WatchGuard AP120 Indoor 2x2 MIMO Dual Radio Access Point
Wireless Indoor Cloud-Managed 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac Wave 1 Dual Radio Access Point
Sorry, this unit has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase, replace by WatchGuard AP130. End of Sale (EOS): 01 Dec 2019. End of Life (EOL) for the WatchGuard AP120 is 01 Apr 2022 - you will not be able receive support after this date even with a 1 Year contract.
WatchGuard AP120 Overview:
WatchGuard’s AP120 delivers enterprise-grade functionality at a fraction of the cost for networks designed for heavy smartphone and table access such as guest or public Wi-Fi envoronments, or smaller-footprint locations that support a limited number of devices. The AP120 is ideal for branch offices, stores, and small classrooms.
Flexible Management Options
You can manage AP120 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, marketing tools, and location-based analytics for optimal business insights.
Performance Without Compromise
Incorporating the latest 802.11ac standards, you’ll have speeds of up to 866 Mbps over the air, without sacrificing security. When managed by the Wi-Fi Cloud, WatchGuard APs come standard with RF optimization, spectrum monitoring, and trouble-shooting built in.
Uniquely Effective Approach to Security
Using patented Marker Packet technology, WatchGuard’s cloud-managed WIPS (Wireless Intrusion Prevention System) defends your airspace from unauthorised devices, manin-the-middle and denial-of-service attacks, rogue APs and more. As a dedicated WIPS sensor, the AP120 can be added to any existing Wi-Fi network for a powerful layer of patented security features simply unavailable in most AP devices.
Advantages of Cloud-Based Managemnt
WatchGuard’s secure cloud-managed APs deliver the most comprehensive set of features for the price - including marketing tools for customizable user engagement and locationbased analytics for enhanced business insights. With the WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud, IT pros can enjoy an entirely controller-less Wi-Fi management experience including setup, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving corporate and guest Wi-Fi access, without worrying about the limitations of legacy controller infrastructure. Wi-Fi Cloud environments easily scale from one to an unlimited number of APs across multiple locations. APs can be grouped in many ways including location, building, floor, and customer to maintain consistent policies.
Feature and Benefits
- AP120 delivers enterprise-grade security and performance at a very affordable price point.
- Horizontal (ceiling) or vertical (wall) mounting support included at no additional cost.
- Wi-Fi Cloud-enabled APs include integrated firewall, traffic shaping, QoS and BYOD controls per SSID
- Support for up to 8 individual SSIDs per radio allows for maximum flexibility in network design.
- AP120 devices can be converted to a dedicated security sensor with a single click for maximum wireless protection.
- Patented Marker Packet technology is used to accurately detect authorised, unauthorized, and external access points on any network with the fewest false positives in the industry.
- Supports self-healing and bridge-mode wireless meshing for optimal installation scenarios.
WatchGuard Access Point
Offering basic Wi-Fi access doesn't give you a competitive advantage, it offers you a chance to compete. With benefits ranging from increased productivity to improved customer satisfaction, implementing a wireless network for your employees and guests has become the table stakes of doing business. But Wi-Fi also opens your business to significant security risks, and can be complicated to deploy and manage, not to mention expensive.
WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud solutions, true game-changers in today's market, are engineered to provide a safe, protected airspace for your Wi-Fi environments, while eliminating administrative headaches and greatly reducing costs. With expansive engagement tools and visibility into business analytics, they deliver the competitive advantage your business needs to succeed.
Enterprise-Grade Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS)
Our cloud-managed access points have built-in WIPS to help ensure you have the protection you need. Using patented Marker Packet technology, WatchGuard WIPS defends your airspace from unauthorised devices, man-in-the-middle and denial-of-service attacks, rogue APs and more - and with close to zero false positives. For even greater protection, deploy our APs with a WatchGuard Firebox to extend the Firebox's best-in-class UTM defenses, like application control and zero day malware protection, to your WLAN.
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, marketing tools, and location-based analytics for optimal business insights. And 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.
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 unauthorised 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.
Management That Scales
WatchGuard grows with you. Wi-Fi Cloud environment can take your business from 1 to an unlimited number of access points across multiple locations, with no infrastructure, eliminating administrative headaches and greatly reducing cost. APs can be grouped in many ways including location, building, floor, and customer to maintain consistent policies.
GO Mobile Web App
The GO mobile web experience allows you to manage your wireless networks using any mobile device. Managing customer engagement is entirely integrated with standard features enabling simple setup of customized splash pages and personalized customer promotions.
RESTful API
WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud is built from the ground up on RESTful APIs to handle even the largest WLAN networks that, until now, would need to be served by on-premises WLAN controller solutions.
Reach Out to Mobile Users
Turn your Wi-Fi environment into a potent source of revenue and customer loyalty by leveraging the combined benefits of secure cloud-managed Wi-Fi, captive portal technology, and social media interaction. Use splash pages like the one at right to grab the attention of today's mobile and connected consumers, engage them with videos, polls and surveys, and then take advantage of built-in analytics tools to better understand their habits and preferences.
Powerful Engagement & Analytics Tools
Gain actionable insights into customers with social login analytics. In combination with the social Wi-Fi features, data can be used to analyze demographic information including gender, age, and customer buying tendencies. Wi-Fi device location, customer dwell time, footfall, and new vs. repeat users can be captured with zone-based analytics. Dashboards and reports allow administrators to quickly view analytics at all levels, from the highest to the most granular view, across time segments and location groups - and there are no hidden third party costs.
Flexible Deployment Options:
WatchGuard offers three deployment scenarios to meet the needs of SMBs and distributed enterprises. Add an AP120 or AP320 to an existing Firebox UTM-protected network to extend that protection to the WLAN, while managing the device with the Firebox's built-in gateway wireless controller. For full Engage and Analyze features, WIPS protection, scalable management and so much more in a stand-alone deployment, choose our Wi-Fi Cloud option. And for ultimate peace of mind, rely on a Firebox UTM-protected network with WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloudmanaged APs to realize the full marketing and security potential of a cloud-managed access point solution.
Specifications:
| AP120 Specifications | |
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| Hardware Details | |
| Deployment | Indoor |
| Supported Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent |
| Frequency Bands (GHz)* | 2.400-2.474GHz, 5.150-5.250GHz, 5.250-5.350GHz, 5.470-5.725GHz, 5.725-5.850GHz |
| Number of Antennas | 4 internal, omnidirectional |
| Radios & Streams | 2x2:2 MIMO, Wave 1 |
| Maximum TX Power* | 20 dBm |
| Maximum Data Rate (5/2.4 GHz) | 867 Mbps / 300 Mbps |
| SSID | 8 |
| Ethernet | 1 x 1 Gb |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | 802.3af/at |
| A/C Adapter (Sold Separately) | Optional |
| PoE Injector (Sold Separately) | Optional |
| IEEE Standards Supported | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 802.11i, 802.1q, 802.1X, 802.3af/at, 802.11e |
| Support & Maintenance | 1-year or 3-year subscription to Standard Support for hardware warranty with advance hardware replacement, technical support, and software updates - included with purchase |
| Environmental Information | |
| Operating Temperature | -4 to 131 ˚F (-20 to 55 ˚C) |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% Non-condensing |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 158 ˚F (-40 to 70 ˚C) |
| Non-Operating Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% Non-condensing |
| AC Power Adapter (Optional with AP300 and AP 102) | |
| Input Voltage | 100 - 240V AC |
| Input Current Maximum | 500mA |
| Output Voltage | 12V |
| Power Consumption | Max: 10W Min: 5.7W Average: 7.5W |
| Dimensions | |
| Product Dimensions | 8.26” x 8.26” x 2.6378” (210 x 210 x 67 mm) |
| Shipping Dimensions | 12.28” x 10.11” x 3.14” (312 x 257 x 80 mm) |
| Product Weight | 0.85 lbs (0.38 kg) |
| Shipping Weight (includes A/C adapter, mounting kit, etc.) | 1.8 lbs (0.81 kg) |
| Mounting Options (Included) | Wall/T-Bar Ceiling |
| Mounting Options (Sold Separately) | Hard Ceiling |
| Certifications | |
| Wireless | FCC, IC, CE, MIC |
| Safety | NRTL/C, CB, CE |
| Control of Hazardous Substances | WEEE, RoHS |
*Country-specific restrictions apply
| Wi-Fi Specifications - Frequency, Modulation, and Data Rates | |||
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| IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |||
| Frequency Band | Scanning | Transmission | |
| All regions | USA & Canada (FCC/IC) |
Europe (ETSI) |
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| 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz | 2400 ~ 2473.5 MHz | 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz | |
| Modulation Type | DSSS, OFDM | ||
| Data Rates | Up to 450 Mbps (MCS 0-23) with automatic rate adaptation | ||
| Antenna | Integrated modular high efficiency PIFA omnidirectional antenna | ||
| IEEE 802.11a/n/ac | |||
| Frequency Band | Scanning | Transmission | |
| All regions | USA & Canada (FCC/IC) |
Europe (ETSI) |
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| 4.92 ~ 5.08 GHz 5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz 5.47~ 5.725 GHz 5.725~ 5.825 GHz |
5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz 5.725~ 5.825 GHz |
5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz 5.47~ 5.725 GHz |
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| Dynamic Frequency Selection | DFS and DFS2 | ||
| Modulation Type | OFDM | ||
| Data Rates | Up to 866 Mbps (MCS 0-9) for 11ac with automatic rate adaptation Up to 300 Mbps (MCS 0-23) for 11n with automatic rate adaptation |
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| Antenna | Integrated modular high efficiency PIFA omnidirectional antenna | ||
| Maximum Transmit Power For 5GHz | |
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| 802.11a (legacy) | 6Mbps - 24Mbps: 20 dBm 36Mbps: 20 dBm 48Mbps: 18 dBm 54Mbps: 17 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 (legacy) | MCS 0,1,2,3,4:
20 dBm MCS 5,6,7: 17 dBm MCS 8: 15 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0,1,2,3,4: 20 dBm MCS 5,6,7: 17 dBm MCS 8,9: 15 dBm |
| 802.11ac 256QAM VHT80 | MCS 0,1,2,3,4: 20 dBm MCS 5,6,7: 17 dBm MCS 8,9: 15 dBm |
| Maximum Transmit Power For 2.4GHz | |
| 802.11b (legacy) | 1Mbps - 11Mbps: 20 dBm |
| 802.11g (legacy) | 6Mbps - 24Mbps: 20 dBm 36Mbps: 20 dBm 48Mbps: 20 dBm 54Mbps: 20 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 (legacy) | MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,13: 20 dBm MCS 6,7,14,15: 18 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,13: 20 dBm MCS 6,7,14,15: 18 dBm |
| Receive Sensitivity For 5GHz | |
| 802.11a (legacy) | 6Mbps: -89 dBm 54Mbps: -72 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 (legacy) | MCS 0/8: -89 dBm MCS 7/15: -69 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0/8: -87 dBm MCS 7/15: -66 dBm |
| 802.11ac | VHT20 MCS0: -87 dBm VHT20 MCS8: -66 dBm VHT40 MCS0: -85 dBm VHT40 MCS9: -61 dBm VHT80 MCS0: -84 dBm VHT80 MCS9: -58 dBm |
| Receive Sensitivity For 2.4GHz | |
| 802.11g (legacy) | 1Mbps: -92 dBm 6Mbps: -89 dBm 11Mbps: -84 dBm 54Mbps: -72 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 (legacy) | MCS 0/8: -89 dBm MCS 7/15: -69 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0/8: -87 dBm MCS 7/15: -66 dBm |
Wi-fi Solution:
WatchGuard has you covered, indoors and out
No matter what your wireless battleground is - remote offices, guest Wi-Fi, corporate access, public hotspots, outdoor environments - WatchGuard has a range of access points to fit your business needs. WatchGuard’s Wi-Fi packages allow you to quickly and easily find the right set of features your business needs today…and tomorrow.
| WatchGuard Wi-Fi Solution | Total Wi-Fi | Secure Wi-Fi | Basic Wi-Fi |
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| Management Platform | Wi-Fi Cloud | Wi-Fi Cloud | Firebox Appliance* |
| Scalability Number of managed access points |
Unlimited | Unlimited | Limited** |
| Configuration and Management SSID configuration with VLAN support, band steering, smart steering, fast roaming, user bandwidth control, Wi-Fi traffic dashboard. |
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Additional Wi-Fi Cloud-Based Management |
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Intelligent Network Visibility and Troubleshooting |
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| Verified Comprehensive Security A patented WIPS technology defends your business from the six known Wi-Fi threat categories, enabling a Trusted Wireless Environment. |
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| GO Mobile Web App Quickly and easily set-up your WLAN network from any mobile device. |
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| Guest Engagement Tools Splash pages, social media integrations, surveys, coupons, videos, and so much more. |
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| Location-Based Analytics Leverage metrics like footfall, dwell time, and conversion to drive business decisions and create customizable reports. |
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| Support Hardware warranty with advance hardware replacement, customer support, and software updates |
Standard | Standard | Standard |
*Requires Firebox with active support contract.
**20 access points recommended for each Firebox model. For the T-15 Firebox model 4 access points are recommended.
No need to rip and replace, just add WIPS
Each WatchGuard access point has the flexibility to operate as both an access point and a dedicated WIPS security sensor. This means that when deployed as dedicated WIPS sensors, the devices work with your existing access points (Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, Ubiquiti, etc) and add enterprise-grade wireless security protection to your network. In this case, instead of delivering secure Wi-Fi traffic to users, we deliver unprecedented WIPS security protection that is 100% dedicated to scanning the air and protecting your business from wireless threats.
