Description
Sophos AP6 420 Access Point, US, with 3 year support
The Sophos AP6 420 is an indoor Wi-Fi 6 access point covering 2.4 and 5 GHz, delivering up to 2,975 Mbps and managed from the Sophos cloud console alongside your firewall. This listing is the US model with 3 year of support.
Powered by 802.3at PoE+, drawing up to 17 W. Any 802.3at switch or injector with budget to spare will run it. Count the total draw across every powered device before choosing a switch, because the shared PoE budget runs out before the port count does.
Specifications
| Max throughput | 2,975 Mbps |
|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | 575 Mbps |
| 5 GHz | 2,400 Mbps |
| MIMO | 2x2:2 |
| Uplink port | 1,000 Mbps |
| PoE requirement | 802.3at |
| Power draw | 17 W |
| SSIDs | 16 |
How it compares
| 420 this one | 420E | 840 | 840E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bands | 2.4, 5 | 2.4, 5, 6 | 2.4, 5 | 2.4, 5, 6 |
| Max throughput | 2,975 | 5,375 | 3,550 | 8,350 |
| MIMO | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 4x4:4 | 4x4:4 |
| Uplink | 1 GbE | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| PoE | 802.3at | 802.3at | 802.3at | 802.3bt |
| Power draw | 17 W | 21 W | 25.5 W | 40 W |
| SSIDs | 16 | 24 | 32 | 48 |
Throughput in Mbps. The 420 is the only model with a 1 GbE uplink. The 840E is the only one needing 802.3bt PoE++. The E models add the 6 GHz band.
What to check before ordering
This model covers 2.4 and 5 GHz. If you want the less congested 6 GHz band, the E version of this model adds a third radio for it.
The 1 GbE uplink is the ceiling on this model. If your access points will carry more than a gigabit, the 420E, 840 and 840E all have 2.5 GbE uplinks and want a 2.5G switch behind them.
Why buy it with support
The 3 year term covers firmware updates, 24/7 phone support and advance hardware replacement for the life of the subscription. Buying the longer term up front is usually cheaper than renewing annually, and it removes a renewal date you have to remember.
Frequently asked questions
What PoE does the AP6 420 need?
802.3at PoE+. It draws up to 17 W at maximum. Confirm your switch or injector supports that standard and has the budget spare.
What throughput does the AP6 420 deliver?
Up to 2,975 Mbps combined: 575 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Do I need a wireless controller?
No. AP6 Series access points are managed from the Sophos cloud console. Note they cannot be managed from a Sophos firewall; that is the older APX series.
Is this the US or the Canadian model?
This is the US model. Sophos ships separate part numbers for each regulatory domain, so a Canadian deployment needs the Canadian part rather than this one.
What does the 3 year support cover?
3 year of Sophos support on the access point, covering firmware updates, 24/7 phone support and advance hardware replacement.
Get this quoted by Nuformat
Nuformat is a Sophos partner serving Canada and the United States. Tell us how many access points and how they will be powered, and we will confirm the model, the support term and the switch or injector you need.
Request a quoteSpecifications as published by Sophos in the AP6 Series operating instructions. Pricing confirmed by Nuformat at the time of quotation.