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Version: 1.3
Firmware Version: V1.1.5
Date: January 6, 2015
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Copyright Information
Copyright
Declarations
© 2015 All rights reserved. This publication contains information that is protected by
copyright. No part may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language without written permission from the copyright
holders.
Trademarks
The following trademarks are used in this document:
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Windows, Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Vista and Explorer are
trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Apple and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Other products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
manufacturers.
Safety Instructions and Approval
Safety
Instructions
Read the installation guide thoroughly before you set up the modem.
The modem is a complicated electronic unit that may be repaired only be
authorized and qualified personnel. Do not try to open or repair the modem
yourself.
Do not place the modem in a damp or humid place, e.g. a bathroom.
The modem should be used in a sheltered area, within a temperature range of +5
to +40 Celsius.
Do not expose the modem to direct sunlight or other heat sources. The housing
and electronic components may be damaged by direct sunlight or heat sources.
Do not deploy the cable for LAN connection outdoor to prevent electronic shock
hazards.
Keep the package out of reach of children.
When you want to dispose of the modem, please follow local regulations on
conservation of the environment.
Warranty
We warrant to the original end user (purchaser) that the modem will be free from any
defects in workmanship or materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase from the dealer. Please keep your purchase receipt in a safe place as it serves
as proof of date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase,
should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or
materials, we will, at our discretion, repair or replace the defective products or
components, without charge for either parts or labor, to whatever extent we deem
necessary tore-store the product to proper operating condition. Any replacement will
consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and
will be offered solely at our discretion. This warranty will not apply if the product is
modified, misused, tampered with, dam aged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal
working conditions. The warranty does not cover the bundled or licensed software of
other vendors. Defects which do not significantly affect the usability of the product will
not be covered by the warranty. We reserve the right to revi se the m anual and onli ne
documentation and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without
obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Be a Registered
Owner
Web registration is preferred. You can register your Vigor modem via
http://www.draytek.com.
Firmware & Tools
Updates
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.
http://www.draytek.com
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European Community Declarations
Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp.
Address: No. 26, Fu Shing Road, Hukou Township, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu County, Taiwan 303
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/EC, 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.
The product conforms to the requirements of Low Voltage (LVD) Directive 2006/95/EC by complying with the
requirements set forth in EN60950-1.
This product is designed for 2.4GHz/5GHz WLAN network throughout the EC region and Switzerland with
restrictions in France.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or televisio n recept i on , whi ch can be determined by turning the equipment of f and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device may accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The antenna/transmitter should be kept at least 20 cm away from human body.
Please visit http://www.draytek.com for more information.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void your authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the
radiator and your body.
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Introduction .................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 LED Indicators and Connectors.............................................................................................. 2
1.3 Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................. 5
1.3.1 Wired Connection for PC in LAN...................................................................................... 5
1.3.2 Wired Connection for Notebook in WLAN........................................................................ 6
1.3.3 Wireless Connection......................................................................................................... 7
1.3.4 POE Connection............................................................................................................... 8
Network Configuration................................................................................9
2.1 Windows 7 IP Address Setup..................................................................................................9
2.2 Windows 2000 IP Address Setup...........................................................................................11
2.3 Windows XP IP Address Setup............................................................................................. 12
2.4 Windows Vista IP Address Setup.......................................................................................... 13
2.5 Accessing to Web User Interface.......................................................................................... 14
2.6 Changing Password.............................................................................................................. 15
2.7 Quick Start Wizard................................................................................................................ 16
2.7.1 Configuring 2.4GHz Wireless Settings – General .......................................................... 16
2.7.2 Configuring 2.4GHz Wireless Settings based on the Operation Mode.......................... 18
2.7.3 Configuring 2.4GHz Security Settings............................................................................ 23
2.7.4 Configuring 5GHz Wireless Settings.............................................................................. 25
2.7.5 Configuring 5GHz Security Settings............................................................................... 26
2.7.6 Finishing the Wireless Settings Wizard.......................................................................... 28
2.8 Online Status......................................................................................................................... 28
Advanced Configuration.................................................................................31
3.1 Operation Mode .................................................................................................................... 32
3.2 LAN .......................................................................................................................................33
3.2.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 33
3.2.2 Port Control..................................................................................................................... 36
3.3 Central AP Managem ent.......................................................................................................36
3.3.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 36
3.3.2 Function Support List...................................................................................................... 37
3.4 General Concepts for Wireless LAN (2.4GHz/5GHz)........................................................... 38
3.5 Wireless LAN Settings for AP Mode..................................................................................... 40
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3.5.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 41
3.5.2 Security........................................................................................................................... 45
3.5.3 Access Control................................................................................................................ 48
3.5.4 WPS................................................................................................................................ 49
3.5.5 AP Discovery.................................................................................................................. 50
3.5.6 WMM Configuration........................................................................................................ 51
3.5.7 Station List...................................................................................................................... 53
3.5.8 Bandwidth Management................................................................................................. 54
3.5.9 Airtime Fairness.............................................................................................................. 55
3.5.10 Roaming ....................................................................................................................... 57
3.5.11 Status............................................................................................................................ 58
3.5.12 Station Control.............................................................................................................. 58
3.6 Wireless LAN Settings for AP Bridge-Point to Point/AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode .. 60
3.6.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 60
3.6.2 AP Discovery.................................................................................................................. 63
3.6.3 WDS AP Status .............................................................................................................. 65
3.6.4 Airtime Fairness.............................................................................................................. 66
3.6.5 Roaming ......................................................................................................................... 68
3.6.6 Status.............................................................................................................................. 69
3.6.7 Station Control................................................................................................................ 70
3.7 Wireless LAN Settings for AP Bridge-WDS Mode ................................................................ 71
3.7.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 71
3.7.2 Security........................................................................................................................... 76
3.7.3 Access Control................................................................................................................ 79
3.7.4 WPS................................................................................................................................ 80
3.7.5 AP Discovery.................................................................................................................. 81
3.7.6 WDS AP Status .............................................................................................................. 82
3.7.7 WMM Configuration........................................................................................................ 82
3.7.8 Station List...................................................................................................................... 84
3.7.9 Bandwidth Management................................................................................................. 85
3.7.10 Airtime Fairness............................................................................................................ 86
3.7.11 Roaming ....................................................................................................................... 88
3.7.12 Status............................................................................................................................ 89
3.7.13 Station Control.............................................................................................................. 89
3.8 Wireless LAN Settings for Universal Repeater Mode........................................................... 91
3.8.1 General Setup................................................................................................................. 91
3.8.2 Security........................................................................................................................... 96
3.8.3 Access Control................................................................................................................ 99
3.8.4 WPS.............................................................................................................................. 100
3.8.5 AP Discovery................................................................................................................ 101
3.8.6 Universal Repeater....................................................................................................... 102
3.8.7 WMM Configuration...................................................................................................... 104
3.8.8 Station List.................................................................................................................... 106
3.8.9 Bandwidth Management............................................................................................... 107
3.8.10 Airtime Fairness.......................................................................................................... 108
3.8.11 Roaming ..................................................................................................................... 110
3.8.12 Status.......................................................................................................................... 111
3.8.13 Station Control............................................................................................................ 111
3.9 Wireless LAN (5GHz) Settings for AP Mode........................................................................113
3.9.1 General Setup............................................................................................................... 113
3.9.2 Security......................................................................................................................... 115
3.9.3 Access Control.............................................................................................................. 118
3.9.4 WPS.............................................................................................................................. 119
