Videos

With the advantage of Layer 2 Plus management capability which includes a couple of static route and VLAN route Layer 3 features, Draytek's G2280x and P2280x gigabit VigorSwitches are excellent options for server rooms and busy network environments.

The 'x' in the name means these switches have 10 Gb capability, enabling them to offer superior network performance for aggregating or uplinking to other switches.

These new switches have 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 4 x SFP+ ports which can support 10 Gb capable fibre modules or DAC cables.

G2280x - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/network-switches/gigabit-switches/vigorswitch-g2280x/

P2280x - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/network-switches/poe-switches/vigorswitch-p2280x/

GUI Test Drive - http://eu.draytek.com:42280/

Central Switch Management (SWM) - https://www.draytek.com.au/solutions/network-switch-solutions/
Central Switch Management Video - https://youtu.be/2YChnC3bfic

VigorConnect from https://www.draytek.com.au/products/network-management-tools/vigorconnect/
VigorConnect Video - https://youtu.be/CRfDjRW40t0

VigorACS 2 - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/network-management-tools/vigoracs-2/

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In our last video we discussed replacing the router that the ISP supplied to connect to the NBN service, if it didn’t do everything we needed it to, and what to do to retain the existing phone service, which was now locked to the ISP’s supplied router instead of plugged into the old copper phone line system.

In this video I’ll go through the configuration of the DrayTek router and placing the ISP’s supplied router in the DMZ to continue using it for the Voice over IP service, so we don’t lose the phone number.

Blog: Connecting a DrayTek router to NBN and UFB - https://www.draytek.com.au/transitioning-phone-services-to-the-nbn/

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In our last video we discussed the NBN multi technology mix and the different routers needed for each type of nbn if the router, or gateway if you prefer, that the ISP bundled with the service didn’t do everything that a customer might need it to.

While swapping the router out for a more advanced one is generally fairly straight forward, there is one issue where it can get a bit tricky, and that’s when we want to retain the same telephone service, now provided by the ISP.

In this video we discuss the basics of swapping out the ISP supplied router with a more advance DrayTek router while retaining the existing telephone service provided by the ISP.


Blog: Connecting a DrayTek router to NBN and UFB - https://www.draytek.com.au/transitioning-phone-services-to-the-nbn/

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One of the most common enquiries we receive is:

“I'd like a router to connect to the NBN. Which one do you recommend?”

The first problem with that question is that the NBN isn’t just the NBN. It’s actually 7 physically different types of internet services using different technologies grouped under one umbrella called the NBN Multi Technology MIX, or MTM. Each technology uses a different type of cable and broadband Internet technology for at least part of the distance to connect a house to the national broadband network. Even wireless and satellite connections may be the case for many people.

In this video we’ll take a look at the NBN Multi Technology MIX and go through the different routers needed to suit each different type of NBN connection.

DrayTek routers suitable for:

FTTN - Fibre to the Node
FTTB - Fibre to the Building

(VDSL2)

Vigor130 - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/adsl-vdsl-modem-routers/vigor130/
Vigor2620 Series - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/lte-routers/vigor2620-lte-series/
Vigor2762 Series - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/adsl-vdsl-modem-routers/vigor2762-series/
Vigor2862 Series - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/adsl-vdsl-modem-routers/vigor2862-series/
(The Vigor2620, 2762 and 2862 series also have Ethernet WAN ports to work with the other types of NBN below)

DrayTek routers suitable for:

FTTP - Fibre to the Premises
FTTC - Fibre to the Curb
HFC - Hybrid Fibre Coaxial
Fixed Wireless
Satellite - Sky Muster

(Ethernet WAN)

Vigor2133 Series - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/broadband-routers/vigor2133-series/
VigorLTE 200n - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/lte-routers/vigorlte-200n/
Vigor2926 Series - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/broadband-routers/vigor2926-series/
Vigor2952 Series - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/broadband-routers/vigor2952-series/
Vigor2960 - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/broadband-routers/vigor2960/
Vigor3220 - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/broadband-routers/vigor3220-series/
Vigor3900 - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/broadband-routers/vigor3900/

Blog: Connecting a DrayTek router to NBN and UFB - https://www.draytek.com.au/transitioning-phone-services-to-the-nbn/

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Every now and then you may come across a situation where you need to connect a router to the Internet using LTE aka 4G either as a backup for when the main NBN or ADSL connection goes down, or as the main connection because nothing else is available in the area.

