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SonicWave 681 Wireless Access Point with Secure Wireless Network Management and Support 3YR (NO POE) INTL

The SonicWave 681 is a high performance Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point that delivers high-security wireless connectivity across complex environments. It features 8×8 MU-MIMO, 1 x 5GbE ethernet interface, 12 internal antennas, and a dedicated security radio.
SKU: 03-SSC-0318
£1,351.73
£1,025.96

Powered by Wi-Fi 6 technology, the new SonicWave 600 series wireless access points, coupled with Wireless Network Manager, enable organizations to automatically secure wireless traffic while boosting performance and simplifying connectivity.

SonicWall SonicWave series wireless access points (APs) combine high-performance IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology with flexible deployment options. These APs can be managed via the cloud using SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM) or through SonicWall’s industry-leading next-generation firewalls. The result is a solution that could be untethered from the firewall to provide a superior experience for WiFi users that’s as secure as any wired connection.

SonicWall SonicWave 600 series Access Points (APs) work together with SonicWall firewalls to deliver exceptional wireless speed, while securing your network and data against encrypted attacks.

  1. Performance
    SonicWall’s SonicWave 600 Series Access Points utilize 802.11ax technology, improving performance in complex environments. The use of 1024 QAM allows more data to pass through, and 802.11ax provides enhancements in MU-MIMO, with both uplink and downlink capabilities. Additionally, 802.11ax works in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Testing has shown that 802.11ax can reduce latency by 75% and enable up to a 4X improvement in overall throughput, with nominal data rate improvement of up to 37% compared to 802.11ac Wave 2.
  2. Enhanced user experience
    SonicWave APs enhance the user experience in a number of ways. Not only are processor speeds faster, but beamforming allows for a more direct connection that is faster and more reliable than without beamforming. Improved power control methods help to avoid interference with nearby networks, making for a better experience. And Target Wake Time management helps preserve battery life in mobile devices.
  3. Best-in-class wireless security
    Most SonicWave access points include a separate radio dedicated to security, which performs rogue AP detection, passive scanning and packet capturing. The SonicWave solution also integrates additional security-related features, including wireless intrusion detection and prevention, virtual AP segmentation, wireless guest services, RF monitoring and wireless packet capture. SonicWave APs also feature zero-wait DFS, which identifies and avoids interference with radar systems while eliminating the wait associated with being booted from one DFS channel and finding another to connect with.
  4. Intuitive cloud management and monitoring tool
    SonicWave APs are easy to set up and deploy. They integrate with SonicWall Wireless Network Manager, which is a highly intuitive, scalable and centralized Wi-Fi network management system capable of delivering rich wireless and switching analytics, as well as simplified, single-paneof-glass onboarding via the cloud. The APs also integrate with WiFi Planner, a site survey tool that enables you to optimally design and deploy a wireless network, resulting in a reduced total cost of ownership. And with RF spectrum analysis, you can detect and identify the source of RF interference and monitor the health of a wireless system.
  5. Zero-Touch Deployment
    Zero-Touch makes it easy to register your unit and onboard SonicWave APs with the help of the SonicWall SonicExpress mobile app. The APs are automatically detected and provisioned with Zero-Touch Deployment. Available on iOS and Android, the SonicExpress mobile app lets network administrators monitor and manage networks from anywhere.
Hardware
LocationIndoor
Maximum power consumption (W)34
Status indicatorsSeven (7) LED (Power, security, BLE, LAN, 5G, 2.4G, WWAN)
Antennas12 internal
Wired network ports(1) 100/1000/2.5 GbE auto-sensing RJ-45 for Ethernet and Power over Ethernet (PoE) (model 621/641); (1) 100/1000/5.0 GbE auto-sensing RJ-45 for Ethernet and Power over Ethernet (PoE) (model 681); (1) Micro-USB console; (1) USB 3.0