3.9.5 AP Discovery................................................................................................................ 120
3.9.6 WMM Configuration...................................................................................................... 121
3.9.7 Station List.................................................................................................................... 122
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3.9.8 Bandwidth Management............................................................................................... 123
3.9.9 Airtime Fairness............................................................................................................ 124
3.9.10 Roaming ..................................................................................................................... 126
3.9.11 Status.......................................................................................................................... 127
3.9.12 Station Control............................................................................................................ 127
3.10 Wireless LAN (5GHz) Settings for Universal Repeater Mode .......................................... 129
3.10.1 General Setup............................................................................................................. 129
3.10.2 Security....................................................................................................................... 131
3.10.3 Access Control............................................................................................................ 134
3.10.4 WPS............................................................................................................................ 135
3.10.5 AP Discovery.............................................................................................................. 136
3.10.6 Universal Repeater..................................................................................................... 137
3.10.7 WMM Configuration.................................................................................................... 139
3.10.8 Station List.................................................................................................................. 141
3.10.9 Bandwidth Management............................................................................................. 142
3.10.10 Airtime Fairness........................................................................................................ 143
3.10.11 Roaming ................................................................................................................... 145
3.10.12 Status........................................................................................................................ 146
3.10.13 Station Control.......................................................................................................... 146
3.1 1 RADIUS Server ................................................................................................................. 148
3.12 Applications....................................................................................................................... 149
3.12.1 Schedule..................................................................................................................... 149
3.12.2 Apple iOS Keep Alive ................................................................................................. 151
3.12.3 Temperature Sensor................................................................................................... 152
3.13 System Maintenance......................................................................................................... 154
3.13.1 System Status............................................................................................................. 154
3.13.2 TR-069........................................................................................................................ 156
3.13.3 Administrator Password.............................................................................................. 158
3.13.4 Configuration Backup ................................................................................................. 159
3.13.5 Syslog/Mail Alert......................................................................................................... 160
3.13.6 Time and Date............................................................................................................ 161
3.13.7 Management............................................................................................................... 162
3.13.8 Reboot System........................................................................................................... 163
3.13.9 Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................................... 164
3.14 Diagnostics........................................................................................................................ 164
3.14.1 System Log................................................................................................................. 164
3.14.2 Speed Test ................................................................................................................. 165
3.15 Support Area..................................................................................................................... 165
Applications.............................................................................................167
4.1 How to set different segments for different SSIDs in VigorAP 900..................................... 167
Trouble Shooting.....................................................................................171
5.1 Checking If the Hardware Status Is OK or Not....................................................................171
5.2 Checking If the Network Connection Settings on Your Computer Is OK or Not ................. 172
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5.3 Pinging the Modem from Y our Computer............................................................................ 175
5.4 Backing to Factory Default Setting If Necessary ................................................................ 176
5.5 Contacting DrayTek............................................................................................................. 177
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Thank you for purchasing this VigorAP 900, the concurrent dual band wireless (2.4G/5G)
access point offering high-speed data transmission. With this high cost-efficiency VigorAP
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. Just follow the instructions given in
this user manual, you can complete the setup procedure and release the power of this access
point all by yourself!
VigorAP 900 also is a Power over Ethernet Powered Device which adopts the technology of
PoE for offering power supply and transmitting data through the Ethernet cable.
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Before you use the Vigor modem, please get acquainted with the LED indicators and
connectors first.
LED Status Explanation
Off The system is not ready or is failed. ACT
Blinking The system is ready and can work normally.
On A USB device is connected and active. USB
Blinking The data is transmitting.
On Wireless function is ready.
Off Wireless function is not ready.
2.4G
Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving).
On Wireless function is ready.
Off Wireless function is not ready.
5G
Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving).
On A normal connection (rate with 100M/1000M) is
through its corresponding port.
Off LAN is disconnected.
LAN A1 - A4
Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving).
On A normal connection (rate with 100M/1000M) is
through its corresponding port.
Off LAN is disconnected.
LAN B
Blinking Data is transmitting (sending/receiving).
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Interface Description
WLAN
ON/OFF WPS
WLAN ON - Press the button and release it within
2 seconds. When the wireless function is ready,
the 2.4G/5G blue LED on front panel will be on.
WLAN OFF - Press the button and release it
within 2 seconds to turn off the WLAN function.
When the wireless function is not ready, 2.4G/5G
blue LED on front panel will be off.
WPS - When WPS function is enabled by web
user interface, press this button for more th an 2
seconds. This device will wait for any wireless
client connecting to it through WPS.
WPS – Press the button for more than 6 seconds,
VigorAP 900 will disable the option of Enable
AP Management under LAN>>General Setup
and reset to the factory IP address, 192.168.1.2.
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.
LAN A1 (PoE) -
A4
Connecter for xDSL / Cable modem (Giga level) /
computer or router.
PWR: Connecter for a power adapter.
USB
Connector for a printer.
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ON/OFF: Power switch.
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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.
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1. 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.
2. Connect a computer to other available LAN A port. Make sure the subnet IP address of
the PC is the same as VigorAP 900 management IP, e.g., 192.168.1.X.
3. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the PWR
connector of the access point.
4. Power on VigorAP 900.
5. Check all LEDs on the front panel. ACT LED should blink and LAN LEDs should be
on if the access point is correctly connected to the ADSL modem or router.
(For the detailed information of LED status, please refer to section 1.2.)
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1. Connect VigorAP 900 to ADSL modem or router in your network through the LAN A
port of the access point by Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the PWR
connector of the access point.
3. Power on VigorAP 900.
4. Check all LEDs on the front panel. ACT LED should be steadily on, LAN LEDs
should be on if the access point is correctly connected to the ADSL modem or router.
(For the detailed information of LED status, please refer to section 1.2.)
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VigorAP 900 can access Internet via an ADSL modem, router, or switch/hub in your
network through wireless connection.
1. Connect VigorAP 900 to ADSL modem or router via wireless network.
2. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the PWR
connector of the access point.
3. Power on VigorAP 900.
4. 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.)
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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.
1. Connect VigorAP 900 to a switch in your network through the LAN A1 (PoE) port of
the access point by Ethernet cable.
2. Connect a computer to VigorSwitch P2260. Make sure the subnet IP address of the PC
is the same as VigorAP 900 management IP, e.g., 192.168.1.X.
3. Power on VigorAP 900.
4. Check all LEDs on the front panel. ACT LED should be steadily on, LAN LEDs
should be on if the access point is correctly connected to the ADSL modem, router or
switch/hub.
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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). If it’s set
to use static IP address, or you’re unsure, please follow the following instructions to
configure your computer to use dynamic IP address:
For the default IP address of this AP is set “192.168.1.2”, we recommend you to use
“192.168.1.X (except 2)” in the field of IP address on this section for your computer.
If the operating system of your computer is…
Windows 7 - please go to section 2.1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2.2
Windows XP - please go to section 2.3
Windows Vista - please go to section 2.4
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Click Start button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
Control Panel. Double-click Network and Internet, and the following window will appear.
Click Network and Sharing Center.
Next, click Change adapter settings and click Local Area Connection.
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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
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Click Start button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon, double click Local
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
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Click Start button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
control panel. Double-click Network and Internet Connections icon, click Network
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.
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Click Start button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
control panel. Click View Network Status and Tasks, then click Manage Network
Connections. Right-click Local Area Netwrok, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area
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.
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All functions and settings of this access point must be configured via web user interface.
Please start your web browser (e.g., Firefox).
1. Make sure your PC connects to the VigorAP 900 correctly.
Notice: You may either simply set up your computer to get IP dynamically
from the modem or set up the 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.
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. Pease type “admin/admin” on
Username/Password and click OK.
3. The Main Screen will pop up.
Note:
If you fail to access to the web configuration, please go to “Trouble
Shooting” for detecting and solving your problem. For using the device properly, it
is necessary for you to change the password of web configuration for security and
adjust primary basic settings.
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1. Please change the password for the original security of the modem.
2. Go to System Maintenance page and choose Administrator Password.
3. Enter the new login password on the field of Password. Then click OK to continue.
4. Now, the password has been changed. Next time, use the new password to access the
Web User Interface for this modem.
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Quick Start Wizard will guide you to configure 2.4G wireless setting, 5G wireless setting
and other corresponding settings for Vigor Access Point step by step.
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This page displays general settings for the operation mode selected.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Operation Mode
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.
Main SSID
Set a name for VigorAP 900 to be identified.
Enable 2 Subnet (Simulate 2 APs) - Check the box to enable
the function for two independent subnets. Once you enable this
function, LAN-A and LAN-B would be independent. Next, you
can connect one router in LAN-A, and another router in LAN-B.
