Dell SonicWALL Wireless Network
Security solutions combine highperformance IEEE 802.11ac wireless
technology with industry-leading
next-generation firewalls. As a result,
they deliver enterprise-class wireless
performance and security while
dramatically simplifying network
setup and management.
The solutions are based on:
• Dell SonicPoint AC Series wireless
access points (SonicPoint ACe and
SonicPoint ACi), which support the
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards
• Dell SonicWALL TZ, NSA and
SuperMassive firewalls, which use
deep packet inspection technology to
detect and eliminate threats over both
wired and wireless networks
Enterprise-level performance
Dell SonicPoints take advantage of
the latest capabilities in 802.11ac to
deliver up to 1.3 Gbps of wireless
throughput — three times that
of 802.11n. This enterprise-level
performance enables WiFi-ready
devices to connect from greater
distances and use bandwidth-intensive
mobile apps, such as video and voice,
in higher density environments without
experiencing signal degradation.
Built-in dual radios allow the SonicPoint
ACe and ACi to dedicate one radio to
the less crowded 5 GHz frequency
band, ensuring minimal interference
and a higher signal quality, while the
second radio operates at the 2.4 GHz
band to support legacy 802.11b/g/n
clients. With multiple antennas at the
transmitter and receiver and support
for 3x3 MIMO, SonicPoints are
engineered to optimize signal quality,
range and reliability.
For organizations with a substantial
long-term investment in 802.11n,
the Dell SonicPoint N2 features an
enterprise wireless chipset, dual
radios, high-speed performance and
all the advantages that Dell SonicWALL
Wireless Network Security solutions oer.
Comprehensive security
In addition to intrusion prevention, SSL
decryption and inspection, application
control and content filtering, the
Wireless Network Security solution also
integrates additional security-related
features, including wireless intrusion
detection and prevention, virtual access
points, wireless guest services, cloud
access control list and more.
Easy setup and centralized management
Dell SonicWALL Wireless Network
Security solutions greatly simplify
deployment and setup while reducing
total cost of ownership (TCO).
Integrated into every Dell SonicWALL
firewall is a wireless controller that
auto-detects and auto-provisions
SonicPoints across the network.
Ongoing management and monitoring
of SonicPoints and security are
handled centrally through the firewall
or through the Dell SonicWALL Global
Management System, providing
network administrators with a single
pane of glass from which to manage all
aspects of the network — both wired
and wireless.
Benefits:
• Superior wireless performance
and range
- Enhanced signal quality
- Increased wireless reliability
- FairNet wireless
bandwidth allocation
• Comprehensive wireless security
- Deep packet
inspection technology
- Granular security
policy enforcement
- Virtual access point segmentation
- Wireless intrusion detection
and prevention
- Cloud access control list
• Easy setup and centralized
WLAN management
- Flexible wireless
deployment options
- Broad standards and
protocols support
- Multiple hardware platforms
• Low total cost of ownership
Radio frequency coverage maps
SonicPoint ACe
External high-gain antennas
LED indicators
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WLAN
Ports
USB
Tes t
Power
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Radio frequency coverage maps
SonicPoint N2
External high-gain antennas
LED indicators
LAN 2LAN 15 GHz2.4 GHz
WLAN
Ports
USB
Tes tPower
Radio frequency coverage maps
2.4 GHz Vertical2.4 GHz Horizontal
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SonicPoint feature summary
Enterprise-level wireless performance, range and reliability
FeatureDescription
Superior wireless
performance and range
Enhanced signal qualityThe 802.11ac standard operates in the 5 GHz frequency band, which has fewer wireless
Increased wireless reliabilityThe increase in bandwidth capacity and greater number of spatial streams combined with 3x3
FairNet wireless bandwidth
allocation
The SonicPoint ACe and SonicPoint ACi are based on the 802.11ac standard, which can achieve
a data rate of up to 1.3 Gbps, or 3x that of 802.11n, while maintaining a higher performance
level at greater ranges depending on environmental conditions.
devices competing for airspace and is therefore less prone to signal interference. In addition,
802.11ac uses wider 80 MHz channels and has more non-overlapping channels than 802.11n,
which operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. All of these features combined yield a higher
quality signal.
MIMO and the improved processing oered by 802.11ac, result in more reliable wireless coverage.
SonicPoints support FairNet, which guarantees a minimum amount of bandwidth to each
wireless client in order to prevent disproportionate bandwidth consumption by a single user.
