Description

The Sophos APX 320 is a dual-radio, 2×2 MIMO wireless access point designed for medium-density deployments such as small offices, retail environments, branch offices, or classrooms. It supports IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 (i.e. “Wi-Fi 5”) technology, with support for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. 

As part of the Sophos “APX” line, it is managed via Sophos Central cloud management (or locally for a single AP), with integration to the wider Sophos security ecosystem. 

It features internal antennas (i.e. not external antenna connectors) for a cleaner aesthetic and ease of mounting. 

Because it uses 802.11ac Wave 2, it supports Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) in the downlink direction, which helps with better throughput under load. 

It is often used in environments where a balance between performance, cost, and manageability is needed, rather than ultra-high throughput or heavy enterprise models. 

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Key Features

Here are the main features and capabilities of the Sophos APX 320:

Feature	Description / Capability
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5)
Frequency Bands	Dual-band: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Spatial Streams / MIMO	2×2:2 (i.e. 2 transmit × 2 receive, 2 spatial streams)
MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO)	Supported in downlink (client to AP) on 5 GHz (Wave 2 feature)
Internal Antennas	Yes (integrated)
Management	Cloud-managed via Sophos Central; also has a local UI (in standalone / single AP mode)
Power / PoE	Supports 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power Consumption	Up to ~ 11.5 W (max) under typical usage
Ports	One Gigabit Ethernet port for backhaul / uplink (to wired network)
Dimensions / Weight	~ 144 × 144 × 35.5 mm (some listings give slightly larger “faceplate” sizes)  Another spec: 155 × 155 × 38 mm including bezel, etc.
Operating Temperature / Environment	Typical indoor environment; check datasheet for full range (e.g. 0–40 °C or similar)
Wireless Protection / Subscription	A wireless protection subscription is required to unlock full features / updates under Sophos’s licensing model
Use Cases / Ideal Deployment	Medium-density areas (small offices, retail shops, classrooms) where good performance is needed but ultra-high throughput is not mandatory. Dual 5 GHz capable helps with offloading in denser client environments.

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Specifications (As per Sophos / Vendors)

Below is a more “spec sheet” style summary of the technical details for APX 320, drawn from Sophos documentation and vendor sources:

Specification	Detail
Model / Part Number	APX 320 (also sometimes A320TCHNE or similar variants)
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11ac (Wave 2)
Bands / Channels	2.4 GHz + 5 GHz dual band
Spatial Streams / MIMO	2×2:2
Peak Throughput	(Not always specified explicitly) — approximate combined throughput in real scenarios depends on client capabilities, interference, etc.
MU-MIMO	Downlink MU-MIMO on 5 GHz (Wave 2 feature)
Ethernet / Uplink	1× 1 Gbps Ethernet port (used for backhaul)
PoE Support	802.3af PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Power Consumption	~ 11.5 W (maximum typical)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	144 × 144 × 35.5 mm (core unit)  With bezel: ~ 155 × 155 × 38 mm
Weight	(Not always listed; vendors may list “lightweight”)
Operating Temperature / Humidity	From the product manual: check details (e.g. 0–40 °C typical, non-condensing humidity)
Mounting Options	Ceiling mount, wall mount, etc. (standard AP mounting hardware)
Regulatory / Certifications	Complies with regional radio regulations (FCC, CE, etc.) — refer to local model variant datasheet
Software / Firmware Features	Rogue AP detection, client isolation, guest networks, band steering, load balancing, integration with Sophos security policies, etc. (via Sophos Central)
Licensing / Subscription	Requires a wireless protection (or equivalent) subscription for advanced features, firmware updates, and cloud management in Sophos’s licensing model