5G/4G/LTE USB modem supportYes
Accessories includedCeiling Mounting Kit
Virtual access points/SSID groupUp to 8 per access point
ChassisUL 1024 plenum rated
Ethernet interface1 x 5GbE
USB 3.01
Console (micro USB-type)1
Kensington lock holdYes
PoE power requirement802.3bt type 3
12V DC JackYes
Unit dimensions (cm)21.3 x 21.3 x 3.9
Shipping dimensions (cm)26.5 x 24 x 9.5
Unit weight (kg)1.10
WEEE weight (kg)1.49
Shipping weight (kg)1.49
Standards and Compliance
IEEE standards802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11r, 802.11k, 802.11v, 802.11w
ComplianceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bz, WPA3, WPA2, AES, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11w
RegulatoryFCC/ICES Class B, CE, RCM/ACMA, VCCI Class B, TELEC, BSMI, NCC, MSIP, ANATEL, Customs Union, RoHS (Europe/China), WEEE
Safety approvalsUL E211396, UL 62368-1, UL 60950-1 cUL CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14, EN 60950-1 Or EN 62368-1, IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, Europe: EN 60950-1, EN 62368-1, Taiwan: CNS 1336-1
Radio approvalsUSA: FCC Part 15C, 15E, Canada: ISED RSS-247, Europe: (RED) EN 300 328, EN 301 893, Aus/NZ: AS/NZs 4268, Taiwan: NCC LP002, Additional country approvals for Japan, Korea, China, India, Brazil
EMI approvalsUSA: FCC P15B, Canada: ICES-003, Europe: EN 301 489-1, -17, EN 55032, EN 55024, Aus/NZ: CISPR 32, Japan: VCCI, Taiwan: CNS 13438
Exposure approvalsUSA: FCC Part 2, Canada: RSS-102, Europe: EN 50385, Aus/Nz: ASNZS 2772
MIMOMU-MIMO 8x8 (8 streams)
Max/Recommended connected clients per radio256/150
SafetyUL, cUL, TUV/GS, CB, CE, BSMI, Mexico CoC, Customs Union
USB WAN failover and load balancingYes
Environmental
Temperature range32 to 104°F, 0 to 40°C
Humidity10 - 95%, non-condensing
Radio Specifications
Radio 1: 2.4GHz11ax 4x4
Radio 2: 5GHz11ax 8x8
Radio 3: Scanning radio (dual-band selectable)11ac 1x1
Radio 4: 2.4GHz BLE/BT 5.0Yes
Antenna TypeInternal
Frequency bands802.11a: 5.180-5.825 GHz, 802.11b/g: 2.412-2.472 GHz, 802.11n: 2.412-2.472 GHz, 5.180-5.825 GHz, 802.11ac: 2.412-2.472 GHz, 5.180-5.825 GHz
Operating channels802.11a: US and Canada 12, Europe 11, Japan 4, Singapore 4, Taiwan 4, 802.11b/g: US and Canada 1-11, Europe 1-13, Japan 1-14 (14-802.11b only), 802.11n (2.4 GHz): US and Canada 1-11, Europe 1-13, Japan 1-13 802.11n (5 GHz): US and Canada 36-48/149-165, Europe 36-48, Japan 36-48, Spain 36-48/52-64 802.11ac: US and Canada 36-48/149-165, Europe 36-48, Japan 36-48, Spain 36-48/52-64
Transmit output powerRegulatory and Country Code compliant
Transmit power controlSupported
Data rates supported802.11a: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps per channel, 802.11b: 1,2,5.5,11 Mbps per channel, 802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps per channel, 802.11n: 7.2, 14.4, 21.7, 28.9, 43.3, 57.8, 65, 72.2, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135, 150 Mbps per channel, 802.11ac: 7.2, 14.4, 21.7, 28.9, 43.3, 57.8, 65, 72.2, 86.7, 96.3, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135, 150, 180, 200, 32.5, 65, 97.5, 130, 195, 260, 292.5, 325, 390, 433.3, 65, 130, 195, 260, 390, 520, 585, 650, 780, 866.7, 1040, 1170, 1300, 1560, 1733.4 Mbps per channel, 802.11ax: update to 1147.5 Mbps (Radio 1) and 4.804 Gbps (Radio 2)
Modulation technology spectrum802.11a: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)/Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), 802.11n: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), 802.11ac: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), 802.11ax: Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
Security
Data EncryptionWPA3, WPA2, IPSec, 802.11i, AES, SSL VPN (When used with SonicWall Secure Mobile Access Series appliance)
SSL-VPN Client (SonicWave acts as an SSL-VPN client)NetExtender, Connect Tunnel
Advanced Security ServicesCapture ATP, CFS, Geo-IP, Botnet, Anti-virus (Cloud)
Authentication
AuthenticationRADIUS, Active Directory, single sign-on (SSO), local user
Captive PortalClick-through, external server, social account (Facebook, Google, Twitter and LinkedIn) sign-on
AuthenticationLocal users, RADIUS, LDAP, OTP, AD
Captive Portal Sign OnRADIUS, Active Directory, single sign-on (SSO), local user
Reporting
AlertsCritical alert notification via SMS
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