WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide WatchGuard AP430CR Ruggedized Access Point
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Contents WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Access Point Management 6 About Your Hardware 7 Hardware Specifications 7 Environmental Requirements 8 Hardware Description Bottom Panel Connections 9 9 Top Panel Connections 10 Side Panel Connections 10 Mount and Connect the Access Point 11 Wall Mount Installation 12 Pole Mount Installation 13 Antenna Installation 14 Connect the Ground Wire 15 Connect the Access Point 16 How to Assemble the Weatherproof Connector 17 How to Disassemble t
Mexico NOM 27 Japan Statement 27 Japan VCCI Class B Statement 27 Taiwan NCC Statement 27 RoHS Statement 27 WEEE Statement 28 REACH Certificate of Compliance 28 WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide The WatchGuard AP430CR is a ruggedized access point with an IP67 waterproof rating. The AP430CR features an 802.11ax 2x2 2.4 GHz dual radio and 4x4 5 GHz dual concurrent radio that supports up to 1148 Mbps data rate on the 2.4 GHz band and 2402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. The AP430CR also has a third 2x2 dual band radio for security scanning, and an integrated Bluetooth (BLE) radio.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide About Your Hardware Hardware Specifications Hardware Description Processor Qualcomm Hawkeye IPQ8071A-1 Quad-core A53s @1.0GHz, Enterprise chip with I-Temp support n Flash: NOR Flash 8MB, Flash NAND 256MB n RAM: DDR4 512MB x 2 n 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Iron QCN5124-1 2x2 i-temp radio n 5GHz Qualcomm Iron QCN5154-1 4x4 i-temp radio n Scan radio: Qualcomm QCA9892 i-temp dual band 11ac 2x2 radio n Bluetooth: Qualcomm CSR8811A12 Bluetooth 4.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Environmental Requirements To safely install your WatchGuard access point, we recommend that you: n Install the device indoors outdoors n Make sure the device has adequate clearance for air flow and cooling Other environmental requirements: Operating Temperature -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Operating Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Non-operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Non-operating Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing WatchGuard Technologi
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Hardware Description Bottom Panel Connections 2.4/5GHz Antenna connectors for the dual band Wi-Fi radios. 2.4/5GHz Scan Antenna connector for the dual band security scanning radio. LAN 1 (POE+) The LAN 1 port is a 5 GbE port that connects the access point to a wired LAN connection through a switch or hub. This port also provides PoE+ (802.3at) power for the access point.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Top Panel Connections 5GHz/BLE Antenna connector for the Bluetooth (BLE) radio. 2.4/5GHz Scan Antenna connector for the dual band security scanning radio. 5GHz Antenna connector for the 5GHz Wi-Fi radio.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Mount and Connect the Access Point Your package includes these wall mount and pole mount accessories: n 2 x Pole mount clamps n 4 x Wall mount screws n 8 x Wall and pole mount screws n Ground screw The MAC address and serial number of your access point are printed on a label on the back of the device. Make sure you record this information before you mount the device. 11 WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Wall Mount Installation Use the supplied wall-mounting accessories to install the access point on a wall. 1. Attach the access point to the wall mount bracket with the included screws. 2. Affix the access point and mounting bracket to the wall with the included screws. WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Pole Mount Installation Use the supplied pole-mounting accessories to install the access point on a pole. 1. Attach the wall mount bracket to the access point with the included screws. 2. Attach the pole mount bracket to the wall mount bracket and access point with the included screws. 3. Place the access point on the pole. 4. Insert the clamps in the slots on the pole mount bracket and wrap around the pole. 5.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Antenna Installation WatchGuard dual band omnidirectional dipole antennas (WG9004) are sold separately in packs of two antennas. n The access point requires a total of six antennas (two antennas for each radio band, and two antennas for the dual band scanning radio). n On the top of the access point, there are two N-type connectors for the 2.4/5 GHz dual-band radios, and one connector for the scanning radio.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Connect the Ground Wire To make sure your access point is safely protected from electrical events, we recommend you ground the access point according to your local regulations. Use the included screw to attach a ground wire to the ground connector on the back of the access point and to a nearby grounding point. 15 WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Connect the Access Point Plug one end of the Ethernet cable from your network into the LAN 1 (PoE+) port on the bottom panel of the access point. Make sure the other end of the Ethernet cable is connected to your network through a hub, switch, or injector with PoE+ (802.3at) power enabled. WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide How to Assemble the Weatherproof Connector Use these instructions to connect the Ethernet cable to the AP through the weatherproof connector. 17 WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide How to Disassemble the Weatherproof Connector Use these instructions to disconnect the Ethernet cable from the weatherproof connector. WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Ethernet Power Injector (Optional) You can power the AP with an optional Ethernet Power Injector. The PoE+ power injector enables you to power the AP through an existing Ethernet connection. With this device, you do not have to position your AP near a power outlet. This device complies with IEEE 802.3at/af PoE specifications. Do not use any PoE adapters that are not IEEE 802.3at/af compliant as they may damage your device.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Ethernet Power Injector Specs Output Power 30W maximum Ethernet Interfaces LAN: RJ-45 for 10/100/1000 Mbps data POE: RJ-45 for 10/100/1000 Mbps data and power Voltage: Pin4, 5:54V, Pin7, 8:Return Indicator Power: Green Temperature Operating: 0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F) Storage: -30 - 80°C (-22 - 176°F) Humidity 5% - 90% (Operating and storage) Dimensions L = 99 mm (3.9") W = 68.5 mm (2.27") H = 33 mm (1.3") Weight 149.6 g (0.33 lbs) WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Notices All WatchGuard products are designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These requirements include product safety approvals and other global compliance standards. Please read these instructions carefully before operating the product, and refer to them as needed to ensure the continued safe operation of your product. For patent information, please visit http://www.watchguard.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide (ii) lorsqu’il y a lieu, les types d’antennes (s’il y en a plusieurs), les numéros de modèle de l’antenne et les pires angles d’inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable au masque d’élévation, énoncée à la section 6.2.2.3, doivent être clairement indiqués Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the RED Directive 2014/53/EU.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide EN 300 328 V2.2.2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the RED Directive EN 301 893 V2.1.1 Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5GHz high performance RLAN; Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.
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WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide Brazil ANATEL Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados. Mexico NOM La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.
WatchGuard AP430CR Hardware Guide WEEE Statement WEEE is a general set of requirements dictated in the EU Directive 2002/96/EC. This Directive mandated that member EU countries enact regulations governing the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The Directive, and its individual transpositions into specific country laws and legislation, is aimed at the reduction of WEEE through reuse, recovery, and recycling of WEEE.
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