Outdoor Access Points
Perfect for well-designed, weather resistant Outdoor Access Points
The best outdoor wireless access points are characterised by a well-designed, weather resistant housing for continuous operation. They should stand extremely hot and cold temperatures, dust, water, dirt and wet conditions.
Outdoor wireless access points can often be priced higher than their indoor counterparts, because they are made with higher-grade, high-tolerance components to withstand extreme temperatures. Along with ruggedised casing designed to protect the access point from water & dust ingress in all environments, which requires IP65, IP66, or IP67 rated housings to fully protect the access point from the elements.
Power over Ethernet or PoE is often used to conveniently run both power and network cabling to the outdoor access point with a single cable. Passive PoE injectors can be used to reliably power an outdoor access point with a full 100 meter cable run.
DrayTek’s outdoor wireless access point solution, includes models that are IP67 rated with a sealed weatherproof housing, enhanced heat dissipation and high-grade components to ensure reliable operation in extreme hot and cold environments. The VigorAP 918RPD integrates a 5GHz high-gain directional antenna that can build a point-to-point wireless bridge or Mesh.
For convenience of installation, they are powered solely through PoE+ or with the high power passive PoE injector, the VigorPoE 600.
Each outdoor VigorAP model can be used in a Mesh network, provisioned by DrayTek Vigor routers or VigorAPs and remotely managed with DrayTek’s VigorACS platform.
DrayTek VigorAP 918 Series
Outdoor 802.11ac Mesh Wireless Outdoor Access Points
Each outdoor VigorAP model can be used in a Mesh network, provisioned by DrayTek Vigor routers or VigorAPs and remotely managed with DrayTek’s VigorACS platform.
 VigorAP 918R Wireless Access Point |
 VigorAP 918RPD Wireless Access Point |
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| Management | Mesh Router-based AP-based VigorACS VigorConnect |
Mesh Router-based AP-based VigorACS VigorConnect |
| Wireless | AC 1300 | AC 1300 |
| Power | PoE+ | PoE+ |
| Desk Mount |
❌ | ❌ |
| Ceiling Mount |
❌ | ❌ |
| Wall Mount |
✔️ | ✔️ |
| Outdoor Pole / Wall Mount | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Ports | 1x GE | 2x GE |
DrayTek VAP918R-K VigorAP 918R
Outdoor Wireless Access Point
Buy DrayTek VigorAP VAP918R-K Outdoor Access Point
DrayTek VAP918RPD-K VigorAP
Outdoor Wireless Access Point – includes Directional Antenna and PoE-PSE Output
Buy DrayTek VigorAP VAP918RPD-K Outdoor Access Point
VigorAP 918RPD is a wireless access point designed for outdoor environments. It is ideal for providing wireless access to users and devices in any outdoor scenario, including restaurants, gardens, marinas, educational premises or, really, anywhere where outdoor access is needed.
The VigorAP 918RPD is a dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless access point and range extender that can be used a part of a DrayTek 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 918RPD is easy with the DrayTek Wireless app, whether its creating a new Mesh network or being set up in AP and Range Extender modes, the Quick Start Wizard assists throughout.
Manage the VigorAP 918R centrally through the VigorACS central management platform, VigorConnect, Router AP Management, or simply on its own as a stand-alone access point.
Features:
- Ruggedised Outdoor AP: Suitable for installation in any outdoor environment with water & dust resistant IP67 rated casing
- Directional High-Gain Antenna: Connect two locations wirelessly with the VigorAP 918RPD’s directional antenna
- Mesh Wireless: Link up to 8 DrayTek VigorAP access points over wireless with Mesh – Mesh auto configures wireless links
- Gigabit PoE LAN Ports: Power the VigorAP 918R with PoE. Connect a second device with the VigorAP 918RPD
- Temperature Sensor: Integrated temperature and humidity sensing ensures you’re aware of water ingress or heat problems
- Multi-SSID over Mesh: Provide separate wireless networks for 4 separate LANs over Mesh
- Easy to Configure and Manage: Setup of the VigorAP 918R is easy with the DrayTek Wireless app
- Dual-Band 11ac Wave 2 Access Point: Up to 866Mbps + 300Mbps total wireless bandwidth, connecting 128 clients per wireless band, 256 in total
- Wireless Optimisation: Band Steering, Airtime Fairness and AP-Assisted Mobility features help to improve wireless network efficiency
- Wireless Security & VLANs: Secure your wireless networks with 802.1x and Access Control
- AP & Repeater Modes: Use the VigorAP 1000C as an Access Point or extend an existing wireless network
- Mesh – Auto-Optimisation: DrayTek Mesh is Self-organising & Self-Healing to ensure reliable wireless connectivity
- Central Management with VigorACS: Manage VigorAPs from the cloud with DrayTek VigorACS
- Central Management with a DrayTek Router: Manage, monitor and provision VigorAPs connected to a DrayTek Vigor router
For convenience of installation, these Outdoor Access Points can be powered solely through either PoE+ or with the VigorPoE 600 High Power Passive PoE Injector.
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