Draytek VigorAP 903 Quick Start Manual

Draytek VigorAP 903 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 V1.1...
  • Page 2: Quick Start Guide

    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 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 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Access Point Antenna RJ-45 Cable (Ethernet) Quick Start Guide (This document) UK plug power adapter...
  • Page 4: Panel Explanation

    Panel Explanation Status Explanation The VigorAP is powered off Blinking The VigorAP is ready and operating normally USB device is connected and ready for use Blinking Data is being transmitted over USB 2.4G 2.4GHz Access Point is active 2.4GHz Access Point is turned off Blinking Data is being transmitted on the AP’s 2.4GHz wireless interface...
  • Page 5 Interface Description Wireless band will be switched on/off in a cycle. For example, 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 ...
  • Page 6: Installation

    This section includes guidance on initial hardware connection of the VigorAP and how to wall-mount the VigorAP. 1. Connect VigorAP 903 to your router, or a switch on your network through a LAN-A port of the access point by Ethernet cable.
  • Page 7 Wall Mounting the DrayTek VigorAP 903 1. Drill two holes on the wall. The distance between the holes shall be 80mm. The recommended drill diameter is 6.5mm (1/4”). 2. Fit screws into the wall using the included wall plugs 3. Screw the supplied mounting screws into the wall plugs and ensure the fit is secure 4.
  • Page 8: Initial Configuration

    This section has three parts, with the first two demonstrating how to locate the VigorAP on your network when connected to a DrayTek Vigor router. If you already know the IP address of the VigorAP 903 on your network, go to part 4.3 Web Configuration to configure the VigorAP for use.
  • Page 9 Open External Devices. 2. Check (tick) External Device Auto Discovery and click OK. When the VigorAP 903 appears in the list of discovered devices, click the assigned by Vigor router appears, click it to access the web interface of your VigorAP.
  • Page 10: Web Configuration

    1. Find the IP address of the VigorAP 903using the note above, or locate it using the DrayTek router in parts 4.1 and 4.2 of this guide. 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.
  • Page 11 3. Upon accessing the VigorAP’s web interface, it will present the Quick Start Wizard to assist with initial wireless configuration: 4. Select an operation mode (Access Point, Mesh Root, Mesh Node or Range Extender) and click Next Step. This guide demonstrates the setup of Access Point (AP) mode:...
  • Page 12 WiFi Name We recommend changing the default SSID (the wireless network name which is visible to users) from “DrayTek-LAN-A” to represent your network. WiFi Password The VigorAP has a default security key printed on a label on its base but you should change the password here –...
  • Page 13 6. Now change the management password for the VigorAP and click Next Step. This secures the VigorAP from unwanted configuration changes. 7. Now, a summary of settings configuration will be shown on screen. Click Finish. 8. The VigorAP will now be configured with the details specified in the Quick Start Wizard and will be ready for use.
  • Page 14 Click Dashboard to see an overview of the VigorAP’s status information and network details:...
  • Page 15 VigorAP 903 and its mesh functionality. Once configured, the DrayTek VigorAP app can be used to monitor the status of the VigorAP access point. To use this with the DrayTek VigorAP 903, install the VigorAP app made by DrayTek from the Apple App &...
  • Page 16: Firmware Updates

    Keep up to date with our mailing list Keep up to date with our mailing list 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.

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