WatchGuard AP125
802.11ac wave 2, Dual Radio, 2x2, Indoor, Internal antenna, Cloud ready
Sorry, this unit has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase, replace by WatchGuard AP130. End of Sale (EOS): 01 Dec 2019. End of Life (EOL) for the WatchGuard AP125 is 01 March 2025 - you will not be able receive support after this date even with a 1 Year contract.
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Overview:
Great Wi-Fi security comes in affordable, small packages. The AP125 from WatchGuard is exactly what you’ve been looking for – a small and affordable indoor access point that comes equipped with 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO). This access point also offers dual concurrent 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz band radios, and data rates of up to 867 Mbps and 300 Mbps, respectively. Common use cases include lower-density environments such as small schools, distributed remote offices, and small meeting rooms.
Uniquely Effective Approach to Security
The AP125 supports the only Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) in the industry with high accuracy in classifying access points and client devices, properly enabling automatic prevention of Wi-Fi threats and keeping a network protected from wireless man-in-the middle attacks, evil twins, honeypots, and more.
Flexible Management Options
You can manage the AP125 with either a Firebox, via the Gateway Wireless Controller and receive a lightweight feature set, or with WatchGuard’s Wi-Fi Cloud. With the Wi-Fi Cloud you get an expanded set of features including patented security, marketing tools, and location-based analytics for optimal business insights. IT pros can also enjoy an entirely controller-less Wi-Fi management experience including setup, con-figuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and improved corporate and guest Wi-Fi access, without worrying about the limitations of legacy controller infrastructure. Wi-Fi Cloud en-vironments 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, and customer to maintain consistent policies.
Performance Without Compromise
By incorporating the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 standards, you’ll have speeds of up to 867 Mbps over the air, without sacrificing security. With MU-MIMO, you get faster user experience, serving multiple devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops) at the same time, so more clients can utilize the network more efficiently.
Features & Benefits
- Wave 2 chipset offers the latest MU-MIMO technology to provide optimal airtime efficiency
- Measuring under 6 inches (148mm) square, this small access point packs a real punch
- AP125 takes less than two minutes to activate and configure after connecting to the Wi-Fi Cloud
- Support for up to eight individual SSIDs per radio allows for maximum flexibility in network design
- Smart steering automatically pushes clients with low speeds to a closer access point*
- Band steering manages spectrum efficiency, pushing clients to 5 GHz channels for optimal throughput
- AP125 continues to scan for wire-less threats and enforces security policy even if the connection with the Wi-Fi Cloud is interrupted*
*Must have Wi-Fi Cloud enabled with Secure Wi-Fi or Total Wi-Fi license.
Flexible Deployment Options:
WatchGuard offers three deployment scenarios to meet the needs of SMBs and distributed enterprises. Add an AP120 or AP320 to an existing Firebox UTM-protected network to extend that protection to the WLAN, while managing the device with the Firebox’s built-in gateway wireless controller. For full Engage and Analyze features, WIPS protection, scalable management and so much more in a stand-alone deployment, choose our Wi-Fi Cloud option. And for ultimate peace of mind, rely on a Firebox UTM-protected network with WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloudmanaged APs to realize the full marketing and security potential of a cloud-managed access point solution.
Wi-fi Solution:
WatchGuard has you covered, indoors and out
No matter what your wireless battleground is – remote offices, guest Wi-Fi, corporate access, public hotspots, outdoor environments – WatchGuard has a range of access points to fit your business needs. WatchGuard’s Wi-Fi packages allow you to quickly and easily find the right set of features your business needs today…and tomorrow.
