Watchguard AP125 Hardware Guide

Brand: Watchguard

Model: AP125

Type: Hardware Guide

WatchGuard

AP125

Hardware

Guide

AP125

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WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in network security, providing best-

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Hardware Guide 1

Hardware Specifications

The WatchGuard® AP family of wireless access points provide secure, reliable, wireless communications while

delivering high performance and broad coverage—a perfect combination of services to meet the needs of

enterprise-level customers, small businesses, branch offices, campuses, and hotels alike.

Internal antennas, slim cases, minimalist labeling, and small LEDs, coupled with wall and ceiling mount

options, make these devices ideal for low profile deployment scenarios. Power can be provided by any Power

over Ethernet (PoE) power source or an AC adapter.

WatchGuard AP125 devices are enterprise grade 802.11ac Wave 2 access points for low density environments

such as small schools, distributed remote offices, small footprint retail stores, and restaurants.

There are two ways you can manage your AP:

Total Wi-Fi and Secure Wi-Fi with WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud

A powerful cloud-based enterprise wireless management solution for AP configuration, security, and

monitoring.

Basic Wi-Fi with WatchGuard Firebox Gateway Wireless Controller

Local management, configuration, security, and monitoring of APs directly from your WatchGuard

Firebox. The WatchGuard Firebox requires Fireware OS v12.1.3 and higher.

For more information about how to set up and manage your WatchGuard AP, you can find documentation

online at: https://www.watchguard.com/help

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Package Contents

 WatchGuard AP125

 Quick Start Guide

 Mounting bracket for T-rail ceilings (15/16”, 24mm)

Optional mounting accessories for walls or ceilings without a T-rail, or different size T-rail ceilings are

also available from WatchGuard. For more information, see “Mounting Instructions” on page 8.

About Your Hardware

Hardware Specifications

AP125

Processor and RAM Qualcomm IPQ4028 717 MHz quad-core ARM

processor with 256 MB RAM and 64 MB Flash

Radio Type and

Frequency Band

2.4GHz, 802.11b/g/n. Max data rate: 300 Mbps

5GHz, 802.11a/n/ac. Max data rate: 876 Mbps

Antenna 4 integrated omnidirectional antennas

 2 antennas: 2.4GHz radio

 2 antennas: 5GHz radio

Ethernet interface 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (LAN2)

802.3af PoE

1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (LAN1) for link

aggregation or a wired extension.

Power Interface Power over Ethernet: 802.3af (PoE)

PoE input voltage 48V, Class 0

DC jack: 12V DC input, 1.5A (5.5mm overall diameter/2.1mm

center pin/hole)

Power Consumption Max: 12.95 W

Min: 2.7 W

Average: 11 W

MTBF Rating 2,080,309 hours at 25°C

952,320 hours at 45°C

Dimensions 148mm × 148mm × 33mm

Weight 0.522 lb (237 g)

Hardware Guide 3

Hardware Specifications

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:

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Operating relative humidity 0% to 95% non-condensing

Non-operating temperature -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)

Non-operating relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

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Hardware Description

Device Connections and Buttons

Ethernet Network Interfaces

LAN2 (PoE): Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps and PoE

connectivity.

LAN1: Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps.

When configured with Wi-Fi Cloud, this second AP interface can be used for link aggregation or as a

wired extension for a wireless SSID that has NAT enabled. For more information, see the WatchGuard

Wi-Fi Cloud Help.

For APs managed locally by a Gateway Wireless Controller with Fireware v12.2.1 and higher, you can

bridge together the LAN ports on AP models that have two LAN interfaces. This enables you to extend

the wired network on the second LAN interface. For more information, see the Fireware Help.

Reset

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 small hole on the AP.

To reset the AP to factory-default settings, while the AP is powered on, press and hold the reset

button for up to 10 seconds until the LEDs go off to indicate that the AP has rebooted.

If you press the reset button while the AP is not powered on or is booting, the reset button will have

no effect.

Hardware Guide 5

Hardware Specifications

Power Input (DC IN)

The WatchGuard AP125 can be powered by 802.3af PoE on the LAN2 (PoE) interface.

You can also power the device with an optional AC power adapter. For more information, see “AC

Power Adapter” on page 15.

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Device Indicators

The front panel of the AP125 has five LEDs that indicate the status of the AP.

AP Firmware 8.8.1 and Higher

LED

Status

Power LAN 1 and

LAN2

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Radios

Off Powered off. No Ethernet

link.

Radio inactive.

Green Powered on. Operating at normal

power and capabilities.

(PoE+ or DC power, or PoE for

802.3af only APs)

- Radio active.

Flashing

Green

Not connected to Wi-Fi Cloud or

paired with a Gateway Wireless

Controller

No IP address received from DHCP.

Orange - Connected at

10/100/1000

Mbps.

Flashing

Orange

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Hardware Specifications

AP Firmware 8.8.0 or Lower

LED Status Description

Power Solid green Power On

LAN1 Off Power Off

Solid amber Connected to LAN1 port at

10/100/1000 Mbps.

Flashing amber Activity on LAN1 port.

Off No Ethernet link.

LAN2/PoE Solid green Connected to LAN2/PoE port at

10/100/1000 Mbps.

Fast flash green Did not receive valid IP address from

DHCP.

Slow flash green Cannot connect to WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud.

Flashing green Activity on LAN2/PoE port.

Off No Ethernet link.

2.4 GHz Solid green Client connected to 2.4 GHz radio.

Flashing green Activity on 2.4 GHz radio.

