Today more than ever, people expect Wi-Fi access no matter where they are, even if they are outside, even camping. With the introduction of the AP327X, WatchGuard adds flexible antenna pattern coverage capabilities to secure Cloud-managed outdoor Wi-Fi! 

AP327X Features and Specifications:

• IP67-rated exterior to withstand harsh weather conditions
• 4 N-Type external antennas
• Radios & Streams: 2x2 MU-MIMO, Wave 2
• Max Data Rates: (5/2.4 GHz): 867 Mbps / 400 Mbps
• Ports: Two Gigabit Ethernet
• 802.3at POE+ powered
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Hello WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Users,

WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud will be updated to version 8.8.0-192 and new AP firmware will be available starting on Friday, October 18, 2019.

Summary: 

• APs can now correctly connect to Wi-Fi Cloud if they receive a DNS suffix from DHCP
• AP125 and AP325 devices configured in a mesh network no longer reboot when high downlink traffic occurs
• Offline APs that are placed on a floor map in Discover no longer remain on the user interface when you navigate to a different page
• Role redirection issues
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Fireware 12.5.1
WatchGuard Fireware 12.5.1 and the corresponding WSM software are now Generally Available (GA) for download from the WatchGuard software download center. This maintenance update provides changes to the ways WatchGuard access points are supported and managed, as well as resolution to issues that have been reported by customers.

For a complete listing of bug fixes and feature improvements, please refer to the...Read more

Hello WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Users,

WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Analyze and Engage will be updated starting on Friday, September 6, 2019.

When:

Analyze

• APAC region: Friday, September 6, 2019 (12:00AM – 6:00AM HKT)
• EMEA region: Friday, September 6, 2019 (12:00AM – 6:00AM GMT) 
• AMER region: Friday, September 6, 2019 (12:00AM – 6:00AM PDT)

Engage

• All regions: Friday, September 6, 2019 (12:00AM – 6:00AM PDT)

Maintenance Window: 6 Hours

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We are happy to announce the availability of Wi-Fi Cloud 8.8. The latest version of Wi-Fi Cloud includes enhancements aimed at simplifying how you run your day-to-day business operations. 

Manage 8.8 Enhancements: 

• Discover Application Enhancements — You can now perform these tasks in Discover:
  • Configure SSIDs and access point device and radio settings
  • Configure WIPS settings including access point and client classifications, Authorized Wi-Fi Policies, and Intrusion Prevention
  • Monitor WIPS activity and security
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Hello WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Users,

WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Launchpad and GO application services will be updated starting on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 for required maintenance to support the upcoming Wi-Fi Cloud 8.8 release.

When:

• AMER region: Wed, August 21, 2019 (12:00AM PDT / 7:00AM UTC)
• APAC region: Wed, August 21, 2019 (12:00AM HKT / 4:00PM Monday UTC)
• EMEA region: Wed, August 21, 2019 (12:00AM GMT / 12:00AM UTC)

Maintenance Window: 6 Hours

Duration: 4 Hours

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Hello WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Users,

WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud will be upgraded to version 8.8 starting on Friday, August 23, 2019.

• Discover Application Enhancements — You can now perform these tasks in Discover:
   
  • Configure SSIDs and AP device and radio settings.
  • Configure WIPS settings including access point and client classifications, Authorized WiFi Policies, and Intrusion Prevention.
  • Monitor WIPS activity and security alerts.
  • Configure, schedule, and view Wi-Fi Cloud reports.           
     
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Hello WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Users,

WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud will be updated starting on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 to update the SSL certificates running on all cloud servers.

When: 

• AMER region: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 (12:00AM PDT / 7:00AM UTC)
• APAC region: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 (12:00AM HKT / 4:00PM Monday UTC)
• EMEA region: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 (12:00AM GMT / 12:00AM UTC)

Maintenance Window: 6 hours

Duration: Several minutes for each server as the certificate is replaced and...Read more

Hello WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Users,

The WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud US regional management server mwm-wg11002.watchguard.cloudwifi.com will be restarted for maintenance activity. Only customers that use this server are affected.

When: US region only. Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 (2:00AM – 3:00AM PDT)

Maintenance Window: 1 hour

Duration: 1 hour

Impact: 

• Wi-Fi Cloud management services will be inaccessible during the maintenance activity and you will not be able to
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Hello WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Users,

The WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Analyze application will be updated on EMEA regional server mgm-wg15001.watchguard.cloudwifi.com on Friday, June 14, 2019. Only customers that use this server are affected. This server did not complete the upgrade during the Analyze 5.1 update on May 31, 2019 and was rolled back to the previous version. 

When: EMEA region only. Friday, June 14, 2019 (12:00AM – 6:00AM GMT / UTC)

Maintenance Window: 6 hours

Duration: 2...Read more