DrayTek VigorAP Outdoor Access Point | 918R, 918RPD

DrayTek VigorAP Outdoor Access Point | 918R, 918RPD

Outdoor 802.11ac Mesh Wireless Access Point

VigorAP 918R is a wireless access point designed for outdoor environments. It is ideal for providing wireless access to users and devices in any outdoor scenario, including restaurants, gardens, marinas, educational premises or, really, anywhere where outdoor access is needed.

The VigorAP 918R is a dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless access point and range extender that can be used a part of a DrayTek Mesh Wireless solution, designed to eliminate wireless drop outs, stuttering videos, slow download speeds, poor signal and Wi-Fi dead zones. One access point acts as the controller (Mesh root) and in total up to 8 access points create an easy to manage wireless mesh. Extend coverage without running expensive cabling.

Initial setup of the VigorAP 918R is easy with the DrayTek Wireless app, whether it's creating a new Mesh network or being set up in AP and Range Extender modes, the Quick Start Wizard assists throughout.
Manage the VigorAP 918R centrally through the VigorACS central management platform, VigorConnect, Router AP Management, or simply on its own as a stand-alone access point.

The VigorAP 918R has the flexibility to be used how you need it, in any environment.

VigorAP 918R Series

Key Specifications

• Outdoor Mesh Wireless Access Point and Range Extender
• IP67 - Designed to provide reliable wireless outdoors in all conditions
• AC1300 - 11ac 'Wave 2' Dual Band Wireless with Omni-Directional Antennas
• 5GHz High-Gain Directional Antenna, up to 866Mbps Point-to-Point link (RPD model)
• Gigabit Ethernet port with Power over Ethernet Input
• VigorAP 918RPD provides 2nd Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE Output
• Centrally Managed or Standalone operation

Technical Specification (UK Hardware Spec.)

Operating Modes

• • Access Point
  • Range Extender
  • Mesh Root
  • Mesh Node

Physical Interfaces/Controls

• • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port, RJ-45 (PoE-PD input)
  • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port, RJ-45 (PoE-PSE output, RPD model)
  • Factory Reset Button (covered)
  • Antenna Connectors: 2x RP-SMA Type
  • Built-In Temperature & Humidity Sensor

Wireless Performance

• • AC1300 Class Wireless Access Point
  • 5GHz: PHY Rate 866Mb/s
  • 2.4GHz: PHY Rate 400Mb/s

Wireless LAN Compatibility

• • IEEE 802.11ac (Wave 1 & 2)/a/b/g/n
  • Frequency Band 2.4 GHz & 5.8Ghz - Simultaneous Operation
  • Up to 128 clients per radio – 256 total clients
  • Mesh can use 2.4GHz or 5GHz radios for operation

2.4GHz Wireless LAN Features

• • 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
  • 20 / 40 MHz
  • Up to 400Mb/s total Wi-Fi throughput (PHY Rate):
    • 802.11b/g/n: 300Mb/s PHY rate (150Mb/s per Spatial Stream)
    • 256-QAM: 400Mb/s PHY rate (200Mb/s per Spatial Stream)

5Ghz Wireless LAN Features

• • 802.11ac (Wave 1 & 2) / 802.11n / 802.11a
  • 20 / 40 / 80 MHz
  • Extended 5Ghz Band - Channels 100-140
  • DFS/TPC Support
  • Multi-User MIMO
  • Up to 866Mb/s total Wi-Fi throughput (PHY Rate):
    • 802.11a/n: 300Mb/s PHY rate (150Mb/s per Spatial Stream)
    • 802.11ac: 866Mb/s PHY rate (433Mb/s per Spatial Stream)

Omni-Directional Wireless Antenna

• • 2 x Antennae (supplied)
  • RP-SMA fitting
  • Omni-directional
  • Removable
  • Weatherproof
  • TX/RX Dual-Band
  • Gain:
    • 5GHz: 5 dBi
    • 2.4GHz: 3.5 dBi

Directional High-Gain Wireless Antenna (RPD model)

• • Internal (Weatherproof)
  • 5GHz TX/RX
  • 11 dBi Gain at 5GHz
  • Uni-Directional
  • MIMO (2x2) antenna design
  • 30 ° Horizontal Beam width
  • 7.5 ° Vertical Beam width

