Overview
Lightweight AP with Pro performance
VigorAP 960C is an 11ax ceiling-mount wireless access point. With wire-liked speed up to 1.2 Gbps in 5GHz band and 600Mbps in 2.4GHz, it’s suitable for high density environments. It can be cloud-managed by VigorACS, and also act as the mesh Root AP to manage up to 7 mesh node APs in LAN.
Dual-Band
Concurrent 5GHz and 2.4GHz
AX1800
Delivers speed up to 1.8 Gbps
256 Users
Acitve at maximum, 128 per radio
1x LAN Port1x 10/100/1000M Base-T RJ-45
Interface
1Factory Reset Button
2Security Lock
3LAN : 10/100/1000M Base-T RJ-45
PoE-PD Support
4DC Power Input
Key Features
Mesh (Wireless model only)
Easily link to other VigorAP to expand the wireless network. Learn more
PoE Power Supply
Simplify the infrastructure by getting data and power through a single cable.
Multiple SSID
Mapping Wi-Fi clients to different VLANs and have a different set of security standards Learn how
Airtime Fairness
Equalize the transmission time of each client so the legacy devices won't slow everyone down. Learn more
Band Steering
Redirect 5GHz-capable devices to the 5GHz radio to get a faster speed. Learn more
Assisted Wi-Fi Roaming
Solve the sticky client problem and improve Wi-Fi roaming experience. Learn more
Wi-Fi Scheduling
Schedule Wi-Fi On and Off to control wireless access and save energy.
Local RADIUS Server
User profile database for local and external 802.1x authentication.
Hotspot Web Portal
Market your business and communicate with the guests while offering hospitality WLAN. Learn more
Central AP Management
Manage, maintain, and monitor VigorAP 960C from the DrayTek routers. Learn more
Utilize Transmission Opportunity with OFDMA
OFDMA has been used in LTE for many years, and is now available in 802.11ax for multi-user mode.
Traditionally with OFDM, each frame is transmitted across the entire channel width. With low-rate transmission still using the whole channel, it brings latency and jitter to others and lower the overall efficiency.
OFDMA splits a single transmission into groups of subcarriers, and each subcarrier can be used by different client. With multiple clients transmitting simultaneously in the same channel, it improves efficiency of every single transmission opportunity and thus increases the wireless experiences in high density environment.
OFDM
OFDMA
Mobile Device Management
Station List and Allow/Block List
The VigorAP records associated devices with signal strength, airtime, link rate, data usage, etc. Network admin can track clients connectivity and activities history on this single panel. If spotting suspicious activities, allow/block policies can also be made right away by MAC or device type.
Nearby Station Analytics
The VigorAP tracks MAC addresses from both associated and non-associated devices with signal strength. This information could help retails and hospitality customers to understand visitor behaviors, and to optimize their business with opening hours/marketing campaigns accordingly.
AP-assisted Roaming
Making Transmission Effective
Disassociate the Wireless clients who are out of the effective transmission range defined by custom Basic Rate or/and RSSI threshold, and force them to pick up another access point with a stronger signal.
Resource Saving
Proactively kick out the clients with a low basic rate or low RSSI can prevent the access points trying to do ineffective transmission but saving the airtime, which will results in better WLAN experience for all.
No Controller Required
Assisted Roaming is a feature built in all Vigor Access Points and selected Wireless routers. They operate without a wireless controller, providing an ideal solution for simple network deployment.
Stronger Signal Guaranteed
By using the "Minimum RSSI with Adjacent AP" option, the AP/Router on the same local subnet will exchange client information with each other, providing the choice to disassociate the client only when other AP detecting a stronger signal. Thus to keep the client stayed when there is no other AP nearby.
Three Modes in One
AP Mode
- The mode mostly used
- VigorAP acts as a bridge between wireless devices and wired Ethernet network, and exchanges data between them.
