VigorAP 912C

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Overview

Mesh Wireless

DrayTek's Mesh system connects and intelligently manages a group of VigorAPs over wireless.* The Self-Optimising Mesh ensures your wireless network nodes are always using the fastest path to the Mesh Root.

Benefits: Quick to set up and easy to manage. Reduces the need for cable installation.

Auto-Optimisation

Mesh Nodes identify the best next hop and connect with it automatically. In case of a Mesh Node failure, the surrounding nodes automatically re-connect and resume service without downtime.

Benefits: Eliminates Wireless dead zones. Zero downtime.

Gigabit Power Over Ethernet

The VigorAP-912C can be powered through its Gigabit Ethernet interface with standard IEEE 802.3af PoE, for a tidier and more convenient installation.

Benefits: High Speed connections even in locations without mains power.

Easy to Configure and Manage

The DrayTek Wireless app simplifies setting up your network. Optionally configure and monitor through one of DrayTek's management platforms - VigorACS cloud, VigorConnect, Router AP Management, or directly via the AP's Web Interface.

Benefits: Quick to install and change configuration.

Ceiling Mounting

The AP-912C shape blends well with most home or office interior. Its adaptable deployment options include ceilings and wall mounting. Includes secure ceiling mounting plate and easy to install mounting clips for suspended ceilings.

Benefits: Flexible and discrete installation.

Wireless Optimisation

802.11ac Wave 2: Multi-User MIMO improves efficiency.

Band Steering: Allows 5GHz devices to achieve optimum speeds.

Airtime Fairness: Improves time management for wireless clients.

AP Assisted Roaming: Helps clients connect to the best AP.

VigorAP 912C

Ceiling Mesh Wireless 802.11ac Range Extender & Access Point

VigorAP 912C is a high-performance Mesh Wireless solution, designed to expand the wireless coverage, eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones and significantly reduce the cost of network deployments. It can also be used as a traditional access point either managed or stand alone so has the flexibility to be used how you need it.

The VigorAP 912C is a dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 Mesh Wireless solution, designed to eliminate wireless drop outs, stuttering videos, slow download speeds, poor signal and Wi-Fi dead zones. One access point acts as the controller (Mesh root) and in total up to 8 access points create an easy to manage wireless mesh. Extend coverage without running expensive cabling.

Initial setup of the VigorAP 912C is easy with the DrayTek Wireless app, whether it's creating a new Mesh network or being set up in AP and Range Extender modes, the Quick Start Wizard assists throughout.
Manage the VigorAP 912C centrally through the VigorACS central management platform, VigorConnect, Router AP Management, or simply on its own as a stand-alone access point. The VigorAP 912C has the flexibility to be used how you need it.

Please visit the DrayTek Mesh Model Compatibility page for details.

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Features

Mesh Wireless

Link up to 8 DrayTek VigorAP access points over wireless with Mesh.* Mesh auto configures wireless links.

Easy to Configure and Manage

Setup of the VigorAP 912C is easy with the DrayTek Wireless app.

Dual-Band 11ac Wave 2 Access Point

Up to 866Mbps + 300Mbps total wireless bandwidth. Connect 128 clients per wireless band, 256 in total.

Wireless Security & VLANs

Secure your wireless networks with 802.1x and Access Control.

AP & Repeater Modes

Use the VigorAP 912C as an Access Point or extend an existing wireless network.

Central Management with VigorACS

Manage VigorAPs from the cloud with DrayTek VigorACS.

Power Over Ethernet

Power the VigorAP 912C through its Gigabit Ethernet cable with standard IEEE 802.3af PoE.

Ceiling Mounting

With the flexibility in mind, AP-912C is designed to be installed on ceilings and walls.

Wireless Optimisation

Band Steering, Airtime Fairness and AP-Assisted Mobility features help to improve wireless network efficiency.

Multi-SSID over Mesh

Provide separate wireless networks for 4 separate LANs over Mesh.

Mesh - Auto-Optimisation

DrayTek Mesh is Self-organising & Self-Healing to ensure reliable wireless connectivity.

Central Management with a DrayTek Router

Manage, monitor and provision VigorAPs connected to a DrayTek Vigor router.

Mesh Wireless

Mesh Wireless links VigorAP access points across both Wi-Fi and Wired links to cover a large area with a single Wireless network, spanning multiple Wireless Access Points and easily managed from the Mesh Root VigorAP or with the DrayTek Wireless app.

The Mesh Root VigorAP links up to your existing Internet router, such as the DrayTek Vigor 2862ac and additional VigorAPs join up as Mesh Nodes, which connect wirelessly to the Mesh Root.

Your devices see a single Wi-Fi network (SSID) and connect to the nearest VigorAP in the Mesh, instead of a distant Wi-Fi network with low signal. Internet connectivity relays through the Mesh, using the up to 866Mbps 5GHz wireless as the backhaul link, to relay between Mesh Nodes and avoid long waits for downloads.
Please visit the DrayTek Mesh Model Compatibility page for details.

