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Easily manage VigorAP access points and mesh wireless with the DrayTek Wireless app for phones and tablets, freely available for both Apple’s iOS (iPad, iPhone) and Google’s Android devices. Each VigorAP 903 has a QR-code to detect and configure that VigorAP with the DrayTek Wireless app, straight out of the box; no need to find it on the network, just plug it in, use the app to connect it to the AP and set it up. Power-over-Ethernet or Mains Powered The VigorAP connected up to the wired network / router will be configured as the Mesh Root. When it's set up as the Mesh Root, it can scan for Mesh Nodes to join the Mesh. Additional new Mesh Nodes can be added when needed to improve network coverage and increase wireless network capacity. The DrayTek VigorACS management system can be used to configure and provision DrayTek VigorAP access points, similarly to performing these actions through the VigorAP's web interface, with a familiar menu layout in the Configuration section of VigorACS. The VigorAP 903 is an 802.11ac Wave 2 access point, improving performance by increasing the amount of data that can be sent at one time. 11ac Wave 2 includes Multi User MIMO (Multiple In, Multiple Out) or MU-MIMO technology, further building upon the MIMO technologies introduced with 802.11n. DrayTek's VigorAP 903 may not be the fastest AP on the market, but it's affordable, extendable and extremely easy to deploy, putting mesh wireless well within reach of even the smallest businesses. Verdict
The Mesh Root provides Internet and network access. This controls the other VigorAPs in the Mesh Network and provides Internet connectivity. For home use there are cheaper mesh networking options, but for an expanding business, the VigorAP 1000C makes a lot of sense. It’s fast and relatively easy to deploy, and can operate on its own. Or alternatively, it can link in to become an integral part of the larger DrayTek Vigor family and help create a robust but manageable network. To set up new mesh nodes, simply have the mesh root search for new mesh nodes. When they're detected, give each VigorAP a name and the VigorMesh system will set up each access point to join the VigorMesh network. The mesh will then automatically optimise links between mesh nodes to ensure the best network layout with the new mesh nodes. DrayTek Mesh - Auto-Optimising, Self-Healing The Mesh Root is configured through the Web interface, or with the DrayTek Wireless app to operate as a Mesh Root, which can then add in any Mesh Nodes. AP Bridge-Point to Point - Connects two VigorAP Access Points as a wireless bridge, allowing wired network devices to communicate across the link
The mesh nodes status and other information can be viewed via the DrayTek Wireless App or the Mesh Roots Web Interface. The ability to view connection strength and run speed tests directly from each access point makes it very easy to get the best coverage from your network. (Image credit: Future) Performance and testing Once an access point has enough clients connected, the amount of data that can be sent out is divided amonst each wireless client requesting data, with this congestion causing slower transfer speeds as the AP has to spend more time servicing every client. Multi User MIMO allows the VigorAP to send data out to more than one wireless client at a time, so potentially the amount of data that can be sent is divided between the VigorAP's Spatial Streams instead of the access point and its assigned wireless frequency as a whole. Simple to Set Up & Manage - Easily manage VigorAP access points and Mesh Wireless with the DrayTek Wireless app for phones and tablets, freely available for both Apple’s iOS (iPad, iPhone) and Google’s Android devices. Each VigorAP 903 has a QR-code to detect and configure that VigorAP with the DrayTek Wireless app, straight out of the box, no need to find it on the network, just plug it in, use the app to connect it to the AP and set it up.
DrayTek's Mesh Wireless is a plug-and-play auto configuration feature that can assist with the setup of Vigor access points. Performance is impressive and consistent, and the mesh functionality is relatively fast to reconfigure in the event of a lost node. The DrayTek Wireless app and VigorConnect software need improvement, but overall there is plenty of support available. Local Temperature Logging and AlarmAs your VigorAP 903 unit(s) will be distributed around your building, it's an ideal opportunity to also gather environmental information about those locations. By the addtition of an optional USB temperature sensor, your VigorAP 903 can report real-time local temperature information, show the previous 24 hour's chart and also set high/low alarms to alert/log if the temperature falls above or below your set levels. This facility is ideal for detecting if any part of your building is over or under-heated or if heating/cooling has been left on overnight and therefore helping to make more efficient use of your heating or cooling energy consumption, potentially saving cost.Station Infrastructure - Wirelessly extends network coverage with the VigorAP connecting to a wireless network and bridging wired network devices connected to the Access Point's LAN ports across the network The mesh nodes status and other information can be viewed via the DrayTek Wireless App or the Mesh Root's Web Interface.
The VigorAP connected up to the network will be configured as the Mesh Root. When it's set up as the Mesh Root, it can scan for Mesh Nodes to join the Mesh. Additional new Mesh Nodes can be added when needed to improve network coverage and increase wireless network capacity.In any problem state, it's usually best to use a wired (RJ45/Ethernet) connection rather than wireless. If you cannot access the web interface of your Vigor router, here are some possible causes: The VigorAP 903 supports the 802.1q VLAN protocol so that if it is connected to an 802.1q enabled LAN, it can split tagged data (whether it's different subnets or intended for different users) and broadcast each on its own SSID. This means, for example, that your guest WiFi access is provided on a separate isolated SSID with no access to your company data. Power-over-EthernetThe VigorAP 903 has built-in PoE (Standard IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet) as standard. Connect the VigorAP to a PoE-enabled Ethernet switch or PoE injector to power it without local power to the unit (power supply) - the VigorAP 903 will take its power from the Ethernet cable. The VigorAP 903 supports Gigabit PoE (if you have a Gigabit PoE switch/injector) such as our VigorSwitch P1280 or P1092 models (or any other 802.3af/at device).
A VigorMesh wireless network can easily add new mesh nodes and self-organises links between up to 8 DrayTek VigorAP access points, to ensure the best possible speeds. If something causes a mesh node's uplink to drop out, it automatically reconnects to the next available point and resumes service. Mesh nodes further away will connect wirelessly to the nearest mesh node, with up to 3 wireless hops. Alternatively, where a network connection is available for a VigorAP, join a mesh node to the network through Ethernet and nearby wireless mesh nodes can join it instead of the mesh root to reduce wireless hops and increase possible mesh throughput. Web Interface with Dashboard View Mesh nodes are automatically configured in a VigorMesh network once they've been adopted by a mesh root. Simply take the VigorAP 903 out of the box, connect up the power and it will decide automatically whether to be a mesh node or access point. If it doesn't detect a wired uplink, the VigorAP 903 will start up as a mesh node and wait to be added to a VigorMesh network. A Mesh node which is connected to Ethernet and allows Wireless Clients or Other Mesh nodes to connect to it. Upgrade your wireless APs Best mesh Wi-Fi 2021: banish dead spots and boost your broadband Cisco Live 2019 reveals industry confusion over 5G and Wi-Fi 6
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Band Steering is designed to 'steer' wireless clients that support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands to the faster and less congested 5GHz bands, when possible. This can improve the connection experience for clients for both 2.4GHz only devices and dual-band capable clients. With more 5GHz capable devices using the faster 5GHz band, the remaining 2.4GHz clients would experience less collisions and congestion. The total capacity (number of clients that can connect) is increased by sharing clients more evenly between each access point's band. When clients are more evenly distributed between both the APs 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands, each VigorAP can efficiently and effectively service more wireless clients. Mobile Device Management Manage the VigorAP 903 centrally through the VigorACS central management platform, VigorConnect, Router AP Management, or simply on its own as a stand-alone access point. The VigorAP 903 has the flexibility to be used how you need it.
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