Watchguard AP300 Hardware Manual

WatchGuard

AP300

Hardware

Guide

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ABOUT WATCHGUARD

WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader of integrated, multi-function business security solutions that intelligently combine industry standard hardware, best-of-breed security features, and policy-based management tools. WatchGuard provides easy-to-use, but enterprise-powerful protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Wash. with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

To learn more, visit WatchGuard.com.

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ADDRESS

505 Fifth Avenue South Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104

SUPPORT

www.watchguard.com/support U.S. and Canada +877.232.3531 All Other Countries +1.206.521.3575

SALES

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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 mounting options, make these devices ideal for low profile deployment scenarios. Power can be provided by any PoE power source, or by the optional WatchGuard PoE injector or AC adapter.

WatchGuard AP300 devices features concurrent 3x3 MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) capability and a dual radio that supports 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n) and 5GHz (11a/n/ac) to provide wireless clients with enhanced reliability and performance.

WatchGuard AP devices are managed and controlled directly from a WatchGuard Firebox or XTM device to provide centralized, secure management and configuration of all WatchGuard wireless devices on your network.

This Hardware Guide applies to WatchGuard AP300 devices. If your WatchGuard AP device has a different model number, your hardware is described in the WatchGuard AP Hardware Guide for that model.

Requirements

The WatchGuard AP300 device must be managed by a WatchGuard Firebox or XTM device that uses Fireware OS v11.10.5 or higher.

See the AP300 Quick Start Guide or the Fireware help for information about how to use your Firebox to manage your WatchGuard AP device.

Hardware Guide 1

Hardware Specifications

Package Contents

 WatchGuard AP device  Quick Start Guide  Wall/Ceiling Mounting Kit  T-rail Ceiling Mounting Kit  Mounting bracket

About Your Hardware

Hardware Specifications

AP300

MCU Processor Atheros QCA9558

Memory: Flash 32 MB

Memory: RAM 256 MB (128 MB x 2) DDR2

Radio (Radio 1) Atheros QCA9558 for 2.4GHz

(Radio 2) Atheros QCA9880 for 5GHz

Gigabit Physical Layer (PHY)

Radio Type and Frequency Band

Antenna 6x antennas

Ethernet interface 1 RJ45 connector for 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

Power Interface PoE: DC48v (Supports 802.3af/at)

Power supply 12V 1.25A

Dimensions Diameter: 160mm

Atheros AR8035

2.4GHz, 802.11b/g/n. Max data rate: 450Mbps 5GHz, 802.11a/n/ac. Max data rate: 1.3Gbps

Peak Gain:

2.4 to 2.5GHz / 4.5dBi

5.150-5.875GHz / 5dBi

DC jack (12V DC input)

Height: 38mm

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Environmental Requirements

To safely install your WatchGuard AP device, 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:

Operating temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Operating relative humidity 5% to 90% Non-condensing

Non-operating temperature -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)

Non-operating relative humidity 5% to 90% Non-condensing

Hardware Specifications

Hardware Description

Device Connections and Buttons

Ethernet Network Interface

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

Power Input

If you use the optional 12V AC adapter, connect the AC adapter to the device and to a power source. Use only the WatchGuard AC power adapter for this AP device model.

If you use a PoE adapter other than the optional PoE adapter from WatchGuard, make sure that it complies with the IEEE 802.3af PoE specification. Do not use a PoE adapter that is not IEEE 802.3af compliant as it can damage your device.

Reset Button

Resets the WatchGuard AP device 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 top of the device.

 To reset the device to factory-default settings, with the AP device powered on, press and hold

the reset button for at least 5 seconds. After you reset the device, the Power/Status light flashes Amber and Green to indicate that the AP device is not paired to a Firebox or XTM device.

 To reboot the device, but not reset it to factory-default settings, press the reset button briefly

(less than 5 seconds).

You can see the current AP device firmware version in the Gateway Wireless Controller on the Firebox or XTM device that manages the AP device.

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Device Indicators

The front of the AP device has three status indicators.

Indicator Indicator color Interface Status

Wireless Not lit Wireless off or disabled

Amber 2.4GHz network active Amber flashing Transmitting and receiving data Green 5GHz wireless network active Green flashing Transmitting and receiving data Green flashing

alternating with Power/ Status LED flashing

Red 2.4GHz wireless network active Red flashing Transmitting and receiving data

Ethernet Not lit No link or disabled

Amber Link speed at 10/100Mbps Amber flashing Transmitting and receiving data Green Link speed at 1000Mpbs (Gigabit) Green flashing Transmitting and receiving data

Power/Status Not lit No power

Power on and ready to pair

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Indicator Indicator color Interface Status

AC Power Adapter

An optional AC power adapter supplies 12V DC power to the WatchGuard AP and includes US, EU, UK, and AU region-specific adapter disk plugs.

Green flashing Device booting Green flashing

alternating with Wireless LED flashing

Green flashing slowly Firmware upgrade in progress Green Power on and paired

Power on and ready to pair

Hardware Specifications

To connect a region-specific disk plug to the AC power adapter:

1. Insert the round disk plug in the AC power adapter at an angle to align with the slots.

2. Rotate the disk clockwise until it clicks into position.

To remove a disk plug from the AC power adapter:

1. Press the Push button on the round disk plug.

2. Rotate the disk counter-clockwise and pull it away from the adapter.

AC Power Adapter Specifications

AC Power Adaptor

WatchGuard Part # WG8588 AC Input Voltage Rating 100 to 240VAC Output Voltage DC12V, 1250mA

Region-specific Adapter Plugs

Temperature Operating: 0 to +40°C

Humidity Operating: 75%

Dimensions L = 70mm (3.15in)

US, EU, UK, AU

Storage: -20 to +70°C

Storage: 95%

W = 39mm (1.77in) H = 33.7mm (1.29in)

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Hardware Specifications

Ethernet Power Injector

You can also power the WatchGuard AP device with an optional Ethernet Power Injector. This Power over Ethernet (PoE) device allows you to power the WatchGuard AP through an existing ethernet connection. With this feature, you do not have to position your WatchGuard AP device near a power outlet.

The Ethernet Power Injector provides 56V/15.4W power over a single 10/100 Ethernet port, and also includes region-specific plugs (US, EU, UK, AU) for connection to a wall outlet.

This device complies with the IEEE 802.3af PoE specification. Do not use any PoE adapters that are not IEEE 802.3af compliant as they may damage your device. 

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This device is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.

Connect the Ethernet Power Injector

To connect an Ethernet Power Injector to the WatchGuard AP device:

1. Attach a region-specific plug to the Ethernet Power Injector.

2. Plug the Ethernet Power Injector into an AC power source.

3. Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable from your network backbone (for example, a router, switch, or hub) to the IN connector on the Ethernet Power Injector.

4. Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable from the WatchGuard AP device Ethernet interface to the

OUT connector on the Ethernet Power Injector.

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