Easy Setup with the DrayTek Wireless app

DrayTek's Wireless app assists you with setting up VigorAP 912C access points and a Mesh Wireless network.

Once installed on your Smartphone or Tablet, use the Quick Start Wizard to set your VigorAPs to operate as a Mesh Wireless network. Set up a single VigorAP 912C as a stand-alone Access Point, or extend an existing wireless network as a Range Extender.

Simply scan the access point’s QR code to detect it, or manually input the VigorAPs default SSID & password, then configure your wireless network with step-by-step guidance.

When it’s all set up, view the Mesh Wireless status and connected wireless clients from the app.

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Set up a Mesh network with the DrayTek Wireless app

Use the DrayTek Wireless app to set up a new DrayTek Mesh Wireless network:

1	Connect a VigorAP 912C into your network and scan its QR code with the DrayTek Wireless app
2	Use the Quick Start Wizard to set it as the Mesh Root and configure the Wireless network name and password
3	Connect up the power to any new Mesh Node APs, such as the VigorAP 802. They will wait the for Mesh Root to adopt them
4	Search for new Mesh Nodes with the DrayTek Wireless app and add them to the Mesh group
5	Wait a couple of minutes for the VigorAP 912C to auto configure and set up the new Mesh Nodes
6	Your Mesh wireless network is now ready for use.

Power-over-Ethernet

The VigorAP 912C 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 912C will take its power from the Ethernet cable. The VigorAP 912C 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).

PoE is ideal for situations where you do not have mains power available in the exact location where you want to install the VigorAP 912C or just for general aesthetic neatness, perhaps where the AP is installed somewhere prominent.

The DrayTek VigorAP 912C can alternatively be powered by an AC/DC mains PSU, for installations where you are not using PoE.

Ceiling Mounting

For ceiling mounting, a circular mounting plate (included with the unit) is fitted and then the VigorAP 912C is secured into place by twisting the VigorAP into the mounting plate.

For suspended ceilings, additional mounts are included to attach to ceiling T-Bars (see later), clipping securely into place.

The AP-912C is designed to be installed on ceilings in order to serve the area below it. The cables (Ethernet or Power) can reach the AP-912C from the rear or the side. For solid ceiling fixing a backplate is supplied. The backplate fixes to the ceiling and the AP-912C then clips in. Alternatively, T-Bar mounts enable quick and easy attachments to suspended ceilings (see photo below). The AP-912C can also be wall-mounted - keyhole slots on the back allowing any orientation.

AP912C on T-Bars

AP-912C fitted to the T-bars of a suspended ceiling (clips are included with the product)

AP912C on Ceiling and on Wall mounts

AP-912C installed on a ceiling (using mount plate, left) and hung on a wall (right)

Dual Band 11ac Wave 2 Access Point

The VigorAP 912C 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.

The VigorAP's MU-MIMO technology when used with MU-MIMO capable wireless clients, allows each antenna (or Spatial Stream) to send to separate wireless clients, potentially doubling the data transmission rate to clients.

Significant limitations of wireless throughput are the frequency space and radio time, shared between all users. A typical wireless access point can send data to only one client at a time with its radio. With enough users connected, congestion slows down transfer speeds more & more, as the AP divides its time between each client.

Multi User MIMO allows the VigorAP to send data out to more than one wireless client at a time, splitting bandwidth between the VigorAP's Spatial Streams instead of the access point's time as a whole.

This can be particularly useful in locations with many phones, tablet and laptops connecting, where the VigorAP's more efficient transmissions could allow each access point to serve more clients than an 802.11ac Wave 1 or 802.11n access point.

Wireless Optimisation

DrayTek's VigorAP access points have many features designed to improve wireless performance on your network, to ensure that every wireless client gets the best possible experience. Learn More

Airtime Fairness	Aims to maximise the total wireless throughput by improving how time is shared between wireless clients to prevent slower clients from negatively affecting other users and to enable faster clients to obtain higher speeds that they're capable of.
Band Steering	Increases capacity for Vigor Access Points by directing wireless clients, that are capable of connecting to 5GHz wireless networks, to the less congested and faster 5GHz (802.11n and 802.11ac) band. The aim is to more evenly distribute wireless clients between the AP's wireless radios.
AP Assisted Mobility	Allows VigorAP access points on the network to improve how clients handle moving between VigorAPs. It intelligently allows VigorAPs to disassociate clients from a VigorAP, when the client could get a better connection with a nearer VigorAP access point.
Mobile Device Management	Control which type of devices connect to your VigorAP access points, for instance, to stop desktop and laptop computers connecting to a network intended for guest's mobile phones and tablets.

