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  • Page 1 WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide AP420 Access Point...
  • Page 2 Guide revised: 6/4/2020 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 AP420 Hardware Guide Requirements About Your Hardware Hardware Specifications Environmental Requirements Hardware Description Device Connections and Buttons Device Indicators Mounting Instructions T-Rail Mount Installation Flat Surface Bracket (Optional) Connect the AP Connect the AP for Link Aggregation Ethernet Power Injector (Optional)
  • Page 4 CE Notice Industry Canada Certification Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity (Wireless) Brasil ANATEL Mexico NOM Taiwan Class B Notice Taiwan NCC Japan VCCI Notice (Class B ITE) RoHS Statement WEEE Statement REACH Certificate of Compliance WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Watchguard Ap420 Hardware Guide

    802.11ac Wave 2 capabilities with dual concurrent 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radios supporting 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2, 802.11b/g/n, and data rates of up to 1.73 Gbps and 800 Mbps, respectively. The AP420 also contains a third 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 radio for dedicated multi-function security and wireless network scanning (Wi-Fi Cloud mode only).

  • Page 6: About Your Hardware

    WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide About Your Hardware Hardware Specifications Chipset Qualcomm QCA9994 Processor and RAM Qualcomm IPQ8064 1.4GHz dual core ARM processor with 256 MB RAM and 128 MB Flash Radio Type and 2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n. Max data rate: 800 Mbps Frequency Band 5 GHz, 802.11a/n/ac.
  • Page 7 WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide MTBF Rating 1,320,756 hours at 25°C 662,479 hours at 40°C L = 220 mm (8.66") Dimensions W = 220 mm (8.66") H = 57 mm (2.24") Weight 1.3 kg (2.86 lbs) WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 8: Environmental Requirements

    WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide Environmental Requirements To safely install your WatchGuard AP, we recommend that you: Install the device indoors Make sure the device has adequate clearance for air flow and cooling Connect the device to a surge-protected power supply to prevent damage from sudden power changes Other environmental requirements: 0°...

  • Page 9: Hardware Description

    LAN interface. For more information, see the Fireware Help . Power Input The WatchGuard AP420 can be powered by 802.3at PoE+ or 802.3af PoE on the LAN1 (PoE+) interface, or an optional power adapter.
  • Page 10 The USB port is currently not in use. Reset Button Resets the WatchGuard AP to factory-default settings. You must use a paper clip or other small object to press the reset button through the small hole on top of the device.

  • Page 11: Device Indicators

    WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide Device Indicators The front panel of the AP420 has four LEDs that indicate the status of the AP. WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 12 WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide The AP420 operates in AP combo mode where the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios work in AP mode to broadcast Wi-Fi, while the third radio operates in WIPS (Wireless Intrusion Prevention System) sensor mode (Wi-Fi Cloud management only).
  • Page 13 Solid Solid Powered on and operating correctly with a gigabit Ethernet Green Green connection. Connected to WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud services. Fast Flash Did not receive a valid IP address from DHCP. Connected with a Green gigabit Ethernet connection. Cannot connect to WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud services.
  • Page 14 WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide Power / Ethernet 5 GHz Description Solid No Ethernet connection. Orange Slow Flash Software upgrade in progress. Orange Not powered on or in startup process. WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 15: Mounting Instructions

    WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide Mounting Instructions Your package includes the AP420 device, and a mounting bracket. The MAC address and serial number of your AP are printed on a label on the back of the device. Make sure you record this information before you mount the AP.

  • Page 16: T-Rail Mount Installation

    WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide T-Rail Mount Installation Use the included mounting bracket (15/16”, 24mm, Part #: WG8021) to install the AP420 on a ceiling with a T-rail. Optional T-rail mount brackets are available from WatchGuard: 9/16” T-rail mount, 15mm, Part #: WG8026 Silhouette/Interlude T-rail mount, 15mm, Part #: WG8027 1.

  • Page 17: Flat Surface Bracket (Optional)

    WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide Flat Surface Bracket (Optional) An optional surface mount bracket for walls or ceilings is available from WatchGuard (Part #: WG8020). 1. Attach the bracket to the wall with screws. 2. Pull the side latch to unlock the mount bracket.

  • Page 18: Connect The Ap

    2. Connect the other end of the network interface cable to an Ethernet network jack. 3. Plug the power adapter cable into the 12V DC power receptacle on the back of the AP420. 4. Plug the power adapter into an 100V-240V 50/60 Hz AC power source.

  • Page 19: Ethernet Power Injector (Optional)

    You can power the WatchGuard AP with an optional Ethernet Power Injector. This PoE+ capable device allows you to power the WatchGuard AP through an existing Ethernet connection. With this feature, you do not have to position your WatchGuard AP near a power outlet.
  • Page 20 WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide The table below provides the specifications for the Ethernet PoE Injector. WatchGuard Part Number 802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (US/FCC) (WG8599) 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 21: Ac Power Adapter (Optional)

    WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide AC Power Adapter (Optional) An optional AC power adapter supplies 12V DC power to the WatchGuard AP420 and includes region- specific adapter plugs. The table below provides the specifications for the AC power adapter. WatchGuard Part Number...

  • 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 AP420 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 AP420 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 50cm between the radiator & your body.
  • Page 26 WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; (ii) 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 AP420 Hardware Guide Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity (Wireless) This device complies with the essential requirements of the RED Directive 2013/53/EU. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of...
  • Page 28 WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment;...
  • Page 29 WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 30: Brasil Anatel

    WatchGuard AP420 Hardware Guide Brasil ANATEL Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. Mexico NOM La operación de este equipo está...

  • Page 31: Weee Statement

    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.
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