The SonicWall SonicWave 224W 4-pack combines enterprise-grade IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 performance with flexible, cloud-first management and hardened security. Designed for scalable indoor/outdoor deployments, these APs deliver high throughput, reliable coverage, and centralized administration through SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM) or via integration with SonicWall next-generation firewalls.
Why it matters
- High-performance WiFi: Wave 2, MU-MIMO and advanced RF tuning maximize concurrent client capacity and throughput for busy networks.
- Simple, scalable deployment: Mesh networking reduces cabling and labor, while multiple antennas and fast roaming provide consistent coverage across sites.
- Centralized cloud management: WCM (via SonicWall Capture Security Center) offers single-pane monitoring, real-time analytics, alerts and automatic firmware updates to reduce manual overhead.
Key features
- Wave 2 WiFi with MU-MIMO for efficient multi-device performance.
- Mesh-enabled architecture for rapid expansion and reduced installation costs.
- Fast roaming, band steering, airtime fairness and RF analysis tools for optimized user experience.
- Multi-antenna design ensures extended range and improved reliability.
Enterprise-grade security
- Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) through SonicWall firewalls inspects wired and wireless traffic — including SSL/TLS — to detect and block malware and intrusions.
- Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) with Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI™) provides proactive, multi-engine sandboxing and zero-day protection.
- Content Filtering Service (CFS), application intelligence & control, and policy enforcement deliver layered defenses and visibility.
Operational resilience
- Many SonicWave APs include a dedicated third radio for security tasks (rogue AP detection, passive scanning, packet capture) without impacting client throughput.
- AP-resident security services allow CFS and ATP features to run independently of a firewall when needed.
- WCM/CSC dashboards provide automatic updates, usage analytics, and alerts to keep fleets secure and current.