Wireless Security & VLANs

The VigorAP 912C features multiple levels of wireless security. Encryption using WPA2 is available and you can also use the access control list (ACL) to specify the hardware addresses of clients which are permitted to connect (by MAC hardware address). Any unauthorised hardware is refused access.

For additional user authentication, you can have the VigorAP 912C authenticate clients with an 802.1x RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, or use its internal RADIUS server.

The VigorAP 912C 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.

Multi-SSID over Mesh

DrayTek's Mesh system supports 802.1q VLAN tagging for its multiple Wireless networks (or SSIDs), over both wireless and wired Mesh links between VigorAPs.

Each SSID provided by the Mesh network can have a VLAN tag assigned to it. VLAN tags are interpreted by the network's router and switch(es) to segregate one network from another. For instance keeping devices connecting to a guest network separate from resources on the private, internal network.

Setting up a Mesh network to work with VLANs only requires setting up the Mesh Root with the VLAN tags on its SSIDs. This change propagates to Mesh Nodes when syncing the configuration between access points and Multi-SSID over Mesh can be used just like a cabled network of access points.

AP & Repeater Modes

The VigorAP 912C can be used as a stand-alone Wireless Access Point, to provide wireless connectivity for a router or network that doesn't currently have wireless.

Access Point mode can create up to 4 separate Wireless networks (or SSIDs). The VigorAP 912C can provide completely separate private and guest wireless networks through the use of 802.1q VLAN tags with a router or network that supports VLAN tagging, such as the DrayTek Vigor 2862 router.

Range Extender (or Universal Repeater) mode allows the VigorAP 912C to extend the wireless coverage of any existing wireless network. In this mode, the VigorAP 912C connects to a remote wireless network, allowing it to provide Internet and Network access to wireless clients that connect to the VigorAP 912C's wireless network.

Mesh - Auto-Optimisation

A DrayTek Mesh 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 a Mesh Node's wireless uplink drops out, for instance if there's interference or the VigorAP it connects to is turned off, each Mesh VigorAP automatically re-connects to the next available point to resumes service without any manual intervention required.

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.

Central Management with DrayTek VigorACS

The DrayTek VigorAP 912C can be managed by the DrayTek VigorACS central management system - a cloud platform which can manage most DrayTek products - routers, wireless access points and Ethernet switches, giving you complete visibility and control of your DrayTek product estate, even without a DrayTek Vigor router on site.

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.

Profiles for groups of access points can be provisioned in VigorACS by selecting a VigorACS network, then accessing Configuration > AP Profile to configure profiles and apply them selectively.

DrayTek's VigorACS management monitors each VigorAP access point, with a Dashboard view giving a central overview of the most important information from the VigorAP's current status.

Managing a VigorAP in VigorACS

For further details of the VigorACS central management system, click here .

Central Management with a DrayTek Router

Centralised AP Management
Provision & Manage VigorAPs with a DrayTek Vigor router

For further details of the central management feature, click here .

The VigorAP 912C can operate in standalone autonomous mode, but can also form part of a centrally managed wireless installation by adding a compatible DrayTek wireless controller such as the Vigor 2862 router. 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.

The DrayTek router operating as the wireless controller can provision DrayTek VigorAP access points using the Central AP Management profiles configured on the router, with an option to Auto Provision - auto configuring newly installed VigorAP access points with the Auto Provisioning profile, upon initial connection to the DrayTek Vigor router's network.

Screenshots

DrayTek VigorAP 912C - Web Interface Screenshots

Dashboard

Dashboard view displays important VigorAP usage and status information

Scroll down the Dashboard to see data usage of each SSID and individual clients

Access the Dashboard from a phone or tablet to see the same information, optimally laid out to fit your device

Quick Start Wizard

Use the Quick Start Wizard to set up the VigorAP 802 as an Access Point, Mesh Node or Wireless Repeater

DrayTek Wireless App

Use the DrayTek Wireless app to set up a VigorAP 912C as a Mesh Root. Additional VigorAPs are added into the Mesh network during the setup process:

Mesh Wireless

View the Mesh Wireless status from the DrayTek Wireless app

List the Mesh Wireless APs in the DrayTek Wireless app

Interference Monitor

Use the VigorAP's Interference Monitor to view which wireless channels will give the best performance and clearest signal in each location:

The Interference Monitor can also be used to view noise over time, to help with determining the causes of interference:

Specifications

VigorAP 912C

Product Code	EAN	Description
VAP912C-K	4712909129022	VigorAP 912C Ceiling-mount Mesh Wireless 802.11ac Access Point

Key Specifications

Ceiling-mount Mesh Wireless Access Point* and Range Extender
AC1200 - 11ac 'Wave 2' Dual Band Wireless
Power through 802.3af PoE or DC power adapter
Multi-SSID over Mesh – New! Separate internal and Guest networks over Mesh
Centrally Managed or Standalone operation
Advanced Access Control with Mobile Device Management and Station Control

Technical Specification (UK Hardware Spec.)