In this video we discuss problems with physical connectivity and low signal issues that can come up, and the solution to those problems by using a bridged Draytek Vigor2620L or VigorLTE 200n.

Overview of Draytek Vigor2620L And VigorLTE 200 Series video - https://youtu.be/uiJNQmup-Fk

DrayTek Vigor2620 LTE Series product page - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/lte-routers/vigor2620-lte-series/

DrayTek VigorLTE 200n product page - https://www.draytek.com.au/products/lte-routers/vigorlte-200n/

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DrayTek VigorConnect is a TR069 based management system to manage up to 100 DrayTek access points and switches on the local network. It’s suitable for businesses with multiple Vigor Access Points and VigorSwitches located within a building on the same local area network.

In this video I will show you the process of discovering access points on your LAN and adding them to the VigorConnect management console so they can be monitored and managed.

Download VigorConnect from https://www.draytek.com.au/products/network-management-tools/vigorconnect/

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This is the second part of our 4-part webinar series: VPN solutions in DrayTek routers.
In this webinar we start with an overview of LAN to LAN VPN tunnels then look at the configuration options in DrayTek routers as well as a configuration example.

VigorACS 2 is a TR-069 based centralised management system for DrayTek’s Vigor devices. It is a management tool that would help Network Engineers and Systems Integrators to configure, monitor and manage DrayTek devices remotely from the comfort of their offices or homes.

Amazon Web Services allows you to set up a cloud-based management system running VigorACS 2.

This video shows how to install VigorACS 2 in Linux Ubuntu 18.04 using AWS cloud as the infrastructure server.

DrayTek VigorAP 903 is a wireless access point with a 5-port switch for expanding the network wirelessly. LAN clients can join the network from one of the 5 Gigabit ports or the wireless connection. It is designed to provide a smooth wireless connection by supporting 802.11ac wave2 standard and providing advanced features, such as AirTime Fairness, Band Steering, and AP-Assisted Roaming.

The Plug-n-Play Mesh technology in the VigorAP 903 allows up to 8 units to be wirelessly interconnected as a Mesh group to provide extended wireless coverage. This can be achieved through the built-in Quick Start Wizard or through a Smartphone app available from DrayTek.

The meshing technology adds redundancy and reliability to your network. The “self-healing” feature of the mesh technology ensures an alternative path will be built in the event of uplink connection failure, ensuring continuity of Wi-Fi services.

DrayTek VigorAP 903 product page: https://www.draytek.com.au/products/wireless-devices/access-points/vigorap-903/

Test Drive GUI/web demo: http://eu.draytek.com:50903/home_frame.asp

Antenna Upgrades: https://www.draytek.com.au/products/wireless-devices/antennas/

USB Thermometer (DT201U): https://www.draytek.com.au/products/accessories/usb-thermometer-dt201u/

DrayTek wireless app is available from DrayTek website: https://www.draytek.com/solutions/mesh/
Or Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Draytek.draytek.vigormesh&hl=en
Or Apple App store :https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/draytek-wireless/id1434358876

Networking with Wi-Fi Mesh Technology video - https://youtu.be/3cVVUGzotlE

VigorACS 2 Advanced Centralised Management System: https://www.draytek.com.au/products/network-management-tools/vigoracs-2/

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This is the third part of our 4-part webinar series: VPN solutions in DrayTek routers. In this webinar we look at VPN Load Balancing, where two or more VPN tunnels can be configured for load balance mode. We discuss how it works and the benefits of using VPN load balance. Configuration options as well as configuration examples will also be covered.

Further information:
Introduction to VPN Load Balancing with DrayTek Routers - https://youtu.be/-WrGohK0iDs
Configuring VPN Load Balance using DrayTek Routers - https://youtu.be/uexM8lCHdsE
Configuring VPN Load Balance using DrayTek Routers Knowledge Base Article - https://faq.draytek.com.au/2019/08/15/1292/

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