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Draytek VigorAP 1000C User Manual

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  • Page 2 VigorAP 1000C 802.11ac Ceiling-mount AP User’s Guide Version: 1.1 Firmware Version: V1.3.3 Date: May 11, 2020...
  • Page 3 Web registration is preferred. You can register your Vigor modem via http://www.draytek.com. Owner Firmware & Tools 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. Updates http://www.draytek.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter I Installation ..............................VII I-1 Introduction....................................1 I-1-1 LED Indicators and Connectors..........................2 I-2 Hardware Installation...................................4 I-3 Network IP Configuration ................................8 I-3-1 Windows 10 IP Address Setup...........................8 I-4 Accessing to Web User Interface ............................. 11 I-5 Changing Password ................................... 14 I-6 Dashboard ....................................
  • Page 5 IV-2-1 Schedule ................................128 IV-2-2 Apple iOS Keep Alive............................131 IV-2-3 Wi-Fi Auto On/Off..............................132 IV-2-4 Sensor..................................133 Chapter V Mobile APP, DrayTek Wireless....................... 135 V-1 Introduction of DrayTek Wireless............................136 V-2 Select a VigorAP ..................................137 V-3 Quick Start Wizard .................................. 138 V-4 Login ......................................
  • Page 6 VI-5 Backing to Factory Default Setting............................167 VI-5-1 Software Reset..............................167 VI-5-2 Hardware Reset..............................167 VI-6 Contacting DrayTek ................................168 Index ....................................... 169...

  • Page 7: Chapter I Installation

    Chapter I Installation...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    In Mesh mode or Range Extender mode, this extra band can also be dedicated as the Uplink band to the Internet. VigorAP 1000C is suitable to construct a small Wireless network. VigorAP 1000C can operate in standalone mode for your office network or a classroom; connected to your LAN and offering you wireless access.

  • Page 10: I-1-1 Led Indicators And Connectors

    I-1-1 LED Indicators and Connectors Before you use the Vigor modem, please get acquainted with the LED indicators and connectors first. Status Explanation 5G-2 / 5G-1 / 2.4G Wireless function is ready. Wireless function is not ready. Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving). The LAN port is connected.
  • Page 11 Interface Description Restore the default settings. Usage: Switch on the access point. Press and hold reset button for at least seconds. VigorAP will restart with the factory default configuration. P2/P1(PoE) Connectors for local networked devices. A connector for a USB device. A security hole for installing the anti-theft lock.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    I-2 Hardware Installation This section will guide you through installing the VigorAP.  Note: For the sake of personal safety, only trained and qualified personnel should install this access point. VigorAP can be mounted on the board of calcium silicate. Below shows an exploded view of VigorAP installation.
  • Page 13 Follow the steps listed below to mount the access point. Place the bracket on the front side of the calcium silicate board and fasten it with four screws. When the bracket is in place, reverse the board. Put the washer on the screw.
  • Page 14 Insert the cap nut to the screw on the washer. Rotate the cap nut until it locks firmly on the washer.
  • Page 15 There are four latches on the bracket. Put the device (VigorAP) on the bracket with the direction shown below. Wall...

  • Page 16: Network Ip Configuration

    I-3 Network IP Configuration After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup VigorAP 1000C 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 in the same subnet as this AP.
  • Page 17 Next, click Change adapter options. Click the local area connection.
  • Page 18 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...

  • Page 19: Accessing To Web User Interface

    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 1000C. If there is no DHCP server on the network, then VigorAP 1000C will have an IP address of ...
  • Page 20 For the first time accessing VigorAP, the Quick Start Wizard for configuring wireless settings will appear as follows. Refer to Section I-7 Quick Start Wizard for detailed information. If VigorAP has been configured previously, the Dashboard of VigorAP will appear as follows:...
  • Page 21 The web page can be logged out by clicking Log Out on the top right of the web page. Or, logout the web user interface according to the chosen condition. The default setting is Auto Logout, which means the web configuration system will logout after 5 minutes without any operation.

  • Page 22: Changing Password

    I-5 Changing Password Please change the password for the original security of the modem. Go to System Maintenance page and choose Administration 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.

  • Page 23: Dashboard

    I-6 Dashboard Dashboard shows system status including the number of client connected, throughput, gateway, physical connection status, radio (2.4GHz / 5GHz / 5GHz-2) status, backhaul network, recent activities, wireless network usage, and so on. Click Dashboard from the main menu on the left side of the main page.

  • Page 24: Quick Start Wizard

    I-7 Quick Start Wizard Quick Start Wizard will guide you to configure 2.4G /5G/5G-2 wireless setting and other corresponding settings for Vigor Access Point step by step. Available operation mode includes: Access Point  Mesh Root  Mesh Node  Range Extender ...

  • Page 25: I-7-1 Settings For Access Point

    Next Step. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description WiFi Name Set a name for VigorAP 1000C to be identified. WiFi Password Type 8~63 ASCII characters, such as 012345678..(or 64 Hexadecimal digits leading by 0x, such as "0x321253abcde...").
  • Page 26 Enable 2nd Check the box to enable the guest wireless setting. Wireless Such feature is especially useful for free Wi-Fi service. For example, a coffee shop offers free Wi-Fi service for its guests for one hour every day. 2nd WiFi Name - Set a name for VigorAP device which can be identified and connected by wireless guest.
  • Page 27 A summary of settings configuration will be shown on screen. Click Finish.

