The Access Point/Range Extender Solution
The DrayTek VigorAP 802 is a compact dual-band 802.11ac wireless Access Point in a wall plug housing. It is fitted with 2 x Internal Dual Band PiFA Antennas and can be conveniently deployed where an electrical power outlet is available.
The VigorAP 802 supports the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard and provides advanced features such as AirTime Fairness, Band Steering, and AP-Assisted Roaming.
The Plug-n-Play Mesh technology in the VigorAP 802 allows up to 8 Access Points to be wirelessly interconnected as a Mesh group to provide extended wireless coverage. This can be quickly and easily set up using the built-in Quick Start Wizard or with the free Smartphone app available from DrayTek.
The “self-healing” nature of Mesh ensures an alternative path will be built in the event of uplink connection failure, ensuring continuity of Wi-Fi services.
Flexible Application
VigorAP 802 as a dual-band 802.11ac wireless AP for every room (with an Ethernet plate)
VigorAP 802 as dual-band 802.11ac wireless extender
AP-Assisted Roaming – built-in in all Vigor Access Points
Extend Transmission Range
When a Wi-Fi client moves out of its effective transmission range which is defined by the Basic Rate and/or Received Signal Strength threshold, the AP forces the Wi-Fi client to pick up a nearby access point with stronger signals thereby extending the range.
Improve Data Rates
When the “Minimum RSSI with Adjacent AP” option is set, APs or routers on the same local subnet will exchange client information with each other and switch to the AP or router that has the strongest signal, ensuring that data rates can be as good as possible.
Better User Experience
Instead of ineffective transmission with low basic rates or RSSI, the better links provide better user experience while saving the airtime.
No Controller Required
Assisted Roaming is a built-in feature in all Vigor Access Points and a number of Wi-Fi routers; it saves the need for an ad-hoc wireless controller and is an ideal solution for simple network deployments.
Key Features
Mesh
Easily link to other VigorAP to expand the wireless network. Learn more
Assisted Wi-Fi Roaming
Solve the sticky client problem and improve Wi-Fi roaming experience. Learn more
Multiple SSID
Mapping Wi-Fi clients to different VLANs and have a different set of security standards Learn how
Wi-Fi Scheduling
Schedule Wi-Fi On and Off to control wireless access and save energy.
Airtime Fairness
Equalize the transmission time of each client so the legacy devices won’t slow everyone down. Learn more
Central AP Management
Band Steering
In-the-Box
VigorAP 802
RJ-45 Cable (Ethernet)
Quick Start Guide
Specifications
Interface (hide)
| Interface | |
|---|---|
| LAN Port | 1 x 10/100/1000M Base-T, RJ-45 |
| Antenna | 2 x Internal DB PiFA Gain: 4.79 dBi for 5GHz, 3.35 dBi for 2.4GHz |
| Button | 1 x LED On/Off |
Capacity (hide)
| Capacity | |
|---|---|
| 2.4GHz Peak Speed | 300 Mbp |
| 5GHz Peak Speed | 867 Mbps |
| Max. Number of Connective Clients | 64 (32 per radio band) |
WLAN (hide)
| WLAN | |
|---|---|
| 2.4GHz Standard | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| 5GHz Standard | IEEE 802.11a/n/ac |
| MIMO | 2×2 (2-stream) |
| Operating Mode | AP, Mesh, Range Exntender |
| Roaming | AP-Assisted Roaming, PMK-Caching, Pre-Authentication |
| AirTime Fairness | |
| Auto Channel Selection | |
| Max. Number of SSID | 4 (2 per radio band) |
| Authentication | Pre-Shared Key, 802.1x |
| WPS | PIN, PBC |
| Wireless LAN Isolation | |
| Access Control List | Up to 256 MAC Adddress |
| Bandwidth Limit per Client | |
| Client Numer Limit | Per radio, Per SSID |
| Connection Time Control | |
| Mobile Device Management | |
| WMM | |
| Band Steering | |
Application (hide)
| Application | |
|---|---|
| RADIUS Proxy | PEAP, EAP-TLS |
| DHCP Client | |
| Static IP | |
| MAC Clone | |
| 802.1q VLAN | |
| iOS Keep Alive | |
| Schedule | Auto-Reboot, Wi-Fi Up/Down, LED On/Off |
Management (hide)
| Management | |
|---|---|
| Local Service | HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet |
| Configuration | Stand Alone, TR-069 (VigorACS), VigorRouter APM, VigorConnect, VigorAP Mesh Root |
| Firmware Upgrade | HTTP, TFTP, TR-069 |
| Tools | Speed Test, AP Discovery, Statistics, Interference Monitor |
| Syslog | |
| SNMP | v2, v2c, v3 |
| Syslog | |
| Managed by VigorConnect | |
| Managed by VigorACS | |
Physical (hide)
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Environment | Indoor |
| Mounting | Wall Plug |
| Power Method | DC 5V/1.5A |
| Max. Power Consumption | 10.7 watts |
| Dimension | 59mm x 91mm x 40mm (Power plug not included) |
| Weight | 130 g |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% non-condensing |
| Certificate |    |
VigorAP 802 as a Wi-Fi Extender between two DrayTek Access Points
This application note shows how to configure the VigorAP 802 as a Wi-Fi extender to bridge two wireless networks. In the example shown, a Vigor2762ac is bridged to a VigorAP 903 through the VigorAP 802. The VigorAP 802 can also be used as an access point at the same time it is used as a Wi-Fi extender.
