WatchGuard AP125 User Manual

WatchGuard

AP125

Hardware

Guide

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SUPPORT

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Hardware Specifications

The WatchGuard® AP family of wireless access points provide secure, reliable, wireless communications while delivering high performance and broad coverage—a perfect combination of services to meet the needs of enterprise-level customers, small businesses, branch offices, campuses, and hotels alike.

Internal antennas, slim cases, minimalist labeling, and small LEDs, coupled with wall and ceiling mount options, make these devices ideal for low profile deployment scenarios. Power can be provided by any Power over Ethernet (PoE) power source or an AC adapter.

WatchGuard AP125 devices are enterprise grade 802.11ac Wave 2 access points for low density environments such as small schools, distributed remote offices, small footprint retail stores, and restaurants.

There are two ways you can manage your AP:

Total Wi-Fi and Secure Wi-Fi with WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud

A powerful cloud-based enterprise wireless management solution for AP configuration, security, and monitoring.

Basic Wi-Fi with WatchGuard Firebox Gateway Wireless Controller

Local management, configuration, security, and monitoring of APs directly from your WatchGuard Firebox. The WatchGuard Firebox requires Fireware OS v12.1.3 and higher.

For more information about how to set up and manage your WatchGuard AP, you can find documentation online at: https://www.watchguard.com/help

Hardware Guide 1

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Package Contents

 WatchGuard AP125  Quick Start Guide  Mounting bracket for T-rail ceilings (15/16”, 24mm)

Optional mounting accessories for walls or ceilings without a T-rail, or different size T-rail ceilings are also available from WatchGuard. For more information, see “Mounting Instructions” on page 8.

About Your Hardware

Hardware Specifications

AP125

Processor and RAM Qualcomm IPQ4028 717 MHz quad-core ARM

processor with 256 MB RAM and 64 MB Flash

Radio Type and Frequency Band

Antenna 4 integrated omnidirectional antennas

Ethernet interface 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (LAN2)

Power Interface Power over Ethernet: 802.3af (PoE)

Power Consumption Max: 12.95 W

MTBF Rating 2,080,309 hours at 25°C

Dimensions 148mm × 148mm × 33mm Weight 0.522 lb (237 g)

2.4GHz, 802.11b/g/n. Max data rate: 300 Mbps 5GHz, 802.11a/n/ac. Max data rate: 876 Mbps

 2 antennas: 2.4GHz radio  2 antennas: 5GHz radio

802.3af PoE

1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (LAN1) for link aggregation or a wired extension.

PoE input voltage 48V, Class 0

DC jack: 12V DC input, 1.5A (5.5mm overall diameter/2.1mm center pin/hole)

Min: 2.7 W Average: 11 W

952,320 hours at 45°C

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Environmental Requirements

To safely install your WatchGuard AP, we recommend that you:

 Install the device indoors  Make sure the device has adequate clearance for air flow and cooling  Connect it to a surge-protected power supply to prevent damage from sudden power changes

Other environmental requirements:

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Operating relative humidity 0% to 95% non-condensing Non-operating temperature -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) Non-operating relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

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Hardware Description

Device Connections and Buttons

Ethernet Network Interfaces

LAN2 (PoE): Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps and PoE connectivity.

LAN1: Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps.

When configured with Wi-Fi Cloud, this second AP interface can be used for link aggregation or as a wired extension for a wireless SSID that has NAT enabled. For more information, see the WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Help.

For APs managed locally by a Gateway Wireless Controller with Fireware v12.2.1 and higher, you can bridge together the LAN ports on AP models that have two LAN interfaces. This enables you to extend the wired network on the second LAN interface. For more information, see the Fireware Help.

Reset

Resets the WatchGuard AP to factory-default settings. You must use a paper clip or other small object to press the reset button through the small hole on the AP.

To reset the AP to factory-default settings, while the AP is powered on, press and hold the reset button for up to 10 seconds until the LEDs go off to indicate that the AP has rebooted.

If you press the reset button while the AP is not powered on or is booting, the reset button will have no effect.

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Power Input (DC IN)

The WatchGuard AP125 can be powered by 802.3af PoE on the LAN2 (PoE) interface.

You can also power the device with an optional AC power adapter. For more information, see “AC Power Adapter” on page 15.

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Device Indicators

The front panel of the AP125 has five LEDs that indicate the status of the AP.

AP Firmware 8.8.1 and Higher

LED Status

Off Powered off. No Ethernet

Green Powered on. Operating at normal

Flashing Green

Orange - Connected at

Flashing Orange

Power LAN 1 and

power and capabilities. (PoE+ or DC power, or PoE for

802.3af only APs) Not connected to Wi-Fi Cloud or

paired with a Gateway Wireless Controller

No IP address received from DHCP.

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2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

LAN2

link.

- Radio active.

10/100/1000 Mbps.

Radios

Radio inactive.

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AP Firmware 8.8.0 or Lower

LED Status Description

Power Solid green Power On LAN1 Off Power Off

Solid amber Connected to LAN1 port at

10/100/1000 Mbps. Flashing amber Activity on LAN1 port. Off No Ethernet link.

LAN2/PoE Solid green Connected to LAN2/PoE port at

10/100/1000 Mbps. Fast flash green Did not receive valid IP address from

DHCP. Slow flash green Cannot connect to WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud. Flashing green Activity on LAN2/PoE port. Off No Ethernet link.

2.4 GHz Solid green Client connected to 2.4 GHz radio. Flashing green Activity on 2.4 GHz radio.

5 GHz Solid green Client connected to 5 GHz radio.

Flashing green Activity on 5 GHz radio.

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Hardware Guide 7

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Mounting Instructions

Your package includes the AP125 and a T-rail mounting bracket.

The MAC address and serial number of your AP are printed on a label on the back of the device. Make sure you record this information before you mount the AP.

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T-rail Brackets

Use the included mounting bracket (15/16”, 24mm, Part #: WG8027) to install the AP125 on a ceiling with a T-rail.

Optional T-rail mount brackets are available from WatchGuard:

 9/16” T-rail mount, 15mm, Part #: WG8026  Interlude/Silhouette T-rail mount, 15mm, Part #: WG8021

Hardware Specifications

1. Put the first mounting post on the back of the AP over the lower bracket notch and rotate into place.

2. Make sure that all the mounting posts on the back of the AP are securely positioned in their bracket notches.

3. To attach the bracket to the T-rail, rotate the bracket so it is parallel to the T-rail, and snap the bracket on the T-rail.

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