  • Page 28: I-7-2 Settings For Mesh Root

    I-7-2 Settings for Mesh Root Choose Mesh Root as the operation mode and click Next Step. Configure the settings for wireless LAN (for 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 5GHz-2) and click Next Step.
  • Page 29 Wi-Fi service for its guests for one hour every day. 2nd WiFi Name - Set a name for VigorAP 1000C which can be identified and connected by wireless guest. 2nd WiFi Password - Set 8~63 ASCII characters or 64 Hexadecimal digits leading by 0x which can be used for logging into VigorAP 1000C by wireless guest.
  • Page 30 Change the default password for such device with new value. Then click Next Step. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Admin Password Enter a new password. Confirm Enter the new password again for confirmation. Password A summary of settings configuration will be shown on screen. Click Finish.
  • Page 31 After clicking Finish, the following web page appears. VigorAP will search for mesh node around the network.
  • Page 32 Available VigorAP devices will be shown on the screen. Select the device (as a mesh node) for grouping under such mesh group and enter a device name for identification. Click Apply and wait for a while.
  • Page 33 Later, a summary page of mesh root with mesh node will be shown on the screen.

  • Page 34: I-7-3 Settings For Mesh Node

    I-7-3 Settings for Mesh Node Choose Mesh Node as the operation mode and click Next Step. A summary of settings configuration will be shown on screen. Click Finish.

  • Page 35: I-7-4 Settings For Range Extender

    I-7-4 Settings for Range Extender Choose Range Extender as the operation mode and click Next Step. Configure the settings for wireless LAN (for 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 5GHz-2) and click Next Step.
  • Page 36 Wi-Fi service for its guests for one hour every day. 2nd WiFi Name - Set a name for VigorAP 1000C which can be identified and connected by wireless guest. 2nd WiFi Password - Set 8~63 ASCII characters or 64 Hexadecimal digits leading by 0x which can be used for logging into VigorAP 1000C by wireless guest.
  • Page 37 Change the default password for such device with new value. Then click Next Step. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Admin Password Enter a new password. Confirm Enter the new password again for confirmation. Password In the following page, click Search to find out neighboring access point. When all the available access points appear on the page, click the one you want to connect.
  • Page 38 SSID Displays the SSID of the selected access point. Channel Means the channel frequency of the wireless LAN. You may switch channel if the selected channel is under serious interference. Security Mode There are several modes provided for you to choose. Each mode will bring up different parameters (e.g., WEP keys, Pass Phrase) for you to configure.
  • Page 39 A summary of settings configuration will be shown on screen. Click Finish.
  • Page 40 This page is left blank.

  • Page 41: Chapter Ii Connectivity

    Chapter II Connectivity...

  • Page 42: Operation Mode

    II-1 Operation Mode This page provides several available modes for you to choose for different conditions. Click any one of them and click OK. The system will configure the required settings automatically. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description This mode allows wireless clients to connect to access point and exchange data with the devices connected to the wired network.
  • Page 43  Note: The Wireless LAN settings will be changed according to the Operation Mode selected here. For the detailed information, please refer to the section of Wireless LAN.

  • Page 44: General Concepts For Wireless Lan

    VigorAP 1000C is a highly integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) for 5 GHz 802.11ac or 2.4/5 GHz 802.11n WLAN applications. It supports channel operations of 20/40 MHz at 2.4 GHz and 20/40/80 MHz at 5 GHz. VigorAP 1000C can support data rates up to 867 MBps in 802.11ac 80 MHz channels.
  • Page 45 Start PBC button or using PIN Code. On the side of VigorAP 1000C series which served as an AP, press WPS button once on the front panel of VigorAP 1000C 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 47: Wireless Lan (2.4Ghz/5Ghz/5Ghz-2) Settings For Ap Mode

    II-3 Wireless LAN (2.4GHz/5GHz/5GHz-2) Settings for AP Mode VigorAP 1000C is a tri-band, including 2.4GHz/5GHz/5GHz-2, access point. In which, the band of 5GHz-2 can deliver double bandwidths over 5GHz to offer more stable wireless performance. When you choose AP as the operation mode, the Wireless LAN menu items will include General Setup, Security, Access Control, WPS, Advanced Setting, AP Discovery, WDS AP Status, Bandwidth Management, Airtime Fairness, Station Control, Roaming, Band Steering (for 2.4GHz) and Station List.

  • Page 48: Ii-3-1 General Setup

    II-3-1 General Setup By clicking the General Setup, a new web page will appear so that you could select mode, channel, the SSID, the wireless channel, 2nd subnet and WDS. Please refer to the following figure for more information. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Enable Wireless LAN...
  • Page 49 SSID is from 3 to 64. Mode At present, VigorAP 1000C can connect to 11a only, 11n only, Mixed (11a+11n), and Mixed (11a+11n+11ac) stations simultaneously. Simply choose Mixed (11a+11n+11ac) mode. (for 2.4GHz) (for 5GHz / 5GHz-2) Channel Means the channel of frequency of the wireless LAN.
  • Page 50 SSID Set a name for VigorAP 1000C 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. Subnet Choose LAN-A or LAN-B for each SSID.

  • Page 51: Ii-3-2 Security

    II-3-2 Security This page allows you to set security with different modes for SSID 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. After configuring the correct settings, please click OK to save and invoke it. By clicking the Security Settings, a new web page will appear so that you could configure the settings.
  • Page 52 below or automatically negotiated via 802.1x authentication. Select WPA, WPA2 or Auto as WPA mode. WPA/802.1x - 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 53 Use internal RADIUS There is a RADIUS server built in VigorAP 1000C which is used to Server authenticate the wireless client connecting to the access point. Check this box to use the internal RADIUS server for wireless security. Besides, if you want to use the external RADIUS server for authentication, do not check this box.