Security Features

• • Wireless Encryption:
    • WPA2-Personal (WPA2/PSK)
    • WPA2-802.1x
    • WPA3-Personal*
    • WPA3-802.1x*
    • Mixed (WPA2+WPA3)/PSK*
    • also supports WPA/WEP (Not recommended)
  • MAC Address Filtering (ACL) - Up to 256 entries
  • Built in 802.1x server (PEAP / EAP-TLS)
  • 802.1x RADIUS Proxy (PEAP / EAP-TLS)
  • PMK Caching & Pre-authentication
  • Wireless Client Isolation
  • Control Isolation of 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands
  • Hidden SSIDs (Selectable)
  • WPS - WiFi Protected Setup
  • Mobile Device Management
  • EAPOL Key Retry - Disable EAPOL Key Retry to protect unpatched WLAN clients from KRACK

Wireless Management Features

• • 802.1q VLAN
  • Up to four distinct SSIDs (for VLANs) for each frequency band (2.4/5Ghz)
  • o Multi-SSID over Mesh – New! Separate internal and Guest networks over Mesh (requires firmware 1.3.2)*
  • Wireless Client Status List in WUI
  • Client Limit per radio
  • Client Limit per SSID - New!
  • MAC Cloning
  • Built-in DHCP Server & DHCP Relay
  • Trusted DHCP Server IP for WLAN - New! - Only specified DHCP server IP can assign IP addresses to WLAN clients
  • Station Control - Time limit wireless connectivity per Station (e.g. 1 hour) & set allowed Reconnection time (e.g. 1 day)
  • Device Object/Group Control - New! - Schedule Internet access for individual devices or groups
  • Wireless Auto On/Off - New! - Disable Wireless if VigorAP is unable to ping specified host

Wireless Performance Optimisation

• • Airtime Fairness
  • Band Steering
  • Client Steering – 802.11v*
  • AP-Assisted Client Mobility
  • Fast Roaming - 802.11r*
  • WMM (Wireless MultiMedia)
  • Bandwidth Management (Per Station / Per SSID)

Diagnostic Features

• • System Log
  • Speed Test
  • Traffic Graph - AP Traffic & Per Station
  • Data Flow Monitor - View live traffic usage per WLAN client
  • Wireless LAN Statistics
  • Interference Monitor - Built-in Site Surveyor
  • Integrated Temperature & Humidity Sensor

Management

• • Web Interface (HTTP/HTTPS)
  • DHCP Client
  • TR-069 Control (For VigorACS or other TR-069 platform)
  • CLI (Command Line Interface) – Telnet
  • Access Control List for management interfaces
  • Firmware upgrade by TR-069/HTTP
  • Central AP Management (from compatible DrayTek router/controller)
  • SNMP v2, v2c, v3
  • Management VLAN
  • Configuration File Export (with password) & Import

Power Specifications

• • Maximum Power Consumption:
    • VigorAP 918R: up to 18 Watts
    • VigorAP 918RPD without PoE-PSE Passthrough: up to 18 Watts
    • VigorAP 918RPD with PoE-PSE Passthrough: 43.2 Watts
  • PoE-PSE - Passthrough Power Output at 100m (VigorAP 918RPD):
    • 802.3at power source: up to 12 Watts output
    • VigorPoE-600 PoE Injector power source: up to 18 Watts output
  • PoE Standards: 802.3at
  • PoE adapter not supplied, requires PoE injector such as the VigorPoE-600 or a PoE switch such as the VigorSwitch P1092

Environmental & Physical

• • Operating Temperature: -40 ° C to 70 ° C
  • Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% (Non-condensing)
  • Physical Dimensions:
    • Height without Antenna & Port Covers: 244mm
    • Height with Antenna & Port Covers: 460mm
    • Width: 161mm
    • Depth: 72mm
  • Weight: 1kg
  • Pole or Wall Mountable

Pack Contents

• • VigorAP 918R series wireless access point
  • 2x Dual-Band Outdoor Antenna
  • 2x Stainless Adjustable Pipe Clamps
  • Ground Wire (1 Meter Length)
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Directional Mounting Kit (VigorAP 918RPD only)

ROHS & CE Compliant

Warranty

• • Two (2) Year Manufacturer's RTB
  • Optional VigorCare Enhanced Warranty Available
    • VigorCare B3 3 Year Subscription: VCARE-B3
    • VigorCare B5 5 Year Subscription: VCARE-B5

*Available in a future firmware release