Comprehensive wireless security
FeatureDescription
Reassembly-Free Deep
Packet Inspection
technology
Wireless intrusion detection
and prevention
Dell SonicWALL next-generation firewalls tightly integrate Reassembly-Free Deep Packet
Inspection® (RFDPI) technology to scan all inbound and outbound trac on wired and wireless
networks and eliminate intrusions, spyware, viruses and other threats before they enter the network.
Wireless intrusion detection and prevention scans the wireless network for unauthorized
(rogue) access points and then the managing firewall automatically takes countermeasures,
such as preventing any connections to the device.
Wireless guest servicesWireless guest services enables administrators to provide internet-only access for guest users.
This access is separate from internal access and requires guest users to securely authenticate
to a virtual access point before access is granted.
Lightweight hotspot
messaging
Captive portalCaptive portal forces a user’s device to view a page and provide authentication through a web
Virtual access point
segmentation
Cloud ACLAn extension to local ACL, cloud ACL is deployed and managed from a centralized RADIUS
Lightweight hotspot messaging extends the Dell SonicWALL wireless guest services model
of dierentiated internet access for guest users, enabling extensive customization of the
authentication interface and the use of any kind of authentication scheme.
browser before internet access is granted.
Administrators can create up to eight SSIDs on the same access point, each with its own
dedicated authentication and privacy settings. This provides logical segmentation of secure
wireless network trac and secure customer access.
server in the cloud. This eliminates local ACL scalability issues, enabling organizations to
configure authentication accounts based on their specific requirements. In addition, MAC
authentication can be enforced on all WiFi-enabled devices even if they are not capable of
802.1x support. This adds another layer of protection to the wireless network.
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Comprehensive wireless security con’t
FeatureDescription
Multi-RADIUS
Authentication
Granular security
policy enforcement
Multi-RADIUS Authentication provides enterprise-class redundancy by enabling organizations
to deploy multiple RADIUS servers in active/passive mode for high availability. Should the
primary RADIUS server fail, the managing Dell SonicWALL firewall discovers the failure and
switches to the secondary server, ensuring wireless devices can continue to authenticate.
Further, multi-RADIUS authentication can be supported on each virtual access point and
configured for WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise or WPA2-Auto-Enterprise mode.
Network administrators can implement and enforce firewall rules on all wireless trac and
control all wireless client communications to any host on the network — wired or wireless.
Easy setup and flexible, centralized management
FeatureDescription
Simplified setup and
centralized management
Plenum ratedSonicPoints are plenum rated for safe installation in air-handling spaces such as in or above
Multiple power optionsSonicPoints are powered from a Dell SonicWALL IEEE 802.11at Power over Ethernet (PoE)
SonicPoints are automatically detected, provisioned and updated by the wireless controller
in the managing Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive, NSA or TZ Series firewall. WLAN administration
is also handled directly from the managing firewall, simplifying setup and centralizing
ongoing management.
suspended ceilings.
Injector or third-party device for easy deployment where electrical outlets are not readily
accessible. The SonicPoint ACe can also be powered directly through an AC adapter.
Light controlsWith dimmable LEDs (excluding power), SonicPoints fit perfectly into environments that need
discreet wireless coverage.
Broad standards and
protocols support
SonicPoints support a wide range of wireless standards and security protocols, including
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WPA2 and WPA. This allows organizations to leverage prior investments in
devices that are incapable of supporting higher encryption standards while easing migration
to 802.11ac.
Low total cost of ownership
FeatureDescription
Low TCOFeatures such as simplified deployment, single pane of glass management for both wireless
and security, and no need to purchase a separate wireless controller drastically reduce an
organization’s cost to add wireless into a new or existing network infrastructure.
Green access pointsSonicPoints reduce costs by supporting green access points, which enables both radios to
enter sleep mode for power saving when no clients are actively connected. The SonicPoint will
exit sleep mode once a client attempts to associate with it.
Certified by the Wi-Fi
Alliance
SonicPoints are certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. This validates them as interoperable with a
diverse sampling of other certified equipment operating in the same frequency band.
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Wireless Network Security scenarios
Retail store/medical or dental oce deployments
Small Networks
Content
filtering
Dell SonicWALL Wireless Network Security is the ideal solution for organizations of all sizes and types looking to build a secure,
high-speed wireless network. Deploying SonicPoints in combination with a Dell SonicWALL next-generation firewall provides
enterprise-class wireless performance and security for businesses, schools, hospitals and other organizations.
