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  • Page 1 WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide AP125 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 AP125 Hardware Guide Requirements About Your Hardware Hardware Specifications Environmental Requirements Hardware Description Device Connections and Buttons Device Indicators Mounting Instructions Flat Surface Bracket (Optional) Connect the AP Connect the AP for Link Aggregation Ethernet Power Injector (Optional) AC Power Adapter...
  • Page 4 Industry Canada Certification Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity (Wireless) Brasil ANATEL Mexico NOM Taiwan Class B Notices Taiwan NCC Japan VCCI Notice (Class B ITE) RoHS Statement WEEE Statement REACH Certificate of Compliance WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Watchguard Ap125 Hardware Guide

    WatchGuard AP125 devices are intended for low density environments such as small restaurants, distributed remote office spaces, small meeting rooms, and small-footprint retail. The AP125 features 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 capabilities with dual concurrent 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radios that support data rates of up to 876 Mbps and 300 Mbps respectively.

  • Page 6: About Your Hardware

    WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide About Your Hardware Hardware Specifications This table shows the hardware specifications for the AP125. Processor and RAM Qualcomm IPQ4028 717 MHz quad-core ARM processor with 256 MB RAM and 64 MB Flash 2.4GHz, 802.11b/g/n. Max data rate: 300 Mbps Radio Type and 5GHz, 802.11a/n/ac.

  • Page 7: Environmental Requirements

    WatchGuard AP125 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 it to a surge-protected power supply to prevent damage from sudden power changes Other environmental requirements: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

  • Page 8: Hardware Description

    LAN interface. For more information, see the Fireware Help . Power Input (DC IN) You can power the WatchGuard AP125 with 802.3af PoE on the LAN2 (PoE) interface. You can also power the device with an optional AC power adapter.
  • Page 9 WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide 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 hole. To reset the device to factory-default settings, while the AP is powered on, press and hold the reset button for up to 10 seconds until all LEDs go off to indicate that the AP has rebooted.

  • Page 10: Device Indicators

    WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide Device Indicators The LED device indicators on the top of the front panel show the status of the AP. Device Indicators in AP Firmware 8.8.1 and Higher Status Description Power Powered off Solid Green Powered on...
  • Page 11 WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide Status Description Solid Green Connected to the network at 10/100/1000 Mbps 2.4 GHz 8.8.2 and higher: No SSID enabled on the radio. 8.8.1: Wireless radio is inactive. 5 GHz radios 8.8.2 and higher: SSID enabled on radio or WIPS scanning in progress.

  • Page 12: Mounting Instructions

    Mounting Instructions Your package includes the AP125 and a T-rail mounting bracket. Use the included mounting bracket (15/16”, 24mm, Part #: WG8027) to install the AP125 on a ceiling with a T-rail. Optional T-rail mount brackets are available from WatchGuard: 9/16”...
  • Page 13 WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide To install the AP125 on a ceiling with a T-rail: 1. Put the first mounting post on the back of the AP over the lower bracket notch and rotate into place. 2. Make sure that all the mounting posts on the back of the AP are securely positioned in their bracket notches.

  • Page 14: Flat Surface Bracket (Optional)

    WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide Flat Surface Bracket (Optional) An optional surface mount bracket for walls or ceilings is available from WatchGuard (Part #: WG8040). 1. Pull the release key outward to unlock the mount bracket. 2. Attach the bracket to the mounting surface with screws (not included).
  • Page 15 WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide 4. Push in the release key to lock the hooks. Make sure all hooks are locked in place. 5. Use a T10 screwdriver to fasten the included screw to the release key to lock the AP to the bracket.

  • Page 16: 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 AP125. 4. Plug the power adapter into an 100V-240V 50/60 Hz AC power source.

  • Page 17: Ethernet Power Injector (Optional)

    WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide Ethernet Power Injector (Optional) You can power your WatchGuard AP with an optional Ethernet Power Injector. This PoE+ capable device enables 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 18 WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide Ethernet Power Injector Specs Input Current 0.8A max for 100VAC 30W maximum Output Power Ethernet Interfaces LAN: RJ-45 for 10/100/1000 Mbps data POE: RJ-45 for 10/100/1000 Mbps data and power Voltage: Pin4, 5:54V, Pin7, 8:Return Indicator Power: Green Operating: 0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F)

  • Page 19: Ac Power Adapter

    WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide AC Power Adapter An optional AC power adapter supplies 12V DC power to the WatchGuard AP and includes US, EU, UK, and AU region-specific adapter plugs. AC Power Adapter Specs WatchGuard Part Number WG8041 90-264VAC AC Input Voltage Rating Output Voltage DC 12V, 1.5A...

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: Fcc Certification

    WatchGuard AP125 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 23: Ce Notice

    WatchGuard AP125 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 28cm between the radiator & your body.

  • Page 24: Europe - Eu Declaration Of Conformity (Wireless)

    WatchGuard AP125 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 25 WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide EN 300 328 V2.1.1 (2016-11) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques. Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the RED Directive EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (2017-05)
  • Page 26 WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 27: Brasil Anatel

    WatchGuard AP125 Hardware Guide Brasil ANATEL Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados. Mexico NOM La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.

  • Page 28: 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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