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WatchGuard AP325
802.11ac wave 2, Dual Radio, 2x2, Indoor, Internal antenna, Cloud ready

WatchGuard AP325

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WatchGuard AP325 Overview:

Secure your business with the latest 802.11 Wave 2 technology that meets your budget needs. The AP325 from WatchGuard is an indoor access point and comes equipped with Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) connecting multiple devices at the same time - enhancing your secure Wi-Fi experience. This access point also offers dual concurrent 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz band radios supporting 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2, 802.11b/g/n, two spatial streams, and data rates of up to 867 Mbps and 300 Mbps, respectively. Common use cases include 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.


Uniquely Effective Approach to Security
The AP325 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 AP325 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.

Performance Without Compromise
By incorporating the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 standards, you'll have speeds of up to 867 Mbps over the air, without sacrificing security. With MU-MIMO, you get faster user experience, serving multiple devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops) at the same time, so more clients can utilize the network more efficiently.

Features & Benefits

  • Wave 2 chipset offers the latest MU-MIMO technology to serve today's medium-density environments
  • AP325 takes less than two minutes to activate 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
  • Smart steering automatically pushes clients with low speeds to a closer access point*
  • Band steering manages spectrum efficiency, pushing clients to 5 GHz channels for optimal throughput
  • AP325 continues to scan for wire-less 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.

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)


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

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

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

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.

GO Mobile Web App

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.

RESTful API



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.

Powerful Engagement & Analytics Tools

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.

Flexible Deployment Options

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
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.

Additional Wi-Fi Cloud-Based Management
Radio Resource Management, Hotspot 2.0, enhanced client roaming, nested folders for configuration before deployment, integration with 3rd party WLAN controllers.

 

Intelligent Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Pinpoint meaningful network problems and application issues by seeing when an anomaly occurs above baseline thresholds and remotely troubleshoot.

 
Verified Comprehensive Security
A patented WIPS technology defends your business from the six known Wi-Fi threat categories, enabling a Trusted Wireless Environment.
 
GO Mobile Web App
Quickly and easily set-up your WLAN network from any mobile device.
 
Guest Engagement Tools
Splash pages, social media integrations, surveys, coupons, videos, and so much more.
   
Location-Based Analytics
Leverage metrics like footfall, dwell time, and conversion to drive business decisions and create customizable reports.
   
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:

WatchGuard Solutions

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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



WatchGuard

Rogue Access Point

Allows attackers to bypass perimeter security.


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Rogue Client

Delivers malware payloads to the network after connecting to malicious APs.


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Neighbor Access Point or Client Misassociation

Risks infection from connecting to other SSIDs while in range of the authorised AP.


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Ad-Hoc Network

Uses peer-to-peer connections to evade security controls and risk exposure to malware.


WatchGuard

"Evil Twin" Access Point

Lures users to connect to it so as to spy on traffic, steal data and infect systems.


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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.

Wi-Fi Security

TJ-Maxx Wifi Breach

Wi-Fi Mobile Communications

 


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.

WatchGuard Wireless Packages

Specifications:


