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Sophos APX Series Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions APX 320X...

  • Page 2: Security Symbols

    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.

  • Page 3: Operating Elements And Connections

    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.

  • Page 4: Connection And Configuration

    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.

  • Page 5: Reboot & Reset

    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.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    : up to 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 867 Mbps (5 GHz) Single 5 GHz Mode : up to 867 Mbps * Not available in the countries listed here: https:/ /support.sophos.com/support/s/article/KB-000039850 ** For the countries listed here: https:/ /support.sophos.com/support/s/article/KB-000039850 Performance...
  • Page 7 Operating Instructions Performance 2.412-2.472 GHz MCS 0 (11n HT20) MCS 1 MCS 2 MCS 3 MCS 4 MCS 5 MCS 6 MCS 7 MCS 8 5.180-5.825 GHz 6 Mbps (11a) 9 Mbps 12 Mbps 18 Mbps 24 Mbps 36 Mbps 48 Mbps 54 Mbps 5.180-5.825 GHz...

  • Page 8: Radiation Patterns

    Operating Instructions Radiation patterns 2.4 GHz Band H-plane V-plane —2400 (MHz) —2450 (MHz) —2500 (MHz) 5 GHz Band H-plane V-plane —4900 (MHz) —5150 (MHz) —5350 (MHz) —5475 (MHz) —5725 (MHz) —5875 (MHz) APX 320X...
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions Optional Sector / Directional Antennas Technical specifications Optional Sector / Directional Antennas 120° Sector Antenna Frequency range 2400~2500 MHz 5150~5850 MHz Port V-pol. / H-pol. V-pol. / H-pol. Antenna Gain 10.6~10.8 dBi) / 10.0~11.4 dBi 12.5~13.1 dBi / 11.6~12.9 dBi HPBW / Horizontal 76~77 deg / 63~66 deg 40~61 deg / 52~76 deg...
  • Page 10 Operating Instructions Radiation patterns Sector Antenna – Horizontal Polarization 2.4 GHz Band H-plane V-plane —2400 (MHz) —2450 (MHz) —2500 (MHz) 5 GHz Band H-plane V-plane —4900 (MHz) —5150 (MHz) —5350 (MHz) —5475 (MHz) —5725 (MHz) —5875 (MHz) APX 320X...
  • Page 11 Operating Instructions Radiation patterns Sector Antenna – Vertical Polarization 2.4 GHz Band H-plane V-plane —2400 (MHz) —2450 (MHz) —2500 (MHz) 5 GHz Band H-plane V-plane —4900 (MHz) —5150 (MHz) —5350 (MHz) —5475 (MHz) —5725 (MHz) —5875 (MHz) APX 320X...
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions Radiation patterns Directional Antenna – Horizontal Polarization 2.4 GHz Band H-plane V-plane —2400 (MHz) —2450 (MHz) —2500 (MHz) 5 GHz Band H-plane V-plane —4900 (MHz) —5150 (MHz) —5350 (MHz) —5475 (MHz) —5725 (MHz) —5875 (MHz) APX 320X...
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions Radiation patterns Directional Antenna – Vertical Polarization 2.4 GHz Band H-plane V-plane —2400 (MHz) —2450 (MHz) —2500 (MHz) 5 GHz Band H-plane V-plane —4900 (MHz) —5150 (MHz) —5350 (MHz) —5475 (MHz) —5725 (MHz) —5875 (MHz) APX 320X...

  • Page 14: Mounting Instructions

    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.

  • Page 15: Pole Mount

    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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 Registered in England and Wales No. 2096520, The Pentagon, Abingdon Science Park, Abingdon, OX14 3YP, UK Sophos is the registered trademark of Sophos Ltd. All other product and company names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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