  • Page 54: Ii-3-3 Access Control

    Choose Activate MAC address filter to type in the MAC addresses for other clients in the network manually. 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 1000C.

  • Page 55: Ii-3-4 Wps

    Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Enable WPS Check this box to enable WPS setting. WPS Configured Display related system information for WPS. If the wireless security (encryption) function of VigorAP 1000C is properly configured, you can see ‘Yes’ message here.
  • Page 56 Button VigorAP 1000C will wait for WPS requests from wireless clients about two minutes. Both ACT and 2.4G WLAN LEDs on VigorAP 1000C will blink quickly when WPS is in progress. It will return to normal condition after two minutes. (You need to setup WPS within two...

  • Page 57: Ii-3-5 Advanced Setting

    II-3-5 Advanced Setting This page is to determine which algorithm will be selected for wireless transmission rate. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Channel Width 20 MHz- The device will use 20MHz for data transmission and receiving between the AP and the stations. Auto 20/40 MHz–The AP will scan for nearby wireless AP, and then use 20MHz if the number of AP is more than 10, or use 40MHz if it's not.
  • Page 58 Tx Power The default setting is the maximum (100%). Lowering down the value may degrade range and throughput of wireless. Fragment Length Set the Fragment threshold of wireless radio. Do not modify default value if you don’t know what it is, default value is 2346. RTS Threshold Minimize the collision (unit is bytes) between hidden stations to improve wireless performance.

  • Page 59: Ii-3-6 Ap Discovery

    II-3-6 AP Discovery VigorAP 1000C 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. Notice that during the scanning process (about 5 seconds), no client is allowed to connect to VigorAP.

  • Page 60: Ii-3-7 Wds Ap Status

    WDS Settings as peer' s setting. II-3-7 WDS AP Status VigorAP 1000C 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.

  • Page 61: Ii-3-9 Airtime Fairness

    Take the following figure as an example, both Station A(11g) and Station B(11n) transmit data packets through VigorAP 1000C. Although they have equal probability to access the wireless channel, Station B(11n) gets only a little airtime and waits too much because Station A(11g) spends longer time to send one packet.
  • Page 62 To improve this problem, Airtime Fairness is added for VigorAP 1000C. Airtime Fairness function tries to assign similar airtime to each station (A/B) by controlling TX traffic. In the following figure, Station B(11n) has higher probability to send data packets than Station A(11g). By this way, Station B(fast rate) gets fair airtime and it's speed is not limited by Station A(slow rate).

  • Page 63: Ii-3-10 Station Control

    Triggering Client Number –Airtime Fairness function is applied only when active station number achieves this number. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings.  Note: Airtime Fairness function and Bandwidth Limit function should be mutually exclusive. So their webs have extra actions to ensure these two functions are not enabled simultaneously.
  • Page 64 Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description SSID Display the SSID that the wireless station will use it to connect with Vigor router. Enable Check the box to enable the station control function. Connection Time / Use the drop down list to choose the duration for the wireless client Reconnection Time connecting /reconnecting to Vigor device.

  • Page 65: Ii-3-11 Roaming

    VigorAP 1000C will terminate the network connection for that wireless station. Minimum RSSI - When the signal strength of the wireless station is below the value (dBm) set here and adjacent AP (must be DrayTek AP and support such feature too) with higher signal strength value...
  • Page 66 (defined in the field of With Adjacent AP RSSI over) is detected by VigorAP 1000C, VigorAP 1000C will terminate the network connection for that wireless station. Later, the wireless station can connect to the adjacent AP (with better RSSI). With Adjacent AP RSSI over – Specify a value as a threshold.

  • Page 67: Ii-3-12 Band Steering (For Wireless Lan (2.4Ghz))

    II-3-12 Band Steering (for Wireless LAN (2.4GHz)) Band Steering detects if the wireless clients are capable of 5GHz operation, and steers them to that frequency. It helps to leave 2.4GHz band available for legacy clients, and improves users experience by reducing channel utilization. If dual-band is detected, the AP will let the wireless client connect to less congested wireless LAN, such as 5GHz to prevent from network congestion.
  • Page 68  Note: To make Band Steering work successfully, SSID and security on 2.4GHz also MUST be broadcasted on 5GHz / 5GHz-2. Open Wireless LAN (2.4GHz)>>Band Steering to get the following web page: Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Enable Band Steering If it is enabled, VigorAP will detect if the wireless client is capable of dual-band or not within the time limit.
  • Page 69 according to the conditions set below. 2.4GHz Utilization Overload Threshold – The default setting is  70%. It can define the network congestion for 2.4GHz. 5GHz Utilization Overload Threshold – The default setting is  70%. It can define the network congestion for 5GHz. When the utilization of 2.4GHz is higher than the specified threshold and the utilization of 5GHz is lower than the specified threshold, VigorAP will steer the client to connect to 5GHz network.
  • Page 70 How to Use Band Steering? Open Wireless LAN(2.4GHz)>>Band Steering. Check the box of Enable Band Steering and use the default value (15) for check time setting. Click OK to save the settings. Open Wireless LAN (2.4GHz)>>General Setup, Wireless LAN (5GHz)>>General Setup, and Wireless LAN (5GHz-2) >>General Setup.
  • Page 71 Wireless LAN (5GHz-2)>>General Setup. Configure Security as 12345678 for these pages. Click OK to save the settings. Same value for 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 5GHz-2 Now, VigorAP 1000C will let the wireless clients connect to less congested wireless LAN, such as 5GHz to prevent from network congestion.

