WatchGuard AP225W
Indoor Wall Plate, 802.11ac wave 2, Tri Radio 2x2, Internal Antenna, Cloud Ready
Sorry, this unit has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase, replace by WatchGuard AP130. End of Sale (EOS): 01 May 2022. End of Life (EOL) for the WatchGuard AP225W is 01 May 2025 - you will not be able receive support after this date even with a 1 Year contract.
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Overview:
Today's users demand fast and secure Wi-Fi connectivity no matter where they are. When you have a building full of demanding Wi-Fi users, you need a simple way to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot issues whenever they arise. When you manage the AP225W wall plate access point in the Wi-Fi Cloud, you have access to a complete set of Wi-Fi visibility, troubleshooting, and network health features. Discover the answers to happy Wi-Fi users and productive IT with the AP225W.
The AP225W enables you to create an affordable Trusted Wireless Environment in multi-dwelling unit (MDU) structures such as dorm rooms, shared office spaces, smart apartments and condos, assisted living, military housing units, and hotels. It is built for the most demanding Wi-Fi users in mind.
Uniquely Effective Approach to Security
The AP225W supports the only Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) in the industry with high accuracy in classifying access points and client devices, properly enabling automatic prevention of Wi-Fi threats and keeping a network protected from wireless man-in-the middle attacks, evil twins, honeypots, and more.
Flexible Management Options
You can manage the AP225W with either a Firebox, via the Gateway Wireless Controller and receive a lightweight feature set, or with WatchGuard's Wi-Fi Cloud. With the Wi-Fi Cloud you get an expanded set of features including patented security, marketing tools, and location-based analytics for optimal business insights. IT pros can also enjoy an entirely controller-less Wi-Fi management experience including setup, con-figuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and improved corporate and guest Wi-Fi access, without worrying about the limitations of legacy controller infrastructure. Wi-Fi Cloud en-vironments easily scale from one to an unlimited number of access points across multiple locations. Access points can be grouped in many ways including location, building, floor, and customer to maintain consistent policies.
Intelligent Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Wi-Fi Cloud helps IT professionals confidently provide answers to the most challenging Wi-Fi network questions, bringing the most complete set of Wi-Fi visibility, troubleshooting, and network health features ever introduced to the market. Pinpoint meaningful network problems and application issues by seeing when an anomaly occurs above baseline thresholds and remotely troubleshoot.*
Features & Benefits
- Sleek, low-profile design mounts onto a standard wall junction box
- Location-based analytics* let you analyze Wi-Fi usage with foot traffic and dwell time with customizable reports for automated delivery to your inbox
- Third radio used as a dedicated WIPS security sensor protects your airpace 24x7x365
- Takes less than two minutes to acti-vate and configure after connecting to the Wi-Fi Cloud
- Support for up to eight individual SSIDs per radio allows for maximum flexibility in network design
- Application firewall for over 1,900 applications*, network connec-tion, and performance anomaly detection
- Continues to scan for wireless threats and enforces security policy even if the connection with the Wi-Fi Cloud is interrupted*
*Must have Wi-Fi Cloud enabled with Secure Wi-Fi or Total Wi-Fi license.
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.
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.
Trusted Wireless Environment:
What is a Trusted Wireless Environment?
In a world with growing open Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi hackers are able to not only steal personal information but also spread malware to computers on the network, costing your businesses millions. Simply put, the Wi-Fi system that you installed seven years ago is no longer adequate. As you face the responsibility of evolving your Wi-Fi networks, you're finding that many vendors do not enable you with the right products. WatchGuard is the only company that offers a framework for building a complete Wi-Fi network that is fast, easy to manage, and most importantly, secure. Companies that offer a Trusted Wireless Environment deliver on these three core pillars:
- Market-Leading Performance: You should never be forced to compromise security to achieve the necessary performance to support your environment with the speed, connections and client density that it needs.
- Scalable Management: With easy set-up and management, you should be able to control your entire wireless network from a single interface and execute key processes to safeguard the environment and its users.
- Verified Comprehensive Security: You need proof that the security solution that defends your business against Wi-Fi attacks can deliver on the following benefits:
- Provide automatic protection from the six known Wi-Fi threat categories
- Allow legitimate external access points to operate in the same airspace
- Restrict users from connecting to unsanctioned Wi-Fi access points
The Six Known Wi-Fi Threat Categories That Leave Your Business Vulnerable
Rogue Access Point
Allows attackers to bypass perimeter security.
Rogue Client
Delivers malware payloads to the network after connecting to malicious APs.
Neighbor Access Point or Client Misassociation
Risks infection from connecting to other SSIDs while in range of the authorised AP.
Ad-Hoc Network
Uses peer-to-peer connections to evade security controls and risk exposure to malware.
"Evil Twin" Access Point
Lures users to connect to it so as to spy on traffic, steal data and infect systems.
