Watchguard AP430CR Installation instructions

WatchGuard AP430CR
Hardware Guide
WatchGuard AP430CR
Ruggedized Access Point

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Contents
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide 6
Access Point Management 6
About Your Hardware 7
Hardware Specifications 7
Environmental Requirements 8
Hardware Description 9
Bottom Panel Connections 9
Top Panel Connections 10
Side Panel Connections 10
Mount and Connect the Access Point 11
Wall Mount Installation 12
Pole Mount Installation 13
Antenna Installation 14
Connect the Ground Wire 15
Connect the Access Point 16
How to Assemble the Weatherproof Connector 17
How to Disassemble the Weatherproof Connector 18
Ethernet Power Injector (Optional) 19
Notices 21
Safety Warning 21
Power Adapter Requirements 21
FCC Certification 21
CENotice 22
Industry Canada Certification 22
EUDeclaration of Conformity 24
Brazil ANATEL 27
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Mexico NOM 27
Japan Statement 27
Japan VCCIClass B Statement 27
Taiwan NCCStatement 27
RoHS Statement 27
WEEE Statement 28
REACH Certificate of Compliance 28
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WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide
The WatchGuard AP430CR is a ruggedized access point with an IP67 waterproof rating. The AP430CR
features an 802.11ax 2x2 2.4 GHz dual radio and 4x4 5 GHz dual concurrent radio that supports up to 1148
Mbps data rate on the 2.4 GHz band and 2402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band.
The AP430CR also has a third 2x2 dual band radio for security scanning, and an integrated Bluetooth
(BLE)radio.
Power is provided by a PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) power source.
Access Point Management
You can manage your AP430CR with WatchGuard Cloud, a powerful cloud-based enterprise wireless
management solution for access point configuration, security, and monitoring.
For more information on how to set up your access point with WatchGuard Cloud, see
watchguard.com/start.
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About Your Hardware
Hardware Specifications
Hardware Description
Processor Qualcomm Hawkeye IPQ8071A-1 Quad-core A53s @1.0GHz, Enterprise
chip with I-Temp support
RAM nFlash: NOR Flash 8MB, Flash NAND 256MB
nRAM: DDR4 512MB x 2
Radio Model n2.4 GHz Qualcomm Iron QCN5124-1 2x2 i-temp radio
n5GHz Qualcomm Iron QCN5154-1 4x4 i-temp radio
nScan radio: Qualcomm QCA9892 i-temp dual band 11ac 2x2 radio
nBluetooth: Qualcomm CSR8811A12 Bluetooth 4.0
Radio Type and
Frequency Band
nRadio 1: 2.4 GHz 2x2 802.11b/g/n/ax
nRadio 2: 5 GHz 4x4 802.11a/n/ac/ax
nRadio 3 (Scan):Dual band 802.11ac 2x2 radio
Antennas nWi-Fi: 4 x 4/5dBi 2.4/5GHz dual band N-type omnidirectional antennas
nScan Radio: 2 x 4/5dBi 2.4/5GHz dual band N-type omnidirectional
antennas
nBLE:1 x 4dBi 2.4GHz external antenna
Ethernet Interfaces n1 x 5GbE Ethernet port (Aquantia AQR114C)
n1 x GbE Ethernet port (QCA AR8033)
Power Interface nPoE 54V DC 802.3at
Power Consumption 25.44W
MTBF
(Mean Time Between
Failures)
151,258 hours at 25˚C / 77˚F
Dimensions 267.1 mm x 217.65 mm x 53.7 mm (10.5” x 8.6” x 2.1”)
Weight 1.759 kg (3.87 lbs)
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WiFi: 4x4 internal antennas(2.4G Maximum antenna gain :5.5dBi),
(5G Maximum antenna gain : 7.2dBi)

