DAP918R - DrayTek VigorAP 918R Rugged IP67 Outdoor Dual Mesh Access Point

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The DrayTek DAP918R (VigorAP 918R) is a rugged IP67 outdoor access point built to bring reliable dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi to harsh weather and demanding environments. Designed for outdoor applications, it features an IP67 certified enclosure and industrial-grade components. It can withstand wind, rain and snow, and tolerates operating temperatures between -40°C and 70°C.

Powered through a single Ethernet cable, the DAP918R offers flexible installation without needing a nearby power outlet. Power is supplied over Ethernet from a PoE switch or PoE injector. It also supports Wi-Fi mesh networking, so you can extend coverage across a site without running expensive cabling. One access point acts as the Mesh Root controller, and up to 8 access points can form an easy-to-manage wireless mesh.

Key Features

• IP67 rated dust and water resistance for ruggedised outdoor use
• Extreme operating temperature range of -40°C to 70°C
• Concurrent dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 with 2x2 MU-MIMO, with speeds up to 867 Mbps on 5GHz and 400 Mbps on 2.4GHz
• Supports up to 256 concurrent active clients (128 per radio band)
• 2 x external dual-band antennas
• Multiple operating modes: AP, Mesh Root, Mesh Node and Range Extender, with plug-n-play meshing
• 4 x SSIDs per radio band, each with unique VLAN, access control and bandwidth limit policies
• Airtime Fairness and Band Steering for a better Wi-Fi experience
• Built-in RADIUS server for 802.1x authentication, plus fast roaming and AP-assisted roaming
• Built-in temperature and humidity sensor with SMS/email alerts when thresholds are reached
• IEEE 802.3az compliant to reduce energy consumption when data activity is low
• Wi-Fi scheduling to switch wireless on and off and save energy
• Central management via VigorACS, local management via VigorConnect, or from a smartphone or tablet using the DrayTek Wireless app

Ideal for: restaurants, gardens, marinas, educational premises and any other location where outdoor wireless access is needed. It also suits campuses, industrial sites and remote locations needing dependable outdoor Wi-Fi.

Compatible Products

DrayTek VigorAP access points: the DAP918R can be used as part of a DrayTek Mesh Wireless solution, with other VigorAP devices joining the mesh.

DrayTek VigorACS and VigorConnect: supports VigorACS central management for remote management, and VigorConnect free software for local network management.

PoE switches and injectors: power is delivered through the Ethernet cable from a PoE Ethernet switch or PoE injector. The PoE input is a Gigabit PoE+ port (max. 30W).