AP325 Specifications
Hardware Details
Deployment Indoor
Supported Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent
Frequency Bands (GHz)* 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)
Number of Antennas 6 internal
Antennas Internal PIFA
2x2.4 GHz (2.5 dBi peak gain)
2x5 GHz (3.5 dBi peak gain)
2x2 dual band third radio (non-access)
Radios & Streams 2x2:2 MU-MIMO, Wave 2
Maximum TX Power* 20 dBm
Maximum Data Rate (5/2.4 GHz) 867 Mbps / 300 Mbps
SSID 8
Ethernet Ports 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports with RJ45 connector type.
One port to connect to the wired LAN and communicate with the WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud.
This port can also be used to power the device using the 802.3at (PoE+)/802.3af (PoE) (limited functionality).
Second port can be used for aggregation or wired extension of an SSID.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3at (PoE+)
A/C Adapter (Sold Separately) Optional
PoE Injector (Sold Separately) Optional
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 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)
Operating Relative Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing
Storage Temperature -4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C)
Non-Operating Relative Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing
Power Consumption
Maximum 13W
Minimum 11W
Average 16W
Dimensions
Product Dimensions 7.72” x 7.72” x 1.69” (196 x 196 x 43 mm)
Shipping Dimensions 9.5” x 10” x 3” (241.3 x 254 x 76.2 mm)
Product Weight 1.87 lbs (0.84 kg)
Shipping Weight (includes A/C adapter, mounting kit, etc.) 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
Mounting Options (Included) T-Bar Ceiling
Mounting Options (Sold Separately) Flat surface (wall, 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
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency Band Scanning Transmission
All regions USA & Canada
(FCC/IC)
Europe
(ETSI)
2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz 2400 ~ 2473.5 MHz 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz
Modulation Type DSSS, OFDM
Peak Data Rates Up to 300 Mbps (MCS 0-15)
Antenna Integrated modular high efficiency PIFA antenna x4 (x2 per band)
IEEE 802.11a/n/ac
Frequency Band Scanning Transmission
All regions USA & Canada
(FCC/IC)
Europe
(ETSI)
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
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
802.11b 1Mbps - 11Mbps: 21 dBm
802.11g 6Mbps - 48Mbps: 21 dBm
54Mbps: 20 dBm
802.11n HT20 MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5: 21 dBm
MCS 6: 20 dBm
MCS 7: 19 dBm
802.11n HT40 MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5: 21 dBm
MCS 6: 20 dBm
MCS 7: 19 dBm
Maximum Transmit Power For 5GHz
802.11a 6Mbps - 48Mbps: 21 dBm
54Mbps: 20 dBm
802.11n HT20 MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5: 21 dBm
MCS 6,7: 20 dBm
802.11n HT40 MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5: 21 dBm
MCS 6: 20 dBm
MCS 7: 19 dBm
802.11n VHT20 MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5: 21 dBm
MCS 6,7: 20 dBm
MCS 8: 19 dBm
802.11n VHT40 MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5: 21 dBm
MCS 6,7: 20 dBm
MCS 8: 18 dBm
MCS 9: 17 dBm
802.11n VHT80 MCS 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7: 19 dBm
MCS 8: 18 dBm
MCS 9: 17 dBm
Receive Sensitivity For 2.4GHz
802.11g 6 Mbps: -94 dBm
24 Mbps: -86 dBm
36 Mbps: -83 dBm
48 Mbps: -78 dBm
54 Mbps: -77 dBm
802.11n HT20 MCS 0,8: -93 dBm
MCS 1,9: -90 dBm
MCS 2 ,10: -88 dBm
MCS 3,11: -84 dBm
MCS 4,12: -81 dBm
MCS 5,13: -77 dBm
MCS 6,14: -74 dBm
MCS 7,15: -73 dBm
802.11n HT40 MCS 0,8: -90 dBm
MCS 1,9: -87 dBm
MCS 2 ,10: -85 dBm
MCS 3,11: -81 dBm
MCS 4,12: -78 dBm
MCS 5,13: -74 dBm
MCS 6,14: -73 dBm
MCS 7,15: -71 dBm
Receive Sensitivity For 5GHz
802.11b 6 Mbps: -93 dBm
24 Mbps: -85 dBm
36 Mbps: -82 dBm
48 Mbps: -77 dBm
54 Mbps: -76 dBm
802.11n HT20 MCS 0,8: -92 dBm
MCS 1,9: -89 dBm
MCS 2 ,10: -86 dBm
MCS 3,11: -83 dBm
MCS 4,12: -80 dBm
MCS 5,13: -76 dBm
MCS 6,14: -74 dBm
MCS 7: -72 dBm
802.11n HT40 MCS 0,8: -89 dBm
MCS 1,9: -86 dBm
MCS 2 ,10: -83 dBm
MCS 3,11: -80 dBm
MCS 4,12: -77 dBm
MCS 5,13: -73 dBm
MCS 6,14: -62 dBm
802.11n VHT20 MCS 0: -91 dBm
MCS 1: -88 dBm
MCS 2: -86 dBm
MCS 3: -83 dBm
MCS 4: -80 dBm
MCS 5: -75 dBm
MCS 6: -74 dBm
MCS 7: -72 dBm
MCS 8: -68 dBm
802.11n VHT40 MCS 0: -
MCS 1: -
MCS 2: -
802.11n VHT80 MCS 0: -86 dBm
MCS 1: -83 dBm
MCS 2: -81 dBm
MCS 3: -78 dBm
MCS 4: -74 dBm
MCS 5: -70 dBm
MCS 6: -69 dBm
MCS 7: -67 dBm
MCS 8: -63 dBm

Internal Antenna Radiation Patterns

Radiation Pattern for 2GHz Antenna 1

Radiation Pattern for 2GHz Antenna 1

Radiation Pattern for 2GHz Antenna 2

Radiation Pattern for 2GHz Antenna 2

Radiation Pattern for 5GHz Antenna 1

Radiation Pattern for 5GHz Antenna 1

Radiation Pattern for 5GHz Antenna 2

Radiation Pattern for 5GHz Antenna 2

Comparision Guide:

WatchGuard Access Point Models

AP125 AP225W AP325 AP327X AP420
Recommended Use Case

AP125

Lower-density high performance ideal for small schools, distributed remote offices, and small meeting rooms

AP225W

Medium-density high performance ideal for multi-dwelling units (MDU) structures such as dorm rooms, hotels, assisted living, and military housing units.

AP325

Medlum-density high performance including K-12 schools, SMBs, restaurants

AP327X

Medium-density high performance IP-67 rated rugged outdoor including school campuses, RV parks, manufacturing yards, warehouses

AP420

High-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:

Back Perspective

AP120 Bottom

Front

AP120 Bottom

Ports

AP120 Bottom

Right

AP120 Bottom

Side Angle

AP120 Bottom

Top

AP120 Bottom

Documentation:

Download the WatchGuard AP325 Access Point Datasheet (PDF).

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Download the WatchGuard Secure Cloud-Managed WiFi Access Point Datasheet (PDF).

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Pricing Notes: