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White square ceiling-mounted Wi-Fi 6 access point with smooth matte finish and subtle ventilation slots

WatchGuard

WatchGuard WGA43200000 AP432 Wi-Fi 6 access point

SKU CH-AERV-BPQW9 MPN WGA43200000

Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point with 4x4 MIMO, 2.5 GbE uplink and up to 3.46 Gbit/s aggregate throughput

  • Wi-Fi 6 delivers 3.46 Gbit/s total throughput for high-density indoor deployments
  • 4x4 MIMO with eight internal antennas provides up to 23 dBm TX power
  • WPA3 encryption secures the wireless network against modern threats
  • 5 Gigabit Ethernet uplink removes bottlenecks for multi-gigabit internet links
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios serve 1148 Mbps and 2400 Mbps respectively

Indoor Wi-Fi 6 access point for high-density

The WatchGuard AP432 is an indoor wireless access point built for high-density environments that demand Wi-Fi 6 performance. It operates on dual 2.40 GHz and 5 GHz bands with eight internal antennas and MIMO technology. The unit delivers up to 2400 Mbps on 5 GHz and 1148 Mbps on 2.4 GHz with a maximum transmit power of 23dBm. Secure WPA3 encryption is supported for protected connectivity.

Verify PoE budget and single 2.5 Gbps uplink

This access point draws 19.50 W and connects via a single RJ-45 port rated for 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. Confirm your switch can supply sufficient Power over Ethernet on the intended port and that the 2.5 Gbps uplink meets your backhaul requirements. The device is designed for indoor mounting only and uses internal antennas, so external antenna placement is not an option.

Replaces older indoor APs lacking Wi-Fi 6

The AP432 upgrades installations still running earlier Wi-Fi standards or access points limited to 1 Gbps Ethernet. The jump is worth it when you need higher aggregate throughput of 3.46 Gbit/s, 4x4 radio chains for dense client loads, and WPA3 security in a single indoor unit. It is not suited for outdoor deployments or scenarios requiring multiple uplink ports.

Highlights

  • Wi-Fi 6 delivers 3.46 Gbit/s total throughput for high-density indoor deployments
  • 4x4 MIMO with eight internal antennas provides up to 23 dBm TX power
  • WPA3 encryption secures the wireless network against modern threats
  • 5 Gigabit Ethernet uplink removes bottlenecks for multi-gigabit internet links
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios serve 1148 Mbps and 2400 Mbps respectively

Specifications

BrandWatchGuard
Shipping weight1.07 kg
Package size254 × 254 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

What comes in the box and what must I buy separately?

The AP432 unit ships with internal antennas and a single 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port. A PoE injector or compatible switch, mounting hardware and a WatchGuard cloud licence are sold separately.

How do I choose between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios?

Both radios operate simultaneously; the 5 GHz radio delivers up to 2400 Mbps and the 2.4 GHz radio up to 1148 Mbps, so client devices automatically select the best band.

What does the 3.46 Gbit/s headline speed mean in practice?

That figure is the combined PHY rate of both radios (2400 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 1148 Mbps on 2.4 GHz). Real-world throughput will be lower due to overhead, interference and client capabilities.

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