2AP6 420(E)/840(E)
Operating Instructions
Operating Elements and Connections
AP6 840(E)
Console port
LAN port (PoE)
Reset button
LAN 2 port (AP 840E only)
LED
Kensington Lock
AP6 420(E)
LED
Console port
Power connector
(AP6 420 only) LAN port (PoE)
Reset button
Component Descriptions
Component Description
Status LED The Status LED indicates the operational state of your access point such as boot
status, firmware updates and error states. For details, see table “LED Status” below.
LAN port (PoE)
and LAN 2 port
LAN port (PoE) is the primary Ethernet port for network connectivity which needs to be
connected to a PoE capable source (PoE Injector
*
or PoE switch
*
) to power your access point.
LAN 2 port (only on AP6 840E) is a normal Ethernet port for network connectivity.
AP6 420 Model supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
All other AP6 models support 100/1000/2500 Mbps Ethernet port.
Console port For debugging purposes, support staff can access the CLI by making
a serial connection to the Micro USB console port.
For details, see “Serial Console Connection” below.
Reset button The reset button allows you to reboot the device and reset its configuration to
the factory default. For details, please see section “Reboot & Reset”.
Kensington
Lock
You can physically secure the AP by attaching a lock and cable (such
as a Kensington® notebook lock) to the device lock slot.
Power
connector
Using the power connector (available only on AP6 420 model), the AP6 420 model
can also be powered by a separate Power Supply (available as an accessory from your
Sophos partner) and connected to an Ethernet switch for network connectivity.
Note: Use one or the other power source, but not both.
* Sophos offers various PoE injectors and PoE switch for purchase