  • Page 72: Ii-3-13 Station List

    II-3-13 Station List Station List provides the information related to the number of clients connecting to VigorAP, used bandwidth and the statistics of the AP device OS. Besides, users can create access control policies, device objects and set black & white list for II-3-13-1 Connected Number This page lists the graph for the number of wireless stations connected to this Access Point with different time phases.
  • Page 73 II-3-13-2 Statistics The number of detected devices and the number of device(s) passed/blocked according to the policy specified in Mobile Device Management>>Policy can be illustrated as doughnut chart.
  • Page 74 II-3-13-3 Clients List The client list displays all the stations connecting to VigorAP. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description +Access Control It is available after choosing one of the entries (clients) on Clients List. Wireless LAN - Specify the bandwidth for the access control list. SSID Policy - Set the policy for each SSID as black list or white list or disable.
  • Page 75 control. Apply to SSID - Check All to make the device apply the policies to all SSIDs. Or select the one(s) to make the device apply the policies to the selected SSIDs. Close - Exit this page without saving any changes. Save changes - Save the changes and exit this page.
  • Page 76 II-3-13-4 Block List This page displays information of the stations under block list. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Device Object list Click it to open the Device Object List dialog for reference. Name / MAC Display the host name / MAC Address for the connecting client. SSID Display the SSID that the wireless client connects to.
  • Page 77 II-3-13-5 White List This page displays general information of the stations under white list. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Device Object list Click it to open the Device Object List dialog for reference. Name / MAC Display the host name / MAC Address for the connecting client. SSID Display the SSID that the wireless client connects to.

  • Page 78: Mesh Settings For Mesh Mode

    II-4 Mesh Settings for Mesh Mode When you choose Mesh as the operation mode, the Mesh menu with the settings of Mesh Setup, Mesh Status, Mesh Discovery and Configuration Sync will be shown on the screen. Please note that, within VigorMesh network, the total number allowed for mesh nodes is 8 (including the mesh root) ...
  • Page 79 Mesh Root and Mesh Node Mesh Root indicates that VigorAP would be other AP's uplink connection. As a Mesh Root, VigorAP must connect to a gateway with Ethernet cable first to have an internet connection. As a Mesh Node, VigorAP can connect to the mesh root or mesh node within the same mesh group via wireless network or physical connection with an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 80: Ii-4-1 Mesh Setup

    II-4-1 Mesh Setup Such page can determine the role of the VigorAP connecting to the computer physically. For a mesh root, you can search and specify mesh nodes as members under current mesh group. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Role...
  • Page 81 Up to 8 entries (one mesh root and seven mesh nodes) will be shown on this field. Reset - Click it to clear the Mesh Group information. Delete - Click it to remove the selected entry. Add Mesh Node Click Search to find out available mesh node on the network. Check the one you want and click Apply.
  • Page 82 How to set up a mesh group? The following steps will guide you how to setup a Mesh Group (with mesh root and mesh node) from Mesh >> Mesh Setup. Open Mesh>>Mesh Setup. Click Mesh Root and click OK for the VigorAP connected to PC with Ethernet cable.
  • Page 83 Wait until the searching result appears. Choose the device(s) you want to add to the Mesh Group as mesh node(s) and define the Device Name for each node. In this example, five devices are specified as mesh nodes.
  • Page 84 Click the Apply button and wait for it to finish the procedure. After finishing the mesh network configuration, refer to Mesh>>Mesh Status for viewing the result. A mesh root with 5 mesh nodes is online.

  • Page 85: Ii-4-2 Mesh Status

    II-4-2 Mesh Status This page shows that one Mesh Group can contain up to 8 devices. In the following figure, the 7th Device with hop 0 is one special Ethernet Backhaul. It means this node will use Ethernet cable to join the mesh group while others use the wireless link.

  • Page 86: Ii-4-3 Mesh Discovery

    II-4-3 Mesh Discovery Before a Mesh Node is connected, it is unable to check the device status from Mesh Root. This page can help to discover all Mesh devices around and offer the Link Status and Operation Mode of each Mesh device.

  • Page 87: Ii-4-4 Basic Configuration Sync

    II-4-4 Basic Configuration Sync If you add one Mesh Node in a mesh group, the Mesh Root will send the basic configuration to the device. This page could help you to change the Mesh Root settings and deliver the new configuration of the Mesh Root to all "connected"...
  • Page 88 IP and becomes AP mode. Check the country code and channels. For example, it is impossible for connecting a VigorAP 1000C Mesh Root with 5G channel 36 to VigorAP920R Wireless Mesh Node in EU country code. Check the channel load. Make sure it is not over 70%.

  • Page 90: Ii-4-5 Advanced Config Sync

    II-4-5 Advanced Config Sync If you add one Mesh Node in a mesh group, the Mesh Root will synchronize the advanced configuration to the device based on the setting results on this page. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Select All All item(s) will be selected for making configuration sync.

