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SonicWall SonicWave series wireless access points (APs) combine high-performance IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology with flexible deployment options. These APs can be managed via the cloud using SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM) or through SonicWall’s industry-leading next-generation firewalls. The result is a solution that could be untethered from the firewall to provide a superior experience for WiFi users that’s as secure as any wired connection.

The SonicWave solution is based on:

• SonicWall SonicWave series indoor and outdoor APs which support the 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless standard
• SonicWall WCM is an intuitive, cloudmanaged WiFi network management system suitable for networks of any size
• SonicWall TZ, NSa, NSsp, NSA and SuperMassive firewalls, which use deep packet inspection technology to detect and eliminate threats over wired and wireless networks

Enhanced user experience

SonicWave APs take advantage of the capabilities in 802.11ac Wave 2 and advanced RF capabilities to deliver high-speed wireless performance. MU-MIMO technology allows the APs to communicate to multiple client devices at the same time, improving the overall network performance, efficiency and user experience. In combination, mesh technology supported on SonicWave APs enables ease of installation and deployment. Mesh networks are easy to set up, effortless to expand, and require fewer cables and less manpower to deploy, reducing installation costs.

With multiple transmitting and receiving antennas, SonicWave APs are engineered to optimize signal quality, range and reliability for wireless devices. SonicWave APs supports fast roaming, so that users can roam from one location to another seamlessly. Feature-rich portfolio includes air-time fairness, band steering, and signal analysis tools for monitoring and troubleshooting.

Best-in-class wireless security

SonicWall firewalls scan all wireless traffic coming into and going out of the network using deep packet inspection technology and then remove harmful threats such as malware and intrusions, even over SSL/TLS encrypted connections. Other security and control capabilities such as content filtering, application control and intelligence and Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) provide added layers of protection.

Capture ATP is our award-winning multiengine sandboxing service that features SonicWall’s patent-pending Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI™) technology. The RTDMI engine of Capture ATP proactively detects and blocks mass market, zero-day threats and unknown malware by inspecting directly in memory. Because of the real-time architecture, SonicWall RTDMI technology is precise, minimizes false positives, and identifies and mitigates sophisticated attacks where the malware’s weaponry is exposed for less than 100 nanoseconds.

SonicWave APs perform advanced security services, including the Content Filtering Service (CFS) and Capture ATP sandbox service independently — even where firewalls are not deployed

Most SonicWave APs includes three radios, where the third radio is dedicated to security and performs rogue AP detection, passive scanning and packet capturing. The SonicWave solution also integrates additional security-related features including wireless intrusion detection and prevention, virtual AP segmentation, wireless guest services, RF monitoring and wireless packet capture.

Intuitive cloud management

SonicWall WCM provides an intuitive user interface to manage all SonicWave APs from a single pane of glass via SonicWall Capture Security Center (CSC). Easily monitor and manage networks with alerts and rich analytics updated in realtime. Always stay up-to-date with the current features and enhancements from the latest firmware. Updates are pushed automatically to APs, eliminating manual updates and chances of human error.

Simplified firewall management

Deployment and setup of APs are greatly simplified, reducing total cost of ownership. Optionally, SonicWave APs can be managed by SonicWall next-gen firewalls. Integrated into every SonicWall firewall is a wireless controller that autodetects and auto-provisions SonicWave APs across the network.

Management and monitoring for wireless and security are handled centrally through the firewall or through SonicWall Global Management System, providing network administrators with a single pane of glass from which to manage all aspects of the network.

Zero-Touch Deployment (ZTD) powered by SonicWiFi app

Easily register and onboard SonicWave APs with the help of SonicWall SonicWiFi mobile app. The APs are automatically detected and provisioned with ZeroTouch Deployment. Available on iOS and Android, SonicWiFi mobile app lets network admins monitor and manage networks, or set up mesh.

Design with WiFi Planner

SonicWall WiFi planner is a cloud-based, advanced wireless site survey tool that enables to optimally design and deploy a wireless network for enhanced wireless user experience.

Ruggedized outdoor design

SonicWave outdoor APs are built to withstand rough outdoor conditions with industrial-grade enclosure. These APs are IP67 rated, which ensures protection against dust and water immersion.

Benefits:

• Enhanced user experience
• 802.11ac Wave 2
• Auto channel selection
• RF spectrum analysis
• AirTime Fairness
• Fast roaming
• Best-in-class wireless security
• Dedicated third scanning radio
• Capture ATP and content filtering service
• Deep packet inspection technology
• SSL/TLS decryption and inspection
• Wireless intrusion detection and prevention
• Intuitive cloud management
• Alerts and rich analytics
• Automatic firmware updates
• Simplified firewall management
• Auto-detection and provisioning
• Wireless signal analysis tools
• Single-pane-of-glass management
• Zero-Touch Deployment powered by SonicWiFi app
• Easy registration and onboarding
• Auto-detection and autoprovisioning
• App available on iOS and Android
• Design with WiFi Planner
• Advanced wireless site survey
• Cloud-based tool
• Ruggedized outdoor design
• IP67 rated
• Industrial-grade enclosure