Such mechanism can make you feeling that you have two
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independent AP/subnet functions in one VigorAP 900.
If you disable this function, LAN-A and LAN-B ports are in the
same domain. You could only connect one router (no matter
connecting to LAN-A or LAN-B) in this environment.
Multiple SSID - 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.
Channel
Means the channel frequency of the wireless LAN. The default
channel is 6. You may switch channel if the selected channel is
under serious interference. If you have no idea of choosing the
frequency, please select AutoSelect to let system determine for
you.
Extension Channel
With 802.11n, there is one option to double the bandwidth per
channel. The available extension channel options will be varied
according to the Channel selected above.
Station List
Click the Display button to open the Station List dialog. It
provides the knowledge of connecting wireless clients now
along with its status code.
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.
After finishing this web page configuration, please click Next to continue.
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In this page, the advanced settings will vary according to the operation mode chosen on
2.7.1.
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When you choose AP Bridge-Point to Point, you will need to configure the following page.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Phy Mode
Data will be transmitted via HTMIX mode.
Each access point should be setup to the same Phy mode for
connecting with each other.
Security
Select WEP, TKIP or AES as the encryption algorithm. Type the
key number if required.
Peer MAC Address
Type the peer MAC address for the access point that VigorAP
900 connects to.
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When you choose AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point, you will need to configure the following
page.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Phy Mode
Data will be transmitted via HTMIX mode.
Each access point should be setup to the same Phy mode for
connecting with each other.
Security
Select WEP, TKIP or AES as the encryption algorithm. Type the
key number if required.
Peer MAC Address
Type the peer MAC address for the access point that VigorAP
900 connects to.
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When you choose AP Bridge-WDS, you will need to configure the following page.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Phy Mode
Data will be transmitted via HTMIX mode.
Each access point should be setup to the same Phy mode for
connecting with each other.
Subnet
Choose LAN-A or LAN-B for each SSID.
Security
Select WEP, TKIP or AES as the encryption algorithm. Type the
key number if required.
Peer MAC Address
Type the peer MAC address for the access point that VigorAP
900 connects to.
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When you choose AP Bridge-Universal Repeater you will need to configure the following
page.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
SSID
Means the identification of the wireless LAN. SSID can be any
text numbers or various special characters.
MAC Address
(Optional)
Type the MAC address for the access point.
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.
Encryption T ype for
Open/Shared
This option is available when Open/Shared is selected as
Security 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. The format of WEP Key is restricted to
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 ','.
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Encryption T ype for
WPA/PSK and
WPA2/PSK
This option is available when WPA/PSK or WPA2/PSK is
selected as Security Mode.
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.
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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.
Disable - The encryption mechanism is turned off.
WEP - Accepts only WEP clients and the encryption key should
be entered in WEP Key.
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 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.
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. Select WPA, WPA2 or Auto as WPA mode.
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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.
WPA2/802.1x - 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.
WPA Algorithm
Select TKIP, AES or TKIP/AES as the algorithm for WPA. Such
feature is available for WPA2/802.1x, WPA/802.1x, WPA/PSK
or WPA2/PSK or Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK mode.
Pass Phrase
Either 8~63 ASCII characters, such as 012345678..(or 64
Hexadecimal digits leading by 0x, such as "0x321253abcde...").
Such feature is available for WPA/PSK or WPA2/PSK or
Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK mode.
Key Renewal
Internal
WPA uses shared key for authentication to the network.
However, normal network operations use a different encryption
key that is randomly generated. This randomly generated key
that is periodically replaced. Enter the renewal security time
(seconds) in the column. Smaller interval leads to greater
security but lower performance. Default is 3600 seconds. Set 0
to disable re-key. Such feature is available for
WPA2/802.1,WPA/802.1x, WPA/PSK or WPA2/PSK or
Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK mode.
PMK Cache Period
Set the expire time of WPA2 PMK (Pairwise master key) cache.
PMK Cache manages the list from the BSSIDs in the associated
SSID with which it has pre-authenticated. Such feature is
available for WPA2/802.1 mode.
Pre-Authentication
Enables a station to authenticate to multiple APs for roaming
securer and faster. With the pre-authentication procedure defined
in IEEE 802.11i specification, the pre-four-way-handshake can
reduce handoff delay perceivable by a mobile node. 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.
Key 1 – Key 4
Four keys can be entered here, but only one key can be selected
at a time. The format of WEP Key is restricted to 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 ','.
802.1x WEP
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.
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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. Settings
for each mode are different.
Wireless Mode
At present, VigorAP 900 can connect to 11a only, 11n only
(5G), Mixed (11a+11n) stations simultaneously. Simply choose
Mixed (11a+11n) mode.
Main SSID
Set a name for VigorAP 900 to be identified.
Multiple SSID – Set the SSIDs and specify subnet interface
(LAN-A or LAN-B) for each SSID by click Multiple SSID.
Channel
Means the channel of frequency of the wireless LAN. The
default channel is 36. You may switch channel if the selected
channel is under serious interference.
Extension Channel
With 802.11n, there is one option to double the bandwidth per
channel. The available extension channel options will be varied
according to the Channel selected above.
Station List
Click the Display button to open the Station List dialog. It
provides the knowledge of connecting wireless clients now
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along with its status code.
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 Universal Repeater is
selected as the Operation Mode.
After finishing this web page configuration, please click Next to continue.
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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.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Mode
There are several modes provided for you to choose.
Disable - The encryption mechanism is turned off.
WEP - Accepts only WEP clients and the encryption key should
be entered in WEP Key.
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 Key)
entered manually in this field below or automatically negotiated
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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.
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. 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.
WPA2/802.1x - 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.
WPA Algorithm
Select TKIP, AES or TKIP/AES as the algorithm for WPA. Such
feature is available for WPA2/802.1x, WPA/802.1x, WPA/PSK
or WPA2/PSK or Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK mode.
Pass Phrase
Either 8~63 ASCII characters, such as 012345678..(or 64
Hexadecimal digits leading by 0x, such as "0x321253abcde...").
Such feature is available for WPA/PSK or WPA2/PSK or
Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK mode.
Key Renewal
Internal
WPA uses shared key for authentication to the network.
However, normal network operations use a different encryption
key that is randomly generated. This randomly generated key
that is periodically replaced. Enter the renewal security time
(seconds) in the column. Smaller interval leads to greater
security but lower performance. Default is 3600 seconds. Set 0
to disable re-key. Such feature is available for
WPA2/802.1,WPA/802.1x, WPA/PSK or WPA2/PSK or
Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK mode.
PMK Cache Period
Set the expire time of WPA2 PMK (Pairwise master key) cache.
PMK Cache manages the list from the BSSIDs in the associated
SSID with which it has pre-authenticated. Such feature is
available for WPA2/802.1 mode.
Pre-Authentication
Enables a station to authenticate to multiple APs for roaming
securer and faster. With the pre-authentication procedure defined
in IEEE 802.11i specification, the pre-four-way-handshake can
reduce handoff delay perceivable by a mobile node. 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.
Key 1 – Key 4
Four keys can be entered here, but only one key can be selected
at a time. The format of WEP Key is restricted to 5 ASCII
characters or 10 hexadecimal values in 64-bit encryption level,
or restricted to 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal values in
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128-bit encryption level. The allowed content is the ASCII
characters from 33(!) to 126(~) except '#' and ','.
802.1x WEP
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.
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When you see this page, it means the wireless setting wizard is almost finished. Just click
Finish to save the settings and complete the setting procedure.
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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.
RX Packets
Displays the total number of received packets at the LAN
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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.
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This chapter will guide users to execute advanced (full) configuration. As for other examples
of application, please refer to chapter 5.
1. Open a web browser on your PC and type http://192.168.1.2. The window will ask for
typing username and password.
2. 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.
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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
Wireless LAN(2.4GHz)
AP
This mode allows wireless clients to connect to access point and
exchange data with the devices connected to the wired network.
AP Bridge-Point to
Point
This mode can establish wireless connection with another
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.
