Hardware Description; Device Connections And Buttons - Watchguard AP420 Hardware Manual

Hardware Description

Device Connections and Buttons

Ethernet Network Interfaces
LAN1 (PoE+): Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps and PoE+
connectivity.
LAN2: Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps.
You can configure this interface as a wired extension for an SSID or for link aggregation. For more
information, see the WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud Help .
For APs managed locally by a Gateway Wireless Controller with Fireware v12.2.1 and higher, you
can bridge together the LAN ports on AP models that have two LAN interfaces. This enables you to
extend the wired network on the second 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.
To make sure that LLDP-capable switches provide appropriate PoE+ power to the AP420:
You must enable LLDP on the switch
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Disable static allocation of maximum power of 30W (if previously configured)
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For more information, see
The use of 802.3af PoE results in limited feature functionality of the AP:
USB port and LAN2 Ethernet extension port is disabled.
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The 2.4 GHz radio is downgraded to 1x1 15dbm or lower, or as set in the device template.
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The 5 GHz radio is downgraded to 1x1 15dbm or lower, or as set in the device template.
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Third scanning radio is downgraded to 1x1 with 12dBm transmit power. Lower PoE power results
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in reduced performance and effectiveness of WIPS scanning and intrusion prevention functions.
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LLDP.
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