Quick Start Guide
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1. Before Deploying
Congratulations on the purchase of your Sophos APX Series access point. This Quick Start Guide
provides you with instructions to connect the access point and do the initial configuration.
Before you begin, please make sure that you have access to one of the following products which
include the Sophos wireless controller needed to manage your Sophos access point:
Ì Sophos Wireless (Sophos Central managed)
Ì Sophos XG Firewall
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Ì Sophos UTM
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Please ensure you have a valid license for one of the above products.
To power and connect your access point you will need to have either a PoE injector (available as an
accessory from your Sophos partner) or a PoE switch plus an RJ45 Ethernet cable.
Warning: To ensure safe operation, this product is intended to be used only with Listed,
IEEE 802.3at-compliant, Power over Ethernet Power Sourcing Equipment that is
designed for connection to outdoor devices. If you need assistance with selecting or
purchasing an appropriate power source, please contact your local Sophos sales
representative.
* Please check https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/124444#Sophos Access Points for availablity
Quick Start Guide APX 320X