication. WEP/802.1x - The built-in RADIUS client feature enables VigorAP 900 to assist the remote dial-in user or a wireless station and the RADIUS server in performing mutual authentication. It enables centralized remote access...
  • Page 75 Disable - Disable the WEP Encryption. Data sent to the AP will not be encrypted. Enable - Enable the WEP Encryption. Such feature is available for WEP/802.1x mode. Click the link of RADIUS Server to access into the following page for more settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 76 Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Use internal RADIUS There is a RADIUS server built in VigorAP 900 which is used Server to authenticate the wireless client connecting to the access point. Check this box to use the internal RADIUS server for wireless security.

  • Page 77: Access Control

    Choose Blocked MAC address filter, so that all of the devices with the MAC addresses listed on the MAC Address Filter table will be blocked and cannot access into VigorAP 900. MAC Address Filter Display all MAC addresses that are edited before.

  • Page 78: Wps

    VigorAP 900 will wait for WPS requests from wireless clients about two minutes. Both ACT and 2.4G WLAN LEDs on VigorAP 900 will blink quickly when WPS is in progress. It will return to normal condition after two minutes. (You need to setup WPS within two minutes)

  • Page 79: Ap Discovery

    This page is used to scan the existence of the APs on the wireless LAN. Yet, only the AP which is in the same channel of VigorAP 900 can be found. Please click Scan to discover all the connected APs.

  • Page 80: Wds Ap Status

    VigorAP 900 can display the status such as MAC address, physical mode, power save and bandwidth for the working AP connected with WDS. Click Refresh to get the newest information. WMM is an abbreviation of Wi-Fi Multimedia. It defines the priority levels for four access categories derived from 802.1d (prioritization tabs).
  • Page 81 “Check” the box means the AP will not answer any response request for the transmitting packets. It will have better performance with lower reliability. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 82: Station List

    Access Control. General/Advanced General – Display general information (e.g., MAC Address, SSID, Auth, Encrypt, TX/RX Rate) for the station. Advanced – Display more information (e.g., AID, PSM, WMM, RSSI PhMd, BW, MCS, Rate) for the station. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Bandwidth Management

    When Auto Adjustment is checked, the value defined here will Limit be treated as the total bandwidth shared by all of the wireless stations with the same SSID for data downloading. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 84: Roaming

    It makes roaming faster and more secure. (Only valid in WPA2) Enable - Enable IEEE 802.1X Pre-Authentication. Disable - Disable IEEE 802.1X Pre-Authentication. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Wireless Lan Settings For Universal Repeater Mode

    Configuration, Station List, Bandwidth Management and Roaming. By clicking the General Setup, a new web page will appear so that you could configure the SSID and the wireless channel. Please refer to the following figure for more information. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 86 Internet through VigorAP. The number you can set is from 3 to 64. Mode At present, VigorAP 900 can connect to 11b only, 11g only, 11n only, Mixed (11b+11g), Mixed (11g+11n) and Mixed (11b+11g+11n) stations simultaneously. Simply choose Mixed (11b+11g+11n) mode.
  • Page 87 Note: Vigor N61 wireless adapter supports this function. Therefore, you can use and install it into your PC for matching with Packet-OVERDRIVE (refer to the following picture of Vigor N61 wireless utility window, choose Enable for TxBURST on the tab of Option). VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 88 Antenna VigorAP 900 can be attached with two antennas to have good data transmission via wireless connection. However, if you have only one antenna attached, please choose 1T1R. Tx Power The default setting is the maximum (100%). Lower down the value may degrade range and throughput of wireless.

  • Page 89: Security

    Key) entered manually in this field below or automatically negotiated via 802.1x authentication. WEP/802.1x - The built-in RADIUS client feature enables VigorAP 900 to assist the remote dial-in user or a wireless station and the RADIUS server in performing mutual VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 90 Disable - Disable the WEP Encryption. Data sent to the AP will not be encrypted. Enable - Enable the WEP Encryption. Such feature is available for WEP/802.1x mode. Click the link of RADIUS Server to access into the following page for more settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 91 Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Use internal RADIUS There is a RADIUS server built in VigorAP 900 which is used Server to authenticate the wireless client connecting to the access point. Check this box to use the internal RADIUS server for wireless security.

  • Page 92: Access Control

    Choose Blocked MAC address filter, so that all of the devices with the MAC addresses listed on the MAC Address Filter table will be blocked and cannot access into VigorAP 900. MAC Address Filter Display all MAC addresses that are edited before.

  • Page 93: Wps

    VigorAP 900 will wait for WPS requests from wireless clients about two minutes. Both ACT and 2.4G WLAN LEDs on VigorAP 900 will blink quickly when WPS is in progress. It will return to normal condition after two minutes. (You need to setup WPS within two minutes)

  • Page 94: Ap Discovery

    This page is used to scan the existence of the APs on the wireless LAN. Yet, only the AP which is in the same channel of VigorAP 900 can be found. Please click Scan to discover all the connected APs.