AP Bridge-Point to
Multi-Point
This mode can establish wireless connection with other VigorAP
900s using the same mode, and link the wired network which
these VigorAP 900s connected together. Up to 4 access points
can be connected in this mode.
AP Bridge-WDS
This mode is similar to AP Bridge to Multi-Point, but access
point is not work in bridge-dedicated mode, and will be able to
accept wireless clients while the access point is working as a
wireless bridge.
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Universal Repeater
This product can act as a wireless range extender that will help
you to extend the networking wirelessly. The access point can
act as Station and AP at the same time. It can use Station
function to connect to a Root AP and use AP function to service
all wireless clients within its coverage.
Wireless LAN(5GHz)
AP
This mode allows wireless clients to connect to access point and
exchange data with the devices connected to the wired network.
Universal Repeater
This product can act as a wireless range extender that will help
you to extend the networking wirelessly. The access point can
act as Station and AP at the same time. It can use Station
function to connect to a Root AP and use AP function to service
all wireless clients within its coverage.
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.
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Local Area Network (LAN) is a group of subnets regulated and ruled by modem.
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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.
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Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
LAN-A IP Network
Configuration
Enable DHCP Client – When it is enabled, VigorAP 900 will
be treated as a client and can be managed / controlled by AP
Management server offered by Vigor router (e.g., Vigor2860).
IP Addr ess – Type in private IP address for connecting to a local
private network (Default: 192.168.1.2).
Subnet Mask – Type in an address code that determines the size
of the network. (Default: 255.255.255.0/ 24)
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.
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.
VLAN ID – Type the number as VLAN ID tagged on the
transmitted packet. “0” means no VALN tag.
LAN-B IP Network
IP Addr ess – Type in private IP address for connecting to a local
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Configuration
private network (Default: 192.168.2.2).
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.
VLAN ID – Type the number as VLAN ID tagged on the
transmitted packet. “0” means no VALN tag.
DHCP Server
Configuration
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP
server can automatically dispatch related IP settings to any local
user configured as a DHCP client.
Enable Server / Disable Server - Enable Server lets the modem
assign IP address to every host in the LAN.
Disable Server lets you manually or use other DHCP server to
assign IP address to every host in the LAN.
Relay Agent - Specify which subnet that DHCP server is located
the relay agent should redirect the DHCP request to.
Start IP Address - Enter a value of the IP address pool for the
DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. If the 1st
IP address of your modem is 192.168.1.2, the starting IP address
must be 192.168.1.3 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.254.
End IP Address - Enter a value of the IP address pool for the
DHCP server to end with when issuing IP addresses.
Subnet Mask -Type in an address code that determines the size
of the network. (Default: 255.255.255.0/ 24)
Default Gateway - Enter a value of the gateway IP address for
the DHCP server.
Lease Time - It allows you to set the leased time for the
specified PC.
DHCP Server IP Address for Relay Agent - It is available
when Enable Relay Agent is selected. Set the IP address of the
DHCP server you are going to use so the Relay Agent can help
to forward the DHCP request to the DHCP server.
Primary IP Address - You must specify a DNS server IP
address here because your ISP should provide you with usually
more than one DNS Server. If your ISP does not provide it, the
modem will automatically apply default DNS Server IP address:
194.109.6.66 to this field.
Secondary IP Address - You can specify secondary DNS server
IP address here because your ISP often provides you more than
one DNS Server. If your ISP does not provide it, the modem will
automatically apply default secondary DNS Server IP address:
194.98.0.1 to this field.
After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings.
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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
Enable Port Control
Check it to enable the port control. If it is enabled, you are
allowed to disable the function of physical LAN port by
checking the corresponding check box.
Disable Port
Choose and check the LAN port.
After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings.
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Such menu allows you to configure VigorAP device to be managed by Vigor2860 series.
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Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Enable AP
Management
Check the box to enable the function of AP Management.
Enable Auto
Provision
VigorAP 900 can be controlled under Central AP Management
in Vigor2860 series. When both Vigor2860 series and VigorAP
900 have such feature enabled, once VigorAP900 is registered to
Vigor2860 series, the WLAN profile pre-configured on
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VigorAP2860 series will be applied to VigorAP 900
immediately. Thus, it is not necessary to configure VigorAP 900
separately.
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Click the Client tab to list the AP management functions that the Access Points support
under different firmware versions.
Note: DrayTek central wireless management (AP Management) lets control, efficiency,
monitoring and security of your company-wide wireless access easier be managed. Inside
the web user interface, we call “central wireless management” as Central AP Management
which supports mobility, client monitoring/reporting and load-balancing to multiple APs.
For central wireless management, you will need a Vigor2860 or Vigor2925 series router;
there is no per-node licensing or subscription required. With the unified user interface of
Vigor2860 Combo WAN series and Vigor2925 Triple WAN series, the multiple
deployment of VigorAP900 can be clear at the first sight. For multiple wireless clients, to
apply the AP Load Balancing to the multiple APs will manage wireless traffic with smooth
flow and enhanced efficiency.
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The VigorAP 900 is equipped with a wireless LAN interface compliant with the standard
IEEE 802.11n draft 2 protocol. To boost its performance further, the VigorAP 900 is also
loaded with advanced wireless technology to lift up data rate up to 300 Mbps*. Hence, you
can finally smoothly enjoy stream music and video.
Note:
* The actual data throughput will vary according to the network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, network overhead and
building materials.
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. The General Setup will set up the information
of this wireless network, including its SSID as identification, located channel etc.
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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a legacy method to encrypt each frame transmitted via
radio using either a 64-bit or 128-bit key. Usually access point will preset a set of four keys
and it will communicate with each station using only one out of the four keys.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), the most dominating security mechanism in industry, is
separated into two categories: WPA-personal or called WPA Pre-Share Key (WPA/PSK),
and WPA-Enterprise or called WPA/802.1x.
In WPA-Personal, a pre-defined key is used for encryption during data transmission. WPA
applies Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for data encryption while WPA2 applies
AES. The WPA-Enterprise combines not only encryption but also authentication.
Since WEP has been proved vulnerable, you may consider using WPA for the most secure
connection. You should select the appropriate security mechanism according to your needs.
No matter which security suite you select, they all will enhance the over-the-air data
protection and /or privacy on your wireless network. The VigorAP 900 is very flexible and
can support multiple secure connections with both WEP and WPA at the same time.
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WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) provides easy procedure to make network connection
between wireless station and wireless access point (VigorAP 900) with the encryption of
WPA and WPA2.
It is the simplest way to build connection between wireless network clients and VigorAP 900.
Users do not need to select any encryption mode and type any long encryption passphrase to
setup a wireless client every time. He/she only needs to press a button on wireless client, and
WPS will connect for client and VigorAP 900 automatically.
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Note: Such function is available for the wireless station with WPS supported.
There are two methods to do network connection through WPS between AP and Stations:
pressing the 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.
If you want to use PIN code, you have to know the PIN code specified in wireless client.
Then provide the PIN code of the wireless client you wish to connect to the VigorAP 900.
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When you choose AP as the operation mode, the Wireless LAN menu items will include
General Setup, Security, Access Control, WPS, AP Discovery, WMM Configuration, Station
List, Bandwidth Management, Airtime Fairness, Roaming, Status and Station Control.
Note: The Wireless LAN settings will be changed according to the Operation Mode
selected in section 3.1.
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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.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
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 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), Mixed (11g+11n) and Mixed
(11b+11g+11n) stations simultaneously. Simply choose Mixed
(11b+11g+11n) mode.
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Enable 2 Subnet
(Simulate 2 APs)
Check the box to enable the function for two independent
subnets. Once you enable this function, LAN-A and LAN-B
would be independent. Next, you can connect one router in
LAN-A, and another router in LAN-B. Such mechanism can
make you feeling that you have two independent AP/subnet
functions in one VigorAP 900.
If you disable this function, LAN-A and LAN-B ports are in
the same domain. You could only connect one router (no
matter connecting to LAN-A or LAN-B) in this environment.
Hide SSID
Check it to prevent from wireless sniffing and make it harder
for unauthorized clients or STAs to join your wireless LAN.
Depending on the wireless utility, the user may only see the
information except SSID or just cannot see any thing about
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.
