WatchGuard
Introducing the WatchGuard AP300
As threats to wireless connectivity dramatically increase, the question isn’t if you need strong wireless security for your business but how to ensure you have it. Meet the newest member of our family of Secure Wireless Access Points, the AP300.
Advanced technologies that address the latest critical Wi-Fi market demands include:
- Support for 802.11ac
- Fast roaming with 802.11 r/k for VoIP connections
- 3×3 MIMO with three spatial streams capable of delivering up to 1.75 Gbps
- Client limit, band steering, and fast handover
No matter which AP model you choose:
All WatchGuard wireless access points work in tandem with our WatchGuard Firebox or XTM appliances, extending the powerful UTM capabilities of your firewall to your WLAN, including intrusion prevention, web content filtering, gateway AV, application control, APT blocking, data loss prevention, reputation lookup, and spam blocking.
Quick Facts
- Automatic channel selection reduces network interference and congestion to ensure performance maximization
- Customizable Captive Portal technology allows network access to be gated upon acceptance of terms and conditions
- Administrator can restrict device access based on MAC address
- Auto-discovery of new access points allows for easy deployment – reducing setup time, saving money
- Clients connected to an SSID experience seamless network access when roaming between access points
- Scan and report functionality details information about wireless devices on the network for PCI compliance
| AP100 | AP102 | AP200 | AP300 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Indoor | Indoor/Outdoor (IP66 rated) | Indoor | Indoor |
| Number of Radios | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| MIMO Streams | 2 X 2 | 2 X 2 | 2 X 2 | 23X 3 |
| Wireless Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n | 802.11a/b/g/n | 802.11a/b/g/n | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 2/4 GHz Speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 450 Mbps |
| 5 GHz Speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 1.3 Gbps |
Strong Security
Features like MAC filtering, client reporting, Captive Portal technology, 802.1X authentication, and PCI compliant scan and reporting, ensure a strong WLAN security stance.
Advanced Wireless Hardware
Advanced technologies deliver 3×3 MIMO with dual spatial streams capable of handling data rates up to 600 Mbps.
Single Pane of Glass’ Management
With unified management tools, administrators can easily manage both their AP devices and WatchGuard appliances from a single console.
Automatic Device Discovery
Significantly reduces setup time, making deployment quick and easy.
Roaming
WatchGuard AP devices have you covered, with up to 16 SSIDs for seamless network access when roaming between access points. And with AP102, WLAN access is available both indoors and outdoors.
Lower TCO
Realize big cost savings, with no separate controller hardware costs, no per-AP “seat” charges, and no controller software license fees.
Great Coverage, Low Profile
Powerful radios and internal antennas housed in a sleek design allow for maximum coverage with a subtle deployment profile, suitable for any indoor or outdoor space.
