Draytek Vigor2136 Series Gigabit Broadband Router User Guide

Draytek Vigor2136 Series Gigabit Broadband Router

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Vigor2136 Series Gigabit Broadband Router
• Firmware Version: V5.3.0
• Frequency Information for Europe Area:
  • 2.4GHz WLAN: 2400MHz – 2483MHz, max. TX power: 19.78dBm
  • 5GHz WLAN:
  • 5150MHz – 5350MHz, max. TX power: 22.84dBm
  • 5470MHz – 5725MHz, max. TX power: 27.88dBm

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

• Read the installation guide thoroughly before setting up the router.
• The router should be used in a sheltered area within a temperature range of 0 to +40 Celsius.
• Avoid placing the router in damp or humid places.
• Avoid exposing the router to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
• Do not stack routers on top of each other.
• Do not deploy LAN connection cables outdoors to prevent electronic shock hazards.
• Disconnect the Internet connection before powering off the router when managed by TR-069/ACS server.
• Keep the router package out of reach of children.
• Follow local regulations for proper disposal of the router when no longer needed.

Declaration of Conformity
DrayTek Corporation declares that the equipment type Vigor2136 series complies with various directives including Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU.

FAQ

1. Q: Can I stack multiple routers on top of each other?
   A: No, it is not recommended to stack routers as it may cause damage to the devices.

2. Q: What should I do before disposing of the router?
   A: Before disposing of the router, ensure you follow local regulations for proper disposal to conserve the environment.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Information
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• Other products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

Safety Instructions and Approval
Safety Instructions 

• Read the installation guide thoroughly before you set up the router.
• The router is a complicated electronic unit that may be repaired only be authorized and qualified personnel. Do not try to open or repair the router yourself.
• Do not place the router in a damp or humid place, e.g. a bathroom.
• Do not stack the routers.
• The router should be used in a sheltered area, within a temperature range of 0 to +40 Celsius.
• Do not expose the router to direct sunlight or other heat sources. The housing and electronic components may be damaged by direct sunlight or heat sources.
• Do not deploy the cable for LAN connection outdoor to prevent electronic shock hazards.
• Do not power off the device when saving configurations or firmware upgrades. It may damage the data in a flash. Please disconnect the Internet connection on the router before powering it off when a TR-069/ACS server manages the router.
• Keep the package out of reach of children.
• When you want to dispose of the router, please follow local regulations on conservation of the environment.

Warranty
We warrant to the original end user (purchaser) that the router will be free from any defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase from the dealer. Please keep your purchase receipt in a safe place as it serves as proof of date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, we will, at our discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components, without charge for either parts or labor, to whatever extent we deem necessary tore-store the product to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will be offered solely at our discretion. This warranty will not apply if the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions. The warranty does not cover the bundled or licensed software of other vendors. Defects which do not significantly affect the usability of the product will not be covered by the warranty. We reserve the right to revise the manual and online documentation and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, DrayTek Corporation declares that the equipment type Vigor2136 series is in compliance with Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU.
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: https://fw.draytek.com.tw/Vigor2136/Document/CE/

• Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp.
• Address: No.26, Fushing Rd., Hukou, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu 303, Taiwan
• Product: Vigor2136 Wireless Series

Frequency Information for Europe area:

TX power: 27.88dBm
| Requirements in AT/BE/BG/CZ/DK/EE/FR/DE/IS/IE/IT/EL/ES/ CY/LV/LI/LT/LU/HU/MT/NL/NO/PL/PT/RO/SI/SK/TR/FI/SE/CH/HR/UK(NI). 5150MHz~5350MHz is for indoor use only.

This product is designed for 2.4GHz /5GHz WLAN network throughout the EC region.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, DrayTek Corporation declares that the equipment type Vigor2136 is in compliance with the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (SI 2017 No.1206, The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 No.1101), and The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012 No. 3032).
The full text of the UKCA Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: https://fw.draytek.com.tw/Vigor2136/Document/CE/

• Manufacturer: DrayTek Corp.
• Address: No. 26, Fushing Rd., Hukou, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu 303, Taiwan
• Product: Vigor2136 Wireless Series

Frequency Information for UK area:

TX power: 27.88dBm
| Requirements in UK. 5150MHz~5350MHz is for indoor use only.

This product is designed for 2.4GHz /5GHz WLAN network use in the UK & Ireland.

Regulatory Information

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device may accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WiFi 5GHz device Warning
This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country-dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

RF Exposure Warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

This radio transmitter FCC ID: VGY2767AX has been approved by FCC to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

3.5 dBi for 5GHz

Note: The antenna connector is Reverse SMA type.

972-831-1600 140

Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The antenna/transmitter should be kept at least 20 cm away from human body.

****External Power Supply ErP Information

*The external power supply used for each product will be model dependent.

| | 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10| 11| 12
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
A| Manufacturer| CWT| CWT| CWT| CWT| CWT| APD| APD| APD| APD| MOSO| MOSO| MOSO
B| Address| No. 222, Sec. 2,
Nankan Rd., Lujhu Township, Taoyuan County 338, Taiwan| No. 222, Sec. 2,
Nankan Rd., Lujhu Township, Taoyuan County 338, Taiwan| No. 222, Sec. 2,
Nankan Rd., Lujhu Township, Taoyuan County 338, Taiwan| No. 222, Sec. 2,
Nankan Rd., Lujhu Township, Taoyuan County 338, Taiwan| No. 222, Sec. 2,
Nankan Rd., Lujhu Township, Taoyuan County 338, Taiwan| No.5, Lane 83, Lung- Sou St., Taoyuan City 330, Taiwan| No.5, Lane 83, Lung-Sou St., Taoyuan City 330, Taiwan| No.5, Lane 83, Lung-Sou St., Taoyuan City 330, Taiwan| No.5, Lane 83, Lung-Sou St., Taoyuan City 330, Taiwan| Sangtai

Industrial Park, Guanwai Xiaobaimang Songbai Road, Nanshan District, 518108
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

| Sangtai Industrial Park, Guanwai Xiaobaimang Songbai Road, Nanshan District, 518108 Shenzhen, Guangdong, China| Sangtai Industrial Park, Guanwai Xiaobaimang Songbai Road, Nanshan District, 518108 Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
C| Model identifier| 2ABB012F UK| 2ABB018F UK| 2ABL024F UK| 2ABL030F UK| 2ABN036F UK| WA-12M12FG| WB-18D12FG| WA-24Q12FG| WA-36A12FG| MS- V2000R120-
024Q0-GB| MSS- V2500WR120-

030E0-GB

| V30-V3000R12 0-036T0-GB
2ABB012F EU| 2ABB018F EU| 2ABL024F EU| 2ABL030F EU| 2ABN036F EU| WA-12M12FK| WB-18D12FK| WA-24Q12FK| WA-36A12FK| MS-
V2000R120- 024Q0-DE| MSS-
V2500WR120- 030E0-DE| V30-V3000R12 0-036T0-DE
D| Input voltage| 100~240V| 100~240V| 100~240V| 100~240V| 100~240V| 100~240V| 100~240V| 100~240V| 100~240V| 100~240V| 100~240V| 100~240V
E| Input AC

frequency

| 50/60Hz| 50/60Hz| 50/60Hz| 50/60Hz| 50/60Hz| 50/60Hz| 50/60Hz| 50/60Hz| 50/60Hz| 50/60Hz| 50/60Hz| 50/60Hz
Output

voltage DC

| 12.0V| 12.0V| 12.0V| 12.0V| 12.0V| 12.0V| 12.0V| 12.0V| 12.0V| 12.0V| 12.0V| 12.0V
F| Output

current

| 1.0A| 1.5A| 2.0A| 2.5A| 3.0A| 1.0A| 1.5A| 2.0A| 3.0A| 2.0A| 2.5A| 3.0A
G| Output power| 12.0W| 18.0W| 24.0W| 30.0W| 36.0W| 12.0W| 18.0W| 24.0W| 36.0W| 24.0W| 30.0W| 36.0W
H| Average active efficiency| 84.9%| 86.2%| 87.6%| 87.8%| 89.8%| 83.7%| 85.4%| 88.6%| 88.2%| 87.8%| 89.5%| 89.3%
I| Efficiency at low load 10%| 73.6%| 78.0%| 81.3%| 83.3%| 83.7%| 74.5%| 80.5%| 86.4%| 85.4%| 85.4%| 84.7%| 87.7%
J| No-load power
consumption| 0.07W| 0.07W| 0.07W| 0.07W| 0.07W| 0.07W| 0.10W| 0.07W| 0.10W| 0.10W| 0.08W| 0.10W

For more update, please visit www.draytek.com.

Package Content

Take a look at the package content. If there is anything missed or damaged, please contact DrayTek or dealer immediately.

The type of the power adapter depends on the country that the router will be installed. * The maximum power consumption is 18 Watts.

Note
Remove the protective film from the router before use to ensure ventilation.

Panel Explanation

Vigor2136Vax / Vigor2136FVax
LED

the WPS function is enabled and active. The system is waiting for a wireless station of connection.
Off| The router is powered off.
  WAN| On| Internet connection is ready.
Blinking| The data is transmitting.
Off| Internet connection is not ready.
WLAN| On| Wireless access point is ready.
Blinking| Ethernet packets are transmitting over wireless LAN.
Blinking (quickly)| When both ACT and WLAN LEDs blink quickly, it means the WPS function is enabled and active. The system is waiting for a wireless station of connection.
Off| The WLAN function is inactive.
LAN1/2/3/4| On| The LAN port is connected.
Blinking| The data is transmitting.
Off| The LAN port is disconnected.
USB| On| A USB device is connected and active.
Blinking| The data is transmitting.

Connectors

seconds. When the wireless function is ready, the green LED will be on.
WLAN Off – Press the button and release it within 2 seconds to turn off the WLAN function. When the wireless function is not ready, the LED will be off.
WPS – When WPS function is enabled by web user interface, press this button for more than 2 seconds to wait for client’s device making network connection through WPS.
Factory Reset| Restore the default settings.
Usage: Turn on the router (ACT LED is blinking). Press the hole and keep for more than 5 seconds. When you see the ACT LED begins to blink rapidly than usual, release the button. Then the router will restart with the factory default configuration.
 WAN| Connector for remote networked devices (by Ethernet cable).
WAN (Fax)| **** Connector for fiber connection for accessing the Internet.
P1~P4| Connectors for local networked devices.
In which the transmission rate for P1(only) can reach 2.5G.
USB1~USB2| Connector for a USB device (USB Modem or printer).
ON/OFF| Power switch.
PWR| Connector for a power adapter.

**Vigor2136Vax / Vigor2136FVax

LED**

the WPS function is enabled and active. The system is waiting for a wireless station of connection.
Off| The router is powered off.
WAN| On| Internet connection is ready.
Blinking| The data is transmitting.
Off| Internet connection is not ready.
1, 2| On| The phone connected to this port is off-hook.
Off| The phone connected to this port is on-hook.
Blinking| A phone call comes.
WLAN| On| Wireless access point is ready.
Blinking| Ethernet packets are transmitting over wireless LAN.
Blinking (quickly)| When both ACT and WLAN LEDs blink quickly, it means the WPS function is enabled and active. The system is waiting for a wireless station of connection.
Off| The WLAN function is inactive.
 LAN1/2/3/4| On| The LAN port is connected.
Blinking| The data is transmitting.
Off| The LAN port is disconnected.
USB| On| A USB device is connected and active.
Blinking| The data is transmitting.

Connectors

seconds. When the wireless function is ready, the green LED will be on.
WLAN Off – Press the button and release it within 2 seconds to turn off the WLAN function. When the wireless function is not ready, the LED will be off.
WPS – When WPS function is enabled by web user interface, press this button for more than 2 seconds to wait for client’s device making network connection through WPS.
Factory Reset| Restore the default settings.
Usage: Turn on the router (ACT LED is blinking). Press the hole and keep for more than 5 seconds. When you see the ACT LED begins to blink rapidly than usual, release the button. Then the router will restart with the factory default configuration.
WAN| Connector for remote networked devices (by Ethernet cable).
WAN (FVax)| **** Connector for fiber connection for accessing the Internet.
P1~P4| Connectors for local networked devices.
In which the transmission rate for P1(only) can reach 2.5G.
USB1~USB2| Connector for a USB device (USB Modem or printer).
Phone2/Phone1 (for “V” model)| Connector of analog phone for VoIP communication.
ON/OFF| Power switch.
PWR| Connector for a power adapter.

Hardware Installation

This section will guide you to install the router through hardware connection and configure the router’s settings through web browser.

Network Connection
Before starting to configure the router, you have to connect your devices correctly. Here we take Vigor2136ax as an example.

1. Connect the cable Modem/DSL Modem/Media Converter to any WAN port of router with Ethernet cable (RJ-45).
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (RJ-45) to one of the LAN ports of the router and the other end of the cable (RJ-45) into the Ethernet port on your computer.
3. Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of this device. Connect the other end to the wall outlet of electricity.
4. For ac series, connect detachable antennas to the router.
5. Power on the router. Check the ACT and WAN, LAN LEDs to assure network connection.
   (For the detailed information of LED status, please refer to section 2. Panel Explanation)

Wall-Mounted Installation
Vigor2136 series has keyhole type mounting slots on the underside.

1. Drill two holes on the wall. The distance between the holes shall be 168mm.

2. Fit screws into the wall using the appropriate type of wall plug.

3. With the screws installed, the router can be slotted into place. Note
   The recommended drill diameter shall be 6.5mm (1/4”).

4. When you finished about procedure, the router has been mounted on the wall firmly.

Software Configuration

By default, you can access the Internet if you finish the hardware installation. However, you might need to access the web user interface of the Vigor router for some reason; for this, follow the steps listed below.

1. Make sure your PC connects to the router correctly.

2. Open a web browser on your PC and type https://192.168.1.1. A pop-up window will open to ask for username and password. Please enter “admin/admin” as the Username/Password and click Login.
   Note You may either simply set up your computer to get IP dynamically from the router or set up the IP address of the computer to be the same subnet as the default IP address of Vigor router 192.168.1.1.

3. Next, the page will appear to guide you change the login password.
   

4. You MUST change the login password before accessing the web user interface. Please set a new password for network security.

5. Now, the Main Screen will pop up.

Note
The home page will change slightly in accordance with the router you have.

Customer Service
If the router cannot work correctly after trying many efforts, please contact your dealer/DrayTek for further help right away. For any questions, please feel free to send e-mail to support@draytek.com.

Be a Registered Owner
Web registration is preferred. You can register your Vigor router via https://myvigor.draytek.com.

Firmware & Tools Updates
Due to the continuous evolution of DrayTek technology, all routers will be regularly upgraded. Please consult the DrayTek web site for more information on newest firmware, tools and documents.
https://www.draytek.com

References

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• MyVigor - DrayTek
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