5 GHz Solid green Client connected to 5 GHz radio.

Flashing green Activity on 5 GHz radio.

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Mounting Instructions

Your package includes the AP125 and a T-rail mounting bracket.

The MAC address and serial number of your AP are printed on a label on the back of the device.

Make sure you record this information before you mount the AP.

Hardware Guide 9

Hardware Specifications

T-rail Brackets

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” T-rail mount, 15mm, Part #: WG8026

 Interlude/Silhouette T-rail mount, 15mm, Part #: WG8021

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.

3. To attach the bracket to the T-rail, rotate the bracket so it is parallel to the T-rail, and snap the bracket

on the T-rail.

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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).

3. Attach the AP stubs to the bracket holders. You may need to adjust the AP stubs for a firm fit.

Hardware Guide 11

Hardware Specifications

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.

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Connect the AP

To power on and connect the AP125 to the network with PoE:

1. Connect one end of the network interface cable to the LAN2/PoE port on the AP125.

2. Connect the other end of the network interface cable to an Ethernet jack that provides PoE power.

To connect the AP125 to the network and to power on the AP125 with a power adapter:

1. Connect one end of the network interface cable to the LAN2/PoE port on the AP125.

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.

Connect the AP for Link Aggregation

With WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud, you can use both Ethernet ports of the AP125 for link aggregation that enables

these ports to logically merge into a single link for higher aggregate bandwidth.

You must enable link aggregation in a device template for the AP125, and link aggregation must also be

enabled on your network switch for the two ports connected to your AP. Both links should use CAT6 Ethernet

cabling.

Hardware Guide 13

Hardware Specifications

Ethernet Power Injector (Optional)

You can power the WatchGuard AP with an optional Ethernet Power Injector. This PoE/PoE+ capable device

allows 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.

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.

Connect the Ethernet Power Injector

To connect an Ethernet Power Injector to the WatchGuard AP:

1. Plug the Ethernet Power Injector into an AC power source.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network backbone (for example, PoE capable router, switch, or

hub) to the LAN connector on the Ethernet Power Injector.

3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN2 PoE interface on the AP to the PoE connector on the

Ethernet Power Injector.

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Ethernet Power Injector Specifications

Ethernet Power Injector

WatchGuard Part # 802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (US/FCC) (WG8599)

802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (CE) (WG8600)

802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (UK) (WG8601)

802.3at PoE+ Injector with AC cord (AUS) (WG8602)

Specification IEEE 802.3at/af

AC Input Voltage Rating 100 to 240VAC

Input Current 0.8A Max for 100VAC

Output Power 30W maximum

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

Temperature Operating: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage: -30°C to 80°C (-22°F to 176°F)

Humidity 5 to 90% (Operating and storage)

Dimensions L = 3.9” (99 mm)

W = 2.27” (68.5 mm)

H = 1.3” (33 mm)

Weight 0.33 lbs (149.6 g)

Hardware Guide 15

Hardware Specifications

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 Specifications

AC Power Adaptor

WatchGuard Part # WG8041

AC Input Voltage Rating 90-264VAC

Output Voltage DC12V, 1.5A

Region-specific

Adapter Plugs

US, EU, UK, AU

Temperature Operating: 0 to +45°C

Storage: -20 to +85°C

Humidity Operating: 0% to 95%

Storage: 0% to 95%

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Hardware Specifications

Hardware Guide 17

Legal and Regulatory Information

Limited Hardware Warranty

This Limited Hardware Warranty (the “Warranty”) applies to the enclosed hardware product, not including any

associated software, which is licensed pursuant to a separate end-user license agreement and warranty (the

“Product”). BY USING THE PRODUCT, YOU (either an individual or a single entity) AGREE TO THE TERMS

HEREOF. If you do not agree to these terms, please return this package, along with proof of purchase, to the

authorized dealer from which you purchased it for a full refund. WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

(“WatchGuard”) and you agree as set forth below or on the reverse side of this card, as applicable:

1. LIMITED WARRANTY. WatchGuard warrants that upon delivery and for one (1) year thereafter (the “Warranty

Period”): (a) the Product will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship, and (b) the Product,

when properly installed and used for its intended purpose and in its intended operating environment, will

perform substantially in accordance with WatchGuard applicable specifications.

This warranty does not apply to any Product that has been: (i) altered, repaired or modified by any party other

than WatchGuard except for the replacement or inclusion of specified components authorized in, and

performed in strict accordance with, documentation provided by WatchGuard; or (ii) damaged or destroyed

by force majeure events, accidents, power spikes or similar events, or by any intentional, reckless or negligent

acts or omissions of any party. You may have additional warranties with respect to the Product from the

manufacturers of Product components. However, you agree not to look to WatchGuard for, and hereby

release WatchGuard from any liability for, performance of, enforcement of, or damages or other relief on

account of, any such warranties or any breach thereof.

2. REMEDIES. If any Product does not comply with the WatchGuard warranties set forth in Section 1 above,

WatchGuard will, following the receipt of the product you claim is defective and at its option, either (a) repair

the Product, or (b) replace the Product with a like or similar product; provided, that you will be responsible for

returning the Product and for all costs of shipping and handling. Repair or replacement of the Product shall

not extend the Warranty Period. Any Product, component, part or other item replaced by WatchGuard

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All WatchGuard products are designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These requirements

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instructions carefully before operating the product, and refer to them as needed to ensure the continued safe

operation of your product. Additional information can be found in the electronic Hardware Guide.

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