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Higher speed<\/strong>: Compared to Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 offers a higher data transfer rate and better high-load performance, which can result in faster web page and application load times.<\/p>\nMore capacity<\/strong>: Wi-Fi 6 has more channels and better use of frequency bands, resulting in higher capacity and better support for more connected devices.<\/p>\nImproved efficiency:<\/strong> Wi-Fi 6 uses technologies such as Target Wake Time (TWT) and Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), which improve the energy efficiency of devices, making the battery last longer.<\/p>\nEnhanced security<\/strong>: Wi-Fi 6 offers improved security features such as WPA3 that enhance Wi-Fi network security and improve protection of sensitive data.<\/p>\nBetter performance in weak signal areas<\/strong>: Wi-Fi 6 offers technologies such as BSS Coloring and Transmit Beamforming that can improve performance in weak signal areas and increase the range of Wi-Fi networks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Do all AP6 models support 6 GHz?<\/h3>\n\n\n
No, only the models with an “E” at the end of the model number support Wi-Fi 6E and thus the 6 GHz band.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What is Wi-Fi 6? What is Wi-Fi 6E?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) is currently the latest version of the Wi-Fi network protocol. The standard supports both the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.
The “E” in Wi-Fi 6E stands for “Extended” and provides support for the 6 GHz band.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Why is there a Support and Service Subscription?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Sophos has unified its support model for networking products to include 24\/7 phone support, firmware upgrades, extended RMA and a limited lifetime warranty for the AP6 product. This approach is similar to that of Sophos Switch.
The previous license model for central management has been abolished. Centralized management for APs and APXs remains free, but support and services are an important part of the company’s future strategy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Why is firewall management no longer offered?
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The management of firewall or REDs with integrated WLAN module remains. As firewalls need to become more powerful and upgrades are costly, using these resources to manage Access Points doesn’t seem to make sense when there are more efficient, scalable solutions. With the high performance of Wi-Fi 6 and the ubiquity of Wi-Fi, cloud-managed Wi-Fi becomes the preferred, resource-efficient solution.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When does a support subscription start?<\/h3>\n\n\n
As with Sophos Switch, support begins as soon as the order is processed. So if you want to have some Access Points in stock, we recommend to order support only when these Access Points are actually used.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can I use mesh with AP6 and APX in the same network?<\/h3>\n\n\n
As with previous Access Points, a mesh network can only be created between APs of the same series. A mesh between AP6 and APX is not supported.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can you use your old PoE injector for AP6?<\/h3>\n\n\n
If the injector supports 802.3at, this is possible in most cases.
All AP6 models require a power supply that supports at least PoE+ (802.3at). The only exception is the AP6 840E model, which requires PoE++ (802.3bt). For maximum power consumption of this high performance access point, a Power-over-Ethernet injector or switch must support the PoE++ standard with up to 60W per port.
Shortly after the AP6 launch, a new PoE injector will be introduced. Until then, the recommendation would be to use the CS210-8FP switch, which supports 802.3bt.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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