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WatchGuard AP230W Hardware Guide
The WatchGuard AP230W is a high-performance 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax designed for indoor wall mount
deployments, and supports 574 Mbps data rate on the 2.4 GHz band and 1.2 Gbps on the 5 GHz band.
The AP230W also has a third 1x1 dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio dedicated to security scanning for airspace
monitoring.
Four additional Ethernet LAN ports provide wired connectivity. One of these wired ports also provides PoE/PSE
output (802.3af) to power other devices.
You can power the access point with a PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) power source or an optional AC power
adapter.
Access Point Management
You can manage your access point with WatchGuard Cloud. WatchGuard Cloud delivers simplified Wi-Fi
management to easily deploy, configure, and report on one unified platform for security. It eliminates the need
for any physical or virtual infrastructure requirements, with multi-tier and multi-tenant capabilities through a
centralized WatchGuard Cloud management platform.
WatchGuard Cloud environments easily scale from one to an unlimited number of access points across
multiple locations. Access points can be grouped in many ways including location, building, floor, customers,
and remote users to maintain consistent policies across a distributed network.
For more information on how to set up your access point with WatchGuard Cloud, go to watchguard.com/start.

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Summary of Contents for Watchguard AP230W

  • Page 1 574 Mbps data rate on the 2.4 GHz band and 1.2 Gbps on the 5 GHz band. The AP230W also has a third 1x1 dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio dedicated to security scanning for airspace monitoring.
  • Page 2: About Your Hardware

    About Your Hardware Hardware Specifications Hardware Description Processor Qualcomm Cypress IPQ6010 Quad-core A53 1.8 GHz Memory NOR Flash: SPI 8 MB NAND Flash: 256 MB RAM: DDR4 1 GB (x1) Radios 2.4 GHz 2x2 802.11b/g/n/ax. Max data rate: 574 Mbps 5 GHz 2x2 802.11a/n/ac/ax. Max data rate: 1.2 Gbps 2 x 2.4 GHz, 3 dBi Antennas 2 x 5 GHz, 3 dBi...
  • Page 3: Environmental Requirements

    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 4: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description The access point has connections on both the rear panel and the bottom panel of the device. Rear Panel Connections PoE+ IN LAN/Uplink This is an uplink LAN port that connects the access point to a wired LAN connection through a switch or hub.
  • Page 5: Bottom Panel Connections

    PoE+ (802.3at) or a power adapter to enable power on the LAN4 (PoE Out) port. The PoE Out port is intended to power small devices such as IP-based phones, cameras, or other similar devices. WatchGuard recommends that you do not power another access point from this port.
  • Page 6: Side Panel

    Mount and Connect the Access Point. LED Indicators Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud access points have LED indicators that can show different status conditions while booting, activation validation, feature key download, WatchGuard Cloud device registration, and the connection to WatchGuard Cloud.
  • Page 7 The access point briefly passes through each stage until the device is connected to WatchGuard Cloud and shows a solid blue LED indicator. If the access point remains in the same state for a long period of time without a solid blue LED indicator status, there might be a network issue, activation or feature key issue, or a problem with your WatchGuard Cloud account.
  • Page 8 Access point failed If the device LEDs flash alternating blue and red every second, the and Red system integrity device has failed a system integrity check and has rebooted in failsafe check mode. You must contact WatchGuard Support to replace the device.
  • Page 9 Mount and Connect the Access Point Your package includes the access point mounting bracket and bracket screw (one spare screw is included). The MAC address and serial number of your access point are printed on a label on the back of the device.
  • Page 10: Mount The Access Point

    Mount the Access Point To mount the access point on an existing wall outlet box: 1. Remove the existing cover and screws from the wall plate of the outlet box. 2. Pull the Ethernet network cable through the center of the mounting bracket. 3.
  • Page 11 4. Connect the Ethernet cable from your network to the PoE+ IN LAN/Uplink port on the rear panel of the access point before you attach the device to the mounting bracket. Align the tabs on the mounting bracket with the slots on the rear panel of the access point, and slide the access point down onto the mounting bracket.
  • Page 12 bracket (one spare screw is included).
  • Page 13: Connect The Access Point

    Connect the Access Point Connect the Ethernet cable from your network to the PoE+ IN LAN Uplink port on the rear panel of the device. Make sure the other end of the Ethernet cable is connected to your network through a hub, switch, or injector with PoE+ power enabled.
  • Page 14 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. For the AP230W, you must mount the access point to the stand in a horizontal orientation. We recommend you install the access point with the LED indicators facing upwards for visibility.
  • Page 15 Align and secure the included mounting bracket to the stand with screws. Align the tabs on the mounting bracket with the slots on the rear panel of the access point. Slide the access point onto the mounting bracket.
  • Page 16: Power Adapter (Optional)

    An optional AC power adapter supplies 54V DC power to the device. Before you connect the adapter, verify that the color band on the cord matches the color ring around the power plug on the access point (purple). Do not connect this power adapter to any other WatchGuard product. AC Power Adapter Specs...
  • Page 17: 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 18: Safety Warning

    (EMI) requirements, you must make sure the power source is connected to earth ground before you connect power to the access point. Disclaimer WatchGuard shall not be held liable if the end user alters, modify, or repairs any WatchGuard hardware appliance.
  • Page 19: Fcc Certification (Usa)

    FCC Certification (USA) 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 20 Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
  • Page 21 European Union (CE) 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: EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020 Safety of Information Technology Equipment (ITE) EN 55032:2015/A1:2020 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements.
  • Page 22 Dieses Gerät ist auf die Verwendung in Innenräumen beschränkt, wenn es in den angegebenen Ländern im Frequenzbereich von 5150 bis 5350 MHz betrieben wird. Frequency Range Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 2412 - 2472 MHz 19.77 dBm 5180 - 5240 MHz 22.81 dBm 5260 - 5320 MHz 22.83 dBm...
  • Page 23   Български Този продукт е в съответствие с Директива 2014/53/ЕС. Česky Tento produkt je v souladu se směrnicí 2014/53/EU. Dansk Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/53/EU. Deutsch Dieses Produkt entspricht der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU. Eesti See toode vastab direktiivile 2014/53/EL. English This product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 24: Japan Statement

      Italiano Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva 2014/53/EU. Latviski Šis produkts atbilst Direktīvai 2014/53/EU. Lietuvių Šis gaminys atitinka direktyvą 2014/53/ES. Malti Dan il-prodott huwa konformi mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE. Magyar Ez za termék megfelel a 2014/53/EU irányelvnek. Nederlands Dit product is in overeenstemming met Richtlijn 2014/53/EU. Norsk Dette produktet er i samsvar med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 25: Rohs Statement

    WEEE Statement WatchGuard asks that all our products to be recycled at the end of their current use to comply with local waste compliance requirements. WatchGuard supports the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU). That means that WEEE may not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste but is to be collected separately.
  • Page 26: Limited Hardware Warranty

    The WEEE symbol on your WatchGuard equipment indicates that it should not be disposed of by the end user with unsorted municipal waste, but in a manner consistent with required EU Directives, and the local transposition of the Directive in the end user's jurisdiction. The symbol is placed per CENELEC standard EN50419.
  • Page 27 ● ● © 2024 WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. WatchGuard and the WatchGuard logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of WatchGuard Technologies in the United States and other countries. Various other trademarks are held by their respective owners.  ...

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