Watchguard AP432 Installation instructions

WatchGuard AP432
Hardware Guide
WatchGuard AP432
Access Point

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Contents
WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide 6
Access Point Management 6
About Your Hardware 7
Hardware Specifications 7
Environmental Requirements 8
Hardware Description 9
Bottom Panel Connections 9
Side Panel Connections 10
Device Indicators 10
Mount and Connect the Access Point 12
Ceiling Mount 12
Wall Mount 14
Wall or Ceiling Mount with T-Rail Mount and Spacers 15
Access PointFree Standing Bracket 16
Connect the Access Point 17
Ethernet Power Injector (Optional) 18
Power Adapter (Optional) 20
Notices 21
Safety Warning 21
Power Adapter Requirements 21
FCC Certification 21
CENotice 22
ISEDStatement 22
EUDeclaration of Conformity 24
Brazil ANATEL 27
CISPR 22 Statement 27
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Mexico NOM 27
Japan Statement 27
Japan VCCIClass B Statement 27
Taiwan NCCStatement 27
RoHS Statement 28
WEEE Statement 28
REACH Certificate of Compliance 28
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WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide
The WatchGuard AP432 is a high performance 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax access point that supports up to
1148 Mbps data rate on the 2.4 GHz band and 2400 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. The access point also
features a 2.5G Ethernet interface.Power is provided by a PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) power source or
an optional AC power adapter.
Access Point Management
You can manage your access point with WatchGuard Cloud. WatchGuard Cloud delivers a simplified
platform for Wi-Fi management to easily deploy, configure, and report on your wireless networks.
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 IPQ8072A Quad-Core CPU ARM Cortex A53 2.0GHz
RAM nFlash: SPI 8MB
nNAND: 256MB
nRAM: DDR4 2GB
Radio Model n2.4 GHz: QCN5024
n5 GHz: QCN5024
Radio Type and Frequency Band nRadio 1: 2.4 GHz 4x4 802.11b/g/n/ax
nRadio 2: 5 GHz 4x4 802.11a/n/ac/ax
Antennas
n4 x 2.4 GHz, 5.01 dBi
n4 x 5 GHz, 5.19 dBi
Ethernet Interfaces 1 x 10/100/1000/2500 NBASE-T RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Port
Power Interface PoE 54V DC 802.3at
Power Consumption 19.5W
MTBF
(Mean Time Between Failures)
TBD
Dimensions 205 mm x 205 mm x 33.2 mm (8.07” x 8.07” x 1.31”)
Weight 0.560 kg (1.234 lbs)
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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 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
Non-operating Temperature -30°C to 80°C (-22°F to 176°F)
Non-operating Humidity 5% to 90%, non-condensing
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Hardware Description
The access point has these connections on the bottom panel of the device.
Bottom Panel Connections
Reset Button
Resets the access point 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. When you release the reset button, all
LEDs will go off to indicate that the device has rebooted.
2.5 G / LAN (PoE+)
This is a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet LAN 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 device.
DC 12V
If PoE power is unavailable, you can power the device with the optional 12V DCpower adapter
(WG9009).
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Side Panel Connections
Kensington Lock Slot
The Kensington security lock slot is for use with a security cable to secure your device.
Device Indicators
The device has a single LED indicator that can show these conditions:
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LEDColor Status
Solid Red Device is booting.
A permanent solid red LED after booting is very rarely a hardware issue. It may take
several minutes before the access point successfully connects to WatchGuard
Cloud.
Please review all the troubleshooting tips above before you contact WatchGuard
technical support. In most cases a network issue, blocked port, licensing, or
WatchGuard Cloud account issue will result in the access point not connecting or
appearing in your WatchGuard Cloud account.
Flashing Red Device cannot connect to WatchGuard Cloud. This can occur for several reasons, for
example:
nDevice did not receive an IPaddress from DHCP
nDevice cannot connect to *.watchguard.com or *.watchguard.io because of a
network issue or blocked port
Solid Blue Device is online and connected to WatchGuard Cloud
Flashing Blue Flash LED action from WatchGuard Cloud
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Mount and Connect the Access Point
Your package includes the access point, ceiling mount t-rail brackets, and wall mount screws and
spacers.
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.
Ceiling Mount
The ceiling mount bracket is intended for use with ceilings with a t-rail system.
1. Slide the ceiling mount base into the slot on the back panel of the access point.
2. Hold the access point with one hand to reach the other hand over the t-rail sides of the bracket.
3. Attach the stationary end of the ceiling mount bracket on to the t-rail.
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Wall Mount
1. Determine where the access point will be placed and mark the location for the two mounting holes
(110mm apart).
2. Drill the two mounting holes (8.1mm diameter and 26mm depth) and hammer the anchors into the
holes.
3. Screw the anchors into the holes until they are flush with the wall, then screw the included screws
into the anchors.
4. Attach the access point to the wall with the mounting screws.
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Wall or Ceiling Mount with T-Rail Mount and Spacers
For ease of use, you can also affix the access point to a wall or ceiling with no t-rail system with the t-rail
15/16" mount bracket attached. Use the included spacers to place between the mounting screws and the
anchors.
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Access PointFree Standing Bracket
You can optionally purchase a free standing bracket for your access point:
nWatchGuard AP Universal Free Standing Bracket (WG9017)
The stand enables you to safely place your access point on a desk or other flat surface if you do not want
to mount the device on a wall or ceiling.
To install the access point in the free standing bracket, align the slot on the back of the access point with
the stand and slide the access point firmly into place.
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Connect the Access Point
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable from your network into the LAN (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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Ethernet Power Injector (Optional)
You can power the access point with an optional Ethernet Power Injector. The PoE+ power injector
enables you to power the access point through an existing Ethernet connection. With this device, you do
not have to position your access point 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 access point:
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 LAN (PoE) Ethernet interface on the access point 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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Power Adapter (Optional)
An optional AC power adapter supplies 12V DC power to the device.
AC Power Adapter Specs
WatchGuard Part Number WG9009
AC Input Voltage Rating 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Output Voltage DC 12V, 2.5A
Region Specific Adapter Plugs US, UK, AU/NZ, EMEA (all included)
Temperature Operating: 0 - 40°C (32 – 104°F)
Storage: -20 - 85°C (-4 – 185°F)
Humidity Operating: 5% – 95%
Storage: 0% – 95%
Dimensions 69 mm x 32.6 mm x 49.5 mm (2.7" x 1.28" x 1.5")
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