Publish Date: August 17, 2023
About Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6 is the latest generation of Wireless LAN and includes enhanced throughput-per-area and lower latency which particularly benefits high-density wireless environments. Security enhancements include WPA3, which is a requirement for Wi-Fi 6E for the 6 GHz band but is also available on both the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The industry name that identifies access points that operate within the 6 GHz band is Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 Extended). Wi-Fi 6 access points do not support Wi-Fi 6E and only offer wireless connectivity on the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.
Sophos AP6 Series Access Points
The AP6 Series offers a range of models to suit many different environments. With four indoor models and one IP67-rated outdoor model, they are ideal for both new and existing customers to refresh their Wi-Fi infrastructure as part of a network upgrade or vendor consolidation project. Managed through Sophos Central, you have a single point of management and monitoring for all AP6 access points.
All AP6 models (except the AP6 420) have at least one 2.5G interface for faster LAN connectivity. When combined with our range of 2.5G switches, you can unlock faster speeds across your entire network. This helps to prevent performance bottlenecks and gives your wireless users an overall better Wi-Fi experience.
| AP6 Model | AP6 420 | AP6 420E | AP6 840 | AP6 840E | AP6 420X |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Outdoor |
| WLAN Standard Bands |
Wi-Fi 6 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Wi-Fi 6/Wi-Fi 6E 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
Wi-Fi 6 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Wi-Fi 6/Wi-Fi 6E 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
Wi-Fi 6 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Management |
Sophos Central: Provides a single point of management and monitoring for all AP6 access points. Local Management: Offers a local administrator interface available for individual access point management. |
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| Power over Ethernet |
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++) CS210-8FP switch available for separate purchase, PoE++ injector planned |
802.3at (PoE+) Suitable PoE+ injector or switch available for separate purchase |
| Antennas | internal omnidirectional | internal omnidirectional | internal omnidirectional | internal omnidirectional | external omnidirectional |
Note: The 6 GHz band is not yet available in all regions
Additional information about AP6 Series access points:
- Sophos Wireless Overview: https://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/secure-wifi
- Sophos Wireless Features: https://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/secure-wifi/features
- Sophos Wireless Compare Models: https://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/secure-wifi/tech-specs
- Sophos Wireless datasheet: https://assets.sophos.com/X24WTUEQ/at/mhxw3f337crpws9r5p748t/sophos-wireless-ds.pdf
- AP6 Series Technical Documentation: https://doc.sophos.com/nsg/wifi/help/en-us/index.html
- How to Buy: https://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/secure-wifi/how-to-buy
For a list of Known Issues for the AP6 Series access points:
- Please select Wireless from the drop-down menu here: https://doc.sophos.com/support/kil/index.html
