With a stable and extendable wireless network, both business and home/SOHO users can easily utilize and enjoy high-bandwidth applications, such as ERP/CRM, VoIP, video on demand, e-learning (e.g. iTune U), and so much more. The VigorAP 810 is a wireless Access Point (AP) with MIMO technology and Power over Ethernet (PoE) support. That means you can have most advance wireless network standard for the coverage backward compatible with 802.11b/g standard. Moreover, you would have easy AP installation no matter where the power plug is. At last but not least, VigorAP 810 delivers reliable and secure wireless local area networks (WLANs) through the simplified but robust management and configuration. See below for more feature details.
Features:
PoE for easy installation
WMM for Wi-Fi application prioritization
SSID + 2 VLAN groups for workplace security & parental control
Comprehensive WLAN security control
WDS for unlimited coverage extendibility
Embedded USB printer server
TR-069-supported VigorAP810 can work with TR-069 VigorACS SI Central Management
PoE for easy installation
Power over Ethernet (PoE) support eases the installation by running only one cable to VigorAP 810 to deliver both data and power. You can mount VigorAP 810 to the place which is best for extending coverage without considering if there is ready access to a power plug. Of course, you can also use the included AC adapter if power is available nearby.
WMM for Wi-Fi application prioritization
DrayTek implements intelligent wireless prioritization technology on VigorAP 810 for best utilization of wireless coverage. VigorAP 810 supports Wi-Fi Multi Media standard (WMM). It is a standard created to define Quality of Service (QoS) in Wi-Fi networks. It is a precursor to the upcoming IEEE 802.11e WLAN QoS draft standard, which is meant to improve audio, video and voice applications transmitted over Wi-Fi. WMM adds prioritized capabilities to Wi-Fi networks and optimizes their performance when multiple concurring applications, each with different latency and throughput requirements, compete for network resources.
SSID + 2 VLAN groups for workplace security & parental control
The VigorAP 810 supports 4 separate SSIDs and two virtual LANs (VLANs). You can set certain SSID(s) accessing Internet through either VLAN A or B (LAN A or LAN B in WUI). As a result, the VigorAP 810 divides itself into several virtual access points all within a single hardware platform.Many mobile networks deployed at corporate offices, hotels, shopping malls or restaurants can take advantage of this technology to support several applications such as public Internet access and inventory management. For example, guests of a company could be given wireless access for the Internet, but they are excluded from any access to the internal data server. For home users, they can set up different authorization for SSIDs to their K12 kids, young adults and parents to avoiding inappropriate contents accessed by underage family members.
Comprehensive WLAN security control
You can obtain the MAC addresses of each wireless client from its configuration utility or operating system. You then enter these addresses into a configuration page of VigorAP 810. When MAC address filtering is activated, VigorAP 810 performs additional check for wireless clients to prevent network breaking. Clients within the authenticated list will be able to join with the WLAN. Those who are not on the list will be denied while VigorAP 810 receives their request to join the WLAN.
WDS for unlimited coverage extendibility
The VigorAP 810 can extend over large areas (alike shopping mall) by its "WDS" (wireless distribution system). WDS takes care of the establishment of WLAN network with "point-to-point" and "point-to-multipoint" bridging and repeater modes. The repeater mode provides extend wireless access to additional clients where there is a relay AP repeats signal from a base AP to distant clients. The bridge-to-bridge mode allows two wired networks to be connected across some distance. The detachable antenna will let you replace with DrayTek antennas for directional signal shaping or mounting flexibility.
Embedded USB printer server
You can connect a printer to the USB port of VigorAP 810 for users from wired PC or wireless network. i.e. The laptop users can access printer for printing. When you are using a pair of VigorAP 810s to make a bridge, the said printer can be installed elsewhere in your office/ home.
TR-069-supported VigorAP810 can work with TR-069 VigorACS SI Central Management
The VigorAP 810 is TR-069 base. Hence, you can host VigorACS SI Central Management to manage several VigorAP 810 which were deployed remotely.
WDS & Repeater Modes
The DrayTek AP-810 can act as a standalone wireless access point, ideal for adding wireless connectivity to an existing LAN but also operates in several other wireless modes to provide enlarged wireless coverage or wireless bridges to other parts of your LAN. Many different configurations are possible:
Bridge
This mode joins two parts of the same logical network which cannot be otherwise connected by cables, for example between two adjacent buildings. As the AP-810 has a built-in 4-Port switch, you can then connect up to 4 wired devices/PCs directly to it:
Universal Repeater
As a repeater, the AP-810 can extend the wireless coverage of a network. You can add multiple units to extend the range in multiple directions or multiple hops (for best performance, more than two is not recommended due to latency and channel congestion which can result).
In the diagram above, there are two AP-810's to extend the range in different directions
Station Mode
In 'Station Mode' a remote station (computer or other device) can connect to the AP-810 using a regular ethernet cable, but the AP-810 connects to the remote LAN over wireless. The AP-810 has a built-in 4-port Ethernet switch so you can connect up to 4 client devices directly by wired Ethernet (100BaseT RJ45):
Station mode can also be used for games consoles or other Multimedia devices:
User Authentication
For additional security, wireless access can be restricted to authorised users only by use of a unique username and password for each user. This is in addition the encryption provided by WEP/WPA etc. When the user first opens their wireless connection, the AP-810 will request their username/password and not permit access to the LAN or Internet without it.
The AP-810 can use an external radius server to hold user credentials but also has its own built-in radius server to store up to 96 users. The AP-810's built-in Radius server can also act as a server to additional devices (such as another AP-700, meaning that you don't need to set up the same users up on several units).
