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WatchGuard AP230W

Wall-plate Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2:2 OFDMA, one Gigabit uplink with PoE+ and four Gigabit ports for wired extension.

Wi-Fi 6WPA3Wall plate5 × 1 GbEScanning radio
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with WPA3 encryption
  • 2×2 client radio plus a dedicated dual-band scanning radio
  • Five 1 Gb ports — one PoE+ uplink and four for wired extension
  • Up to 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • Wall-plate form factor for hospitality, classrooms and multi-unit dwellings
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Ordering information

Hardware & subscription options

Every orderable WatchGuard part number for this appliance, grouped by licensing tier. Pick the line you need and we will quote it — hardware, licence term and support in one place.

Appliance Only

The Firebox hardware on its own, with no security subscription attached. Choose this only if you are adding the unit to an existing licence pool.

WatchGuard AP230W Appliance

Standard Wi-Fi Management

WatchGuard Cloud management with 24/7 support and hardware warranty: radio, SSID and device configuration, firmware updates, SSH/CLI access, inventory management, AP site templating, captive portal, live status and 24-hour reporting.

WatchGuard Standard Wi-Fi Management (Service Subscription - Hardware Required)

  • WatchGuard Standard Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 1 Year #WGAP23022101
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  • WatchGuard Standard Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 3 Year #WGAP23022103
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  • WatchGuard Standard Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 5 Year #WGAP23022105
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WatchGuard Standard Wi-Fi Management Renewal / Upgrade (Service Subscription - Hardware Required)

  • WatchGuard Standard Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 1 Year #WGAP23000621
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  • WatchGuard Standard Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 3 Year #WGAP23000623
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  • WatchGuard Standard Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 5 Year #WGAP23000625
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USP Wi-Fi Management

Everything in Standard, plus syslog server output, IKEv2 VPN (remote access point), reporting and visibility extended from 24 hours to 30 days, and access to future WatchGuard portfolio integrations and Wi-Fi features as they are released.

WatchGuard USP Wi-Fi Management (Service Subscription - Hardware Required)

  • WatchGuard USP Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 1 Year #WGAP23022001
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  • WatchGuard USP Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 3 Year #WGAP23022003
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  • WatchGuard USP Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 5 Year #WGAP23022005
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WatchGuard USP Wi-Fi Management Renewal / Upgrade (Service Subscription - Hardware Required)

  • WatchGuard USP Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 1 Year #WGAP23022021
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  • WatchGuard USP Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 3 Year #WGAP23022023
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  • WatchGuard USP Wi-Fi Management for AP230W - 5 Year #WGAP23022025
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Accessories

Mounting hardware and physical accessories for this appliance.

WatchGuard Accessories

  • WatchGuard AP Universal Free Standing Bracket #WG9017
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Technical specifications

WatchGuard AP230W Specifications

WatchGuard published maximums, measured under the test conditions noted below.

Wi-Fi — 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n/ax)

AP230W — Wi-Fi — 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n/ax) specifications
Frequency Band (USA & Canada)2400 ~ 2473.5 MHz
Modulation TypeDSSS, OFDM, OFDMA
Peak Data RatesUp to 574 Mbps (MCS 0-15)
AntennaIntegrated modular high-efficiency PIFA antenna × 2, monopole antenna × 1
Maximum Transmit PowerUp to 23 dBm with 3.0 dBi antenna gain

Wi-Fi — 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac/ax)

AP230W — Wi-Fi — 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac/ax) specifications
Frequency Band (USA & Canada)5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz, 5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz
Dynamic Frequency SelectionDFS and DFS2
Modulation TypeOFDM, OFDMA
Peak Data RatesUp to 1201 Mbps (MCS 0-15)
AntennaIntegrated modular high-efficiency PIFA antenna × 2, monopole antenna × 1
Maximum Transmit PowerUp to 21 dBm with 3.0 dBi antenna gain

Operational

AP230W — Operational specifications
Number of Radios3 — one 2.4 GHz and one 5 GHz for simultaneous dual-band client access, plus one dual-band radio for scanning and airspace monitoring
MIMO2×2 for 2.4 and 5 GHz radios
Spatial Streams2 for 2.4 and 5 GHz radios
RF Transmit Power18 dBm per radio chain (max); actual Tx power depends on country regulatory domain
Simultaneous MU-MIMO ClientsTwo 1×1 clients per radio
Users in a MU-MIMO group with a 2×2 client1
Bandwidth AgilityYes
DFS ComplianceSupported in compliance with the latest FCC, CE, IC, CB, TELEC and KCC amendments
Antenna DetailInternal PIFA — 2.4 GHz 2× and 5 GHz 2× (3 dBi peak gain each); internal monopole dual-band scanning radio (3 dBi peak gain)

