WatchGuard AP325 Hardware Guide
Hardware Description
Device Connections and Buttons
This table shows the device connections and buttons on the AP325.
Ethernet Network Interfaces
LAN1: Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps and PoE
connectivity.
LAN2: Standard RJ45 connector that supports link speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps. When managed by
Wi-Fi Cloud, you can use this interface for a wired extension of an SSID, a VLAN extension, or link
aggregation. For more information, see the
WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud
Help.
For APs managed locally by a Gateway Wireless Controller with Fireware v12.2.1 and higher, you
can bridge together the LAN ports on AP models that have two LAN interfaces. This enables you to
extend the wired network on the second LAN interface. For more information, see the
Fireware Help
.
Power Input
You can power the WatchGuard AP325 by 802.3at PoE+ or 802.3af PoE on the LAN1 (PoE)
interface, or an optional power adapter.
In 8.8.2 and higher, the AP can use 802.3af PoE with no loss in functionality.
In 8.8.1 and lower, the use of 802.3af PoE results in limited feature functionality of the AP:
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USB port and LAN2 Ethernet extension port are disabled.
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The 2.4 GHz radio is downgraded to 1x1 12dbm or lower, or as set in the device template.
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The 5 GHz radio is downgraded to 2x2 12dbm or lower, or as set in the device template.
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Third scanning radio is downgraded to 1x1 with 12dBm transmit power. Lower PoE power
results in reduced performance and effectiveness of WIPS scanning and intrusion prevention
functions.
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