SonicWall SonicWave 432o – (02 SSC 2678)

02 SSC 2678 SonicWall SonicWave 432o IEEE 802.11ac 1.69 Gbit/s Wireless Access Point

Description Overview

The SonicWall SonicWave 432 ° (02‑SSC‑2678) is a rugged outdoor wireless access point using IEEE 802.11ac (Wi‑Fi 5) technology, delivering high‑speed Wi‑Fi (~1.69 Gbit/s) in harsh environments. It supports dual‑band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, MU‑MIMO, PoE/PoE+ networking, and robust outdoor‑rated construction for reliable wireless connectivity in business or industrial outdoor deployments.

Key Specification

Here are the key specifications for the SonicWall SonicWave 432 ° (02‑SSC‑2678) Outdoor Wireless Access Point:

Wireless & Radio

• Wi‑Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 (Wi‑Fi 5) dual‑band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)

• MU‑MIMO: 4×4 MU‑MIMO for simultaneous multi‑client performance

• Max Data Rate: Up to ~1.7 Gbps (aggregate)

• Radios: Dual 4×4 (802.11n + 802.11ac) plus scanning/BLE radio

• Virtual APs: Up to 8 SSIDs/VAP groups

• Max Clients: ~1,024 clients supported

• Features: Beamforming, band steering, airtime fairness, captive portal, roaming support

Ports & Connectivity

• LAN Ports:
  • 1 × 2.5 GBase‑T (PoE+) RJ‑45
  • 1 × 1 GbE RJ‑45

• PoE Support: IEEE 802.3at PoE+

• Console Port: RJ‑45 console (management)

Security & Authentication

• Encryption: WPA/WPA2, AES, TKIP, WEP (various bit levels), SSL

• Authentication: RADIUS, Active Directory support

Physical & Environmental

• Form Factor: Rugged outdoor (pole/wall mount)

• Dimensions: ~24.1 × 23.6 × 6.1 cm

• Weight: ~2.2 kg

• Antenna: 8 external detachable antennas

• Operating Temp: –40 °C to 60 °C (wide outdoor range)

• Humidity: 10 %–95 % non‑condensing

• Mounting Kit: Wall/ceiling outdoor mount kit included

Power

• Power Consumption: ~21.2 W operational

Key Features

High‑Performance Wi‑Fi

• 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi‑Fi 5) technology for fast wireless speeds (up to ~1.7 Gbps aggregate).

• 4×4 MU‑MIMO support for improved multi‑client performance.

• Beamforming & advanced RF features for better signal quality and range.

Connectivity & Ports

• Multi‑gigabit networking: 1 × 2.5 GbE (PoE+) + 1 × 1 GbE RJ‑45.

• PoE+ support simplifies installation with power and data over a single cable.

Security & Management

• Dedicated third radio for continuous wireless threat scanning and intrusion detection.

• Centralized management via SonicWall Wireless Network Manager or integration with SonicWall firewalls.

• Supports multiple SSIDs (up to 8 virtual APs) for segmentation.

Outdoor‑Ready Design

• IP67‑rated rugged enclosure protects against dust and water immersion.

• Wide operating temperature range, suitable for harsh outdoor environments.

• Mountable on walls or poles for flexible deployment.

Simplified Deployment

• Zero‑Touch Deployment (ZTD) capability streamlines setup across sites.

• Cloud and controller management options reduce operational overhead

Additional

• Cloud/Wireless Management: Advanced Secure Cloud & support packages available

• Compliance: Various global regulatory certifications (FCC, UL, RoHS, etc.)