  • Page 91: Universal Repeater Settings For Range Extender Mode

    II-5 Universal Repeater Settings for Range Extender Mode When you choose Range Extender as the operation mode, the Wireless LAN menu items (for 2.4GHz and 5GHz/5GHz-2) will include General Setup, Security, Access Control, WPS, Advanced Setting, AP Discovery, WDS AP Status, Universal Repeater, Bandwidth Management, Airtime Fairness, Station Control, Roaming, Band Steering and Station List.
  • Page 92 Display the SSID defined for Range Extender operation mode in Quick Start Wizard. Change the name of SSID whenever you want. MAC Address Type the MAC address of access point that VigorAP 1000C wants to (Optional) connect to. Channel Means the channel of frequency of the wireless LAN.
  • Page 93 Encryption Type for This option is available when Open/Shared is selected as Security Open/Shared Mode. Choose None to disable the WEP Encryption. Data sent to the AP will not be encrypted. To enable WEP encryption for data transmission, please choose WEP. WEP Keys - Four keys can be entered here, but only one key can be selected at a time.
  • Page 94 Type the gateway setting which shall be the same as the default gateway configured in LAN for VigorAP. After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings.

  • Page 95: Lan

    AP as the operation mode. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Enable DHCP Client – When it is enabled, VigorAP 1000C will be LAN IP Network treated as a client and can be managed / controlled by AP...
  • Page 96 Enable Management VLAN – VigorAP 1000C supports tag-based VLAN for wireless clients accessing Vigor device. Only the clients with the specified VLAN ID can access into VigorAP 1000C. VLAN ID – Type the number as VLAN ID tagged on the ...
  • Page 97 DHCP server. Specify a DHCP server in such field. All the IP addresses of the devices on LAN of VigorAP will be assigned via such specified server. It is used to avoid IP assignment interference due to multiple DHCP servers in one LAN. Primary DNS Server - You must specify a DNS server IP address here DNS Server IP Address because your ISP should provide you with usually more than one DNS...

  • Page 98: Ii-6-2 Port Settings

    II-6-2 Port Settings To avoid wrong connection due to the insertion of unsuitable Ethernet cable, the function of physical LAN ports can be disabled via web configuration. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Port Control Enable Port Control Check it to enable the port control.

  • Page 99: Chapter Iii Management

    Chapter III Management...

  • Page 100: System Maintenance

    III-1 System Maintenance For the system setup, there are several items that you have to know the way of configuration: Status, TR-069, Administrator Password, Configuration Backup, Syslog/Mail Alert, Time and Date, SNMP, Management, Reboot System, and Firmware Upgrade. Below shows the menu items for System Maintenance.

  • Page 101: Iii-1-1 System Status

    III-1-1 System Status The System Status provides basic network settings of Vigor modem. It includes LAN and WAN interface information. Also, you could get the current running firmware version or firmware related information from this presentation. Each item is explained as follows: Item Description Model /Device Name...

  • Page 102: Iii-1-2 Tr-069

    III-1-2 TR-069 This device supports TR-069 standard. It is very convenient for an administrator to manage a TR-069 device (Vigor router, AP and etc.) through VigorACS (Auto Configuration Server). Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description ACS Settings Wizard – Click it to enter the IP address of VigorACS server host, port number and the handler.
  • Page 103 SSL(HTTPS) Mode - Check the box to allow the CPE client to connect with ACS through SSL. On – Choose the interface (LAN-A or LAN-B) for VigorAP 1000C connecting to ACS server. Port – Sometimes, port conflict might be occurred. To solve such problem, you might change port number for CPE.

  • Page 104: Iii-1-3 Administrator Password

    III-1-3 Administrator Password This page allows you to set new password for accessing into web user interface of VigorAP. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Account Enter the name for accessing into web user Interface. Old Password Enter the old password for accessing into the web user interface. New Password Enter in new password in this filed.

  • Page 105: Iii-1-4 User Password

    III-1-4 User Password This page allows you to set new account and password for accessing the web pages under User Mode. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Enable User Mode After checking this box, you can access into the web user interface with the password typed here for simple web configuration.

  • Page 106: Iii-1-5 Configuration Backup

    III-1-5 Configuration Backup Such function can be used to backup/restore the VigorAP 1000C settings. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Restoration Upload - Click it to specify a file to be restored. Password (optional) – Enter a password for configuration restoration.
  • Page 107  Note: Backup for Certification must be done independently. The Configuration Backup does not include information of Certificate. Follow the steps below to restore your configuration. Go to System Maintenance >> Configuration Backup. Click Upload to choose the correct configuration file for uploading to the AP. Click Restore and wait for few seconds.

  • Page 108: Iii-1-6 Syslog/Mail Alert

    III-1-6 Syslog/Mail Alert SysLog function is provided for users to monitor AP. There is no bother to directly get into the Web user interface of the AP or borrow debug equipments. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Syslog Access Setup Enable - Check Enable to activate function of Syslog.

  • Page 109: Iii-1-7 Time And Date

    with encrypted data will not be received by the receiver. Enable E-Mail Alert - VigorAP will send an e-mail out when a user accesses into the user interface by using web or telnet. When Admin Login AP – Enable/disable the function. When it is enabled, VigorAP will send out an e-mail to the recipient defined above when a user tries to access into VigorAP by entering login username and password.

  • Page 110: Iii-1-8 Snmp

    III-1-8 SNMP This page allows you to configure settings for SNMP and SNMPV3 services. The SNMPv3 is more secure than SNMP through the authentication method (support e.g., MD5) for the management needs. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Enable SNMPv1 / Check it to enable this function.