Small networks
Retail store/medical or dental oce deployments
Wireless
point of sale
terminal
Secure WPA2
Wireless guest services
Gateway
Comprehensive Gateway Security Suite includes gateway
Secure wireless zones with Reassembly-Free
Deep Packet Inspection scanning
Dell SonicWALL
PoE Injector
Internet
SonicPoint ACe
Dell SonicWALL Wireless Network
Security is perfect for small oces, such
as retail or point of sale (POS) businesses,
school classrooms, medical/dental
businesses and banks. By combining
SonicPoint ACe and SonicPoint ACi
wireless access points with a Dell
SonicWALL firewall, these organizations
can quickly extend wireless network
access while providing deep packet
inspection for both wired and wireless
trac at the gateway before allowing
access to sensitive resources. Dell
SonicWALL wireless guest services oers
password-enforced customer access to
the Internet, while virtual access points
provide logical segmentation of secure
wireless network trac and in-the-clear
customer access.
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Features
• SonicPoint ACe and SonicPoint ACi provide
gigabit wireless performance with greater
signal range and reliability.
• SonicPoint wireless access points are
auto-discovered and auto-configured
by the central management gateway,
easing deployment.
• SonicPoint wireless access points enable
employees to securely access network
resources from the wireless network using
SSL VPN or WPA2.
• Virtual access points create secure
segmentation between trusted and
un-trusted wireless users by allowing
broadcast of up to eight unique SSIDs.
• Deep packet inspection technology
detects and eliminates vulnerabilities and
threats across all inbound and outbound
wireless trac.
• Key security services, such as application
control and content filtering, are enforced
over the wired and wireless LANs.
• Dell SonicWALL wireless guest services
and lightweight hotspot messaging
enable organizations to oer customers
wireless Internet access from a customized
authentication interface.
• SonicPoints allow the dedication of one
radio to rogue access detection while the
other supports users, helping achieve and
maintain regulatory compliance.
Enterprise/campus deployments
Distributed Networks
Content
filtering
Distributed networks
Enterprise/campus deployments
Dell SonicWALL
PoE Injector
SonicPoint ACe
Wireless
laptops
SonicPoint ACe
Wireless
laptops
Gateway
anti-virus
App
control
Anti-
spyware
Intrusion
24x7
prevention
support
Wireless
tablets
Secure WPA2
Dell SonicWALL
PoE Injector
Wireless
tablets
Secure WPA2
Comprehensive Gateway Security Suite includes gateway
anti-virus, gateway anti-spyware, intrusion prevention,
content filtering and 24x7 support.
Management and monitoring of security policies
and Dell SonicWALL devices across wired and wireless
LANs with Dell SonicWALL GMS
Dell SonicWALL
NSA firewall
Remote/branch
site 1
Dell SonicWALL
NSA firewall
Remote/branch
site 2
Internet
Secured
trac to
central site
VPN
Central/site headquarters
Dell SonicWALL
PoE Injector
SonicPoint ACe
PoE switch
SonicPoint ACe
Lobby: Wireless guest services
Dell SonicWALL
SuperMassive firewall
Secure wireless zones with Reassembly-Free
Deep Packet Inspection scanning
Dell SonicWALL Global
Management System
2nd floor: Engineering
1st floor: Sales
Dell SonicWALL
PoE Injector
SonicPoint ACe
Rogue access
point
Back oce servers
Wireless guest services
In distributed network environments
that have a higher density of client
associations, such as businesses
with remote and branch oces,
college campuses, school districts
and healthcare provider networks,
SonicPoint wireless access points
provide superior wireless signal
performance, range and quality.
Employees, students and customers
can securely access network resources
on the wireless network using SSL
VPN or WPA2. Using Dell SonicWALL
GMS, administrators can centrally
manage every SonicPoint across the
entire network, including creating
and enforcing wireless policies, which
eliminates the need for a separate
wireless controller and reduces the total
cost of ownership.
Features
• SonicPoint ACe and SonicPoint ACi provide
gigabit wireless performance with greater
signal range and reliability.
• SonicPoint wireless access points are
auto-discovered and auto-configured
by the central management gateway,
easing deployment.
• SonicPoint wireless access points enable
employees to securely access network
resources from the wireless network using
SSL VPN or WPA2.
• Virtual access points create secure
segmentation between trusted and
un-trusted wireless users by allowing
broadcast of up to eight unique SSIDs.
• Deep packet inspection technology
detects and eliminates vulnerabilities and
threats across all inbound and outbound
wireless trac.
• Key security services, such as application
control and content filtering, are enforced
over the wired and wireless LANs.
• Dell SonicWALL wireless guest services
and lightweight hotspot messaging
enable organizations to oer customers
wireless Internet access from a customized
authentication interface.