Misconfigured Access Point
Opens networks to attack as a result of configuration errors.
Additional Resources
Solution Brief - Trusted Wireless Environment
Don't let Wi-Fi be your biggest security gap. Hackers prefer to go after the weak link in the security chain and it doesn't take much to hack into the Wi-Fi network using easily accessible tools and a plethora of online how-to videos. What's worse - your business networks become compro-mised due to malware implanted and credentials stolen over Wi-Fi, and it can cost millions in fines and breach remediation expenses to fix.
MARKET-LEADING PERFORMANCE
SCALABLE MANAGEMENT
COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY
Don't Let Wi-Fi Be Your Biggest Security Gap
In 2017, there were 8.4 billion connected devices and the volume is expected to hit 20.4 billion by 2020, according to analyst firm Gartner. Hackers prefer to go after the weak link in the security chain and it doesn't take much to hack into the Wi-Fi network using easily accessible tools and a plethora of online how-to videos. Even the most rookie hacker can intercept traffic flowing over Wi-Fi and steal valuable data from your smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, or laptop. What's worse - your business networks become compromised due to malware implanted and credentials stolen over Wi-Fi, and it can cost millions in fines and breach remediation expenses to fix.
Create a Trusted Wireless Environment with WatchGuard
With WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud and WIPS (Wireless Intrusion Prevention System), it is easy to quickly create a Trusted Wireless Environment with WIPS and automatically protect your Wi-Fi network against the six known Wi-Fi threat categories.
WIPS is a collection of features that run on WatchGuard APs and Wi-Fi Cloud. You can use WatchGuard APs for both Wi-Fi access and WIPS security protection, or you can use APs as dedicated WIPS security sensors that you can deploy together with other WatchGuard APs or third-party APs and Wi-Fi controllers.
To create a Trusted Wireless Environment, WatchGuard APs must have either a Total Wi-Fi or Secure Wi-Fi AP management subscription.
Specifications:
| AP225W Specifications | |
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| Physical Specifications | |
| Physical Dimensions | 186.4mm X 123.9mm X 25.5mm / 7.3” X 4.9” X 1” |
| Weight | .455kg (1 lb) |
| Operating Temperature | 0° - 40°C (32° - 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -25° - 75°C (-13° - 167°F) |
| MTBF | -25° - 75°C (-13° - 167°F) |
| Humidity | 0% to 95% non-condensing |
| Max Power Consumption |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm QCA4019 SOC |
| Processor RAM | Qualcomm IPQ4019 717MHz quad core ARM processor with 512 MB RAM and 32 MB Flash |
| Port | Description | Connector Type | Speed/Protocol |
| DC IN | Enables connecting to and powering the device using 12 V DC power | 5.5mm overalldiameter/2.1mmcenter pin/hole | N/A |
| Ethernet(LAN3/PSE) | 1 of 3 Gigabit Ethernet switch ports that can be used for wired extension of an SSID including optional VLAN tagging. This port also provides 802.3af output power (requires 802.3at PoE+ or DC input power) | RJ-45 | 10/100/1000 MbpsGigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet(LAN2/LAN1) | 2 of 3 Gigabit Ethernet switch ports that can be used for wired extension of an SSID including optional VLAN tagging | RJ-45 | 10/100/1000 MbpsGigabit Ethernet |
| Reset | Reset to factory default settings | Pin hole pushbutton | Hold down andpower cycle the device to reset |
| Operational Specifications | |
| Input Power | 12V DC/1.5A (3.5mm overall diameter/1.35mm center pin/hole)/802.3at (PoE+)/ 802.3af (PoE) |
| Number of Radios | 3 Wi-Fi Radios: One 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio each for simultaneous dual band client access. Athird dual-band radio dedicated to non-access smart scanning; WIPS, RF optimization, RemoteTroubleshooting, and network assurance functions. |
| Max Clients Supported | 512 clients per radio (dependent upon use cases) |
| MIMO | 2x2 for 2.4/5GHz Radios |
| Number of Spatial Streams | 2 for 2.4/5GHz Radios |
| RF Transmit Power | 20 dBm per radio chain (max); Actual power for Tx will depend on Country Regulatory Doman |
| Simultaneous MU-MIMO Clients | Two 1x1 MU-MIMO clients |
| Users in a MU-MIMO group with a 2x2 client | 1 |
