Network security solutions provider WatchGuard Technologies has released the AP322, a new high-performance, cloud-ready outdoor access point (AP), sporting a ruggedized IP67 enclosure with 3×3 MIMO and 802.11ac support.
The AP also offers WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud, a secure and scalable Wi-Fi management platform. When deployed with WatchGuard APs, it delivers a Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) security solution, location-based analytics, as well as marketing engagement tools.
The WatchGuard AP322 boasts dual concurrent 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz band radios, with data rates up to 1.3 Gbps and 450 Mbps, respectively, resulting in faster downloads and more responsive Internet performance. With three spatial streams per radio (3×3 MIMO), it also provides greater bandwidth and performance for large user groups simultaneously accessing the service. Two gigabit Ethernet ports allow an additional AP to be added for extended service, and support for PoE+ offers easy installation and flexibility.
More from WatchGuard:
Security
WatchGuard cloud-managed access points have built-in Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) to help ensure you have the protection you need. Leveraging patented Marker Packet technology, our WIPS provides the most reliable, rock-solid WIPS in the industry, and with the lowest false positives. Finally, you actually have the power to securely own your Wi-Fi airspace.
Management
With the WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud, IT pros can enjoy an entirely controller-less Wi-Fi management experience including setup, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving corporate and guest Wi-Fi access, without worrying about the limitations of legacy controller infrastructure. Wi-Fi Cloud environments easily scale from one to an unlimited number of APs across multiple locations, and can be grouped in many ways including location, building, floor, and customer to maintain consistent policies.
Analytics
Know how, where, and when visitors are using your Wi-Fi so you can maximize your Wi-Fi investment and ensure an optimal Wi-Fi experience for users. You can leverage the impressive analytics tools that WatchGuard Cloud-Managed Wi-Fi provides around site metrics like footfall, dwell time, and conversion to drive business decisions, and rely on customizable dashboards, alerts, and reports to quickly assess real-time and historical usage data.
Engagement
Get your marketing game on with a suite of easy-to-use, built-in tools that turn a simple wireless connectivity offering into a rich Wi-Fi experience for customers, guests and employees. Create stunning splash pages without the need for web design skills, reach visitors with engaging videos and surveys, offer targeted promotions and much more. Interested in turning your Wi-Fi environment into a potent source of revenue and customer loyalty?
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