  • Page 111: Iii-1-9 Management

    Available parameters are explained as follows: Item Description Device Name The default setting is VigorAP 1000C. Change the name if required. Access Control Allow management from WLAN - Enable the checkbox to allow system administrators to login from wireless LAN.
  • Page 112 DrayTek logo on the top of the web user interface. Such function will be disabled if you have configured Operation Mode, WLAN>>General Setup, WLAN>>Bandwidth Management, WLAN>>Station Control or System Maintenance>>Administration Password. Click OK to save these settings.

  • Page 113: Iii-1-10 Reboot System

    III-1-10 Reboot System The web user interface may be used to restart your modem. Click Reboot System from System Maintenance to open the following page. If you want to reboot the modem using the current configuration, check Using current configuration and click OK. To reset the modem settings to default values, check Using factory default configuration and click OK.

  • Page 114: Iii-1-11 Firmware Upgrade

    Note that this example is running over Windows OS (Operating System). Download the newest firmware from DrayTek's web site or FTP site. The DrayTek web site is www.draytek.com (or local DrayTek's web site) and FTP site is ftp.draytek.com.

  • Page 115: Central Ap Management

    VigorAP 1000C is registered to Vigor2862 series, the WLAN profile pre-configured on Vigor2862 series will be applied to VigorAP 1000C immediately. Thus, it is not necessary to configure VigorAP 1000C separately. Click OK to save these settings.

  • Page 116: Iii-2-2 Apm Log

    III-2-2 APM Log This page will display log information related to wireless stations connected to VigorAP 1000C and central AP management. Such information also will be delivered to Vigor router (e.g., Vigor2862 or Vigor2926 series) and be shown on Central AP Management>>Event Log of Vigor router.

  • Page 117: Iii-2-3 Overload Management

    III-2-3 Overload Management Load Balance can help to distribute the traffic for all of the access points (e.g., VigorAP 1000C) registered to Vigor router. Thus, the bandwidth will not be occupied by certain access points. However, traffic overload might be occurred if too many wireless stations connected to VigorAP 1000C for data incoming and outgoing.

  • Page 118: Iii-2-4 Status Of Settings

    Disassociation indicate settings configured in Vigor 2862 or Vigor2926 series. “X” means the function is not enabled or VigorAP 1000C has not registered to any Vigor router yet. Below shows a setting example for Load Balance settings configured in Vigor 2862 or Vigor2926...

  • Page 120: Mobile Device Management

    III-3 Mobile Device Management Such feature can control / manage the mobile devices accessing the wireless network of VigorAP. VigorAP offers wireless LAN service for mobile device(s), PC users, MAC users or other users according to the policy selected. Below shows the menu items for Mobile Device Management (MDM). III-3-1 Station List Station List provides the information related to the number of clients connecting to VigorAP, used bandwidth and the statistics of the AP device OS.
  • Page 121 III-3-1-2 Statistics The number of detected devices and the number of device(s) passed/blocked according to the policy specified in Mobile Device Management>>Policies can be illustrated as doughnut chart.
  • Page 122 III-3-1-3 Clients List The client list displays all the stations connecting to VigorAP. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description +Access Control It is available after choosing one of the entries (clients) on Clients List. Wireless LAN - Specify the bandwidth for the access control list. SSID Policy - Set the policy for each SSID as black list or white list or disable.
  • Page 123 control. Apply to SSID - Check All to make the device apply the policies to all SSIDs. Or select the one(s) to make the device apply the policies to the selected SSIDs. Close - Exit this page without saving any changes. Save changes - Save the changes and exit this page.
  • Page 124 II-3-13-4 Block List This page displays information of the stations under block list. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Device Object list Click it to open the Device Object List dialog for reference. Name / MAC Display the host name / MAC Address for the connecting client. SSID Display the SSID that the wireless client connects to.
  • Page 125 III-3-1-5 White List This page displays general information of the stations under white list. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Device Object list Click it to open the Device Object List dialog for reference. Name / MAC Display the host name / MAC Address for the connecting client. SSID Display the SSID that the wireless client connects to.

  • Page 126: Iii-3-2 Station Statistics

    1000C. Visiting & Passing Number – Choose it to have the statistics of the wireless stations which is visiting and passing to VigorAP 1000C. Visiting Time - Choose it to have the statistics of the wireless stations which is visiting VigorAP 1000C.

  • Page 127: Iii-3-3 Station Nearby

    III-3-3 Station Nearby This page displays the general information for the nearby stations. You can select the station(s) and click +Access Control to configure the nearby stations as the one(s) to pass through VigorAP or to be blocked by VigorAP.

  • Page 128: Iii-3-4 Policies

    Available parameters are explained as follows: Item Description SSID Policy Determine the policy (disable, white list or black list) applied for the SSID (1 to 4). From to list Device MAC - Display the MAC address of the selected station. Name - Display the name of the selected station.

  • Page 129: Iii-3-5 Station Control List

    III-3-5 Station Control List This page displays information related to the wireless stations connecting to the Vigor AP.
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  • Page 131: Chapter Iv Others

    Chapter IV Others...

  • Page 132: Radius Setting

    IV-1 RADIUS Setting IV-1-1 RADIUS Server VigorAP 1000C offers a built-in RADIUS server to authenticate the wireless client that tries to connect to VigorAP 1000C. The AP can accept the wireless connection authentication requested by wireless clients.

