What is the difference between the AP6 indoor models?

The AP6 420 and 420E are for general office coverage, and the 840 and 840E for busier, higher-density areas. The 420E and 840E add the 6 GHz band (Wi-Fi 6E). All except the AP6 420 include a 2.5 GbE port.

How are the AP6 indoor access points powered?

By Power over Ethernet. Most use 802.3at PoE+, while the AP6 840E needs an 802.3bt PoE++ source. A PoE injector or a Sophos PoE switch powers them; a power adapter is not included.

Sophos AP6 · Indoor

Indoor Wi-Fi 6 and 6E access points.

The indoor AP6 models cover offices, classrooms, clinics, and retail floors, from a single room to a busy multi-floor site. All four are managed from Sophos Focus, support WPA3, and mount on walls or ceilings. Pick Wi-Fi 6 or step up to 6E for the cleaner 6 GHz band.

Sizing indoor coverage? Get a quote or call 1-833-283-7373.

Wi-Fi 6 / 6EFour indoor models

Sophos FocusCloud-managed

2.5 GbEOn all but the 420

WPA3Latest Wi-Fi security

Compare the indoor models.

The E models add the 6 GHz band; the 8-series step up performance for busier, higher-density spaces.

	AP6 420entry	AP6 420E6E	AP6 840high-density	AP6 840Ehigh-density 6E
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E
6 GHz band	—	Yes	—	Yes
2.5 GbE LAN port	—	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power	PoE+ (802.3at)	PoE+ (802.3at)	PoE+ (802.3at)	PoE++ (802.3bt)
Best for	General office coverage	Latest devices needing 6 GHz	Busier, higher-density areas	Top indoor, high-density on 6 GHz
Buy	Shop 420	Shop 420E	Shop 840	Shop 840E

Every model includes a mounting bracket for walls and ceilings and is managed from Sophos Focus (subscription required). A power adapter or PoE injector is not included; the AP6 840E needs an 802.3bt PoE++ source. For multiple access points, Sophos PoE switches are the tidiest way to power them. The 6 GHz band is not yet available in every region.

Choosing an indoor model.

Two questions settle it: how busy the space is, and whether you need the 6 GHz band.

General office? AP6 420 or 420E

The 420 covers everyday needs; the 420E adds the 6 GHz band for newer devices.

Busy or high-density? AP6 840 or 840E

Lecture halls, open offices, and crowded floors call for the higher-performance 8-series.

Want the latest devices to shine? Pick an E

The 420E and 840E use the cleaner 6 GHz band for the best performance from Wi-Fi 6E clients.

indoor models, one right fit

Tell us your floor area and user density and we will work out how many access points you need and which models, quote it, and reply in two to three business days.

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