Subnet
Choose LAN-A or LAN-B for each SSID. If you choose
LAN-A, the wireless clients connecting to this SSID could
only communicate with LAN-A.
Isolate Member
Check this box to make the wireless clients (stations) with the
same SSID not accessing for each other.
VLAN ID
Type the value for such SSID. Packets transferred from such
SSID to LAN will be tagged with the number.
If your network uses VLANs, you can assign the SSID to a
VLAN on your network. Client devices that associate using the
SSID are grouped into this VLAN. The VLAN ID range is
from 3 to 4095. The VLAN ID is 0 by default, it means
disabling the VLAN function for the SSID.
IGMP Snooping
Check this box to enable this function. Multicast traffic will be
forwarded to ports that have members of that group. Disabling
IGMP snooping will make multicast traffic treated in the same
manner as broadcast traffic.
Mac Clone
Check this box and manually enter the MAC address of the
device with SSID 1. The MAC address of other SSIDs will
change based on this MAC address.
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Channel
Means the channel of frequency of the wireless LAN. You may
switch channel if the selected channel is under serious
interference. If you have no idea of choosing the frequency,
please select AutoSelect to let system determine for you.
Extension Channel
With 802.11n, there is one option to double the bandwidth per
channel. The available extension channel options will be varied
according to the Channel selected above. Configure the
extension channel you want.
Rate
If you choose 11g Only, 11b Only, 11n Only, or Mixed
(11b+11g), such feature will be available for you to set data
transmission rate.
Packet-OVERDRIVE
This feature can enhance the performance in data transmission
about 40%* more (by checking Tx Burst). It is active only
when both sides of Access Point and Station (in wireless
client) invoke this function at the same time. That is, the
wireless client must support this feature and invoke the
function, too.
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).
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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.
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 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.
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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.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Mode
There are several modes provided for you to choose.
Disable - The encryption mechanism is turned off.
WEP - Accepts only WEP clients and the encryption key
should be entered in WEP Key.
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
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
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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. 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.
WPA2/802.1x - 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.
WP A Algorithms
Select TKIP, AES or TKIP/AES as the algorithm for WPA.
Such feature is available for WPA2/802.1x, WPA/802.1x,
WPA/PSK or WPA2/PSK or Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK
mode.
Pass Phrase
Either 8~63 ASCII characters, such as 012345678..(or 64
Hexadecimal digits leading by 0x, such as
"0x321253abcde..."). Such feature is available for WPA/PSK
or WPA2/PSK or Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK mode.
Key Renewal Interval
WPA uses shared key for authentication to the network.
However, normal network operations use a different
encryption key that is randomly generated. This randomly
generated key that is periodically replaced. Enter the renewal
security time (seconds) in the column. Smaller interval leads to
greater security but lower performance. Default is 3600
seconds. Set 0 to disable re-key. Such feature is available for
WPA2/802.1,WPA/802.1x, WPA/PSK or WPA2/PSK or
Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK mode.
Key 1 – Key 4
Four keys can be entered here, but only one key can be
selected at a time. The format of WEP Key is restricted to 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 ','. Such feature is available for WEP mode.
802.1x WEP
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.
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Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Use internal RADIUS
Server
There is a RADIUS server built in VigorAP 900 which is used
to 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.
Please refer to the section, 3.9 RADIUS Server to configure
settings for internal server of VigorAP 900.
IP Addr ess
Enter the IP address of external RADIUS server.
Port
The UDP port number that the external RADIUS server is
using. The default value is 1812, based on RFC 2138.
Shared Secret
The external RADIUS server and client share a secret that is
used to authenticate the messages sent between them. Both
sides must be configured to use the same shared secret.
Session Timeout
Set the maximum time of service provided before
re-authentication. Set to zero to perform another authentication
immediately after the first authentication has successfully
completed. (The unit is second.)
After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings.
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For additional security of wireless access, the Access Control facility allows you to restrict
the network access right by controlling the wireless LAN MAC address of client. Only the
valid MAC address that has been configured can access the wireless LAN interface. By
clicking the Access Control, a new web page will appear, as depicted below, so that you
could edit the clients' MAC addresses to control their access rights (deny or allow).
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Policy
Select to enable any one of the following policy or disable the
policy. 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 900.
MAC Address Filter
Display all MAC addresses that are edited before.
Client’s MAC
Address
Manually enter the MAC address of wireless client.
Add
Add a new MAC address into the list.
Delete
Delete the selected MAC address in the list.
Edit
Edit the selected MAC address in the list.
Cancel
Give up the access control set up.
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Backup
Click it to store the settings (MAC addresses on MAC Address
Filter table) on this page as a file.
Restore
Click it to restore the settings (MAC addresses on MAC
Address Filter table) from an existed file.
After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings.
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Open Wireless LAN>>WPS to configure the corresponding settings.
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 900 is properly
configured, you can see ‘Yes’ message here.
WPS SSID
Display current selected SSID.
WPS Auth Mode
Display current authentication mode of the VigorAP 900. Only
WPA2/PSK and WPA/PSK support WPS.
WPS Encryp Type
Display encryption mode (None, WEP, TKIP, AES, etc.) of
VigorAP 900.
Configure via Push
Button
Click Start PBC to invoke Push-Button style WPS setup
procedure. 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)
Configure via Client
PinCode
Type the PIN code specified in wireless client you wish to
connect, and click Start PIN button. Both ACT and 2.4G
WLAN LEDs on VigorAP 900 will blink quickly when WPS
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is in progress. It will return to normal condition after two
minutes. (You need to setup WPS within two minutes).
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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. Notice that during the scanning process
(about 5 seconds), no client is allowed to connect to Vigor.
This page is used to scan the existence of the APs on the wireless LAN. Please click Scan to
discover all the connected APs.
Each item is explained as follows:
Item Description
SSID
Display the SSID of the AP scanned by VigorAP 900.
BSSID
Display the MAC address of the AP scanned by VigorAP 900.
RSSI
Display the signal strength of the access point. RSSI is the
abbreviation of Receive Signal Strength Indication.
Channel
Display the wireless channel used for the AP that is scanned by
VigorAP 900.
Encryption
Display the encryption mode for the scanned AP.
Authentication
Display the authentication type that the scanned AP applied.
Scan
It is used to discover all the connected AP. The results will be
shown on the box above this button
Channel Statistics
It displays the statistics for the channels used by APs.
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WMM is an abbreviation of Wi-Fi Multimedia. It defines the priority levels for four access
categories derived from 802.1d (prioritization tabs). The categories are designed with
specific types of traffic, voice, video, best effort and low priority data. There are four
accessing categories - AC_BE , AC_BK, AC_VI and AC_VO for WMM.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
WMM Capable
To apply WMM parameters for wireless data transmission,
please click the Enable radio button.
Aifsn
It controls how long the client waits for each data transmission.
Please specify the value ranging from 1 to 15. Such parameter
will influence the time delay for WMM accessing categories.
For the service of voice or video image, please set small value
for AC_VI and AC_VO categories For the service of e-mail or
web browsing, please set large value for AC_BE and AC_BK
categories.
CWMin/CWMax
CWMin means contention Window-Min and CWMax means
contention 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
between AC_VI and AC_VO categories must be smaller;
however, the difference between AC_BE and AC_BK categories
must be greater.
Txop
It means transmission opportunity. For WMM categories of
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.
ACM
It is an abbreviation of Admission control Mandatory. It can
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restrict stations from using specific category class if it is
checked.
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. It can assure that the peer must receive the
WMM packets.
“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.
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Station List provides the knowledge of connecting wireless clients now along with its status
code.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
MAC Address
Display the MAC Address for the connecting client.
Hostname
Display the host name of the connecting client.
SSID
Display the SSID that the wireless client connects to.
Auth
Display the authentication that the wireless client uses for
connection with such AP.
Encrypt
Display the encryption mode used by the wireless client.
Tx Rate/Rx Rate
Display the transmission /receiving rate for packets.
Refresh
Click this button to refresh the status of station list.