Physical Interfaces/Controls
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port, RJ45 (accepts PoE Power)
- Factory Reset Button (recessed)
- DC Power Socket
- 1 x Security Lock
Wireless Performance
- AC1200 Class Wireless Access Point
- 5GHz: PHY Rate 866Mb/s
- 2.4GHz: PHY Rate 300Mb/s
Wireless LAN Compatibility
- IEEE 802.11ac (Wave 1 & 2) / a / b / g / n
- Frequency Band 2.4 GHz & 5.8Ghz - Simultaneous Operation
- Up to 128 clients per radio
2.4GHz Wireless LAN Features
- 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
- 20 / 40 MHz
- Up to 300Mb/s total Wi-Fi throughput (PHY Rate):
  - 802.11b/g/n: 300Mb/s PHY rate (150Mb/s per Spatial Stream)
5Ghz Wireless LAN Features
- 802.11ac (Wave 1 & 2) / 802.11n / 802.11a
- 20 / 40 / 80 MHz
- Extended 5Ghz Band - Channels 36-48, 52-64, 100-140
- DFS/TPC Support
- Multi-User MIMO - New!
- Up to 866Mb/s total Wi-Fi throughput (PHY Rate):
  - 802.11a/n: 300Mb/s PHY rate (150Mb/s per Spatial Stream)
  - 802.11ac: 866Mb/s PHY rate (433Mb/s per Spatial Stream)
Security Features
- Wireless Encryption:
  - WPA2-Personal (WPA2/PSK)
  - WPA2-802.1x
  - WPA3-Personal - New!
  - Mixed (WPA2+WPA3)/PSK
  - also supports WPA/WEP (Not recommended)
- Built in 802.1x server (PEAP / EAP-TLS)
- 802.1x RADIUS Proxy (PEAP / EAP-TLS)
- PMK Caching & Pre-authentication
- Wireless Client Isolation
- Control Isolation of 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands
- Hidden SSIDs (Selectable)
- WPS - WiFi Protected Setup
- MAC Address Filtering (ACL) - Up to 256 entries
- Mobile Device Management
- EAPOL Key Retry - New! - Disable EAPOL Key Retry to protect unpatched WLAN clients from KRACK
Wireless Control Features
- Wireless Client Status List in WUI
- Client Limit per radio
- Client Limit per SSID - New!
- Up to four distinct SSIDs (for VLANs) for each frequency band (2.4/5Ghz)
- MAC Cloning
- Built-in DHCP Server & DHCP Relay
- Trusted DHCP Server IP for WLAN - New! - Only specifed DHCP server IP can assign IP addresses to WLAN clients
- 802.1q VLAN
- Station Control - Time limit wireless connectivity per Station (e.g. 1 hour) & set allowed Reconnection time (e.g. 1 day)
- Device Object/Group Control - New! - Schedule Internet access for individual devices or groups
Wireless Performance Optimisation
- Airtime Fairness
- Band Steering
- AP-Assisted Client Mobility
- WMM (Wireless MultiMedia)
- Bandwidth Management (Per Station / Per SSID)
Diagnostic Features
- System Log
- Speed Test
- Traffic Graph
- Wireless LAN Statistics
- Interference Monitor - Built-in Site Surveyor
Management
- Web Interface (HTTP/HTTPS)
- DHCP Client
- TR-069 Control (For VigorACS or other TR-069 platform)
- CLI (Command Line Interface) - Telnet
- Firmware upgrade by TR-069/HTTP
- Central AP Management (from compatible DrayTek router/controller)
- SNMP v2, v2c, v3
- Management VLAN
- Configuration File Export (with password) & Import
- Wireless Auto On/Off - New! - Disable Wireless if VigorAP is unable to ping specified host
Power Requirements
- Maximum Power Consumption: 10 Watt
- DC 12V via external 100-240v AC/DC PSU
- 802.3af PoE via LAN port. Requires PoE injector or a PoE switch such as the VigorSwitch P2121
Environmental & Physical
- Operating Temperature : 0 ° C to 45 ° C
- Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)
- Physical Dimensions: 162mm (wide/diameter) x 42mm (high)
- Weight : 0.3kg
- Ceiling or Wall Mountable (requires rear cable entry)
Pack Contents
- VigorAP 912C wireless access point
- Ceiling Mount Bracket
- T-Rail Brackets & Screws
- Quick Start Guide
- Ethernet Cable
- DC 12V PSU
ROHS & CE Compliant
Warranty
- Two (2) Years RTB
- Optional VigorCare Enhanced Warranty Available
  - VigorCare A3 3 Year Subscription: VCARE-A3
  - VigorCare A5 5 Year Subscription: VCARE-A5