Operating Instructions Foreword We are pleased to welcome you as a new Sophos APX Series customer. Sophos APX Series access points are high performance wireless products using the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 technology for a best-in-class user experience. The APX Series models can be easily managed in Sophos Central, our cloud-based security management platform.
PoE capable source (PoE Injector or PoE switch) to power your access point. There is no dedicated DC power source available. Sophos offers suitable PoE injectors for purchase as an optional accessory. Reset button Allows you to reboot the device and reset its configuration to the factory default.
Operating Instructions Connection and Configuration Your access point can be managed by a wireless controller located in Sophos Central. The initial connection of your access point to your network and the wireless controller is described in the APX Quick Start Guide which was shipped with your device or is available under www.sophos.com/get-started-ap.
Operating Instructions Reboot & Reset Your access point can be rebooted with the installed configuration or reset to the factory default configuration depending on how long you press and hold the reset button. Reboot with current image and configuration 1. Press reset button 2.
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Operating Instructions Mounting instructions There are various mounting options available allowing you to hang your access point on the wall or mount it on a pole. Both options require the use of the mounting bracket which is shipped with your access point. The following sections provide detailed instructions on each of these options.
Operating Instructions Pole mount 1. Attach the two metal clamps to the back of the mounting bracket using the vertical or horizontal mounting slots (according to the desired orientation). 2. Hold the bracket against the pole and tighten the metal clamps. 3.
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Operating Instructions Sector / Directional Antenna Mounting Instructions 1. Attach the articulating mount to the back of the Sector / Directional antenna using four of the supplied M6 nuts. 2. Fix the T-form bracket to the pole by using the two supplied stainless steel hose clamps.
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Configure Sector / Directional Antenna Software Settings Once the external antenna is connected, please select the corresponding antenna settings in your Sophos Central Wireless admin account. Once selected and the configuration synched, the AP reboots and the correct power values will be set.
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