  • Page 133: Iv-1-2 Certificate Management

    Delete All – Delete all of the user profiles. Authentication Client This internal RADIUS server of VigorAP 1000C can be treated as the external RADIUS server for other users. Specify the client IP and secret key to make the wireless client choosing VigorAP 1000C as its external RADUIS server.
  • Page 134 CA to save time and provide convenience for general user. Later, such root CA generated by DrayTek server can perform the issuing of local certificate. Root CA can be deleted but not edited. If you want to modify the settings for a Root CA, please delete the one and create another one by clicking Create Root CA.
  • Page 135 Email (E) – Type the email address for the root CA with length less than 32 characters. Key Type At present, only RSA (an encryption algorithm) is supported by such device. Key Size To determine the size of a key to be authenticated, use the drop down list to specify the one you need.

  • Page 136: Applications

    IV-2 Applications Below shows the menu items for Applications. IV-2-1 Schedule The VigorAP has a built-in clock which can update itself manually or automatically by means of Network Time Protocols (NTP). As a result, you can not only schedule the AP to dialup to the Internet at a specified time, but also restrict Internet access to certain hours so that users can connect to the Internet only during certain hours, say, business hours.
  • Page 137 Frequency Display the frequency of the time schedule. You can set up to 15 schedules. To add a schedule: Check the box of Enable Schedule. Click the Add button to open the following web page. Available settings are explained as follows: Item Description Enable...
  • Page 138 In which, you have to specify the device object/device group profile for blocking certain wireless clients when Internet Pause is selected as the Action. WiFi(2.4GHz)/ When Wi-Fi UP or Wi-Fi DOWN is selected as Action, you can check the Radio or SSID 2~4 boxes (2.4GHz, 5GHz and 5GHz-2 respectively) WiFi(5GHz)/ to setup the network based on the schedule profile.

  • Page 139: Iv-2-2 Apple Ios Keep Alive

    IV-2-2 Apple iOS Keep Alive To keep the wireless connection (via Wi-Fi) on iOS device in alive, VigorAP 1000C will send the UDP packets with 5353 port to the specific IP every five seconds. Available settings are explained as follows:...

  • Page 140: Iv-2-3 Wi-Fi Auto On/Off

    IV-2-3 Wi-Fi Auto On/Off When VigorAP is able or unable to ping the specified host, the Wi-Fi function will be turned on or off automatically. The purpose of such function is to avoid wireless station roaming to an AP which is unable to access Internet.

  • Page 141: Iv-2-4 Sensor

    IV-2-4 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.
  • Page 142 via ….. Once – An alert will be sent out once when the sensor value is outside the range defined in Alert Criteria. Per min. – Alert message will be sent out per minute when the sensor value is outside the range defined in Alert Criteria. Alert Method Syslog - The log containing the alarm message will be recorded on Syslog if it is enabled.

  • Page 143: Chapter V Mobile App, Draytek Wireless

    Chapter V Mobile APP, DrayTek Wireless...

  • Page 144: Introduction Of Draytek Wireless

    V-1 Introduction of DrayTek Wireless VigorAP 1000C supports Android/iOS APP : DrayTek Wireless. The mobile user can find the APP through Apple Store / Android APP. After downloading the APP, a mobile user is able to access and login the configuration page of VigorAP.

  • Page 145: Select A Vigorap

    Choose one AP in the network by clicking the inverted triangle icon to open a drop down list. Available VigorAP devices with Model Name, IP and Operation mode of VigorAP found by DrayTek Wireless APP will be listed under Discovered VigorAP. Choose one of the devices to login (or use Quick Start Wizard function).

  • Page 146: Quick Start Wizard

    V-3 Quick Start Wizard Quick Start Wizard in Wireless APP is useful for connecting an new installed AP and configuring with different Operation Mode. How to create a Mesh Group? Click Quick Start Wizard.
  • Page 147 Under Quick Start Wizard, there are two methods to locate a mesh root, Search and Scan, Click Scan to scan the QR code printed on VigorAP packaging box to connect the  designated VigorAP. Or, click Search. When the searching result appears, choose one of the AP devices to ...
  • Page 148 When the following page appears, enter the password for the VigorAP device. Then, click Connect. When the connection is successful, click Next. Then, set Operation Mode of VigorAP as Mesh Root and click Next.
  • Page 149 In the following page, set the WiFi Name (SSID) and WiFi Password for your network. You can also enable 2nd SSID by enabling the function of 2nd WiFi. Then, click Next. Change the default admin password for the network security and click Next.
  • Page 150 In the page of Check and Apply, click Finish to apply the settings to the specified VigorAP. After sending configuration to VigorAP, it will take some time to take effect. DrayTek Wireless APP will try to reconnect to wireless network again. Please wait for a while here.
  • Page 151 Now, the VigorAP has been set as Mesh Root. You can search several Mesh Nodes which do not belong to any other mesh group by clicking Next. Or, click Cancel to return to the home page. Then, click Add Nodes to search several Mesh Nodes which do not belong to any other mesh group.
  • Page 152 Later, available VigorAP devices will be shown on the page. Choose the Mesh Node you want to add and give a device name (e.g,, VigorAP920R) for it. The selected mash node(s) will be grouped under such mesh root. Click Next.
  • Page 153 The following page displays the total number of mesh nodes selected. Click Apply. Wait until the mesh root applies general configuration to the mesh nodes.
  • Page 154 Later, current status of the mesh node(s) will be shown on the following page. Click Finish. Now, the main page of VigorAP APP will be displayed as follows.