| WatchGuard Wi-Fi Solution | Total Wi-Fi | Secure Wi-Fi | Basic Wi-Fi |
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| Management Platform | Wi-Fi Cloud | Wi-Fi Cloud | Firebox Appliance* |
| Scalability Number of managed access points |
Unlimited | Unlimited | Limited** |
| Configuration and Management SSID configuration with VLAN support, band steering, smart steering, fast roaming, user bandwidth control, Wi-Fi traffic dashboard. |
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Additional Wi-Fi Cloud-Based Management |
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Intelligent Network Visibility and Troubleshooting |
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| Verified Comprehensive Security A patented WIPS technology defends your business from the six known Wi-Fi threat categories, enabling a Trusted Wireless Environment. |
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| GO Mobile Web App Quickly and easily set-up your WLAN network from any mobile device. |
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| Guest Engagement Tools Splash pages, social media integrations, surveys, coupons, videos, and so much more. |
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| Location-Based Analytics Leverage metrics like footfall, dwell time, and conversion to drive business decisions and create customizable reports. |
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| Support Hardware warranty with advance hardware replacement, customer support, and software updates |
Standard | Standard | Standard |
*Requires Firebox with active support contract.
**20 access points recommended for each Firebox model. For the T-15 Firebox model 4 access points are recommended.
No need to rip and replace, just add WIPS
Each WatchGuard access point has the flexibility to operate as both an access point and a dedicated WIPS security sensor. This means that when deployed as dedicated WIPS sensors, the devices work with your existing access points (Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, Ubiquiti, etc) and add enterprise-grade wireless security protection to your network. In this case, instead of delivering secure Wi-Fi traffic to users, we deliver unprecedented WIPS security protection that is 100% dedicated to scanning the air and protecting your business from wireless threats.
Trusted Wireless Environment:
What is a Trusted Wireless Environment?
In a world with growing open Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi hackers are able to not only steal personal information but also spread malware to computers on the network, costing your businesses millions. Simply put, the Wi-Fi system that you installed seven years ago is no longer adequate. As you face the responsibility of evolving your Wi-Fi networks, you’re finding that many vendors do not enable you with the right products. WatchGuard is the only company that offers a framework for building a complete Wi-Fi network that is fast, easy to manage, and most importantly, secure. Companies that offer a Trusted Wireless Environment deliver on these three core pillars:
- Market-Leading Performance: You should never be forced to compromise security to achieve the necessary performance to support your environment with the speed, connections and client density that it needs.
- Scalable Management: With easy set-up and management, you should be able to control your entire wireless network from a single interface and execute key processes to safeguard the environment and its users.
- Verified Comprehensive Security: You need proof that the security solution that defends your business against Wi-Fi attacks can deliver on the following benefits:
- Provide automatic protection from the six known Wi-Fi threat categories
- Allow legitimate external access points to operate in the same airspace
- Restrict users from connecting to unsanctioned Wi-Fi access points
The Six Known Wi-Fi Threat Categories That Leave Your Business Vulnerable
Rogue Access Point
Allows attackers to bypass perimeter security.
Rogue Client
Delivers malware payloads to the network after connecting to malicious APs.
Neighbor Access Point or Client Misassociation
Risks infection from connecting to other SSIDs while in range of the authorized AP.
Ad-Hoc Network
Uses peer-to-peer connections to evade security controls and risk exposure to malware.
"Evil Twin" Access Point
Lures users to connect to it so as to spy on traffic, steal data and infect systems.
Misconfigured Access Point
Opens networks to attack as a result of configuration errors.
Additional Resources
Solution Brief - Trusted Wireless Environment
Don’t let Wi-Fi be your biggest security gap. Hackers prefer to go after the weak link in the security chain and it doesn’t take much to hack into the Wi-Fi network using easily accessible tools and a plethora of online how-to videos. What’s worse – your business networks become compro-mised due to malware implanted and credentials stolen over Wi-Fi, and it can cost millions in fines and breach remediation expenses to fix.
MARKET-LEADING PERFORMANCE
SCALABLE MANAGEMENT
COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY
Don’t Let Wi-Fi Be Your Biggest Security Gap
In 2017, there were 8.4 billion connected devices and the volume is expected to hit 20.4 billion by 2020, according to analyst firm Gartner. Hackers prefer to go after the weak link in the security chain and it doesn’t take much to hack into the Wi-Fi network using easily accessible tools and a plethora of online how-to videos. Even the most rookie hacker can intercept traffic flowing over Wi-Fi and steal valuable data from your smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, or laptop. What’s worse - your business networks become compromised due to malware implanted and credentials stolen over Wi-Fi, and it can cost millions in fines and breach remediation expenses to fix.