• Dell SonicWALL GMS provides central
management and monitoring of the wired
and wireless LANs, including the firewall
and all SonicPoints that are connected to it.
Weight0.53 kg / 1 .2 lbs0.48 kg / 1. 1 lbs0.53 kg / 1. 2 lbs
WEEE weight1.2 kg / 2.6 l bs0.53 kg / 1. 2 lbs0.74 kg / 1.6 lb s
Shipping weight1.74 kg / 3.8 lbs0.79 kg / 1.8 lb s1.1 kg / 2.4 lbs
PoE Power requirements802.3at
Power supply802.3a t + AC Adapter (12 v)802.3at PoE802.3at PoE
Maximum p ower consumption ( W)15.2 W15.6 W13.7 W
Status ind icatorsSix (6) LED (W LAN/Link) (L AN/Link) Power, Test
Antennas3+3 (SMA 2.4 GHz + TNC 5 G Hz)6 fully inte rnal
Wired net work ports
MechanicalWall or ceili ng mount kit
Virtual access pointsUp to 8 per Son icPoint
Maximum clients supported256 (128 pe r radio)
ChassisUL 2043 plen um rated
Standards and compliance
Compliance
Regulatory
CertificationsWiFi, Dy namic Frequency S election (DFS)
SafetyUL, cUL , TUV/GS, CB, CE, BSMI, M exico CoC, Customs U nion
Environmental
Temperature range32 to 104°F, 0 to 40°C
Humidity10 - 95%, non- condensing
Transmit output powerBased on t he regulator y domain specifi ed by the system adm inistrator
Transmit powe r controlSupported
Data rates s upported
Modulation technology spectrum
Security
Data encryptionWPA2 ; IPSec, 802.1 1i, WPA; 64/128/152-bit W EP, TKIP, AES, SSL VP N*
Authentication
AuthenticationRADIU S, Active Directo ry, Novell e-Direc tory, SAMBA, sin gle sign-on (SSO)
Hardware SpecificationsPoE Injector
Number of p orts2: (1) Data In; ( 1) data and power out
Dimensions1.22 (H ) x 1.97 (W) x 6.30 (L ) in; (31 (H) x 50 (W) x 160 (L) m m
Weight0.5 lbs/(0. 3 kg)
WEEE weight0.85 lbs/(0 .38 kg)
Shipping weight0.87 lbs/(0. 4 kg)
ConnectorsShielde d RJ-45, EIA 568A and 5 68B
IndicatorsSystem indica tor: AC power (green); User i ndicator: channe l power active (gree n)
Data rates10/100/1000 Mbp s
Power over L AN output
Pin assignment and polarity4/5 (+), 7/8 (-)
Output power voltage-48 VDC
User por t power30 W m inimum
Input power requirements
AC input volt age100 to 240 VAC
AC frequency50 to 60 Hz
AC input cur rent0.8A at 100 -240 VAC
Standards and compliance
Regulatory complianceCE, RoHS, W EEE
Electromagnetic emission and
immunity
SafetyUL/cUL 6095 0-1, GS Mark per IEC 6095 0-1
Environmental conditions
Operating ambient temperature32 to 104 °F, 0 to 40 °C
Operating humidityMaximum 90%, non-condensing
Storage temperature-4 to 158 °F, -20 to 70 °C
Storage humidityMaximum 95%, non-condensing
Operating altitude-1,000 to 10,0 00 ft. (-304.8 to 3,04 8 m)
*When use d with Dell SonicWALL S ecure Remote Access Ser ies appliance
**Availab le on SonicPoint ACe and S onicPoint ACi only
6.9 (D) x 1. 5 (H) in
175 (D) x 38 (H) m m
(2) 10/100/100 0 auto-sensing RJ-4 5 for Ethernet and Powe r over Ethernet (PoE); (1 ) RJ-45 console; (1) US B
FCC/ICES Cl ass B, CE, RCM/ACMA , VCCI Class B, TEL EC, BSMI, NCC, MSIP, ANATEL , Customs Union, Ro HS
802.1 1a: US and Can ada 12, Europe 11 , Japan 4, Sin gapore 4, Taiwan 4
802.1 1b/g: US and Cana da 1-11, Europe 1-13, Ja pan 1-14 (14-802. 11b only)
802.1 1n (5 GHz): US and C anada 36-48/149-165, Eu rope 36-48, Jap an 36-48, S pain 36-48/5 2-64
**802. 11ac: US and Cana da 36-48/149-165, Europ e 36-48, Japan 36 -48, Spain 3 6-48/52-64