VigorAP 905 High Performance WiFi 6 Access Point
The VigorAP 905 is a high-performance WiFi 6 mesh wireless access point, designed to deliver fast, flexible and secure networking. With up to 3Gbps dual-band wireless performance, 2.5Gb Ethernet uplink, and four additional Gigabit Ethernet ports, it is ideal for demanding environments requiring reliable connectivity and easy management.
Key Features
Fast WiFi 6 Performance (AX3000)
- WiFi 6 mesh wireless access point
- Combined wireless speed of up to 3000Mbps
- AX3000 – 11ax dual-band wireless (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
- Suitable for high-demand applications such as video conferencing, gaming and large file transfers
- Up to 256 concurrent wireless clients and 16 SSIDs (8 per band)
Benefit: High-capacity, efficient network performance for busy and data-intensive environments.
Strong WPA3 Wireless Security
- WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Enterprise support
- Mixed WPA3/WPA2 mode for smooth transition to the latest standard
- 802.1x Enterprise authentication
- Different SSIDs can be set with varying security levels
Benefit: Protected, private and secure WiFi network with robust encryption.
Easy Configuration & Central Management
- Manage up to 8 compatible mesh VigorAPs
- Manage up to 20 APs via the Wireless Virtual Controller module
- Auto-provisioning and AP monitoring from first use
- Root AP for AP management
- Can operate as centrally managed or standalone
Benefit: Zero-touch deployment and simplified ongoing administration.
Flexible 2.5Gb Ethernet Uplink & 4 x GbE Ports
- 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet LAN uplink interface
- 4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for wired devices such as laptops or printers
- Additional ports can act as a mini switch
Benefit: Multiple, fast wired connectivity options alongside high-speed WiFi.
High Density WiFi 6 Performance
- 802.11ax dual-band antennas
- WiFi 6 2x2 Multi-User MIMO technology
- OFDMA, BSS Colouring, TX Beamforming and 1024-QAM
Benefit: Improved efficiency and performance in dense client environments.
Wall or Desk Mount Design
- Can be wall-mounted or placed on a desk
- Suitable for both business and home interiors
- LED indicators can be scheduled or disabled to avoid lighting up a room
Benefit: Fast setup with a clean, discreet appearance once installed.
Key Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | WiFi 6 Mesh Wireless Access Point |
| Wireless Standard | AX3000 – 11ax Dual-Band Wireless |
| Security | WPA3 Personal & Enterprise, WPA2, WPA/WEP (legacy) |
| Power | DC power adapter (included), 12V DC via external AC/DC PSU |
| Ethernet | 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet uplink, 4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN interfaces |
| Operation Modes | Access Point, Mesh Root, Mesh Node, Range Extender |
| Management | Centrally managed or standalone, Root AP for AP management |
| Mesh SSID | Multi-SSID over Mesh – separate internal and guest networks over Mesh* |
*Mesh compatibility details: visit https://www.draytek.co.uk/information/our-technogy/mesh-wireless-compatibility-list
Technical Specification (UK Hardware Spec.)
Physical Interfaces & Controls
- 1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port (2.5G/1G/100M/10M), RJ45, Blue
- 4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports (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 – 2.4GHz & 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 – improved interference handling
- TX Beamforming
- 1024-QAM
- Multi-User MIMO
Wireless Antennas
- 2 x external dipole and 1 x internal PiFA 5G antennas (5.7/4.3 dBi)
- 2 x 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
Additional Security
- 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 – protects unpatched WLAN clients from KRACK
Access Point Modes
- Access Point
- Mesh Root*
- Mesh Node*
- Range Extender
*See mesh compatibility list for supported models.
Wireless Control & Optimisation
- Wireless client status list in WUI
- Up to 8 distinct SSIDs (for VLANs) per frequency band (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
- 802.1q VLAN
- Built-in DHCP server & DHCP relay
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
*Visit the compatibility list link above for supported devices.
Diagnostics & Monitoring
- Dashboard with traffic graph
- 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 other TR-069 platform)
- CLI (Telnet, SSH)
- Firmware upgrade via 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
- Scheduling for WiFi up/down, auto-reboot, LED On/Off
Power Requirements
- Maximum power consumption: 17 Watts
- DC 12V via external 100–240V AC/DC PSU (supplied)
Environmental & Physical
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
- Dimensions: 115mm (W) x 40mm (D) x 158mm (H)
- 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
Compliance & Warranty
- ROHS, UKCA & CE compliant
- Warranty: Two (2) years RTB
- Software security updates: 3 years after EOL notification (UK-sold products only)
Optional VigorCare Enhanced Warranty (UK)
- VigorCare A3 3-Year Subscription: VCARE-A3
- VigorCare A5 5-Year Subscription: VCARE-A5
