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  • Page 1 WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide WatchGuard AP432 Access Point...
  • Page 2 WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 3 Guide revised: 1/24/2022 Copyright, Trademark, and Patent Information Copyright © 1998 – 2022 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Access Point Management About Your Hardware Hardware Specifications Environmental Requirements Hardware Description Bottom Panel Connections Side Panel Connections Device Indicators Mount and Connect the Access Point Ceiling Mount Wall Mount Wall or Ceiling Mount with T-Rail Mount and Spacers Access Point Free Standing Bracket...
  • Page 5 Mexico NOM Japan Statement Japan VCCI Class B Statement Taiwan NCC Statement RoHS Statement WEEE Statement REACH Certificate of Compliance WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 6: Watchguard Ap432 Hardware Guide

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide The WatchGuard AP432 is a high performance 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax access point that supports up to 1148 Mbps data rate on the 2.4 GHz band and 2400 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. The access point also features a 2.5G Ethernet interface. Power is provided by a PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) power source or...

  • Page 7: About Your Hardware

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide About Your Hardware Hardware Specifications Hardware Description Qualcomm IPQ8072A Quad-Core CPU ARM Cortex A53 2.0GHz Processor Flash: SPI 8MB NAND: 256MB RAM: DDR4 2GB 2.4 GHz: QCN5024 Radio Model 5 GHz: QCN5024 Radio 1: 2.4 GHz 4x4 802.11b/g/n/ax Radio Type and Frequency Band Radio 2: 5 GHz 4x4 802.11a/n/ac/ax...

  • Page 8: Environmental Requirements

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Environmental Requirements To safely install your WatchGuard access point, we recommend that you: Install the device indoors Make sure the device has adequate clearance for air flow and cooling Other environmental requirements: Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

  • Page 9: Hardware Description

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Hardware Description The access point has these connections on the bottom panel of the device. Bottom Panel Connections Reset Button Resets the access point to factory-default settings. Use a paper clip or other small object to press the reset button through the hole.

  • Page 10: Side Panel Connections

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Side Panel Connections Kensington Lock Slot The Kensington security lock slot is for use with a security cable to secure your device. Device Indicators The device has a single LED indicator that can show these conditions:...
  • Page 11 Please review all the troubleshooting tips above before you contact WatchGuard technical support. In most cases a network issue, blocked port, licensing, or WatchGuard Cloud account issue will result in the access point not connecting or appearing in your WatchGuard Cloud account.

  • Page 12: Mount And Connect The Access Point

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Mount and Connect the Access Point Your package includes the access point, ceiling mount t-rail brackets, and wall mount screws and spacers. The MAC address and serial number of your access point are printed on a label on the back of the device.
  • Page 13 WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 14: Wall Mount

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Wall Mount 1. Determine where the access point will be placed and mark the location for the two mounting holes (110mm apart). 2. Drill the two mounting holes (8.1mm diameter and 26mm depth) and hammer the anchors into the holes.

  • Page 15: Wall Or Ceiling Mount With T-Rail Mount And Spacers

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Wall or Ceiling Mount with T-Rail Mount and Spacers For ease of use, you can also affix the access point to a wall or ceiling with no t-rail system with the t-rail 15/16" mount bracket attached. Use the included spacers to place between the mounting screws and the anchors.

  • Page 16: Access Point Free Standing Bracket

    You can optionally purchase a free standing bracket for your access point: WatchGuard AP Universal Free Standing Bracket (WG9017) The stand enables you to safely place your access point on a desk or other flat surface if you do not want to mount the device on a wall or ceiling.

  • Page 17: Connect The Access Point

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Connect the Access Point Plug one end of the Ethernet cable from your network into the LAN (PoE) port on the bottom panel of the access point. Make sure the other end of the Ethernet cable is connected to your network through a hub, switch, or injector with PoE+ (802.3at) power enabled.

  • Page 18: Ethernet Power Injector (Optional)

    This device complies with IEEE 802.3at/af PoE specifications. Do not use any PoE adapters that are not IEEE 802.3at/af compliant as they may damage your device. To connect an Ethernet Power Injector to the WatchGuard access point: 1. Plug the Ethernet Power Injector into an AC power source.
  • Page 19 WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Ethernet Power Injector Specs 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) Temperature Storage: -30 - 80°C (-22 - 176°F)

  • Page 20: Power Adapter (Optional)

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Power Adapter (Optional) An optional AC power adapter supplies 12V DC power to the device. AC Power Adapter Specs WatchGuard Part Number WG9009 AC Input Voltage Rating 100-240V, 50-60Hz Output Voltage DC 12V, 2.5A Region Specific Adapter Plugs...

  • Page 21: Notices

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Notices All WatchGuard products are designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These requirements include product safety approvals and other global compliance standards. Please read these instructions carefully before operating the product, and refer to them as needed to ensure the continued safe operation of your product.

  • Page 22: Ce Notice

    This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and a human body. 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).
  • Page 23 WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Avertissement Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment : (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;...

  • Page 24: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the RED Directive 2014/53/EU. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the RED Directive 2014/53/EU:...
  • Page 25 WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide This device is a 5 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.
  • Page 26 WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 27: Brazil Anatel

    WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide Brazil ANATEL Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados. CISPR 22 Statement Este produto não é apropriado para uso em ambientes domésticos, pois poderá causar interferências eletromagnéticas que obrigam o usuário a tomar medidas necessárias para minimizar estas...
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 WatchGuard AP432 Hardware Guide WatchGuard does not import more than 1 metric ton per year of a substance as defined by REACH. WatchGuard products are non-chemical products that are not designed to release any substance under normal and reasonably predictable application.

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