You can connect WatchGuard APs to a Firebox and manage them from any Firebox with the Gateway Wireless Controller. The settings to configure WatchGuard APs from your Firebox are in the Network > Gateway Wireless Controller menu.
- For quick start instructions for AP deployment, go to Basic Wi-Fi Quick Start.
- For more detailed instructions on how to deploy your WatchGuard APs with a Gateway Wireless Controller on a Firebox, go to WatchGuard AP Deployment Overview.
- For information on how to plan your wireless network deployment to make sure it meets your requirements for coverage, capacity and airtime demand, and security, go to Plan your Wireless AP Deployment.
You cannot manage WatchGuard Wi-Fi 6 APs (AP130, AP330, AP430CR, AP432) with a Gateway Wireless Controller on a Firebox or WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud. If you are looking for information about how to manage Wi-Fi 6 APs in WatchGuard Cloud, go to About Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud.
For more information about WatchGuard AP management with a Gateway Wireless Controller on a Firebox, go to:
- WatchGuard Wireless Solutions
- About AP Configuration
- About WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud
- WatchGuard AP Requirements and Limitations
- About AP Activation
- About Gateway Wireless Controller AP Licenses
- WatchGuard AP Deployment Overview
- WatchGuard AP Discovery and Pairing
- Configure APs with the Gateway Wireless Controller
- Configure AP Radio Settings
- Configure AP Settings
- Configure Gateway Wireless Controller Settings
- Configure WatchGuard AP SSIDs
- Configure SSID Security Settings
- AP Trust Store
- Update AP Firmware on the Gateway Wireless Controller
- Monitor AP Status
- Monitor Wireless Clients
- Troubleshoot APs
- View Wireless Deployment Maps