Pros
- Less performance decay
Cons
- Limited wireless coverage
- Require physical wire to connect to the Ethernet
Range Extender
- VigorAP act as a wireless repeater
- It can be a Station and an AP at the same time
Pros
- Compatibility among different brands
- Extend wireless coverage
Cons
- No self-healing uplinks
- Need to install and check manually
- Performance decay
Mesh
- Wirelessly connect 1~8 APs, and form a Mesh Group
- A mesh network creates a set of links automatically and calculate the most optimal wireless path through the wireless network back to a wired Mesh Root.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Self-healing uplinks
- Extend wireless coverage
Cons
- No compatibility among different brands
- Performance decay
Management Solution
All-in-One Management
VigorAP-based APM
- Discovery
- Auto-Provisioning
- Monitoring
Vigor Router-based APM
- Auto-Discovery
- Profile-based Auto-Provisioning
- Monitoring
- Centralized View
- Remote VigorAP Maintenance
- WiFi Client Load Balancing
Software Management
VigorConnect
- Auto-Discovery
- Auto-Provisioning
- Monitoring
- Centralized Hierarchy View
- Alarm
- Reboot VigorAP Remotely
- Scheduled Maintenance
VigorACS 2
- Provisioning
- Monitoring
- Centralized Hierarchy View
- Alarm
- Reboot Vigor Devices Remotely
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Report
VigorACS 3
- Zero Touch Deployment & Provisioning
- Auto VPN
- Interface Quality & SLA
- VoIP Optimization & Monitoring
- Application Visibility
- Customized Hotspot Page with Multilingual
- Hotspot Clients Analytics
- ACS Server Load Balancing / Failover
Manage from DrayTek Wireless App
Set up a Mesh network from scratch
Monitoring all Mesh nodes and get an overview of the topology
Check all the Wi-Fi clients
Change SSID Configuration for all the nodes
Add TR-069 Settings to all the nodes
*wireless model only
Reviews
In-the-Box
VigorAP 960C
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
Note :
The throughput figures are maximum, based on DrayTek internal testing with optimal conditions. The actual performance may vary depending on the different network conditions and applications activated.
Specifications
Interface | |
| LAN Port | 1x 10/100/1000M Base-T, RJ-45 (PoE-PD Support) |
| Antenna | 2x Internal PiFA Dual-Band Gain: 3 dBi for 5GHz, 1.3 dBi for 2.4GHz |
| Button | 1x Factory Reset Button |
| DC Power Jack | 1 |
| Security Lock | 1 |
Capacity | |
| 2.4GHz Peak Speed | 600 Mbps |
| 5GHz Peak Speed | 1200 Mbps |
| Max. Number of Concurrent Active Clients | 256 (128 per radio band) |
WLAN | |
| 2.4GHz Standard | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2x2 MIMO |
| 5GHz Standard | IEEE 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2/ax 2x2 MU-MIMO |
| Operating Mode | AP, Mesh Root, Mesh Node, Range Extender |
| Roaming | AP-Assisted Roaming, PMK-Caching, Pre-Authentication, 802.11r |
| AirTime Fairness | |
| Band Steering | |
| Auto Channel Selection | |
| Max. Number of SSID | 8 (4 per radio band) |
| WDS | |
| Client Numer Limit | Per radio, Per SSID |
| Connection Time Control | |
| WMM | |
| IGMP Snooping | |
Security | |
| Security Mode | WPA3, WPA3/WPA2, WPA2, WPA2/WPA, OWE, WPA, WEP, None |
| Authentication | Personal, Enterprise |
| WPS | PIN, PBC |
| Hidden SSIDs | |
| MAC Address Filter | Up to 256 entries |
| Wireless Client Isolation | |
| Mobile Device Management | |
Application | |
| Built-in RADIUS Server | |
| RADIUS Proxy | PEAP, EAP-TLS |
| Hotspot Web Portal | |
| 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 | |
| Local Service | HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet |
| Configuration | Stand Alone, TR-069 (VigorACS), VigorRouter APM, VigorAP Mesh Root |
| Firmware Upgrade | HTTP, TFTP, TR-069 |
| Tools | Speed Test, AP Discovery, Statistics, Interference Monitor |
| Configuration Backup and Restore | |
| Syslog | |
| Mail Alert | |
| SNMP | v1, v2c, v3 |
| Managed by VigorConnect | |
| Managed by VigorACS | |
| Central AP Management | 30 VigorAP |
Physical | |
| Environment | Indoor |
| Mounting | Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount |
| Power Method | DC 12V @ 1A / 802.3af PoE |
| Max. Power Consumption | 11 watts |
| Dimension | 178 mm x 178 mm x 35 mm |
| Weight | 380 g |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% non-condensing |
| Certificate | 
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Notes :
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All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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The throughput figures are maximum, based on DrayTek internal testing with optimal conditions. The actual performance may vary depending on the different network conditions and applications activated.