  • Page 95: Universal Repeater

    WDS and normal AP mode. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Set the name of access point that VigorAP 900 wants to SSID connect to. MAC Address Type the MAC address of access point that VigorAP 900 wants (Optional) to connect to.
  • Page 96 Type an IP address with the same network segment of the LAN IP setting of the router. Such IP shall be different with any IP address in LAN. This setting is available when Static IP is selected as Subnet Mask VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 97: Wmm Configuration

    Window-Max. Please specify the value ranging from 1 to 15. Be aware that CWMax value must be greater than CWMin or equals to CWMin value. Both values will influence the time delay for WMM accessing categories. The difference VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 98 “Check” the box means the AP will not answer any response request for the transmitting packets. It will have better performance with lower reliability. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Station List

    Access Control. General – Display general information (e.g., MAC Address, General/Advanced SSID, Auth, Encrypt, TX/RX Rate) for the station. Advanced – Display more information (e.g., AID, PSM, WMM, RSSI PhMd, BW, MCS, Rate) for the station. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 100: Bandwidth Management

    When Auto Adjustment is checked, the value defined here will Limit be treated as the total bandwidth shared by all of the wireless stations with the same SSID for data downloading. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Roaming

    It makes roaming faster and more secure. (Only valid in WPA2) Enable - Enable IEEE 802.1X Pre-Authentication. Disable - Disable IEEE 802.1X Pre-Authentication. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 102: Wireless Lan (5Ghz) Settings For Ap Mode

    Enable Wireless LAN Check the box to enable wireless function. Enable Limit Client Check the box to set the maximum number of wireless stations which try to connect Internet through VigorAP. The number you can set is from 3 to 64. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 VigorAP 900 while site surveying. The system allows you to set four sets of SSID for different usage. SSID Set a name for VigorAP 900 to be identified. Default settings are Draytek_5G-LANA and Draytek_5G-LANB. When Enable 2 Subnet is enabled, you can specify subnet interface (LAN-A or LAN-B) for each SSID by using the drop down menu.

  • Page 104: Security

    WPA/PSK or WPA2/PSK or Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK - Accepts only WPA clients and the encryption key should be entered in PSK. The WPA encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using the key, which either PSK (Pre-Shared VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 105 Key) entered manually in this field below or automatically negotiated via 802.1x authentication. WEP/802.1x - The built-in RADIUS client feature enables VigorAP 900 to assist the remote dial-in user or a wireless station and the RADIUS server in performing mutual authentication. It enables centralized remote access authentication for network management.
  • Page 106 Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Use internal RADIUS There is a RADIUS server built in VigorAP 900 which is used Server to authenticate the wireless client connecting to the access point. Check this box to use the internal RADIUS server for wireless security.

  • Page 107: Access Control

    Choose Blocked MAC address filter, so that all of the devices with the MAC addresses listed on the MAC Address Filter table will be blocked and cannot access into VigorAP 900. MAC Address Filter Display all MAC addresses that are edited before.

  • Page 108: Wps

    VigorAP 900 will wait for WPS requests from wireless clients about two minutes. Both ACT and 5G WLAN LEDs on VigorAP 900 will blink quickly when WPS is in progress. It will return to normal condition after two minutes.

  • Page 109: Ap Discovery

    (You need to setup WPS within two minutes). VigorAP 900 can scan all regulatory channels and find working APs in the neighborhood. Based on the scanning result, users will know which channel is clean for usage. Also, it can be used to facilitate finding an AP for a WDS link.

  • Page 110: Wmm Configuration

    Specify the value ranging from 0 to 65535. It is an abbreviation of Admission control Mandatory. It can restrict stations from using specific category class if it is VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 111: Station List

    Note: VigorAP 900 provides standard WMM configuration in the web page. If you want to modify the parameters, please refer to the Wi-Fi WMM standard specification. AckPolicy “Uncheck” (default value) the box means the AP will answer the response request while transmitting WMM packets through wireless connection.

  • Page 112: Bandwidth Management

    Auto Adjustment Check this box to have the bandwidth limit determined by the system automatically. Total Upload Limit When Auto Adjustment is checked, the value defined here will VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 113: Roaming

    It makes roaming faster and more secure. (Only valid in WPA2) Enable - Enable IEEE 802.1X Pre-Authentication. Disable - Disable IEEE 802.1X Pre-Authentication. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 114: Wireless Lan (5Ghz) Settings For Universal Repeater Mode

    Internet through VigorAP. The number you can set is from 3 to 64. Mode At present, VigorAP 900 can connect to 11a only, 11n only, and Mixed (11a+11n). Enable 2 Subnet Check the box to enable the function for two independent (Simulate 2 APs) subnets.
  • Page 115 VigorAP 900 while site surveying. The system allows you to set four sets of SSID for different usage. SSID Set a name for VigorAP 900 to be identified. Default settings are DrayTek5G-LAN-A and DrayTek5G-LAN-B. When Enable 2 Subnet is enabled, you can specify subnet interface (LAN-A or LAN-B) for each SSID by using the drop down menu.

