Draytek Vigor AP-900, Managed Wireless Access Point

The Draytek AP-900 Managed Wireless Access Point is a wireless access point which can be operated in standalone or centrally managed/monitored mode (by use of a central DrayTek management product – feature due later in 2014 as a free firmware upgrade). The AP-900 is a high specification professional access point providing reliable and flexible coverage to all manner of applications. A vast array of security and management features helps the AP-900 to improve and protect flexibility and integrity of your wireless LAN. The Vigor AP-900 is ideal for adding wireless connectivity to an existing LAN, or for expanding the range of an existing wireless LAN by using the WDS repeater features.

Draytek AP-900 Key Features

• Business-class wireless access point
• Simultaneous dual-band (2.4/5Ghz)
• 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
• Gigabit Ethernet Switch (4+1 Ports)
• Centrally managed or standalone operation
• Central Management supports mobility, load-balancing, monitoring, status, upgrade and configuration
• Local temperature monitoring/logging
• (Optional thermometer accessory required)
• PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) as standard
• Detatchable Antennae – Can be replaced
• with optional uni-directional or higher-gain
• WPA2 Wireless Encryption
• Repeater/Bridge/Access Point/Station Modes
• Time-Scheduled Operation (multiple schedules)
• Wireless Client Isolation
• Bandwidth management per SSID
• 802.1q VLAN Tagging
• Four SSIDs for each band (for VLANs)
• MAC Address Filtering
• Radius / WPA User Authentication
• 802.1x User Authentication
• WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
• WMM (Wireless MultiMedia)
• WPS – WiFi Protected Setup
• LEDs can be disabled or scheduled off

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