Secure Wi-Fi for Your Business Without Breaking the Bank
The AP325 from WatchGuard is designed for those cost-conscious organizations looking for a modern, 802.11ac Wave 2 access point. Best for medium-density environments such as K-12 schools, small and midsize businesses, distributed office spaces, small footprint retail, small meeting rooms, restaurants, and healthcare offices.
When managed with the Wi-Fi Cloud, you can unlock the full potential of your WatchGuard access points with powerful WIPS security, location-based analytics, and social-enabled captive portals.
| Recommended Use Cases |
Radios and Streams |
Deployment | Number of Antennas |
Maximum TX Power |
Max. Data Rate (5/2.4GHz) |
Ports | Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
Datasheet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AP125 |
Lower-density | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 |
Indoor | 4 internal | 20 dBm | 867 Mbps / 300 Mbps | 2x GbE | 802.3af (PoE) | |
 AP325 |
Medium-density | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 |
Indoor | 6 internal | 20 dBm | 867 Mbps / 300 Mbps | 2x GbE | 802.3at (PoE+) | |
 AP327X |
Medium-density | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 |
Outdoor | 4 N-Type External Connectors |
24 dBm | 867 Mbps / 400 Mbps | 2x GbE | 802.3at (PoE+) | |
 AP420 |
High-density | 4x4:4 MU-MIMO Wave 2 3rd WIPS radio |
Indoor | 10 internal | 27 dBm | 1.7 Gbps / 800 Mbps | 2x GbE | 802.3at (PoE+) |
Patented Wireless Security
Our Cloud-managed access points have built-in Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) to help ensure you have the protection you need. Using patented Marker Packet technology, WatchGuard WIPS defends your airspace 24/7 from unauthorized devices, man-in-the-middle and denial-of-service attacks, rogue APs and more – and with close to zero false positives. With WatchGuard Cloud-managed APs running WIPS, IT pros can deliver the high performance wireless connectivity their users demand, without compromising on security.
Multi-User MIMO
Your Wi-Fi will show no signs of slowing down with MU-MIMO allowing the AP to serve multiple client devices downstream simultaneously. This decreases the time each device must wait for a transmission from the AP and speeds up your network. Considering a typical small to midsize business (SMB) has at least 50+ devices including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, it’s vital to be able to utilize as much of the Wi-Fi frequency spectrum as efficiently as possible.
Flexible Management Options
WatchGuard offers two management scenarios to meet the needs of SMBs and distributed enterprises. You can manage any of our access points with either a Firebox via the Gateway Wireless Controller with lightweight feature set, or with WatchGuard’s Wi-Fi Cloud. And with the Wi-Fi Cloud you get an expanded set of features including strong WIPS security, social-enabled captive portals, and location-based analytics for optimal business insights. For ultimate peace of mind, rely on a Firebox UTM-protected network with WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud-managed APs to realize the full marketing and security potential of a Cloud-managed access point solution.
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Wave 2 chipset offers the latest technology that transforms Wi-Fi networks and delivers the speeds and reliability once only possible over the wire.
Not all WIPS is created equal. Using patented Market Packet technology, we deliver full-featured security that is simple, accurate, and automated.
Incorporating the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 standards, you’ll have speeds of up to 867 Mbps over the air, without sacrificing security.
Convert the AP325 access point into a dedicated WIPS sensor with a single click for maximum wireless protection and 24/7 monitoring of your airspace.
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“The new AP325 is a very cost-effective Wave 2 AP that fits my network’s needs for fast and secure Wi-Fi access perfectly. I’ve found the AP325 to be rock-solid in wireless connectivity, and the easy cloud-based management enabled me to add WIPS security protection without hassle.”
Bob Sampson, Head Of IT, Wrest Park Ltd