DrayTek VigorAP 905

High Performance WiFi 6 Access Point

Product Overview

The VigorAP 905 is a high-performance WiFi 6 Mesh Wireless Access Point. It offers up to 3Gbps dual-band wireless performance and up to 2.5Gb Ethernet connectivity. The additional Gigabit Ethernet ports can be used as a mini switch to connect computers or printers. The AP can be mounted on a wall or placed on a desk.

Key Features & Benefits

Fastest Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

Experience lightning-fast speeds with the DrayTek WiFi 6 access point, which offers a combined speed of up to 3000Mbps. This device is perfect for businesses that require efficient networks for demanding applications.

Benefits: High-demand network capacity for efficient video conferencing, gaming, and large file transfers.

Strong WPA3 Connection Encryption

Robust wireless security with the latest WPA3-Personal or 802.1x Enterprise. Transition to the new standard with mixed WPA3/WPA2 support and different SSIDs can be set with varying security levels.

Benefits: Protected private and secure Wi-Fi network.

Easy to Configure and Manage

Effortlessly manage up to 8 compatible mesh VigorAPs as well as 20 APs using the easy-to-use Wireless Virtual Controller module. Enjoy auto-provisioning and AP monitoring, readily available upon initial use.

Benefits: Convenience of Zero Touch Deployment.

Flexible 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink & 4 x GbE Connectivity

The VigorAP 905 can be linked with the network through its 2.5Gb Ethernet interface. Its additional Gigabit Ethernet interfaces can provide wired connectivity for laptops or printers.

Benefits: Multiple and fast wired connectivity.

High Density Performance

Easily accommodate high-density environments by linking up to 256 clients with our 802.11ax dual-band antennas and Wi-Fi 6 2x2 Multi-User MIMO technology.

Benefits: Improved network efficiency in dense environments.

Wall/Desk Form Factor Design

Ideal wireless extender that offers functionality and versatile shape that complements both business and home interiors. The LED indicators can be scheduled or disabled to stop it lighting up a room.

Benefits: Fast setup. Clean and aesthetically pleasing look once installed.

Key Specification

Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Wireless Access Point
AX3000 - 11ax Dual Band Wireless
WPA3 Security – Stronger Security with WPA3 Personal & Enterprise
Multi-SSID over Mesh – Separate Internal and Guest Networks over Mesh*
2.5Gb Ethernet Uplink & Four Additional GbE interfaces
Power through 802.3at PoE+ or supplied DC power adapter
Centrally Managed or Standalone Operation
Root AP for AP Management

VigorAP 905 Model

UK Product Code	EAN	Product Name	Product Description
VAP905-K	4710484747792	VigorAP 905 (UK/IE)	WiFi 6 AX3000 Mesh Wireless Access Point, 2.5GbE Uplink, 4 additional GbE for Wired Connectivity, Desk/Wall Form-factor

Technical Specification (UK Hardware Spec.)

Physical Interfaces/Controls

1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port (2.5G/1G/100M/10M), RJ45, PoE+, Blue
4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port (1G/100M/10M), RJ45, Yellow
1 x USB 2.0
WPS Button
Factory Reset Button (recessed)
Power Button
DC Power Socket

Wireless Performance

AX3000 Class Wireless Access Point
Max Concurrent Clients: 256
Max Wireless Networks (SSIDs): 16 total, 8 per band
5GHz: Up to 2400Mb/s PHY Rate with 2 Spatial Streams
2.4GHz: Up to 600Mb/s PHY Rate with 2 Spatial Streams

Wireless LAN Features

WiFi 6
Dual Band 802.11ax - 2.4 GHz & 5Ghz
Backwards compatible with 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
2.4GHz Channel Bandwidth: 20/40 MHz
5GHz Channel Bandwidth: 20 / 40 /80/160 MHz
2.4GHz Channels: 1 to 13
5GHz Channels: Extended 5Ghz Band - Channels 36-48, 52-64, 100-140, 149-165
DFS/TPC Support for 5GHz channels 52 to 140
OFDMA - Higher Efficiency
BSS Colouring - Improves Interference Handling
TX Beamforming
1024-QAM
Multi-User MIMO

Wireless Antennas

2x External Dipole and 1 Internal PIFA 5G Antennas (5.7/4.3 dBi)
2x External Dipole 2.4G Antennas (1.8 dBi)

Wireless LAN Compatibility

2.4GHz Standards: IEEE 802.11ax/b/g/n, 2x2 MIMO, up to 1024-QAM
5GHz Standards: IEEE 802.11ax / ac Wave 2 / a / n, 2x2 MU-MIMO, up to 1024-QAM

Security Features

Wireless Encryption: WPA2: Personal, Enterprise (802.1x), WPA3: Personal, Enterprise, OWE, WPA/WEP for legacy applications
802.1x RADIUS Proxy (PEAP / EAP-TLS)
PMK Caching & Pre-authentication
Wireless Client Isolation
Hidden SSIDs (Selectable)
WPS - Wi-Fi Protected Setup
MAC Address Filtering (ACL) - Up to 128 entries
EAPOL Key Retry - Protect unpatched WLAN clients from KRACK

Access Point Modes

Access Point
Mesh Root*
Mesh Node*
Range Extender

Wireless Control Features

Wireless Client Status List in WUI
Up to eight distinct SSIDs (for VLANs) for each frequency band (2.4/5Ghz)
802.1q VLAN
Built-in DHCP Server & DHCP Relay

Wireless Performance Optimisation

Airtime Fairness
Band Steering
WMM (Wireless MultiMedia)
Fast Roaming 802.11r

Mesh Features*

Up to 8 APs per Mesh Group
Up to 3 Mesh Hops per chain with optional Wired Uplinks
Config Sync
Self-Healing
Can be configured & managed with the DrayTek Wireless App
Mesh syslog

Diagnostic Features

Dashboard: Traffic Graph, Credit, System Log, Traffic Graph, Wireless LAN Statistics, Interference Monitor - Built-in Site Surveyor

Management

Web Interface (HTTP/HTTPS)
DHCP Client
TR-069 Control (For VigorACS or another TR-069 platform)
CLI (Command Line Interface) - Telnet, SSH
Firmware upgrade by TR-069/HTTP
Central AP Management (from compatible DrayTek router/AP/controller)
Central AP Management - Manage up to 20 VigorAPs
SNMP v2, v2c, v3
Management VLAN
Configuration File Export (with password) & Import
Wireless Auto On/Off
Schedule: Wi-Fi Up/Down, Auto-Reboot, LED On/Off

Power Requirements

Maximum Power Consumption: 17 Watts
DC 12V via external 100-240v AC/DC PSU (supplied)
802.3at PoE+ via LAN port. Requires PoE+ injector or a PoE+ switch

Environmental & Physical

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40 ° C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Physical Dimensions: 115mm (width) x 40mm (depth) x 158mm (height)
Weight: 330g (excluding accessories, PSU, cables)
Fitting: Free Standing / Wall Mountable

Pack Contents

VigorAP 905 wireless access point
Ethernet Cable
DC 12V PSU
Quick Start Guide

ROHS, UKCA & CE Compliant

Warranty

Two (2) Years RTB
Software security updates 3 years after the EOL notification. Please note that this only applies to products sold in the UK
Optional VigorCare Enhanced Warranty Available
VigorCare A3 3 Year Subscription: VCARE-A3
VigorCare A5 5 Year Subscription: VCARE-A5
* - visit https://www.draytek.co.uk/information/our-technogy/mesh-wireless-compatibility-list for mesh compatibility details

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