Create a Trusted Wireless Environment with WatchGuard
With WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud and WIPS (Wireless Intrusion Prevention System), it is easy to quickly create a Trusted Wireless Environment with WIPS and automatically protect your Wi-Fi network against the six known Wi-Fi threat categories.
WIPS is a collection of features that run on WatchGuard APs and Wi-Fi Cloud. You can use WatchGuard APs for both Wi-Fi access and WIPS security protection, or you can use APs as dedicated WIPS security sensors that you can deploy together with other WatchGuard APs or third-party APs and Wi-Fi controllers.
To create a Trusted Wireless Environment, WatchGuard APs must have either a Total Wi-Fi or Secure Wi-Fi AP management subscription.
Specifications:
| AP125 Specifications | |
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| Physical Specifications | |
| Property | Specification |
| Physical Dimensions | 148mm X 148mm X 33mm |
| Weight | 237g (0.522 lb) |
| Operating Temperature | 0° - 45°C (32° - 113°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20° - 65°C (-4° - 149°F) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Processor RAM | Qualcomm IPQ4028 717 MHz quad-core ARM processor with 256 MB RAM and 64 MB Flash. |
| Port | Description | Connector Type | Speed/Protocol |
| Power | 12V DC/802.3af (PoE) | 5.5MM overall diameter/2.1mm center pin/hole | N/A |
| Reset | Reset to factory default settings | Pin hole push button | Hold down and power cycle the device to reset |
| LAN1 | Gigabit Ethernet port that can be used for wired extension for an SSID | RJ-45 | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN2/PoE | Gigabit Ethernet port used to connect to the wired LAN and communicate with the WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud. This port can also be used to power the device using the 802.3af (PoE) standard. | RJ-45 | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet 802.3af Class 0 PoEPoE input voltage: 48V |
| Operational Specifications | |
| Input Power | 12V DC/1.5A (5.5mm overall diameter/2.1 center pin/hole)/802.3af (PoE) |
| Number of Radios | 2 radios; One 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio each for simultaneous dual band client access. |
| Max Clients Supported | 512 clients per radio *dependent upon cases |
| MIMO | 2x2 for 2.4/5GHz Radios |
| Number of Spatial Streams | 2 for 2.4/5GHz Radios |
| RF Transmit Power | 20 dBm per radio chain (max); Actual power for Tx will depend on Country Regulatory Doman |
| Simultaneous MU-MIMO Clients | Two 1x1 MU-MIMO clients |
| Users in a MU-MIMO group with a 2x2 client | 1 |
| Bandwidth Agility | Yes |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4-2.4835 GHz, 4.9-5.0GHz, 5.15-5.25 GHz; (UNII-1), 5.25-5.35 GHz, 5.47-5.6 GHz,5.650-5.725 GHz (UNII-2), 5.725-5.85 GHz (UNII-3) |
| Dynamic Frequency Selection | Supported in compliance to all latest amendments from FCC, CE, IC, CB, TELEC, KCCregarding certifications. |
| Wi-Fi Specifications – Frequency, Modulation, and Data Rates | |||
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| IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |||
| Frequency Band | Scanning | Transmission | |
| All regions | USA & Canada (FCC/IC) |
Europe (ETSI) |
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| 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz | 2400 ~ 2473.5 MHz | 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz | |
| Modulation Type | DSSS, OFDM | ||
| Peak Data Rates | Up to 300 Mbps (MCS 0-15) | ||
| Antenna | Integrated modular high efficiency PIFA antenna x4 (x2 per band) | ||
| IEEE 802.11a/n/ac | |||
| Frequency Band | Scanning | Transmission | |
| All regions | USA & Canada (FCC/IC) |
Europe (ETSI) |