Add to Access
Control
Client’s MAC Address - For additional security of wireless
access, the Access Control facility allows you to restrict the
network access right by controlling the wireless LAN MAC
address of client. Only the valid MAC address that has been
configured can access the wireless LAN interface.
Add
Click this button to add current typed MAC address into
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.
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The downstream or upstream from FTP, HTTP or some P2P applications will occupy large
of bandwidth and affect the applications for other programs. Please use Bandwidth
Management to make the bandwidth usage more efficient.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
SSID
Display the specific SSID name.
Enable
Check this box to enable the bandwidth management for clients.
Upload Limit
Define the maximum speed of the data uploading which will be
used for the wireless stations connecting to Vigor device with
the same SSID.
Use the drop down list to choose the rate. If you choose User
defined, you have to specify the rate manually.
Download Limit
Define the maximum speed of the data downloading which will
be used for the wireless station connecting to Vigor device with
the same SSID.
Use the drop down list to choose the rate. If you choose User
defined, you have to specify the rate manually.
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
be treated as the total bandwidth shared by all of the wireless
stations with the same SSID for data uploading.
Total Download
Limit
When Auto Adjustment is checked, the value defined here will
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.
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The wireless channel can be accessed by only one wireless station at the same time.
The principle behind the IEEE802.11 channel access mechanisms is that each station has
equal probability to access the channel. When wireless stations have similar data rate, this
principle leads to a fair result. In this case, stations get similar channel access time which is
called airtime.
However, when stations have various data rate (e.g., 11g, 11n), the result is not fair. The
slow stations (11g) work in their slow data rate and occupy too much airtime, whereas the
fast stations (11n) become much slower.
Take the following figure as an example, both Station A(11g) and Station B(11n) transmit
data packets through VigorAP900. 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. In other words, Station B(fast rate) is
obstructed by Stations A(slow rate).
To improve this problem, Airtime Fairness is added for VigorAP900. 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).
It is similar to automatic Bandwidth Limit. The dynamic bandwidth limit of each station
depends on instant active station number and airtime assignment. Please note that Airtime
Fairness of 2.4GHz and 5GHz are independent. But stations of different SSIDs function
together, because they all use the same wireless channel. IN SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTS,
this function can reduce the bad influence of slow wireless devices and improve the overall
wireless performance.
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Suitable environment:
(1) Many wireless stations.
(2) All stations mainly use download traffic.
(3) The performance bottleneck is wireless connection.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Enable Airtime
Fairness
Try to assign similar airtime to each wireless station by
controlling TX traffic.
Airtime Fairness – Click the link to display the following
screen of airtime fairness note.
Triggering Client Number –Airtime Fairness function is
applied only when active station number achieves this number.
Airtime Status - Users can see the airtime status in last 8
seconds.
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.
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The network signal for a single wireless access point might be limited by its coverage range.
Therefore, if you want to expand the wireless network in a large exhibition with a quick
method, you can install multiple access points with enabling the Roaming feature for each
AP to reach the purpose of expanding wireless signals seamlessly.
These access points connecting for each other shall be verified by pre-authentication. This
page allows you to enable the roaming feature and the pre-authentication.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
PMK Cache Period
Set the expire time of WPA2 PMK (Pairwise master key) cache.
PMK Cache manages the list from the BSSIDs in the associated
SSID with which it has pre-authenticated. Such feature is
available for WPA2/802.1 mode.
Pre-Authentication
Enables a station to authenticate to multiple APs for roaming
securer and faster. With the pre-authentication procedure defined
in IEEE 802.11i specification, the pre-four-way-handshake can
reduce handoff delay perceivable by a mobile node. 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.
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Station Control is used to specify the duration for the wireless client to connect and
reconnect Vigor router. If such function is not enabled, the wireless client can connect Vigor
router until the router shuts down.
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. Then, the connection time can be set
as “1 hour” and reconnection time can be set as “1 day”. Thus, the guest can finish his job
within one hour and will not occupy the wireless network for a long time.
Note: Up to 300 Wireless Station records are supported by Vigor router.
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.
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Connection Time /
Reconnection Time
Use the drop down list to choose the duration for the wireless
client connecting /reconnecting to Vigor router. Or, type the
duration manually when you choose User defined.
Display All Station
Control List
All the wireless stations connecting to Vigor router by using
such SSID will be listed on Station Control List.
After finishing all the settings here, please click OK to save the configuration.
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When you choose AP Bridge-Point to Point or Point-to Multi-Point Mode as the operation
mode, the Wireless LAN menu items will include General Setup, AP Discovery, WDS AP
Status, Airtime Fairness, Roaming, Status and Station Control.
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.
Point-to Multi-Point Mode allows AP 900 to connect up to four AP 900s which uses the
same mode. All wired Ethernet clients of every VigorAP 900 will be connected together.
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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.
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Available settings are explained as follows:
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.
Channel
Means the channel of frequency of the wireless LAN. The
default channel is 11. You may switch channel if the selected
channel is under serious interference. If you have no idea of
choosing the frequency, please select AutoSelect to let
system determine for you.
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Extension Channel
With 802.11n, there is one option to double the bandwidth per
channel. The available extension channel options will be
varied according to the Channel selected above.
Rate
If you choose 11g Only, 11b Only or 11n Only, such feature
will be available for you to set data transmission rate.
Phy Mode
Data will be transmitted via HTMIX mode.
Each access point should be setup to the same Phy mode for
connecting with each other.
Security
Select WEP, TKIP or AES as the encryption algorithm. Type
the key number if required.
Peer Mac Address
Type the peer MAC address for the access point that VigorAP
900 connects to.
Packet-OVERDRIVE
This feature can enhance the performance in data
transmission about 40%* more (by checking Tx Burst). It is
active only when both sides of Access Point and Station (in
wireless client) invoke this function at the same time. That is,
the wireless client must support this feature and invoke the
function, too.
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).
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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.
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 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.
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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. Notice that during the scanning process
(about 5 seconds), no client is allowed to connect to VigorAP 900.
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.
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Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
SSID
Display the SSID of the AP scanned by VigorAP 900.
BSSID
Display the MAC address of the AP scanned by VigorAP 900.
RSSI
Display the signal strength of the access point. RSSI is the
abbreviation of Receive Signal Strength Indication.
Channel
Display the wireless channel used for the AP that is scanned by
VigorAP 900.
Encryption
Display the encryption mode for the scanned AP.
Authentication
Display the authentication type that the scanned AP applied.
Scan
It is used to discover all the connected AP. The results will be
shown on the box above this button
Channel Statistics
It displays the statistics for the channels used by APs.
AP’s MAC Address
If you want the found AP applying the WDS settings, please
type in the AP’s MAC address.
AP’s SSID
To specify an AP to be applied with WDS settings, you can
specify MAC address or SSID for the AP. Here is the place
that you can type the SSID of the AP.
Add
Type the MAC address of the AP. Click Add. Later, the MAC
address of the AP will be added and be shown on WDS
settings page.
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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.
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The wireless channel can be accessed by only one wireless station at the same time.
The principle behind the IEEE802.11 channel access mechanisms is that each station has
equal probability to access the channel. When wireless stations have similar data rate, this
principle leads to a fair result. In this case, stations get similar channel access time which is
called airtime.
However, when stations have various data rate (e.g., 11g, 11n), the result is not fair. The
slow stations (11g) work in their slow data rate and occupy too much airtime, whereas the
fast stations (11n) become much slower.
Take the following figure as an example, both Station A(11g) and Station B(11n) transmit
data packets through VigorAP900. 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. In other words, Station B(fast rate) is
obstructed by Stations A(slow rate).
To improve this problem, Airtime Fairness is added for VigorAP900. 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).
It is similar to automatic Bandwidth Limit. The dynamic bandwidth limit of each station
depends on instant active station number and airtime assignment. Please note that Airtime
Fairness of 2.4GHz and 5GHz are independent. But stations of different SSIDs function
together, because they all use the same wireless channel. IN SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTS,
this function can reduce the bad influence of slow wireless devices and improve the overall
wireless performance.
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Suitable environment:
(1) Many wireless stations.
(2) All stations mainly use download traffic.
