DrayTek VigorAP 918R Quick guide

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VigorAP 918R Series

802.11ac Outdoor AP

Quick Start Guide

Version: 1.0

Firmware Version: V1.3.0

(For future update, please visit DrayTek web site)

Date: February 5, 2020

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Safety Instructions and Approval

Safety
Instructions

 Read the installation guide thoroughly before you set up the router.
 The router is a compl icated electr onic unit that may be rep aired only be

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

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

range of 0 to +40 Celsius.

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

on conservation of the environment.

Warranty

We warrant to the original end user (purchaser) that the router will be free
from any defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two (2) years
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 fo r
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 918R 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 918R/Document/CE/

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

Taiwan 303

Product: VigorAP 918R Series
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 *2

5480MHz - 5720 MHz, max. TX power: 27 dBm
Requirements in AT/BE/BG/CZ/DZ/DK/EE/FR/DE/IS/IE/IT/EL/ES/

CY/LV/LI/LT/LU/HU/MT/NL/NO/PL/PT/RO/SI/SK/TR/FI/SE/CH/
UK/HR. 5150MHz~5350MHz is for indoor use only.

(*1: for 2.4G WLAN model; *2: for 5G WLAN model)
This product is designed for 2.4GHz /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

USA Local

Representative

RF Exposure Warning

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in con junction with any other antenna or
transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and
transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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.

The antenna/transmitter should be kept at least 20 cm away from human body.

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

ABP International Inc.

Tel. [phone]

Messer

More update, please visit www.draytek.com.

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

2. Descriptions of Components............................................................................... 2

3. Mounting the Access Point.................................................................................. 3

3.1 Antennas Installation.................................................................................................................. 3

3.2 Connecting Ethernet Cable(s).................................................................................................... 4

Reconnecting Ethernet Cable................................................................................................ 5

3.3 Pole Mount Installation – for VigorAP 918RPD.......................................................................... 6

3.4 Pole Mount Installation – for VigorAP 918R............................................................................... 7

3.5 Wall Mount Installation – for VigorAP 918R............................................................................... 8

3.6 Grounding Access Point............................................................................................................. 8

3.7 Powering Access Point............................................................................................................. 10

4. Connection and Configuration...........................................................................11

Connected As a Mesh Node (in Mesh Network)............................................................................ 12

Connected As an Access Point...................................................................................................... 12

5. Customer Service............................................................................................... 14

Be a Registered Owner.................................................................................................................. 14

Firmware & Tools Updates .............................................................................................................14