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| 4.92 ~ 5.08 GHz 5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz 5.47~ 5.725 GHz 5.725~ 5.825 GHz |
5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz 5.725~ 5.825 GHz |
5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz 5.47~ 5.725 GHz |
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| Dynamic Frequency Selection | DFS and DFS2 | ||
| Modulation Type | OFDM | ||
| Peak Data Rates | Up to 867 Mbps (MCS 0-15) | ||
| Antenna | Integrated modular high efficiency PIFA antenna x4 (x2 per band) | ||
| Maximum Transmit Power For 2.4GHz | |
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| 802.11b | 1Mbps: 20 dBm 11Mbps: 21 dBm |
| 802.11g | 6Mbps: 21 dBm 54Mbps: 18 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 | MCS 0: 20 dBm MCS 7: 18 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0: 20 dBm MCS 7: 18 dBm |
| Maximum Transmit Power For 5GHz | |
| 802.11a | 6Mbps: 21 dBm 54Mbps: 19 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 | MCS: 21 dBm MCS 7: 19 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0: 20 dBm MCS 7: 18 dBm |
| 802.11n VHT80 | MCS 0: 20 dBm MCS 7: 18 dBm MCS 8: 17 dBm MCS 9: 16 dBm |
| Receive Sensitivity For 2.4GHz | |
| 802.11g | 6 Mbps: -95 dBm 54 Mbps: -77 dBm 54 Mbps: -72 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 | MCS 0: -94 dBm MCS 7: -74 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0: -92 dBm MCS 7: -71 dBm |
| Receive Sensitivity For 5GHz | |
| 802.11a | 6 Mbps: -93 dBm 54 Mbps: -76 dBm |
| 802.11n HT20 | MCS 0: -93 dBm MCS 7: -73 dBm |
| 802.11n HT40 | MCS 0: -89 dBm MCS 7: -71 dBm |
| 802.11ac HT20 | MCS 8: -68 dBm |
| 802.11ac HT20 | MCS 9: -64 dBm |
| 802.11ac HT80 | MCS 9: -61 dBm |
Internal Antenna Radiation Patterns
2.4GHz Antenna
5GHz Antenna
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Product Comparison:
WatchGuard Access Point Models
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| Recommended Use Case | AP125Lower-density high performance ideal for small schools, distributed remote offices, and small meeting rooms |
AP225WMedium-density high performance ideal for multi-dwelling units (MDU) structures such as dorm rooms, hotels, assisted living, and military housing units. |
AP325Medlum-density high performance including K-12 schools, SMBs, restaurants |
AP327XMedium-density high performance IP-67 rated rugged outdoor including school campuses, RV parks, manufacturing yards, warehouses |
AP420High-density, high performance including large schools, meeting rooms, shopping malls |
| Radios & Streams | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 3rd WIPS Radio | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 3rd WIPS Radio | 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Wave 2 | 4x4:4 MU-MIMO Wave 2 3rd WIPS radio |
| Deployment | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Outdoor | Indoor |
| Number of Antennas | 4 internal | 4 internal | 6 internal | 4 N-Type External Connectors | 10 internal |
| Maximum Data Rate | 867 Mbps/300 Mbps | 867 Mbps / 400 Mbps | 867 Mbps/300 Mbps | 867 Mbps/400 Mbps | 1.7 Gbps/800 Mbps |
| Ports | 2x Gbe | 3x Gbe | 2x Gbe | 2x Gbe | 2x Gbe |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | 802.3af (PoE) | 802.3at (POE+) | 802.3at (PoE+) | 802.3at (PoE+) | 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Product Dimensions | 5.83"x 5.83"x 1.29" (148 x 148 x 33 mm) | 7.3"x 4.9" x 1" (186.4) 123.9x 25.5mm) | 7.72"x 7.72"x 1.69" (196x 196 x 43 mm) | 8.42"x 8.42"x 2.66" (213.9 x 213.9 X 67.5 mm) | 8.66"x 8.66"x 2.24" (220 x 220 x 57 mm) |
Documentation:
Download the WatchGuard AP125 Access Point Datasheet (PDF).
Download the WatchGuard Secure Cloud-Managed WiFi Access Point Datasheet (PDF).