Spec Sheet

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COMPREHENSIVE WIRELESS SECURITY, CONT'D
Feature Description
Cloud ACL
An extension to local ACL, cloud ACL is deployed and managed from a centralized RADIUS server
in the cloud. This eliminates local ACL scalability issues, enabling organizations to congure
authentication accounts based on their specic requirements. In addition, MAC authentication can
be enforced on all WiFi-enabled devices even if they are not capable of 802.1x support. This adds
another layer of protection to the wireless network.
Multi-RADIUS authentication
Multi-RADIUS Authentication provides enterprise-class redundancy by enabling organizations to
deploy multiple RADIUS servers in active/passive mode for high availability. Should the primary
RADIUS server fail, the managing SonicWall rewall discovers the failure and switches to the
secondary server, ensuring wireless devices can continue to authenticate. Further, multi-RADIUS
authentication can be supported on each virtual access point and congured for WPA-Enterprise,
WPA2-Enterprise or WPA2-Auto-Enterprise mode.
Granular security
policyenforcement
Network administrators can implement and enforce rewall rules on all wireless trafc and control all
wireless client communications to any host on the network — wired or wireless.
SIMPLIFIED DEPLOYMENT AND CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT
Feature Description
Simplied setup and centralized
management
SonicWave access points are automatically detected, provisioned and updated by the cloud or though
SonicWall next-gen rewalls. WLAN administration is also handled directly from the managing
rewall, simplifying setup and centralizing ongoing management.
WiFi planner
To optimize access point placement before deployment, the WiFi planning tool provides
comprehensive visualization of the WiFi environment including obstacles that impact signal
performance plus both covered and non-covered zones.
Floor plan view
Floor plan view is a WiFi planning tool that enables users to upload or create a oor plan and place
SonicWave access points appropriately to ensure required wireless coverage.
Topology view
Topology view is a WiFi tool that automatically maps devices and how they are connected in the
wireless network architecture in order to aid in troubleshooting.
Plenum rated
SonicWave access points are plenum rated for safe installation in air-handling spaces such as in or
above suspended ceilings.
Multiple power options
SonicWave access points are powered from a SonicWall Power over Ethernet (PoE) Injector or third-
party device for easy deployment where electrical outlets are not readily accessible.
Light controls
With dimmable LEDs (excluding power), SonicPoints t perfectly into environments that need discreet
wireless coverage.
Broad standards and protocols
support
SonicWave access points support a wide range of wireless standards and security protocols,
including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WPA2 and WPA. This allows organizations to leverage prior investments
in devices that are incapable of supporting higher encryption standards.
LOW TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
Feature Description
Low TCO
Features such as simplied deployment, single pane of glass management for both wireless and
security, and no need to purchase a separate wireless controller drastically reduce an organization’s
cost to add wireless into a new or existing network infrastructure.
MiFi extender
MiFi Extender enables the attachment of a 3G/4G/LTE modem to the SonicWave access point for use
as either the primary WAN or as a secondary failover WAN link for business continuity.
Bluetooth Low Energy
SonicWave access points include a Bluetooth Low Energy radio that enables the use of ISM (industrial,
scientic and medical) applications for healthcare, tness, retail beacons, security and home
entertainment over a low energy link.
USB port
Access points with USB port supports 3G/4G failover. Plug in a dongle to the port and network
continues to function over cellular connection, in case of WiFi network outage.
Green access points
SonicWave access points reduce costs by supporting green access points, which enables both radios
to enter sleep mode for power saving when no clients are actively connected. The access point will
exit sleep mode once a client attempts to associate with it.