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Sophos APX Series Operating Instructions Manual

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APX 320/530/740
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions APX 320/530/740 By Author...

  • Page 2: Security Symbols

    Sophos Central, our cloud-based security management platform. All you need to do is set up a Sophos Central account and plug in the device anywhere in your network. The access point will find the cloud-based controller automatically and become operable within seconds.

  • Page 3: Operating Elements And Connections

    There is no dedicated DC power source available. Sophos offers suitable PoE injectors for purchase as an optional accessory. Eth1 (on APX 530/740 only) can be used as an alternative Ethernet port but does not receive power.

  • Page 4: Led Status

    APX Quick Start Guide which was been shipped with your device or is available under www.sophos.com/get-started-ap. For the access point to communicate with Sophos Central servers the following ports will need to be open on your firewall: Ì...

  • 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

    Operating Instructions Technical specifications APX 320 Environment Power consumption 11.5 W (max.) Power over Ethernet 802.3af (PoE) requirements Operating temperature 0°–40° C Storage temperature -40°–70° C Humidity 10–95% non-condensing Hazardous substances RoHS-2 and REACH compliant Physical specification I/O ports 1x RJ45 connector console serial port 1x RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet w/PoE (802.3af) 1x Reset button 1x Kensington security slot...
  • 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 G Band H-plane V-plane -180 349 355 -174 -169 169 174 -163 -158 -152 -146 -141 -135 -129 -124 -118 -113 -107 -101 5 G Low Band H-plane V-plane -180 349 355 -174 -169 169 174 -163 -158 -152...
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions APX 530 Environment Power consumption 16.7 W (max.) Power over Ethernet 802.3at (PoE) requirements Operating temperature 0°–40° C Storage temperature -40°–70° C Humidity 10–95% non-condensing Hazardous substances RoHS-2 and REACH compliant Physical specification I/O ports 1x RJ45 connector console serial port 1x RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet port 1x RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet w/PoE (802.3at) 1x Reset button...
  • Page 10 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 11 Operating Instructions Radiation patterns 2.4 G Band H-plane V-plane -180 349 355 -174 -169 169 174 -163 -158 -152 -146 -141 -135 -129 -124 -118 -113 -107 -101 5 G Band H-plane V-plane -180 349 355 169 174 -174 -169 -163 -158 -152...
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions APX 740 Environment Power consumption 22.4 W Power over Ethernet 802.3at (PoE) requirements Operating temperature 0°–40° C Storage temperature -40°–70° C Humidity 10–95% non-condensing Hazardous substances RoHS-2 and REACH compliant Physical specification I/O ports 1x RJ45 connector console serial port 1x RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet port 1x RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet w/PoE (802.3at) 1x Reset button...
  • Page 13 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 14 Operating Instructions Radiation patterns 2.4 G Band H-plane V-plane -180 349 355 169 174 -174 -169 -163 -158 -152 -146 -141 -135 -129 -124 -118 -113 -107 -101 5G Band H-plane V-plane -180 349 355 -174 -169 169 174 -163 -158 -152 -146...

  • Page 15: Mounting Instructions

    The following sections provide detailed instructions for the various options which are available today. Standard wall and ceiling rails mount Each Sophos Access Point APX 320, APX 530, and APX 740 ships with a mounting bracket that supports the following mounting options: Ì...
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions APX 320/530/740 Mounting template Do not shrink to fit when printing 4.08cm (1.6in) APX 320/530/740...

  • Page 17: Ceiling Mount

    Operating Instructions Ceiling mount 1. Fix the bracket to the rear of the Access Point by using 4 of the supplied screws. 2. To install, put the access point underneath the ceiling rail and turn it into place. To dismount, push down the spring locks and turn the access point in the other direction.
  • Page 18 Flat ceiling mount To mount your access point to a flat ceiling, please use the “flat ceiling & plenum mounting kit” which is available as an option from your Sophos partner. The kit consists of the following components: Screw hole for...

  • Page 19: Plenum Mount

    Plenum mount For plenum mounting, please use the “flat ceiling & plenum mounting kit” which is available as an option from your Sophos partner. The plenum mounting kit must be installed by a skilled installer. The kit consists of the following components:...
  • Page 20 Suspend mount For suspend mounting, please use the “suspend mounting kit” which is available as an option from your Sophos partner. The suspend mounting kit must be installed by a skilled installer. The kit consists of the following components:...
  • Page 21 Operating Instructions Find a suitable place on the ceiling to hang the 4 suspend-wires by using the anchor feature. Lift the AP up, open the secure-clips, attach the hooks to the rings, and release the secure-clips to lock it. Press downwards to release string Pull end of string downwards...

  • Page 22: Serial Console Connection

    Operating Instructions Armstrong interlude and silhouette mount An optional mounting kit will be made available soon. Serial Console Connection You can connect a serial console to the RJ45 COM port of your Access Point. For example, you can use the HyperTerminal program which is included with most versions of Microsoft Windows to log onto the appliance console.
  • Page 23 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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