Tiju Cherian

Integration is the Point: How SonicOS 7.1.1 Simplifies Management

You can now manage your SonicWave 600 Series Access Points from your firewall. Here’s how.

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At SonicWall, ease of use and flexibility are major drivers of innovation. And in the latest version of our operating system, SonicOS 7.1.1, we’ve made major strides toward this goal — including the ability to integrate Gen7 SonicWall firewalls with Wi-Fi 6 SonicWave APs.

What Sets the SonicWave 600 Series Apart?

Here are just a few benefits of the Wi-Fi 6-enabled SonicWave 600 Series:

  • Enjoy superior wireless performance with 802.11ax technology, including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BSS coloring and bi-directional beamforming.
  • Gain longer battery life for devices with Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Increase confidence and block advanced cyberattacks with WPA3 encryption and integrated with the award-winning Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) sandbox service, patented Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection™ (RTDMI) and Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection.
  • Integrate with Wireless Network Manager and WiFi Planner to optimally design and deploy a wireless network while managing and troubleshooting across networks of any size or region.
  • Enjoy Zero-Touch Deployment to easily register and onboard with the SonicExpress mobile app.

What the SonicWave 600 Series APs Can Do

Powered by Wi-Fi 6 technology, the SonicWall SonicWave 600 series access points provide always-on, always-secure connectivity for complex, multi-device environments. With support for IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards, the SonicPoint/SonicWave series enables your organization for bandwidth-intensive mobile applications in high density environments without signal degradation.

The 600 Series includes three models: the SonicWave 621, SonicWave 641 and SonicWave 681, all of which are specially engineered to work with SonicWall security appliances to provide wireless access throughout your enterprise. Coupled with Wireless Network Manager, these wireless access points enable organizations to automatically secure wireless traffic while boosting performance and simplifying connectivity.

SonicWall’s SD-Branch: An Integrated Platform Revolutionizing Branch Connectivity

SonicWall Secure Software-Defined Branch (SD-Branch) improves user experience and secures connectivity at branch offices. This integrated solution combines SD-LAN, SD-WAN and security for distributed enterprises, allowing you to take advantage of cheaper connectivity between HQ and branches, safeguard BYOD and SaaS applications, and scale easily with the rise in mobile devices.

SonicWall Secure SD-Branch integrates next-generation firewalls, network access switches, secure Wi-Fi access points, endpoint security, cloud application security and single-pane-of-glass management. Here’s how it all works together:

 

Allowing SonicWave 600 Series Access Points (AP) to be managed by a SonicOS 7.1.1 NGFW involves only a few simple steps. There are two sets of configurations to be considered: one for the firewall and the other for the AP.  First, the firewall must be configured to provide a connection with the access point.

There are basic interface settings on the firewall for the connection, such as the name, zone, subnet mask and DHCP. After the AP is connected and enabled on the firewall, IT can fine-tune the AP configuration from the firewall. When that configuration is completed and the changes have been provisioned to the AP, the Service Set Identifier (SSID) is ready to be set up for the wireless network that is enabled by the access point.

Which SonicWave 600 Series Access Point Is Right for Your Environment?

The SonicWave 600 Series features high-performance Wi-Fi 6 indoor access points that deliver high-security wireless connectivity across complex environments.

SonicWave 621
The SonicWave 621 features four internal antennas, a dedicated security radio, 2×2 MU-MIMO, and 1 x 2.5GbE ethernet interface. The SonicWave 621 boasts the lowest total cost of ownership of the 600 Series APs.
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SonicWave 641
The SonicWave 641 is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point that delivers high-security wireless connectivity across complex environments. It features 4×4 MU-MIMO, 1 x 2.5GbE ethernet interface, eight internal antennas, and a dedicated security radio.
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SonicWave 681
The SonicWave 681 features 8×8 MU-MIMO, 1 x 5GbE ethernet interface, 12 internal antennas and a dedicated security radio. The SonicWave 681 is the most robust Wi-Fi 6 access point SonicWall sells.
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To follow a real-life deployment of the SonicWave 600 Series, check out this case study.

Tiju Cherian
Director, Product Management | SonicWall
Tiju Cherian is the Director of Product Management at SonicWall. He has over 19 years of experience in cybersecurity product management, network security technology and customer experience. He has led high-performing teams and driven diverse functional groups and matrixed organizations to a common goal. Tiju joined SonicWall Product Team to enhance the Network and Access Security portfolio, ensuring its success by expanding offerings to address niche and emerging use cases. He aims to provide a comprehensive cybersecurity platform, flexible consumption options, and tailored suites and bundles for SonicWall customers and partners.