  • Page 116: Security

    Accepts only WPA clients and the encryption key should be entered in PSK. The WPA encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using the key, which either PSK (Pre-Shared Key) entered manually in this field below or automatically VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 117 802.1x authentication. WEP/802.1x - The built-in RADIUS client feature enables VigorAP 900 to assist the remote dial-in user or a wireless station and the RADIUS server in performing mutual authentication. It enables centralized remote access authentication for network management.
  • Page 118 Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Use internal RADIUS There is a RADIUS server built in VigorAP 900 which is used Server to authenticate the wireless client connecting to the access point. Check this box to use the internal RADIUS server for wireless security.

  • Page 119: Access Control

    Choose Blocked MAC address filter, so that all of the devices with the MAC addresses listed on the MAC Address Filter table will be blocked and cannot access into VigorAP 900. MAC Address Filter Display all MAC addresses that are edited before.

  • Page 120: Wps

    VigorAP 900 will wait for WPS requests from wireless clients about two minutes. Both ACT and 5G WLAN LEDs on VigorAP 900 will blink quickly when WPS is in progress. It will return to normal condition after two minutes.

  • Page 121: Ap Discovery

    This page is used to scan the existence of the APs on the wireless LAN. Yet, only the AP which is in the same channel of VigorAP 900 can be found. Please click Scan to discover all the connected APs.

  • Page 122: Universal Repeater

    WDS and normal AP mode. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description SSID Set the name of access point that VigorAP 900 wants to connect to. MAC Address Type the MAC address of access point that VigorAP 900 wants (Optional) to connect to.
  • Page 123 Type an IP address with the same network segment of the LAN IP setting of the router. Such IP shall be different with any IP address in LAN. This setting is available when Static IP is selected as Subnet Mask VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 124: Wmm Configuration

    Window-Max. Please specify the value ranging from 1 to 15. Be aware that CWMax value must be greater than CWMin or equals to CWMin value. Both values will influence the time delay for WMM accessing categories. The difference VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 125 “Check” the box means the AP will not answer any response request for the transmitting packets. It will have better performance with lower reliability. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 126: Station List

    Access Control. General/Advanced General – Display general information (e.g., MAC Address, SSID, Auth, Encrypt, TX/RX Rate) for the station. Advanced – Display more information (e.g., AID, PSM, WMM, RSSI PhMd, BW, MCS, Rate) for the station. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 127: Bandwidth Management

    When Auto Adjustment is checked, the value defined here will be treated as the total bandwidth shared by all of the wireless Limit stations with the same SSID for data downloading. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 128: Roaming

    It makes roaming faster and more secure. (Only valid in WPA2) Enable - Enable IEEE 802.1X Pre-Authentication. Disable - Disable IEEE 802.1X Pre-Authentication. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 129: Radius Server

    VigorAP 900 offers a built-in RADIUS server to authenticate the wireless client that tries to connect to VigorAP 900. The AP can accept the wireless connection authentication requested by wireless clients. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Enable RADIUS Check it to enable the internal RADIUS server.

  • Page 130: Applications

    VigorAP 900 while the user tries to use VigorAP 900 as the external RADIUS server. Confirm Secrete Key – Type the password again for confirmation. Configure  Add – Make a new client with IP and secrete key specified on the left boxes.
  • Page 131 Action Specify which action should apply the schedule. Specify how often the schedule will be applied. Acts Once -The schedule will be applied just once Routine -Specify which days in one week should perform the schedule. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 132: Apple Ios Keep Alive

    To keep the wireless connection (via Wi-Fi) on iOS device in alive, VigorAP 900 will send the UDP packets with 5353 port to the specific IP every five seconds.