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Environmental Requirements
To safely install your WatchGuard access point, we recommend that you:
nInstall the device indoors
nMake sure the device has adequate clearance for air flow and cooling
Other environmental requirements:
Operating Temperature -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Non-operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Non-operating Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing
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Hardware Description
Bottom Panel Connections
2.4/5GHz
Antenna connectors for the dual band Wi-Fi radios.
2.4/5GHz Scan
Antenna connector for the dual band security scanning radio.
LAN 1 (POE+)
The LAN 1 port is a 5 GbE port that connects the access point to a wired LAN connection through a
switch or hub. This port also provides PoE+ (802.3at) power for the access point.
LAN 2
The LAN 2 port is a 1 GbE LAN port that you can use as a wired extension for an SSID or for link
aggregation.
Reset Button
The reset button is located above the LAN 2 port. You must remove the weatherproof connector to
access the LAN2 port and the reset button.
To reset the access point to factory-default settings:
nRemove the weatherproof connector from the LAN 2 port.
nUse a paper clip or other small object to press the reset button above the LAN 2 port.
nPress and hold the reset button for up to 10 seconds. When you release the reset button, all LEDs
will go off to indicate that the access point has rebooted.
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Top Panel Connections
5GHz/BLE
Antenna connector for the Bluetooth (BLE) radio.
2.4/5GHz Scan
Antenna connector for the dual band security scanning radio.
5GHz
Antenna connector for the 5GHz Wi-Fi radio.
Side Panel Connections
LED Indicators
The AP430CR has LED indicators that light in unison to show these conditions:
LEDColor Status
Solid Orange Device is booting
(Permanent orange indicates a hardware issue)
Flashing Orange Device cannot connect to WatchGuard Cloud
Device did not receive an IPaddress from DHCP
Solid blue Device is online
Flashing blue Flash LED action from WatchGuard Cloud
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Mount and Connect the Access Point
Your package includes these wall mount and pole mount accessories:
n2 x Pole mount clamps
n4 x Wall mount screws
n8 x Wall and pole mount screws
nGround screw
The MAC address and serial number of your access point are printed on a label on the
back of the device. Make sure you record this information before you mount the device.
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Wall Mount Installation
Use the supplied wall-mounting accessories to install the access point on a wall.
1. Attach the access point to the wall mount bracket with the included screws.
2. Affix the access point and mounting bracket to the wall with the included screws.
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Pole Mount Installation
Use the supplied pole-mounting accessories to install the access point on a pole.
1. Attach the wall mount bracket to the access point with the included screws.
2. Attach the pole mount bracket to the wall mount bracket and access point with the included screws.
3. Place the access point on the pole.
4. Insert the clamps in the slots on the pole mount bracket and wrap around the pole.
5. Fasten the screws and make sure the access point is firmly attached to the pole.
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Antenna Installation
WatchGuard dual band omnidirectional dipole antennas (WG9004) are sold separately in packs of two
antennas.
nThe access point requires a total of six antennas (two antennas for each radio band, and two antennas
for the dual band scanning radio).
nOn the top of the access point, there are two N-type connectors for the 2.4/5 GHz dual-band radios, and
one connector for the scanning radio.
nOn the bottom of the access point , there are two N-type connectors for the 5 GHz radios, and one
connector for the scanning radio.
Insert the antennas into the connectors for each radio and turn clockwise to tighten.
You can use WatchGuard omnidirectional antennas or other third-party omnidirectional and directional
antennas based on your deployment requirements. If you use other third-party antenna types, you are
responsible for verifying compliance with regional-based regulations based on these peak gain values.
2.4 GHz
Frequency (MHz) 2400 2450 2500
Peak Gain (dBi) 5.1 5.0 5.5
Efficiency (%) 78.3 76.4 83.2
5 GHz
Frequency (MHz) 4900 5150 5250 5350 5450 5550 5650 5750 5850
Peak Gain (dBi) 6.1 6.5 6.4 6.7 7.2 6.6 6.6 7.0 6.9
Efficiency (%) 74.6 74.1 78.6 79.2 77.9 79.3 79.4 83.8 78.2
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Connect the Ground Wire
To make sure your access point is safely protected from electrical events, we recommend you ground the
access point according to your local regulations.
Use the included screw to attach a ground wire to the ground connector on the back of the access point and
to a nearby grounding point.
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Connect the Access Point
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable from your network into the LAN 1 (PoE+) port on the bottom panel of the
access point.
Make sure the other end of the Ethernet cable is connected to your network through a hub, switch, or
injector with PoE+ (802.3at) power enabled.
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How to Assemble the Weatherproof Connector
Use these instructions to connect the Ethernet cable to the AP through the weatherproof connector.
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How to Disassemble the Weatherproof Connector
Use these instructions to disconnect the Ethernet cable from the weatherproof connector.
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Ethernet Power Injector (Optional)
You can power the AP with an optional Ethernet Power Injector. The PoE+ power injector enables you to
power the AP through an existing Ethernet connection. With this device, you do not have to position your
AP near a power outlet.
This device complies with IEEE 802.3at/af PoE specifications. Do not use any PoE
adapters that are not IEEE 802.3at/af compliant as they may damage your device.
To connect an Ethernet Power Injector to the WatchGuard AP:
1. Plug the Ethernet Power Injector into an AC power source.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network backbone (for example, a PoE-capable router, switch, or
hub) to the LAN connector on the Ethernet Power Injector.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN1 PoE Ethernet interface on the AP to the PoE connector on
the Ethernet Power Injector.
The table provides the specifications for the power adapter.
Ethernet Power Injector Specs
WatchGuard Part Number 802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (US/FCC) (WG8599)
802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (CE) (WG8600)
802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (UK) (WG8601)
802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (AUS) (WG8602)
Specification IEEE 802.3at/af
AC Input Voltage Rating 100-240VAC
Input Current 0.8A max for 100VAC
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Ethernet Power Injector Specs
Output Power 30W maximum
Ethernet Interfaces LAN: RJ-45 for 10/100/1000 Mbps data
POE: RJ-45 for 10/100/1000 Mbps data and power
Voltage: Pin4, 5:54V, Pin7, 8:Return
Indicator Power: Green
Temperature Operating: 0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F)
Storage: -30 - 80°C (-22 - 176°F)
Humidity 5% - 90% (Operating and storage)
Dimensions L = 99 mm (3.9")
W = 68.5 mm (2.27")
H = 33 mm(1.3")
Weight 149.6 g (0.33 lbs)
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