DrayTek VigorAP 912C Quick guide

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VigorAP 912C

802.11ac Ceiling-mount Access
Point

Quick Start Guide

Version: 1.1

Firmware Version: V1.3.2

(For future update, please visit DrayTek web site)

Date: February 27, 2020

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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Information

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respective manufacturers.

Safety Instructions and Approval

Safety
Instructions

 Read the installation guide thoroughly before you set up the device.
 The device is a complicated electron ic unit that may be repair ed only be

authorized and qualified personnel. Do not try to open or repair the
device yourself.

 Do not place the device in a damp or humid place, e.g. a bathroom.
 Do not stack the devices.
 The device should be used in a sheltered area, within a temperature

range of 0 to +45 Celsius.

 Do not expose the device 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 device, please follow local regulations

on conservation of the environment.

Warranty

We warrant to the original end user (purchaser) that the device 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 produ ct
is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged 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 revise the manual and online documentation and to make changes
from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any
person of such revision or changes.

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Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, DrayTek Corporation declares that the radio equipment type VigorAP 912C is in compliance
with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.draytek.com.tw/ftp/VigorAP 912C/Document/CE/

Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp.
Address: No. 26, Fu Shing Road, HuKou Township, HsinChu Industrial Park, Hsin-Chu County,

Taiwan 303

Product: VigorAP 912C
Frequency Information for Europe area:

2.4G WLAN 2412MHz - 2472 MHz, max. TX power: 19.98dBm *1
5G WLAN 5160MHz - 5340 MHz, max. TX power: 22 dBm ;

5480MHz - 5720 MHz, max. TX power: 29 dBm

(*1: for 2.4G WLAN model; *2: for 5G WLAN model)
This product is designed for 2.4GHz and 5GHz WLAN network throughout the EC region.

Regulatory Information

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 television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
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.

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Company name ABP International Inc.

USA Local

Representative

Caution

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compl iance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Address 13988 Diplomat Drive Suite 180 Dallas TX 75234
ZIP Code 75234 E-mail [e-mail]
Contact Person Mr. Robert

Messer

Tel. [phone]

Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

More update, please visit www.draytek.com.

* The external power supply used for each product will be model dependent.

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A Manufacturer DVE DVE

No.5, Baogao Rd, Xindian

B Address

C Model identifier
D Input voltage 100~240V 100~240V

Input AC frequency 50/60Hz 50/60Hz

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Output voltage DC 12.0V 12.0V
F Output current 1.0A 1.5A
G Output power 12.0W 18.0W
H Average active efficiency 83.3% 85.5%
I Efficiency at low load 10% 80.8% 83.7%
J No-load power consumption 0.06W 0.07W

Dist, New Taipei City
(23144), Taiwan

DSA-12PF09-12 FUK DSA-18PFR-12 FUK
DSA-12PF09-12 FEU DSA-18PFR-12 FEU

No.5, Baogao Rd, Xindian
Dist, New Taipei City
(23144), Taiwan

* External power supply (Power Adapter) information. For more update, please visit www.draytek.com.

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TTaabbllee ooff CCoonntteennttss

1. Package Content .................................................................................................. 1

2. Panel Explanation................................................................................................. 2

3. Installation............................................................................................................. 3

3.1 Ceiling-mount Installation (Wooden Ceiling).............................................................................. 3

3.2 Ceiling-mount Installation (Plasterboard Ceiling)....................................................................... 4

3.3 Suspended Ceiling (Lightweight Steel Frame) Installation.........................................................5

3.4 Wall-Mounted Installation........................................................................................................... 7

4. Connection and Configuration............................................................................ 8

4.1 Notifications for Hardware Connection.......................................................................................8

4.2 Connect to a Vigor Router using AP Management.................................................................... 9

4.3 Web Configurations.................................................................................................................. 10

Connected As a Mesh Node (in Mesh Network).................................................................. 10

Connected As an Access Point............................................................................................ 10

5. Customer Service............................................................................................... 13

Be a Registered Owner.................................................................................................................. 13

Firmware & Tools Updates............................................................................................................. 13

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