Ports

AP230W — Ports specifications
LAN / PoE+ Uplink1 Gb Ethernet RJ-45 — connects to the wired LAN and WatchGuard Cloud, and can power the device over 802.3at PoE+
Wired Extension4 × 1 Gb Ethernet RJ-45; one marked port supports 802.3af Class 4 PSE out
PSE OutputLAN4 can provide 802.3af PSE when the unit is powered by 802.3at or the DC adapter
Power54V DC / 1.2 A (3.5 mm outer / 1.35 mm centre pin) or 802.3at PoE+
ResetPin-hole push button — hold over 10 seconds to factory reset, under 5 seconds to reboot

Physical & Power

AP230W — Physical & Power specifications
Physical Dimensions110 × 130 × 34.2 mm (4.33 × 5.12 × 1.34 in)
Weight384 g (0.847 lbs)
Power Consumption20.19 W (max) with 802.3af Class 2 PSE output; 13.19 W (max) / 10.5 W (average) without PSE
Processor and MemoryQualcomm IPQ6010 quad-core ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.8 GHz, 1 GB DDR4 RAM, 256 MB NAND and 8 MB SPI flash
Operating Temperature0–40°C (32–104°F)
Storage Temperature-20–70°C (-4–158°F)
Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
Notes

Actual transmit power is the lowest of the value set in the radio settings, the maximum allowed in the regulatory domain, and the maximum supported by the radio. The per-radio-chain maximum of 18 dBm and the 23 dBm figure quoted for 2.4 GHz measure different things.

Frequency bands shown are the USA and Canada (FCC/IC) transmission ranges; the European (ETSI) ranges differ.

The datasheet uses 802.3af and 802.3at inconsistently for the uplink: the power row says 802.3af while the LAN row and the operational table say 802.3at, which is the PoE+ standard. 802.3at is shown for the uplink; the 802.3af reference is retained only for the PSE output on LAN4, where it is correct.

"ODFMA" in the 5 GHz modulation row has been read as OFDMA.

This datasheet carries no regulatory certification table, unlike the AP130 sheet. Ask us for the current compliance list.

Part numbers are WatchGuard catalogue SKUs and are listed for reference. Availability and lead time are confirmed at quote.

Overview

AP230W

Wall-plate Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2:2 OFDMA, one Gigabit uplink with PoE+ and four Gigabit ports for wired extension.

Perfect for Confined Environments and Network Expansion

WatchGuard's wall plate Wi-Fi 6 access point is the ideal choice for low- to medium-density indoor environments like hospitality, classrooms, multi-unit dwellings, and conference rooms to utilize secure WPA3 encryption for a seamless Wi-Fi 6 end user experience. The AP230W enables support for confined spaces with lightning fast speed. Designed for indoor wall mount deployments, the AP230W delivers superior Wi-Fi 6 performance across distributed environments and is ideal for building easily scalable networks.

Cloud-Based Management

You can manage the AP230W with WatchGuard Cloud. WatchGuard Cloud delivers simplified Wi-Fi management to easily deploy, configure, and report on one unified platform for security. It eliminates the need for any physical or virtual infrastructure requirements, with multi-tier and multi-tenant capabilities through a centralized WatchGuard Cloud management platform. WatchGuard Cloud environments easily scale from one to an unlimited number of access points across multiple locations. Access points can be grouped in many ways including location, building, floor, customers, and remote users to maintain consistent policies across a distributed network.

Cross-Platform Benefits

Simple VPN connectivity to a Firebox managed in WatchGuard Cloud. Multi-tier and multi-tenant capabilities through a centralized WatchGuard Cloud management platform with enhanced activation and intelligent inventory management. Captive Portal creation with custom corporate branding such as company logos, background, and thumbnail image. Enterprise authentication delivered through easily managed WatchGuard Cloud authentication domains. Centralized management of WatchGuard's product portfolio such as AuthPoint, Firebox appliances, and endpoint solutions.

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