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Watchguard AP327X Hardware Manual

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  • Page 1 WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide AP327X Outdoor Access Point...
  • Page 2 Guide revised: 5/4/2020 Copyright, Trademark, and Patent Information Copyright © 1998 – 2020 WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks or trade names mentioned herein, if any, are the property of their respective owners. Complete copyright, trademark, patent, and licensing information can be found in the Copyright and Licensing Guide, available online at https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-help/documentation/overview.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide Requirements About Your Hardware Hardware Specifications Environmental Requirements Hardware Description Device Connections and Buttons Device Indicators Mounting Instructions Pole Mount Installation Wall Mount Installation Connect the Ground Wire Antenna Installation Connect the AP How to Assemble the Weatherproof Connector...
  • Page 4 Advertencia de seguridad FCC Certification CE Notice Industry Canada Certification Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity (Wireless) Brasil ANATEL Mexico NOM Japan VCCI Notice (Class B ITE) RoHS Statement WEEE Statement REACH Certificate of Compliance WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Watchguard Ap327X Hardware Guide

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide The WatchGuard AP327X is intended for outdoor use and features an IP67 waterproof rating, 2X2 MU- MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 capabilities, and dual radios that supports 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n) and 5GHz (11a/n/ac) to provide wireless clients with enhanced reliability and performance. Power is provided by any PoE+ Power over Ethernet) power source.

  • Page 6: About Your Hardware

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide About Your Hardware Hardware Specifications Chipset Qualcomm QCA IPQ4029 + QCA8075 Processor and RAM Qualcomm IPQ4029-1-583MSP with 512MB RAM and 128MB Flash IP Rating IP67 Radio Type and Frequency Band 2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n. Max data rate: 300 Mbps 5 GHz, 802.11a/n/ac.

  • Page 7: Environmental Requirements

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide Environmental Requirements To safely install your WatchGuard AP, we recommend that you: Install the device indoors or outdoors, preferably under cover Make sure the device has adequate clearance for air flow and cooling Other environmental requirements: Operating Temperature -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)

  • Page 8: Hardware Description

    Ethernet Network Interfaces LAN1: Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps and 802.3at PoE+ connectivity. You can power the WatchGuard AP327X with a PoE+ connection on the LAN1 interface. LAN2: Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps. In Wi-Fi Cloud, you can configure this interface as a wired extension on an SSID.
  • Page 9 WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide Reset Button Resets the WatchGuard AP to factory-default settings. You must use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the cover screw for the reset button. Use a paper clip or other small object to press the reset button through the hole.

  • Page 10: Device Indicators

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide Device Indicators The AP327X has these LED indicators: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 11 WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide Device Indicators in AP Firmware 8.8.1 and Higher Status Description Power Powered off. Solid Green Powered on. Flashing Green AP cannot connect to Wi-Fi Cloud or the Gateway Wireless Controller. Flashing Amber AP did not receive an IP address from the DHCP server.
  • Page 12 Solid Green Device connected to LAN1 port at 10/100/1000 Mbps. Fast Flash Green Did not receive valid IP address from DHCP. Slow Flash Green Cannot connect to WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud. Intermittent Flash Green Activity on LAN1 port. No Ethernet link. LAN2 Solid Green Device connected to LAN2 port at 10/100/1000 Mbps.

  • Page 13: Mounting Instructions

    Make sure you record this information before you mount the AP. Pole Mount Installation Use the supplied pole-mounting accessories to install the AP327X on a pole. 1. Place the AP on the pole. 2. Insert the clamps in the slots on the AP and wrap around the pole.

  • Page 14: Wall Mount Installation

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide Wall Mount Installation Use the supplied wall-mounting accessories to install the AP327X on a wall. 1. Use the included stencil to drill holes on the wall for the anchors. 2. Insert the four anchors. 3. Affix the mounting bracket to the wall with the included anchor screws.

  • Page 15: Connect The Ground Wire

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide Connect the Ground Wire To make sure your outdoor AP is safely protected from electrical events, we recommend you ground the AP according to your local regulations. Use the included screw to attach the ground wire to the ground connector on the back of the AP and to a nearby grounding point.

  • Page 16: Antenna Installation

    WatchGuard dual-band omnidirectional dipole antennas (WG9004) are sold separately in packs of two antennas. On the top of the AP327X, there are two N-type connectors each for the 2.4 GHz radio and the 5 GHz radio. Insert the antennas into the connectors and turn clockwise to tighten.

  • Page 17: Connect The Ap

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide Connect the AP To power on and connect the AP327X to the network: 1. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN1 (PoE) port on the AP. Make sure you insert the Ethernet cable correctly through the waterproof assembly before you tighten the LAN port cap.

  • Page 18: How To Assemble The Weatherproof Connector

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide How to Assemble the Weatherproof Connector Use these instructions to connect the Ethernet cable to the AP through the weatherproof connector. WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 19: How To Disassemble The Weatherproof Connector

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide How to Disassemble the Weatherproof Connector Use these instructions to disconnect the Ethernet cable from the weatherproof connector. WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 20: Ethernet Power Injector (Optional)

    Ethernet Power Injector (Optional) You can also power the AP327X with an optional Ethernet Power Injector. The PoE+ power injector enables you to power the AP through an existing Ethernet connection. With this device, you do not have to position your AP near a power outlet.
  • Page 21 WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide The table below provides the specifications for the AC power adapter. Ethernet Power Injector Specs WatchGuard 802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (US/FCC) (WG8599) Part Number 802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (CE) (WG8600) 802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (UK) (WG8601) 802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (AUS) (WG8602)

  • Page 22: Notices

    When removing or installing an appliance, follow the general installation safety instructions. Disclaimer WatchGuard shall not be held liable if the end user alters, modify, or repairs any WatchGuard hardware appliance. HINWEISE ZUR SICHERHEIT Alle WatchGuard Produkte werden entwickelt und getestet, um strenge Sicherheitsanforderungen zuerfüllen.

  • Page 23: Sicherheitshinweis

    Beim Entfernen oder Installieren eines Gerätes, nach den allgemeinen Installation Sicherheitshinweise. AVISO DE SEGURIDAD Todos los productos WatchGuard están diseñados y probados para satisfacer estrictos requisitos de seguridad. Estos requisitos incluyen la homologación de productos de seguridad y otras normas de cumplimiento global.

  • Page 24: Fcc Certification

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide FCC Certification This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 25: Ce Notice

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide CE Notice The CE symbol on your WatchGuard Technologies equipment indicates that it is in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) of the European Union (EU). This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 32cm between the radiator & your body.
  • Page 26 WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide (ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit; le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes de 5250 à 5 350 MHz et de 5470 à...

  • Page 27: Europe - Eu Declaration Of Conformity (Wireless)

    WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide Antenna Type Model Number Antenna Gain (dBi) Remark Dipole 5718A0394300 5.5/7 For 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity (Wireless) This device complies with the essential requirements of the RED Directive 2014/53/EU. The following test...
  • Page 28 WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide This device is a 5GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.
  • Page 29 WatchGuard AP327X Hardware Guide WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 30: Brasil Anatel

    WEEE statutes, and that the recovery of our product per the specific EU country legislative requirements is seamless for our product’s end users. If you have a WatchGuard product that is at its end of life and needs to be disposed of, please contact WatchGuard Customer Care Department at: U.S.

  • Page 31: Reach Certificate Of Compliance

    WatchGuard does not import more than 1 metric ton per year of a substance as defined by REACH. WatchGuard products are non-chemical products that are not designed to release any substance under normal and reasonably predictable application.
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