| Bandwidth Agility | Yes |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4-2.4835 GHz, 4.9-5.0GHz, 5.15-5.25 GHz; (UNII-1), 5.25-5.35 GHz, 5.47-5.6 GHz,5.650-5.725 GHz (UNII-2), 5.725-5.85 GHz (UNII-3) |
| Dynamic Frequency Selection | Supported in compliance to all latest amendments from FCC, CE, IC, CB, TELEC, KCCregarding certifications. |
| 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 | ||
| Peak Data Rates | Up to 400 Mbps (MCS 0-15) | ||
| Antenna | Integrated modular high efficiency PIFA antenna x4 (peak gain 5.0 dBi) | ||
| 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 | ||
| Peak Data Rates | Up to 867 Mbps (MCS 0-15) | ||
| Antenna | Integrated modular high efficiency PIFA antenna x4 (x2 per band) | ||
| Maximum Transmit Power For 2.4GHz | |
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| 802.11b | 1Mbps - 11 Mbps: 22 dBm |
| 802.11g | 6 Mbps - 48 Mbps : 25 dBm 54Mbps: 15 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 | MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5: 24 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5: 24 dBm |
| Maximum Transmit Power For 5GHz | |
| 802.11a | 6 Mbps - 48 Mbps: 26 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 | MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5: 26 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5: 26 dBm |
| 802.11n VHT80 | MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7: 26 dBm |
| Receive Sensitivity For 2.4GHz | |
| 802.11g | 6 Mbps: -92 dBm 24 Mbps: 36 Mbps: 48 Mbps: 54 Mbps: -75 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 | MCS 0,8: -94 dBm MCS 1,9: MCS 2,10: MCS 3,11: MCS 4,12: MCS 5,13: MCS 6,14: MCS 7,15: -73 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0,8: -89 dBm MCS 1,9: MCS 2,10: MCS 3,11: MCS 4,12: MCS 5,13: MCS 6,14: MCS 7,15: -71.5 dBm |
| Receive Sensitivity For 5GHz | |
| 802.11a | 6 Mbps: -90 dBm 24 Mbps: 36 Mbps: 48 Mbps: 54 Mbps: -74.5 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 | MCS 0,8: -90 dBm MCS 1,9: MCS 2,10: MCS 3,11: MCS 4,12: MCS 5,13: MCS 6,14: MCS 7,15: -73 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0,8: -88.5 dBm MCS 1,9: MCS 2,10: MCS 3,11: MCS 4,12: MCS 5,13: MCS 6,14: MCS 7,15: -70 dBm |
| 802.11n VHT20 | MCS 0: -90 dBm MCS 1: MCS 2: MCS 3: MCS 4: MCS 5: MCS 6: MCS 7: MCS 8: -69 dBm dBm |
| 802.11n VHT20 | MCS 9: -65 dBm |
| 802.11n VHT80 | MCS 0: -85.5 dBm MCS 1: MCS 2: MCS 3: MCS 4: MCS 5: MCS 6: MCS 7: MCS 8: MCS 9: -61 dBm dBm |
Internal Antenna Radiation Patterns
2.4GHz Antenna
5GHz Antenna
Product Comparison:
WatchGuard Access Point Models
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| Recommended Use Case |
AP125Lower-density high performance ideal for small schools, distributed remote offices, and small meeting rooms |
AP225WMedium-density high performance ideal for multi-dwelling units (MDU) structures such as dorm rooms, hotels, assisted living, and military housing units. |
AP325Medlum-density high performance including K-12 schools, SMBs, restaurants |
AP327XMedium-density high performance IP-67 rated rugged outdoor including school campuses, RV parks, manufacturing yards, warehouses |
AP420High-density, high performance including large schools, meeting rooms, shopping malls |
| Radios & Streams | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 3rd WIPS Radio | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 3rd WIPS Radio | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 | 4x4:4 MU-MIMO Wave 2 3rd WIPS radio |
| Deployment | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Outdoor | Indoor |
| Number of Antennas | 4 internal | 4 internal | 6 internal | 4 N-Type External Connectors | 10 internal |
| Maximum Data Rate | 867 Mbps/300 Mbps | 867 Mbps / 400 Mbps | 867 Mbps/300 Mbps | 867 Mbps/400 Mbps | 1.7 Gbps/800 Mbps |
| Ports | 2x Gbe | 3x Gbe | 2x Gbe | 2x Gbe | 2x Gbe |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | 802.3af (PoE) | 802.3at (POE+) | 802.3at (PoE+) | 802.3at (PoE+) | 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Product Dimensions | 5.83"x 5.83"x 1.29" (148 x 148 x 33 mm) | 7.3"x 4.9" x 1" (186.4) 123.9x 25.5mm) | 7.72"x 7.72"x 1.69" (196x 196 x 43 mm) | 8.42"x 8.42"x 2.66" (213.9 x 213.9 X 67.5 mm) | 8.66"x 8.66"x 2.24" (220 x 220 x 57 mm) |
Product Views:
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Bottom
Front
Side LEDs
Side Lock
Documentation:
Download the WatchGuard AP225W Access Point Datasheet (PDF).
Download the WatchGuard Secure Cloud-Managed WiFi Access Point Datasheet (PDF).