VigorAP 902 Dual-Band 802.11ac Wireless Access Point

The DrayTek VigorAP 902 is a high specification professional access point that provides reliable and flexible coverage for a variety of applications. It can be operated in standalone mode or centrally managed/monitored with the use of a central DrayTek management product (see below).

Simultaneous Dual-Band Operation & Extended 5Ghz Bands

The VigorAP 902 supports simultaneous operation of the common 2.4Ghz band and the faster 5Ghz band. The 5Ghz band is less congested, making it ideal for devices that support it. The 5Ghz band is used for 802.11ac (or optionally 802.11n and 802.11a). The VigorAP 902 operates both bands at the same time, allowing devices to use either band and increasing overall wireless capacity. The 5Ghz interface supports the full range of extended domestic 5Ghz channels, thanks to its support for DFS/TPC. This means you can select all 5Ghz channels up to channel 140, instead of just the 4 'Band A-Lower' channels (which only provide two non-overlapping channels).

The VigorAP 902 also has support for Band Steering, which can be configured to guide clients that are able to connect to 5GHz wireless networks onto this band instead of the more congested 2.4GHz band. This results in client connections being shared between the two frequencies more evenly, potentially increasing the number of wireless clients that can be connected to each Vigor Access Point.

Gigabit Ethernet Ports

The VigorAP 902 has five Gigabit Ethernet ports, separated into two distinct LANs. LAN A and LAN B can be fed separately and broadcast on independent and isolated SSIDs. The four ports on LAN A are particularly useful if you are using the AP as a wireless bridge, as you can connect wired PCs or devices to it. LAN Port 3 on LAN-A is also used as the PoE input if you're powering the AP by PoE.

Central Management

The VigorAP 902 can operate in standalone autonomous mode, but can also form part of a centrally managed wireless installation by adding a compatible DrayTek wireless controller (a Vigor2860, 2925, 2952 or 3220). This enables you to centrally control, manage, and administer multiple AP devices installed around your building/campus. Management also enables efficient usage of your wireless access point through load-balancing, whereby wireless clients are distributed across several access points to reduce congestion.

Wireless Security & VLANs

The VigorAP 902 features multiple levels of wireless security, including encryption using WPA2 (802.11i) and access control lists (ACL) to specify the hardware addresses of permitted clients. It also supports 802.1x RADIUS for additional user authentication, allowing you to centrally manage and store user names and passwords. The VigorAP 902 also supports the 802.1q VLAN protocol, allowing you to split tagged data and broadcast each on its own SSID. This is useful for providing guest WiFi access on a separate isolated SSID with no access to company data.

Local Temperature Logging and Alarm

The VigorAP 902 can report real-time local temperature information, show the previous 24 hour's chart, and set high/low alarms with the addition of an optional USB temperature sensor. This feature is ideal for detecting if any part of your building is over or under-heated, potentially saving energy costs. The USB interface can also connect to a regular printer, providing printer access to wireless laptops or installing a printer elsewhere in your home/office using a pair of VigorAP 902s to make a bridge.

WPS - WiFi Protected Setup

The WPS system allows for easy and secure wireless setup by exchanging encryption keys between the VigorAP 902 and a wireless device. The same button on the VigorAP 902 also serves as a physical on/off switch for the Wireless LAN.

Wireless Bridging

The VigorAP 902 can act as a standalone wireless access point or operate in several other wireless modes to provide enlarged coverage or bridges to other parts of your LAN. Many different configurations are possible, including Universal Repeater, Station Infrastructure, AP Bridge-Point to Point, AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point, and AP Bridge WDS (Wireless Distribution System).

Power-over-Ethernet

The VigorAP 902 supports PoE (Standard IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet) as standard, allowing it to be powered by a PoE-enabled Ethernet switch or injector. This is ideal for situations where mains power is not available or for aesthetic neatness.