Watchguard AP225W Installation instructions

WatchGuard
AP225W
Hardware Guide
AP225W
Wall Plate Access Point

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Contents
WatchGuard AP225W Hardware Guide 1
APManagement 1
About Your Hardware 2
Hardware Specifications 2
Environmental Requirements 3
Hardware Description 4
Rear Panel Connections 4
Bottom Panel Connections 5
Device Indicators 6
Mount and Connect the AP 8
Attach the Mounting Bracket 8
Connect the AP 9
Attach the AP to the Mounting Bracket 11
Power Adapter (Optional) 12
Ethernet Power Injector (Optional) 13
Notices 15
Safety Warning 15
Power Adapter Requirements 15
FCC Certification 15
CENotice 16
Industry Canada Certification 16
EUDeclaration of Conformity 18
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WatchGuard AP225W Hardware Guide
The WatchGuard AP225W is an enterprise-grade 2x2 MU-MIMO tri-radio 802.11ac wall plate access point
with dual concurrent 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radios supporting 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2, 802.11b/g/n, two spatial
streams, and data rates of up to 876 Mbps and 400 Mbps, respectively. The AP225W also contains a third
2x2 MIMO 802.11ac radio for dedicated multi-function security and wireless network scanning.
APManagement
There are two ways you can manage your AP225W:
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 v12.5.3 and higher.
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About Your Hardware
Hardware Specifications
Hardware Description
Chipset Qualcomm QCA4019 SOC
Processor
and RAM
Qualcomm IPQ4019 717MHz quad core ARM processor with 512 MB RAM and 32 MB
Flash
Radio Type
and
Frequency
Band
n2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n. Max data rate: 400 Mbps
n5 GHz, 802.11a/n/ac. Max data rate: 867 Mbps
nThird radio for multi-purpose security and wireless network scanning
Antennas Six integrated omnidirectional antennas
Ethernet
Interfaces
n1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (PoE In LAN/Uplink) for wired LAN
connection through a switch or hub. This port also provides PoE (802.3af/at) power
for the device. The AP225W requires PoE+ (802.3at) for full functionality and
capabilities to enable power on the LAN3/PoE Out port.
n2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (LAN1, LAN2) for wired extension of an
SSID or a VLAN extension. Link aggregation is not supported.
n1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (LAN3 / PoE Out) for wired extension of an
SSID or a VLAN extension, and also provides PoE (802.3af) power to other
devices. The AP must be connected to PoE+ (802.3at) or DCpower to enable
power on the LAN3/PoE Out port. Link aggregation is not supported.
n2 x pass-through ports for extension of the wired network.
Power
Interface
PoE In LAN/Uplink port (PoE+ 802.3at, PoE 802.3af), 48V
DC In:12V DC 2A
Power
Consumption
Maximum:12W
MTBF
(Mean Time
Between
Failures)
440,000+ hours at 40°C
Dimensions 186 mm X 124 mm X 25.4 mm (7.3” x 4.9” x 1”)
Weight 0.450 kg (1 lb)
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Environmental Requirements
To safely install your WatchGuard AP, we recommend that you:
nInstall the device indoors or outdoors, preferably under cover
nMake sure the device has adequate clearance for air flow and cooling
Other environmental requirements:
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity 0% to 95% non-condensing
Non-operating Temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Non-operating Humidity 0% to 95%, non-condensing
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Hardware Description
The AP has connections on both the rear panel and the bottom panel of the AP.
Rear Panel Connections
PASS-THROUGH
The pass-through port is a wired port that enables you to extend the wired network after the AP is
mounted on the wall. You can plug another device into the pass-through port on the bottom panel of
the AP. The pass-through ports on the rear panel and bottom panel of the AP are internally
connected. The traffic on the pass-through port does not interfere with AP traffic, and no policies can
be applied to pass-through port traffic.
POE In LAN/Uplink
This is an uplink LAN port that connects the AP to a wired LAN connection through a switch or hub.
This port also provides PoE (802.3af/802.3at) power for the AP.
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Bottom Panel Connections
DC IN
If PoE power is unavailable, you can power the device with the optional 12V DC 2.5Apower adapter
(WG9009).
Pass-Through
The pass-through port is a wired port that enables you to extend the wired network after the AP is
mounted on the wall. You can plug another device into the pass-through port on the bottom panel of
the AP. The pass-through ports on the rear panel and bottom panel of the AP are internally
connected. The traffic on the pass-through port does not interfere with AP traffic, and no policies can
be applied to pass-through port traffic.
LAN3/PoE Out
Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps. You can use this interface
as a wired extension of an SSID or a VLAN extension. This port can also provide PoE (802.3af)
power for another device. The AP must be connected to PoE+ (802.3at) or DCpower to enable
power on the LAN3/PoE Out port. Link aggregation on this interface is not supported.
The PoE Out port is intended to power small devices such as IP-based phones,
cameras, or other similar devices. WatchGuard recommends that you do not power
another access point from this port.
LAN2
Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps. You can use this interface
as a wired extension of an SSID or a VLAN extension. Link aggregation is not supported on this
interface.
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LAN1
Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps. You can use this interface
as a wired extension of an SSID or a VLAN extension. Link aggregation is not supported on this
interface.
Reset Button
Resets the AP to factory-default settings.
nUse a paper clip or other small object to press the reset button through the hole.
nPress and hold the reset button for up to 10 seconds until all LEDs go off to indicate that the AP
has rebooted.
Device Indicators
The AP225W has these LED indicators:
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