Cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6/6E access points
Standard
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Radio Bands
2.4 GHz; 5 GHz
Management
Sophos Central cloud platform
Local User Interface (single AP)
Interfaces
1x 12V DC-in
1x Gigabit Ethernet port with 802.3af PoE+
Micro-USB console
Power Requirement (PSE)
17.5 W
Power-Over-Ethernet
PoE+ 802.3at
Radio Specification
2x2x2, Dual Radio
2.4 GHz single band
5 GHz single band
Max. Theoretical Data Rates
2875 Mbps
575 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
2300 Mbps (5 GHz)
Antennas
1x internal omnidirectional
2x 2.4 GHz antenna
2x 5 GHz antenna
DFS
Yes
AP6 support subscription entitles you to Sophos Central management, firmware updates, Advanced RMA, and 24/7 multi-channel support.
Features delivered via Sophos Central are only available in combination with a valid AP6 support contract.
The AP6 Series includes four indoor access point models supporting Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E.
With support for 2.4GHz and 5GHz, Wi-Fi 6 offers a great wireless experience for users in mixed environments. Enhanced throughput per area noticeably increases performance and lowers latency in high-density networks.
Wi-Fi 6E additionally supports 6GHz band, ideal for cleaner and less congested space.
| Model | AP6 420 | AP6 420E | AP6 840 | AP6 840E |
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| WLAN Standards | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 |
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6/6E |
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 |
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6/6E |
| Management | Sophos Central (see management and support below). Local web interface (single AP6 only) AP6 Series access points cannot be managed from any Sophos firewall. |
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| Deployment | Indoor; desktop, wall, or ceiling mount | |||
| Radios* | Dual Radio 1 x 2.4 GHz single-band 1 x 5 GHz single-band |
Tri-radio 1x 2.4 GHz single-band 1x 5 GHz single-band 1x 6 GHz single-band |
Dual Radio 1x 2.4 GHz single-band 1x 5 GHz single-band |
Tri-radio 1x 2.4 GHz single-band 1x 5 GHz single-band 1x 6 GHz single-band |
| Antennas | Internal omnidirectional | Internal omnidirectional | Internal omnidirectional | Internal omnidirectional |
| Antenna Options | - | - | - | - |
| DFS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | 2 x 2:2 | 2 x 2:2 | 4 x 4:4 | 4 x 4:4 |
| Interfaces | 1x 1GE w/PoE+ | 1x 2.5G w/PoE+ | 1x 2.5G w/PoE+ | 1x 2.5G w/PoE++ 1 x 2.5G without PoE |
| Power (max.) | 17.5 W | 24.25 W | 30 W | 45 W |
| Power-over-Ethernet (min.)** | 802.3at (PoE+) Suitable PoE+ injector or switch available for separate purchase |
802.3at (PoE+) Suitable PoE+ injector or switch available for separate purchase |
802.3at (PoE+) Suitable PoE+ injector or switch available for separate purchase |
802.3bt (PoE++) Suitable PoE++ injector or CS210-8FP switch available for separate purchase |
| Dimensions Width x Height x Depth | 183 x 35 x 183 mm 7.2 x 1.38 x 7.2 inches |
183 x 35 x 183 mm 7.2 x 1.38 x 7.2 inches |
225 x 43 x 225 mm 8.86 x 1.54 x 8.86 inches |
225 x 43 x 225 mm 8.86 x 1.54 x 8.86 inches |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 0.7 kg | 1.2 kg | 1.2 kg |
| Certifications and Compliance | CB, UL, CE, FCC, ISED, RCM, TEC EN 60601-1-2 (Medical Equipment Directive) |
CB, UL, CE, FCC, ISED, RCM, TEC Plenum-rated (UL2043) EN 60601-1-2 (Medical Equipment Directive) |
CB, UL, CE, FCC, ISED, RCM, TEC Plenum-rated (UL2043) EN 60601-1-2 (Medical Equipment Directive) |
CB, UL, CE, FCC, ISED, RCM, TEC Plenum-rated (UL2043) EN 60601-1-2 (Medical Equipment Directive) |
* 6 GHz is not available in all regions. See https://www.wi-fi.org/countries-enabling-wi-fi-in-6-ghz-wi-fi-6e for further information.
** Additional information and guidance on powering your access points is avaiable at https://support.sophos.com/support/s/article/KB-000045501?language=en_US.