Overview
The VigorAP 912C is an 802.11ac ceiling mounted wireless Access Point with a PoE PD port. The PoE PD feature
reduces installation costs by allowing the unit to be powered over the UTP cabling, eliminating the need to install a power outlet near the Access Point.
The VigorAP 912C 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 912C 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 Wireless app available from DrayTek.
The Wi-Fi Mesh technology improves redundancy and reliability to any network. The “self-healing”
feature of Mesh ensures an alternative path will be built in the event of an uplink connection failure, ensuring
continuity of Wi-Fi services.
802.11ac Wave 2 Technology
VigorAP 912C supports MU-MIMO for high density applications
Extend your Wi-Fi network with Wi-Fi Mesh technology
VigorAP 802s are used as dual-band 802.11ac wireless extenders
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
PoE Power Supply
Simplify the infrastructure by getting data and PoE powered through a single cable.
Wi-Fi Scheduling
Schedule Wi-Fi On and Off to control wireless access and save energy.
Multiple SSID
Mapping Wi-Fi clients to different VLANs and have a different set of security standards Learn how
Local RADIUS Server
User profile database for local and external 802.1x authentication.
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
Management Solution
| All-in-One Management | |
|---|---|
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| VigorAP Mesh Root | Vigor Router AP Management |
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| Software Management | |
|---|---|
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| VigorConnect (Free) | VigorACS 2 |
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In-the-Box
VigorAP 912C
Ceiling Mount Bracket
T-Rail Mounting Kits
(Used for suspended ceiling)
Fixings and Screws
(for ceiling mounting)
Screw set
(for wall mounting)
RJ-45 Cable (Ethernet)
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Specifications
Interface (hide)
| Interface | |
|---|---|
| LAN Port | 1 x 10/100/1000M Base-T, RJ-45, supports 802.3af PoE |
| Antenna | 2 x Internal Dual-Band PiFA Antennas Gain: 5 dBi for 5GHz, 3 dBi for 2.4GHz |
| DC Power Jack | 1 |
| Factory Reset Button | 1 |
| Security Lock | 1 |
Capacity (hide)
| Capacity | |
|---|---|
| 2.4GHz Peak Speed | 300 Mbp |
| 5GHz Peak Speed | 867 Mbps |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Active Clients | 256 (128 per radio band) |
WLAN (hide)
| WLAN | |
|---|---|
| 2.4GHz Standard | IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2×2 MIMO |
| 5GHz Standard | IEEE 802.11a/n/ac wave 2 2×2 MU-MIMO |
| Operating Mode | AP, Mesh Root, Mesh Node, Range Extender |
| Roaming | AP-Assisted Roaming, PMK-Caching, Pre-Authentication |
| AirTime Fairness | |
| Band Steering | |
| Auto Channel Selection | |
| Max. Number of SSID | 8 (4 per radio band) |
| WDS | |
| Bandwidth Limit per Client | |
| Client Number Limit | Per radio, Per SSID |
| Connection Time Control | |
| WMM | |
Security (hide)
| Security | |
|---|---|
| Security Mode | WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal, Mixed(WPA+WPA2) |
| Authentication | Pre-Shared Key, 802.1X |
| WPS | PIN, PBC |
| Hidden SSIDs | |
| MAC Address Filter | Up to 256 entries |
| Wireless Client Isolation | |
| Mobile Device Management | |
Application (hide)
| Application | |
|---|---|
| Built-in RADIUS Server | |
| RADIUS Proxy | PEAP, EAP-TLS |
| DHCP | DHCP Server, DHCP, Client, DHCP Relay Agent |
| Static IP | |
| MAC Clone | |
| 802.1q VLAN | |
| Schedule | Auto-Reboot, Wi-Fi Up/Down, LED On/Off |
Management (hide)
| Management | |
|---|---|
| Local Service | HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet |
| Configuration | Stand Alone, TR-069 VigorACS 2 (available from v 2.5.4), VigorRouter APM, VigorAP Mesh Root |
| Firmware Upgrade | HTTP, TFTP, TR-069 |
| Tools | Speed Test, AP Discovery, Statistics, DHCP Table, Interference Monitor |
| Configuration Backup and Restore | |
| Notification Alert | |
| SNMP | v2, v2c, v3 |
| Syslog | |
| Managed by VigorACS | |
Physical (hide)
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Environment | Indoor |
| Mounting | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount |
| Power Method | DC 12V @1A / 802.3af/at PoE |
| Max. Power Consumption | 10 watts |
| Dimension | 176mm x 176mm x 30mm |
| Weight | 307 g |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 45°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% non-condensing |
| Certificate |     |
APC Magazine Issue July 2020 published a review for DrayTek VigorAP 912C & VigorAP 802
Resources
Overview
The VigorAP 912C is an 802.11ac ceiling mounted wireless Access Point with a PoE PD port. The PoE PD feature
reduces installation costs by allowing the unit to be powered over the UTP cabling, eliminating the need to install a power outlet near the Access Point.
The VigorAP 912C 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 912C 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 Wireless app available from DrayTek.
The Wi-Fi Mesh technology improves redundancy and reliability to any network. The “self-healing”
feature of Mesh ensures an alternative path will be built in the event of an uplink connection failure, ensuring
continuity of Wi-Fi services.
802.11ac Wave 2 Technology
VigorAP 912C supports MU-MIMO for high density applications
Extend your Wi-Fi network with Wi-Fi Mesh technology
VigorAP 802s are used as dual-band 802.11ac wireless extenders
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
PoE Power Supply
Wi-Fi Scheduling
Schedule Wi-Fi On and Off to control wireless access and save energy.
Multiple SSID
Mapping Wi-Fi clients to different VLANs and have a different set of security standards Learn how
Local RADIUS Server
User profile database for local and external 802.1x authentication.
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
Management Solution
| All-in-One Management | |
|---|---|
| |
| VigorAP Mesh Root | Vigor Router AP Management |
|
|
| Software Management | |
|---|---|
| |
| VigorConnect (Free) | VigorACS 2 |
|
|
In-the-Box
VigorAP 912C
Ceiling Mount Bracket
T-Rail Mounting Kits
(Used for suspended ceiling)
Fixings and Screws
(for ceiling mounting)
Screw set
(for wall mounting)
RJ-45 Cable (Ethernet)
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Interface
Capacity
WLAN
Security
Application
Management
Physical
- Environment: Indoor
Mounting: Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount
Power Method: DC 12V @1A / 802.3af/at PoE
Max. Power Consumption: 10 watts
Dimension: 176mm x 176mm x 30mm
Weight: 307 g
Operating Temperature: 0 to 45°C
Storage Temperature: -20 to 60°C
Operating Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing
- Certificate:
APC Magazine Issue July 2020 published a review for DrayTek VigorAP 912C & VigorAP 802