  • Page 155: Login

    V-4 Login The main page of VigorAP APP will be different slightly according to the operation mode of VigorAP. After login to one AP with Mesh Root, the After login to one AP with AP mode, the major major information will be shown as follows: information will be shown as follows: Available settings are explained as follows: Item...
  • Page 156 Add Nodes / AP Add Nodes – Click it to add a new mesh node to this mesh group. Discovery AP Discovery – Click it to search another access point. Setup Click it to configure TR069, Manage and WLAN settings for the connected VigorAP.
  • Page 157 Clients Displays general information for all clients in Mesh Group or all clients connected to the selected AP (non-mesh device). Operation Mode Display the operation mode (e.g., Mesh Root, AP, Mesh Node) of this Total Devices Display the number of the total devices grouped under this mesh group.
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  • Page 159: Chapter Vi Troubleshooting

    Chapter VI Troubleshooting...

  • Page 160: Diagnostics

    If all above stages are done and the router still cannot run normally, it is the time for you to contact your dealer or DrayTek technical support for advanced help. Diagnostic tools provide a useful way to view or diagnose the status of your VigorAP 1000C. VigorAP 1000C User’s Guide...

  • Page 161: Vi-1-1 System Log

    VI-1-1 System Log At present, only System Log is offered. VI-1-2 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.

  • Page 162: Vi-1-3 Traffic Graph

    Available parameters are explained as follows: Item Description Sound Use the drop down list to specify a special sound for such access point. for XX seconds Set the duration time of the beep sound. VigorAP 1000C User’s Guide...

  • Page 163: Vi-1-5 Wlan (2.4Ghz) Statistics

    Sound Activate the buzzer of the access point. Stop Terminate the buzzer of the access point. VI-1-5 WLAN (2.4GHz) Statistics Such page is used for debug by RD only.

  • Page 164: Vi-1-6 Wlan (5Ghz) Statistics

    VI-1-6 WLAN (5GHz) Statistics Such page is used for debug by RD only. VigorAP 1000C User’s Guide...

  • Page 165: Vi-1-7 Wlan (5Ghz-2) Statistics

    VI-1-7 WLAN (5GHz-2) Statistics Such page is used for debug by RD only.

  • Page 166: Vi-1-8 Interference Monitor

    The analysis page with information about wireless band, channel, transmission power, bandwidth, wireless mode, and country code chosen will be displayed on this page completely based on the wireless band (2.4G or 5G or 5G-2) selected. Also, channel status can be seen easily from this page. VigorAP 1000C User’s Guide...
  • Page 167 All Channels This page displays the utilization and energy result for all channels based on 2.4G/5G. Click Refresh to get the newly update interference situation.

  • Page 168: Vi-1-9 Support Area

    VI-1-9 Support Area When you click Support Area, you will be guided to visit www.draytek.com and open the corresponding pages directly. VigorAP 1000C User’s Guide...

  • Page 169: Checking The Hardware Status

    VI-2 Checking the Hardware Status Follow the steps below to verify the hardware status. Check the power line and cable connections. Refer to “I-2 Hardware Installation” for details. 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.

  • Page 170: Checking The Network Connection Settings

    Note: The example is based on Windows 7 (Professional Edition). As to the examples for other operation systems, please refer to the similar steps or find support notes in www.draytek.com. Open All Programs>>Getting Started>>Control Panel. Click Network and Sharing Center.
  • Page 171 Icons of network connection will be shown on the window. Right-click on Local Area Connection and click on Properties. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.

  • Page 172: Vi-3-2 For Mac Os

    VI-3-2 For Mac Os 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 1000C User’s Guide...

  • Page 173: Pinging The Device

    VI-4 Pinging the Device The default gateway IP address of the modem is 192.168.1.2. For some reason, you might need to use “ping” command to check the link status of the modem. The most important thing is that the computer will receive a reply from 192.168.1.2. If not, please check the IP address of your computer.
  • Page 174 VigorAP 1000C User’s Guide...

  • Page 175: Backing To Factory Default Setting

    VI-5 Backing to Factory Default Setting Sometimes, a wrong connection can be improved by returning to the default settings. Try to reset the modem by software or hardware.  Warning: After pressing factory default setting, you will loose all settings you did before. Make sure you have recorded all useful settings before you pressing.

  • Page 176: Contacting Draytek

    VI-6 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 1000C User’s Guide...

  • Page 177: Index

    Index Client’s MAC Address, 109 ８ Configuration Backup, 97, 98 802.11n, 41 Connection Time, 56 Connection Type, 85 Ａ Country Code, 50 Access Control, 46 Ｄ Action, 129 Advanced Setting, 49 Data Flow Monitor, 154 AES, 30 Default Gateway, 85 Airtime Fairness, 53 Detection, 112, 118, 119 Antenna, 49...
  • Page 178 Simulate 2 APs, 41 Ｐ Software Reset, 167 Speed Test, 153 Pass Phrase, 44, 85 SSL(HTTPS), 95 Password, 14 Start Date, 129 Password Strength, 96 Start PBC, 37 Periodic Inform Settings, 95 Start Time, 129 PIN Code, 37 VigorAP 1000C User’s Guide...
  • Page 179 Station Control, 18, 21, 28, 55 Triggering Client Number, 54 Station List, 64 Trust DHCP Server, 88 Status of Settings, 110 Tx Power, 50 STUN, 95 Ｕ Subject Name, 126 Upload Limit, 52 Subnet, 42 Users Profile, 125 Subnet Mask, 85, 87 Support Area, 160 Ｖ...

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