The SonicWall SonicWave 231C Wireless Access Point combines high-performance IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 technology with versatile deployment options, delivering secure and reliable WiFi for small to medium businesses. It can be managed via SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM) or through SonicWall next-generation firewalls, offering a flexible solution that provides wired-level security for wireless users.
Key Features and Capabilities:
- High-Performance Wireless: Supports 802.11ac Wave 2, MU-MIMO, and advanced RF features to deliver fast, efficient connectivity to multiple clients simultaneously.
- Mesh Networking: Simplifies deployment and expansion, reducing installation time, cabling, and manpower requirements.
- Optimized Coverage: Multiple transmitting and receiving antennas maximize signal quality, range, and reliability. Fast roaming ensures seamless connectivity across locations.
- Feature-Rich Management: Band steering, air-time fairness, signal analysis, and intuitive cloud-based management via WCM allow monitoring, troubleshooting, and streamlined network administration.
Robust Security:
- Firewall Integration: SonicWall firewalls inspect all traffic using deep packet inspection, including SSL/TLS encrypted traffic, to block malware, intrusions, and advanced threats.
- Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP): Utilizes SonicWall’s RTDMI® engine for real-time detection and blocking of zero-day and unknown malware with high precision and minimal false positives.
- Independent Security Services: Content Filtering Service (CFS) and Capture ATP can operate independently of firewalls, providing layered security for wireless networks.
- Dedicated Security Radio: Most SonicWave APs include a third radio for rogue AP detection, passive scanning, and packet capturing. Additional features include wireless intrusion detection and prevention, virtual AP segmentation, guest network support, RF monitoring, and wireless packet capture.
