The SonicWall SonicWave 231O 8-pack provides high-performance, outdoor-ready wireless connectivity powered by IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2. Designed for flexible deployments, these APs can be centrally managed through SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM) or integrated with SonicWall next-generation firewalls to deliver secure, wired-equivalent WiFi across multiple sites.
Core benefits
- Robust Wave 2 performance — MU-MIMO and advanced RF tuning deliver higher throughput and improved efficiency when serving multiple client devices.
- Flexible, low-cost deployment — Mesh networking simplifies installation and expansion, reducing cabling and labor. The kit supports indoor/outdoor use cases and scales easily for growing environments.
- Cloud and firewall management — Manage APs from a single pane via WCM or through SonicWall Capture Security Center (CSC) and firewall integrations for centralized policy, monitoring, and analytics.
- Seamless mobility & optimization — Multiple antennas, fast roaming, band steering and airtime-fairness optimize coverage, reduce congestion, and improve client experience.
Enterprise-grade security
- Deep packet inspection (DPI) — When integrated with SonicWall TZ/NSa/NSsp/NSA/SuperMassive firewalls, all wireless traffic is inspected — including SSL/TLS — to block malware and intrusions.
- Advanced threat protection — Capture ATP with Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI™) detects and blocks zero-day and unknown threats using multi-engine sandboxing.
- Layered controls — Content Filtering Service (CFS), application intelligence & control, and policy enforcement add further protection and visibility.
- Independent AP security — Many SonicWave APs can run CFS and Capture ATP functions locally, enabling protection even when a firewall is not present.
Built-in protections & management features
- Tri-radio architecture — Most models include a dedicated security radio for rogue AP detection, passive scanning and packet capture without impacting performance.
- WIDS/WIPS & guest services — Wireless intrusion detection/prevention, virtual AP segmentation, guest WiFi controls, RF monitoring and diagnostic tools simplify operations and troubleshooting.
- Real-time analytics & automation — WCM/CSC provide alerts, usage analytics and automatic firmware updates to keep the fleet secure and current.