  • Page 133: Temperature Sensor

    A USB Thermometer is now available that complements your installed DrayTek AP installations that will help you monitor the server or data communications room environment and notify you if the server room or data communications room is overheating. During summer in particular, it is important to ensure that your server or data communications equipment are not overheating due to cooling system failures.
  • Page 134 Below shows an example of temperature graph: VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 135: System Maintenance

    Display the date and time of the current firmware build. System Uptime Display the period that such device connects to Internet. Operation Mode Display the operation mode that the device used. System Memory total Display the total memory of your system. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 136 Display the subnet mask address of the LAN interface. Wireless MAC Address Display the MAC address of the WAN Interface. SSID Display the SSID of the device. Channel Display the channel that the station used for connecting with such device. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 137: 127

    Auto Configuration Server user’s manual for detailed information. The setting for URL can be domain name or IP address. CPE Settings Such information is useful for Auto Configuration Server (ACS). Enable– Check the box to allow the CPE Client to connect with VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 138 Auto Configuration Server. On – Choose the interface (LAN-A or LAN-B) for VigorAP 900 connecting to ACS server. Port – Sometimes, port conflict might be occurred. To solve such problem, you might change port number for CPE. DNS Server IP Address – Such field is to specify the IP address if a URL is configured with a domain name.

  • Page 139: Administrator Password

    Type in new password in this filed. Confirm Password Type the new password again for confirmation. When you click OK, the login window will appear. Please use the new password to access into the web user interface again. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 140: Configuration Backup

    Click Backup button to get into the following dialog. Click Save button to open another dialog for saving configuration as a file. In Save As dialog, the default filename is config.cfg. You could give it another name by yourself. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 141: Syslog

    The IP address of the Syslog server. Assign a port for the Syslog protocol. The default setting is 514. Destination Port Log Level Specify which level of the severity of the event will be recorded by Syslog. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 142: Time And Date

    Use Default – Click it to choose the default NTP server. Daylight Saving Check the box to enable the daylight saving. Such feature is available for certain area. NTP synchronization Select a time interval for updating from the NTP server. Click OK to save these settings. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 143: Management

    Note: When the system pops up Reboot System web page after you configure web settings, please click OK to reboot your modem for ensuring normal operation and preventing unexpected errors of the modem in the future. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 144: Firmware Upgrade

    Click System Maintenance>> Firmware Upgrade to launch the Firmware Upgrade Utility. Click Browse to locate the newest firmware from your hard disk and click Upgrade. Diagnostic Tools provide a useful way to view or diagnose the status of your VigorAP 900. At present, only System Log is offered.

  • Page 145: Speed Test

    Click the Start button on the page to test the speed. Such feature can help you to find the best installation place for Vigor AP. When you click the menu item under Support Area, you will be guided to visit www.draytek.com and open the corresponding pages directly. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
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  • Page 147: Applications

    SSIDs with different network segments for reaching the target of managing wireless network. See the following figure. In the above figure, VigorAP 900 is used to control the wireless network connection. It can separate the wireless traffic between accessing internal server and the usage of video.
  • Page 148 Below shows you how to configure the web page for VigorAP 900: In the page of Operation Mode, click AP mode for 2.4GHz Wireless and 5GHz Wireless. Open Wireless LAN(2.4GHz) >> General Setup and then Wireless LAN(5GHz) >> General Setup. Choose the subnet LAN-B for SSID 1 and choose LAN-A for SSID 2.
  • Page 149 Security Settings. Set the encryption method and set the password for SSID 1 and SSID 2 respectively. Open LAN>General Setup to configure the settings for enabling DHCP server on LAN-A/LAN-B. If there is a DHCP server configured in the same network segment, skip this step. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 150 SSID 1 can get the IP address assigned by LAN-B 192.168.2.0/24 for accessing the internal server. The wireless equipment connecting to VigorAP 900 with SSID 2 can get the IP address assigned by LAN-A 192.168.1.0/24 for using the video/audio uploading and downloading services.

  • Page 151: Trouble Shooting

    Power on the modem. Make sure the POWER LED, ACT LED and LAN LED are bright. If not, it means that there is something wrong with the hardware status. Simply back to “1.3 Hardware Installation” to execute the hardware installation again. And then, try again. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 152 Go to Control Panel and then double-click on Network Connections. Right-click on Local Area Connection and click on Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...
  • Page 153 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Double click on the current used Mac Os on the desktop. Open the Application folder and get into Network. On the Network screen, select Using DHCP from the drop down list of Configure IPv4. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 154: Pinging The Modem From Your Computer

    Open the Application folder and get into Utilities. Double click Terminal. The Terminal window will appear. Type ping 192.168.1.2 and press [Enter]. If the link is OK, the line of “64 bytes from 192.168.1.2: icmp_seq=0 ttl=255 time=xxxx ms” will appear. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 155: Backing To Factory Default Setting If Necessary

    While the modem is running, press the Factory Reset button and hold for more than 5 seconds. When you see the ACT LED blinks rapidly, please release the button. Then, the modem will restart with the default configuration. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 156: Contacting Draytek

    If the modem still cannot work correctly after trying many efforts, please contact your dealer for further help right away. For any questions, please feel free to send e-mail to support@draytek.com. VigorAP 900 User’s Guide...

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