Sophos AP6 420X Outdoor Access Point - AP42XE00ZZPCNP

Product Description

Sophos AP6 420X Outdoor Access Point

Expand your network with the rugged and powerful Sophos AP6 420X outdoor access point. Part of the innovative AP6 series, this access point is designed specifically for outdoor use, while still offering the impressive performance and connectivity of Wi-Fi 6.

Technical data

• Supported frequency bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
• Protocol: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Management: Sophos Central Management or access point web interface (app planned)
• Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
• Service and support: 24/7 phone support, firmware updates, Advance RMA replacement.
• Power supply: Power-over-Ethernet+ (802.3at)

Main features

• Wi-Fi 6 support: The Sophos AP6 420X outdoor access point offers full support for Wi-Fi 6, enabling higher data rates and improving performance in densely populated environments.
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• Sophos Central Management: Central management via Sophos Central allows the access point to be managed easily and efficiently. This feature is exclusive to the AP6 series and enables smooth management of your network.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty: The Sophos AP6 420X offers a limited lifetime warranty, giving you long-term peace of mind and confidence in your device.
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• 24/7 support and service: Sophos's comprehensive support and service package includes centralized management, firmware updates, 24/7 phone support and Advance RMA replacements.
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Frequently asked questions

1. Is the Sophos AP6 420X suitable for outdoor use? Yes, the Sophos AP6 420X is specifically designed for outdoor use. Its rugged construction makes it ideal for various outdoor scenarios.
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3. Does the Sophos AP6 420X support the 6 GHz band? No, the Sophos AP6 420X supports the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. AP6 series models with an 'E' at the end of the model number are required to support the 6 GHz band.
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5. What is included in the support and service package? The support and service package includes Sophos Central Management, firmware updates, 24/7 phone support and Advance RMA replacements.
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7. Do all AP6 models support 6 GHz? No, only the models with an 'E' at the end of the model number support Wi-Fi 6E and thus the 6 GHz band.
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9. What is Wi-Fi 6? What is Wi-Fi 6E? Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) is currently the latest available version of the Wi-Fi network protocol. The standard supports both the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The 'E' in Wi-Fi 6E stands for 'Extended' and extends support to the 6 GHz band.
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11. What are the advantages of Wi-Fi 6/E? Here are the highlights:
    • Better overall performance for devices that support the standard
    • Higher maximum throughput possible
    • Support for 2.4 and 5 GHz, makes the standard available for a wider range of devices, incl. Low-cost IoT devices that often support only 2.4 GHz (Wi-Fi 5 supported only 5 GHz)
    • Wi-Fi 6E support for 6 GHz opens up a cleaner, less crowded space for high-performance networking
    • Support for WPA3 makes Wi-Fi 6 more secure (especially since WPA2 fell victim to Krack attacks some time ago)
    • In addition, there are various technical changes and energy-saving improvements.
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12. Management / Support and services Why do we have a support and services subscription?
    • As with our other networking products, we are harmonising our support model to also cover Central Management, 24x7 phone support, firmware upgrades and Advance RMA. We have also introduced a limited lifetime warranty for AP6, which is new to the wireless product line. This is consistent with the approach we have for Sophos Switch. With unified support and service subscriptions for our network hardware products, this paves the way for us to consider interesting packaging models in the future, such as an enterprise licensing agreement.
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    • We have many large deployments running on Sophos Central that would not have been possible on a firewall. Some of our largest customers manage thousands of APXs from Central, a testament to the scalability and manageability of our cloud platform. Sophos Central Wi-Fi is inherently more scalable than on-premise Wi-Fi, which eats up expensive hardware resources that could be better used for other critical firewall functions.
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    • The previous Central Management licensing model was waived for all AP and APX Series Access Points and has now been discontinued. The 'free' Central Management was used as a strategic incentive to get people to use Sophos Central Wireless and was very successful in getting people to switch and experience the benefits of our cloud-managed Wi-Fi

The Sophos AP6 420X Outdoor Access Point is the ideal choice for businesses that need a robust and reliable network, even in outdoor environments. With its powerful Wi-Fi 6 support and comprehensive support and service package, the AP6 420X is ready to meet your networking needs.