(3) The performance bottleneck is wireless connection.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Enable Airtime
Fairness
Try to assign similar airtime to each wireless station by
controlling TX traffic.
Airtime Fairness – Click the link to display the following
screen of airtime fairness note.
Triggering Client Number –Airtime Fairness function is
applied only when active station number achieves this number.
Airtime Status - Users can see the airtime status in last 8
seconds.
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.
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The network signal for a single wireless access point might be limited by its coverage range.
Therefore, if you want to expand the wireless network in a large exhibition with a quick
method, you can install multiple access points with enabling the Roaming feature for each
AP to reach the purpose of expanding wireless signals seamlessly.
These access points connecting for each other shall be verified by pre-authentication. This
page allows you to enable the roaming feature and the pre-authentication.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
PMK Cache Period
Set the expire time of WPA2 PMK (Pairwise master key) cache.
PMK Cache manages the list from the BSSIDs in the associated
SSID with which it has pre-authenticated. Such feature is
available for WPA2/802.1 mode.
Pre-Authentication
Enables a station to authenticate to multiple APs for roaming
securer and faster. With the pre-authentication procedure defined
in IEEE 802.11i specification, the pre-four-way-handshake can
reduce handoff delay perceivable by a mobile node. 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.
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Such page is used for debug by RD only.
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Station Control is used to specify the duration for the wireless client to connect and
reconnect Vigor router. If such function is not enabled, the wireless client can connect Vigor
router until the router shuts down.
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. Then, the connection time can be set
as “1 hour” and reconnection time can be set as “1 day”. Thus, the guest can finish his job
within one hour and will not occupy the wireless network for a long time.
Note: Up to 300 Wireless Station records are supported by Vigor router.
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 /
Reconnection Time
Use the drop down list to choose the duration for the wireless
client connecting /reconnecting to Vigor router. Or, type the
duration manually when you choose User defined.
Display All Station
Control List
All the wireless stations connecting to Vigor router by using
such SSID will be listed on Station Control List.
After finishing all the settings here, please click OK to save the configuration.
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When you choose AP Bridge-WDS as the operation mode, the Wireless LAN menu items
will include General Setup, Security, Access Control, WPS, AP Discovery, WDS AP Status,
WMM Configuration, Station List, Bandwidth Management, Airtime Fairness, Roaming,
Status and Station Control.
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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.
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Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
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.
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.
Enable 2 Subnet
(Simulate 2 APs)
Check the box to enable the function for two independent
subnets. Once you enable this function, LAN-A and LAN-B
would be independent. Next, you can connect one router in
LAN-A, and another router in LAN-B. Such mechanism can
make you feeling that you have two independent AP/subnet
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functions in one VigorAP 900.
If you disable this function, LAN-A and LAN-B ports are in
the same domain. You could only connect one router (no
matter connecting to LAN-A or LAN-B) in this environment.
Hide SSID
Check it to prevent from wireless sniffing and make it harder
for unauthorized clients or STAs to join your wireless LAN.
Depending on the wireless utility, the user may only see the
information except SSID or just cannot see any thing about
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.
Subnet
Choose LAN-A or LAN-B for each SSID. If you choose
LAN-A, the wireless clients connecting to this SSID could
only communicate with LAN-A.
Isolate LAN
Check this box to make the wireless clients (stations) with the
same SSID not accessing for wired PC in LAN.
Isolate Member
Check this box to make the wireless clients (stations) with the
same SSID not accessing for each other.
VLAN ID
Type the value for such SSID. Packets transferred from such
SSID to LAN will be tagged with the number.
If your network uses VLANs, you can assign the SSID to a
VLAN on your network. Client devices that associate using the
SSID are grouped into this VLAN. The VLAN ID range is
from 3 to 4095. The VLAN ID is 0 by default, it means
disabling the VLAN function for the SSID.
IGMP Snooping
Check this box to enable this function. Multicast traffic will be
forwarded to ports that have members of that group. Disabling
IGMP snooping will make multicast traffic treated in the same
manner as broadcast traffic.
Mac Clone
Check this box and manually enter the MAC address of the
device with SSID 1. The MAC address of other SSIDs will
change based on this MAC address.
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Channel
Means the channel of frequency of the wireless LAN. You may
switch channel if the selected channel is under serious
interference. If you have no idea of choosing the frequency,
please select AutoSelect to let system determine for you.
Extension Channel
With 802.11n, there is one option to double the bandwidth per
channel. The available extension channel options will be varied
according to the Channel selected above. Configure the
extension channel you want.
Rate
If you choose 11g Only, 11b Only or 11n Only, such feature
will be available for you to set data transmission rate.
Phy Mode
Data will be transmitted via HTMIX mode.
Each access point should be setup to the same Phy mode for
connecting with each other.
Subnet
Choose LAN-A or LAN-B for each SSID.
Security
Select Disabled, WEP, TKIP or AES as the encryption
algorithm.
Peer Mac Address
Four peer MAC addresses are allowed to be entered in this
page at one time.
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Packet-OVERDRIVE
This feature can enhance the performance in data transmission
about 40%* more (by checking Tx Burst). It is active only
when both sides of Access Point and Station (in wireless
client) invoke this function at the same time. That is, the
wireless client must support this feature and invoke the
function, too.
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).
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.
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 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.
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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.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Mode
There are several modes provided for you to choose.
Disable - The encryption mechanism is turned off.
WEP - Accepts only WEP clients and the encryption key
should be entered in WEP Key.
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
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
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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. 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.
WPA2/802.1x - 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.
WP A Algorithms
Select TKIP, AES or TKIP/AES as the algorithm for WPA.
Such feature is available for WPA2/802.1x, WPA/802.1x,
WPA/PSK or WPA2/PSK or Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK
mode.
Pass Phrase
Either 8~63 ASCII characters, such as 012345678..(or 64
Hexadecimal digits leading by 0x, such as
"0x321253abcde..."). Such feature is available for WPA/PSK
or WPA2/PSK or Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK mode.
Key Renewal Interval
WPA uses shared key for authentication to the network.
However, normal network operations use a different
encryption key that is randomly generated. This randomly
generated key that is periodically replaced. Enter the renewal
security time (seconds) in the column. Smaller interval leads to
greater security but lower performance. Default is 3600
seconds. Set 0 to disable re-key. Such feature is available for
WPA2/802.1,WPA/802.1x, WPA/PSK or WPA2/PSK or
Mixed (WPA+WPA2)/PSK mode.
Key 1 – Key 4
Four keys can be entered here, but only one key can be
selected at a time. The format of WEP Key is restricted to 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 ','. Such feature is available for WEP mode.
802.1x WEP
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.
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Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Use internal RADIUS
Server
There is a RADIUS server built in VigorAP 900 which is used
to 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.
Please refer to the section, 3.9 RADIUS Server to configure
settings for internal server of VigorAP 900.
IP Addr ess
Enter the IP address of external RADIUS server.
Port
The UDP port number that the external RADIUS server is
using. The default value is 1812, based on RFC 2138.
Shared Secret
The external RADIUS server and client share a secret that is
used to authenticate the messages sent between them. Both
sides must be configured to use the same shared secret.
Session Timeout
Set the maximum time of service provided before
re-authentication. Set to zero to perform another authentication
immediately after the first authentication has successfully
completed. (The unit is second.)
After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings.
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For additional security of wireless access, the Access Control facility allows you to restrict
the network access right by controlling the wireless LAN MAC address of client. Only the
valid MAC address that has been configured can access the wireless LAN interface. By
clicking the Access Control, a new web page will appear, as depicted below, so that you
could edit the clients' MAC addresses to control their access rights (deny or allow).
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Policy
Select to enable any one of the following policy or disable the
policy. 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 900.
MAC Address Filter
Display all MAC addresses that are edited before.
Client’s MAC
Address
Manually enter the MAC address of wireless client.
Add
Add a new MAC address into the list.
Delete
Delete the selected MAC address in the list.
Edit
Edit the selected MAC address in the list.
Cancel
Give up the access control set up.
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Backup
Click it to store the settings (MAC addresses on MAC Address
Filter table) on this page as a file.