The configuration described here will use the VigorAP 802 as a Wi-Fi extender to link a Vigor2762ac router to a VigorAP 903 using the 5GHz band as shown below:
Click here to read the application note.
APC Magazine Issue July 2020 published a review for DrayTek VigorAP 912C & VigorAP 802
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The Access Point/Range Extender Solution
The DrayTek VigorAP 802 is a compact dual-band 802.11ac wireless Access Point in a wall plug housing. It is fitted with 2 x Internal Dual Band PiFA Antennas and can be conveniently deployed where an electrical power outlet is available.
The VigorAP 802 supports the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard and provides advanced features such as AirTime Fairness, Band Steering, and AP-Assisted Roaming.
The Plug-n-Play Mesh technology in the VigorAP 802 allows up to 8 Access Points to be wirelessly interconnected as a Mesh group to provide extended wireless coverage. This can be quickly and easily set up using the built-in Quick Start Wizard or with the free Smartphone app available from DrayTek.
The “self-healing” nature of Mesh ensures an alternative path will be built in the event of uplink connection failure, ensuring continuity of Wi-Fi services.
Flexible Application
VigorAP 802 as a dual-band 802.11ac wireless AP for every room (with an Ethernet plate)
VigorAP 802 as dual-band 802.11ac wireless extender
AP-Assisted Roaming – built-in in all Vigor Access Points
Extend Transmission Range
When a Wi-Fi client moves out of its effective transmission range which is defined by the Basic Rate and/or Received Signal Strength threshold, the AP forces the Wi-Fi client to pick up a nearby access point with stronger signals thereby extending the range.
Improve Data Rates
When the “Minimum RSSI with Adjacent AP” option is set, APs or routers on the same local subnet will exchange client information with each other and switch to the AP or router that has the strongest signal, ensuring that data rates can be as good as possible.
Better User Experience
Instead of ineffective transmission with low basic rates or RSSI, the better links provide better user experience while saving the airtime.
No Controller Required
Assisted Roaming is a built-in feature in all Vigor Access Points and a number of Wi-Fi routers; it saves the need for an ad-hoc wireless controller and is an ideal solution for simple network deployments.
Key Features
Mesh
Easily link to other VigorAP to expand the wireless network. Learn more
Assisted Wi-Fi Roaming
Solve the sticky client problem and improve Wi-Fi roaming experience. Learn more
Multiple SSID
Mapping Wi-Fi clients to different VLANs and have a different set of security standards Learn how
Wi-Fi Scheduling
Schedule Wi-Fi On and Off to control wireless access and save energy.
Airtime Fairness
Equalize the transmission time of each client so the legacy devices won’t slow everyone down. Learn more
Central AP Management
Band Steering
In-the-Box
VigorAP 802
RJ-45 Cable (Ethernet)
Quick Start Guide
Interface
Capacity
WLAN
Application
Management
Physical
- Environment: Indoor
Mounting: Wall Plug
Power Method: DC 5V/1.5A
Max. Power Consumption: 10.7 watts
Dimension (W x H x D): 59mm x 91mm x 40mm (Power plug not included)
Weight: 130 g
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature: -20 to 60°C
Operating Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing
- Certificate:
VigorAP 802 as a Wi-Fi Extender between two DrayTek Access Points
This application note shows how to configure the VigorAP 802 as a Wi-Fi extender to bridge two wireless networks. In the example shown, a Vigor2762ac is bridged to a VigorAP 903 through the VigorAP 802. The VigorAP 802 can also be used as an access point at the same time it is used as a Wi-Fi extender.
The configuration described here will use the VigorAP 802 as a Wi-Fi extender to link a Vigor2762ac router to a VigorAP 903 using the 5GHz band as shown below:
Click here to read the application note.
APC Magazine Issue July 2020 published a review for DrayTek VigorAP 912C & VigorAP 802