Comparision Guide:
Designed from the ground up for businesses of all types and sizes, access points from WatchGuard deliver the best combination of security, performance, and manageability on the market. When managed by the WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud, these access points deliver fast, reliable wireless access while providing our customers with industry-leading wireless security, powerful guest engagement, and business-driven analytic tools.
Choose a cloud-ready access point that meets your business needs - whether indoors or outdoors - without sacrificing security.
| AP120 | AP322 | AP325 | AP420 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Use Cases |
General low-density coverage including branch offices, stores, small classroom | High performance rugged outdoor including parks, hotel pool areas, open air restaurants, warehouses | Medium-density high performance including K-12 schools, SMBs, restaurants | High-density, high performance including large schools, meeting rooms, shopping malls |
| Radios & Streams | 2x2:2 MIMO Wave 1 |
3x3:3 MIMO Wave 1 |
2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 |
4x4:4 MU-MIMO Wave 2 3rd WIPS radio |
| Deployment | Indoor | Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor |
| Number of Antennas | 4 internal | 6 internal | 6 internal | 10 internal |
| Maximum TX Power* | 20 dBm | 20 dBm | 20 dBm | 27 dBm |
| Maximum Data Rate (5/2.4 GHz) |
867 Mbps / 300 Mbps | 1.3 Gbps / 450 Mbps | 867 Mbps / 300 Mbps | 1.7 Gbps / 800 Mbps |
| Maximum SSIDs per Radio | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Ports | 1x GbE | 2x GbE | 2x GbE | 2x GbE |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | 802.3af (PoE) | 802.3at (PoE+) | 802.3at (PoE+) | 802.3at (PoE+) |
| A/C Adapter (Sold Separately) |
Optional | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| PoE+ Injector (Sold Separately) |
Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power Consumption | Max: 10W Min: 5.7W Average: 7.5W |
Max: 19W Min: 11W Average: 16W |
Max: 13W Min: 11W Average: 16W |
Max: 20W Min: 16W Average: 18W |
| Mounting Options (Included) |
Wall/T-Bar Ceiling | Vertical wall or pole | T-Bar Ceiling | T-Bar Ceiling |
| Mounting Options (Sold Separately) |
Hard Ceiling | N/A | Flat surface (wall, hard ceiling) |
Flat surface (wall, hard ceiling) |
| Operating Temperature | -4 to 158°F (-20 to 55°C) | -4 to 158°F (-20 to 55°C) | 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C) | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Operating Relative Humidity |
5%-95% Non-condensing | 5%-95% Non-condensing | 5%-95% Non-condensing | 0-95% Non-condensing |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) | -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) | -4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C) | -13 to 167°F (-25 to 75°C) |
| Non-Operating Relative Humidity |
5%-95% Non-condensing | 5%-95% Non-condensing | 5%-95% Non-condensing | 0-95% Non-condensing |
| Product dimensions | 8.26” x 8.26” x 2.63” (210 x 210 x 67 mm) |
8.26” x 8.26” x 2.63” (210 x 210 x 67 mm) |
7.72” x 7.72” x 1.69” (196 x 196 x 43 mm) |
8.66” x 8.66” x 2.24” (220 x 220 x 57 mm) |
| Shipping dimensions | 12.28” x 10.11” x 3.14” (312 x 257 x 80 mm) |
11.4” x 11” x 4.5” (289 x 279 x 114 mm) |
9.5” x 10” x 3” (241.3 x 254 x 76.2 mm) |
12.5” x 11.5” x 3” (317.5 x 292.1 x 76.2 mm) |
| Product Weight | 0.85 lbs (0.38 kg) | 3.22 lbs (1.46 kg) | 1.87 lbs (0.84 kg) | 2.86 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 1.8 lbs (0.81 kg) | 5.05 lbs (2.29 kg) | 3 lbs (1.36 kg) | 3.65 lbs (1.6 kg) |
*Country-specific restrictions apply
You can manage all of WatchGuard’s access points with either a Firebox via the Gateway Wireless Controller or with the Wi-Fi Cloud. And, with Wi-Fi Cloud you get an expanded set of features including strong WIPS security, social network enabled captive portals, marketing tools, and location-based analytics for optimal business insights.
Internal Antenna Radiation Patterns:
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
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Documentation:
Download the WatchGuard AP120 Datasheet (PDF).
Download the WatchGuard Secure Cloud-Managed WiFi Access Point Datasheet (PDF).
Pricing Notes:
- All prices displayed are Ex-VAT. 20% VAT is added during the checkout process.
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.