Restore
Click it to restore the settings (MAC addresses on MAC
Address Filter table) from an existed file.
After finishing this web page configuration, please click OK to save the settings.
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Open Wireless LAN>>WPS to configure the corresponding settings.
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 900 is properly
configured, you can see ‘Yes’ message here.
WPS SSID
Display current selected SSID.
WPS Auth Mode
Display current authentication mode of the VigorAP 900r.
Only WPA2/PSK and WPA/PSK support WPS.
WPS Encryp Type
Display encryption mode (None, WEP, TKIP, AES, etc.) of
VigorAP 900.
Configure via Push
Button
Click Start PBC to invoke Push-Button style WPS setup
procedure. 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)
Configure via Client
PinCode
Type the PIN code specified in wireless client you wish to
connect, and click Start PIN button. 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).
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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. Notice that during the scanning process
(about 5 seconds), no client is allowed to connect to Vigor.
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.
Each item is explained as follows:
Item Description
SSID
Display the SSID of the AP scanned by VigorAP 900.
BSSID
Display the MAC address of the AP scanned by VigorAP 900.
RSSI
Display the signal strength of the access point. RSSI is the
abbreviation of Receive Signal Strength Indication.
Channel
Display the wireless channel used for the AP that is scanned by
VigorAP 900.
Encryption
Display the encryption mode for the scanned AP.
Authentication
Display the authentication type that the scanned AP applied.
Scan
It is used to discover all the connected AP. The results will be
shown on the box above this button
Channel Statistics
It displays the statistics for the channels used by APs.
AP’s MAC Address
If you want the found AP applying the WDS settings, please
type in the AP’s MAC address.
AP’s SSID
To specify an AP to be applied with WDS settings, you can
specify MAC address or SSID for the AP. Here is the place
that you can type the SSID of the AP.
Add
Click Repeater for the specified AP. Next, click Add. Later,
the MAC address of the AP will be added and be shown on
WDS settings page.
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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.
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WMM is an abbreviation of Wi-Fi Multimedia. It defines the priority levels for four access
categories derived from 802.1d (prioritization tabs). The categories are designed with
specific types of traffic, voice, video, best effort and low priority data. There are four
accessing categories - AC_BE , AC_BK, AC_VI and AC_VO for WMM.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
WMM Capable
To apply WMM parameters for wireless data transmission,
please click the Enable radio button.
Aifsn
It controls how long the client waits for each data transmission.
Please specify the value ranging from 1 to 15. Such parameter
will influence the time delay for WMM accessing categories.
For the service of voice or video image, please set small value
for AC_VI and AC_VO categories For the service of e-mail or
web browsing, please set large value for AC_BE and AC_BK
categories.
CWMin/CWMax
CWMin means contention Window-Min and CWMax means
contention Window-Max. Please specify the value ranging from
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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
between AC_VI and AC_VO categories must be smaller;
however, the difference between AC_BE and AC_BK categories
must be greater.
Txop
It means transmission opportunity. For WMM categories of
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.
ACM
It is an abbreviation of Admission control Mandatory. It can
restrict stations from using specific category class if it is
checked.
Note: Vigor2920 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. It can assure that the peer must receive the
WMM packets.
“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.
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Station List provides the knowledge of connecting wireless clients now along with its status
code.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
MAC Address
Display the MAC Address for the connecting client.
SSID
Display the SSID that the wireless client connects to.
Hostname
Display the name of the host that the wireless client connects
to.
Auth
Display the authentication that the wireless client uses for
connection with such AP.
Encrypt
Display the encryption mode used by the wireless client.
Tx Rate/Rx Rate
Display the transmission /receiving rate for packets.
Refresh
Click this button to refresh the status of station list.
Add to Access
Control
Client’s MAC Address - For additional security of wireless
access, the Access Control facility allows you to restrict the
network access right by controlling the wireless LAN MAC
address of client. Only the valid MAC address that has been
configured can access the wireless LAN interface.
Add
Click this button to add current typed MAC address into
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.
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The downstream or upstream from FTP, HTTP or some P2P applications will occupy large
of bandwidth and affect the applications for other programs. Please use Bandwidth
Management to make the bandwidth usage more efficient.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
SSID
Display the specific SSID name.
Enable
Check this box to enable the bandwidth management for clients.
Upload Limit
Define the maximum speed of the data uploading which will be
used for the wireless stations connecting to VigorAP with the
same SSID.
Use the drop down list to choose the rate. If you choose User
defined, you have to specify the rate manually.
Download Limit
Define the maximum speed of the data downloading which will
be used for the wireless station connecting to VigorAP with the
same SSID.
Use the drop down list to choose the rate. If you choose User
defined, you have to specify the rate manually.
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
be treated as the total bandwidth shared by all of the wireless
stations with the same SSID for data uploading.
Total Download
Limit
When Auto Adjustment is checked, the value defined here will
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.
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The wireless channel can be accessed by only one wireless station at the same time.
The principle behind the IEEE802.11 channel access mechanisms is that each station has
equal probability to access the channel. When wireless stations have similar data rate, this
principle leads to a fair result. In this case, stations get similar channel access time which is
called airtime.
However, when stations have various data rate (e.g., 11g, 11n), the result is not fair. The
slow stations (11g) work in their slow data rate and occupy too much airtime, whereas the
fast stations (11n) become much slower.
Take the following figure as an example, both Station A(11g) and Station B(11n) transmit
data packets through VigorAP900. 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. In other words, Station B(fast rate) is
obstructed by Stations A(slow rate).
To improve this problem, Airtime Fairness is added for VigorAP900. 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).
It is similar to automatic Bandwidth Limit. The dynamic bandwidth limit of each station
depends on instant active station number and airtime assignment. Please note that Airtime
Fairness of 2.4GHz and 5GHz are independent. But stations of different SSIDs function
together, because they all use the same wireless channel. IN SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTS,
this function can reduce the bad influence of slow wireless devices and improve the overall
wireless performance.
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Suitable environment:
(1) Many wireless stations.
(2) All stations mainly use download traffic.
(3) The performance bottleneck is wireless connection.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
Enable Airtime
Fairness
Try to assign similar airtime to each wireless station by
controlling TX traffic.
Airtime Fairness – Click the link to display the following
screen of airtime fairness note.
Triggering Client Number –Airtime Fairness function is
applied only when active station number achieves this number.
Airtime Status - Users can see the airtime status in last 8
seconds.
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.
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The network signal for a single wireless access point might be limited by its coverage range.
Therefore, if you want to expand the wireless network in a large exhibition with a quick
method, you can install multiple access points with enabling the Roaming feature for each
AP to reach the purpose of expanding wireless signals seamlessly.
These access points connecting for each other shall be verified by pre-authentication. This
page allows you to enable the roaming feature and the pre-authentication.
Available settings are explained as follows:
Item Description
PMK Cache Period
Set the expire time of WPA2 PMK (Pairwise master key) cache.
PMK Cache manages the list from the BSSIDs in the associated
SSID with which it has pre-authenticated. Such feature is
available for WPA2/802.1 mode.
Pre-Authentication
Enables a station to authenticate to multiple APs for roaming
securer and faster. With the pre-authentication procedure defined
in IEEE 802.11i specification, the pre-four-way-handshake can
reduce handoff delay perceivable by a mobile node. 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.
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Station Control is used to specify the duration for the wireless client to connect and
reconnect Vigor router. If such function is not enabled, the wireless client can connect Vigor
router until the router shuts down.
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. Then, the connection time can be set
as “1 hour” and reconnection time can be set as “1 day”. Thus, the guest can finish his job
within one hour and will not occupy the wireless network for a long time.
Note: Up to 300 Wireless Station records are supported by Vigor router.
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.
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Connection Time /
Reconnection Time
Use the drop down list to choose the duration for the wireless
client connecting /reconnecting to Vigor router. Or, type the
duration manually when you choose User defined.
Display All Station
Control List
All the wireless stations connecting to Vigor router by using
such SSID will be listed on Station Control List.
After finishing all the settings here, please click OK to save the configuration.
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