Release Note for APX update | AP FW 11.0.020

Overview

Sophos Wireless APX is getting upgraded for better performance. These changes require firmware updates if used with Sophos UTM or Sophos XG / XGS Firewall.  There is no impact on features, capabilities, or other functionality of the access point.

Identifying updated APX 120 models

The serial number prefix is how to identify APX 120 models with this change.

Action required

UTM

For the new APX 120 to be recognized and managed with the UTM firewall, UTM must be upgraded to version 9.712.

APX is managed from SFOS (XG / XGS)

• APX firmware is provided by pattern updates (APX firmware: 11.0.020)
• However, SFOS stores the APX firmware only if a slot is available. If AP firmware installation is pending for an earlier version (example: 11.0.019 pending for installation), then the newly released firmware will not be available for installation. In this case, the admin must first install the earlier firmware, and then the pattern update will be upgraded in the firewall for manual installation.
• In all cases, the admin has to manually install the firmware. Installing the new firmware will require downtime as any connected APX will be upgraded.

Note: New APX 120 will work with SFOS only if AP FW 11.0.020 or later is installed on SFOS.
 

Sophos Central

No action is required as the APX will be upgraded when the device is registered with Sophos Central.

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