Watchguard AP130 Wi-Fi Access Point User Guide

Watchguard AP130 Wi-Fi Access Point

WatchGuard AP130 Hardware Guide

The WatchGuard AP130 is a 2×2 802.11ax dual-radio access point that supports 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n wireless standards with up to 574 Mbps data rate on 2.4GHz band and 1200 Mbps on 5GHz bands.

AP Management

You can manage your AP130 with WatchGuard Cloud, a powerful cloud-based enterprise wireless management solution for AP configuration, security, and monitoring.
For more information on how to set up your AP with WatchGuard Cloud, see watchguard.com/start.

About Your Hardware Hardware Specifications

Environmental Requirements

• n Install the device indoors
• n Make sure the device has adequate clearance for airflow and cooling

To safely install your WatchGuard AP, we recommend that you:

Other environmental requirements:

Hardware Description

The AP has these connections on the bottom panel of the AP.

Bottom Panel Connections

Reset Button

Resets the AP to factory default settings.

• n Use a paper clip or other small object to press the reset button through the hole.
• n Press and hold the reset button for up to 10 seconds until all LEDs go off to indicate that the AP has rebooted.

LAN/POE This is a LAN port that connects the AP to a wired LAN connection through a switch or hub. This port also provides PoE (802.3af/at) power for the AP.
DC 12V If PoE power is unavailable, you can power the device with the optional 12V DC power adapter (WG9009).

Side Panel Connections

Kensington Lock Slot Kensington security lock slot for use with a security cable to secure your device.

Device Indicator

The AP130 has a single LED indicator that can show these conditions :

Mount and Connect the AP

Your package includes the AP130, ceiling mount t-rail brackets, and wall mount screws and spacers.

Ceiling Mount

1.  Slide the ceiling mount base into the slot on the back panel of the access point.
2.  Hold the access point with one hand to reach the other hand over the t-rail sides of the bracket.
3.  Attach the stationary end of the ceiling mount bracket on to the t-rail.

Wall Mount

1.  Determine where the access point will be placed and mark the location for the two mounting holes (98.14 mm apart).
2.  Drill the two mounting holes (8.1mm diameter and 26mm depth) and hammer the anchors into the holes.
3.  Screw the anchors into the holes until they are flush with the wall, then screw the included screws into the anchors.
4.  Attach the access point to the wall with the mounting screws.

Wall Mount with T-Rail Mount and Spacers
For ease of use, you can also affix the access point to a wall with the T-rail 15/16″ mount attached. Use the included spacers to place between the mounting screws and the anchors.

Connect the AP

Plug one end of the Ethernet cable from your network into the LAN PoE port on the bottom panel of the AP.
Make sure the other end of the Ethernet cable is connected to your network through a hub, switch, or injector with PoE (802.3af/at) power enabled.

Power Adapter (Optional)
An optional AC power adapter supplies 12V DC power to the AP.

Ethernet Power Injector (Optional)
You can power the AP with an optional Ethernet Power Injector. The PoE+ power injector enables you to power the AP through an existing Ethernet connection. With this device, you do not have to position your 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.

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, a PoE-capable router, switch, or hub) to the LAN connector on the Ethernet Power Injector.
3.  Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN1 PoE Ethernet interface on the AP to the PoE connector on the Ethernet Power Injector.

The table provides the specifications for the power adapter.

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.
For patent information, please visit http://www.watchguard.com/patents

Safety Warning

If protective earthing is used as a safeguard, the instructions shall require the connection of the equipment protective earthing conductor to the installation protective earthing conductor (for example, by means of a power cord connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection). To meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements, you must make sure the power source is connected to earth ground before you connect power to the AP.

Power Adapter Requirements
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Adapter or DC power source marked “L.P.S.” (or Limited Power Source or PS2) rated 12V DC, 2A minimum, maximum ambient temperature (Tma)=40°C, or supplied by a Listed PoE Adapter marked “L.P.S.” (or Limited Power Source or PS2) rated 54V DC, 0.6A minimum, maximum ambient temperature (Tma)=40°C. For more information regarding approved power sources, please contact WatchGuard Technologies.

FCC Certification

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
• n connected.
• n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC 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

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).

Industry Canada Certification
This device complies with ISED’s license-exempt RSSs. 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.(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
(ii) where applicable, antenna type(s), antenna models(s), and worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in section 6.2.2.3 shall be clearly indicated.

References

• WatchGuard | Network, Wi-Fi, Identity, and Endpoint Security Solutions
• Secplicity - Security Simplified
• Patents | WatchGuard Technologies
• WatchGuard Support | Download Software & Activate Products
• Get Started with WatchGuard Devices
• Product Documentation | WatchGuard Technologies

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