
SonicWall SonicWave Series
Exceptional wireless performance and security
Enhance the wireless user experience by delivering the performance, range and reliability of 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology with the SonicWall SonicWave series. Benefit from performance features such as 4x4 MU-MIMO and a 2.5 GbE port to achieve multi-gigabit performance plus a suite of security features including a third radio dedicated to security.
SonicWave Wireless Security Series Lineup:
Give your WLAN users a superior and secure wireless experience. The SonicWall SonicWave Series of high-speed wireless access points delivers the performance, range and reliability of 802.11ac Wave 2 technology. Ideal for indoor and outdoor environments, the SonicWave Series tightly integrates with SonicWall next-generation firewalls to create a wireless network security solution that ensures wireless traffic is secured from network threats.
SonicWave 231c NEW!

- Internal antennas
- Indoor
- 802.11ac Wave 2 support
- MU-MIMO
- Ceiling/wall mounting kit
- 802.3at PoE (standard)
- 128 Max/30 Recommended connected clients
- 3 radios - 5GHz, 2.4GHz and security radio
SonicWave 224w NEW!

- Internal antennas
- Indoor
- 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 support
- MU-MIMO
- Ceiling/wall mounting kit
- 802.3at PoE (standard, PoE sold separately)
- 128 Max/30 Recommended connected clients
- 2 radios - 5GHz and 2.4GHz
SonicWave 231o NEW!

- External 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz high-gain antennas
- Outdoor
- 802.11ac Wave 2 support
- MU-MIMO
- NEMA 4X Mounting kit and external antennas
- 802.3af PoE
- 128 Max/30 Recommended connected clients
- 3 radios - 5GHz, 2.4GHz and security radio
SonicWave 432e

- External high-gain antennas
- Indoor/outdoor options
- 802.11ac Wave 2 support
- 4x4 MU-MIMO
- 2.5 GbE port for multi-gigabit wireless performance
- Deep packet inspection of inbound and outbound wireless traffic
- Three radios including dedicated security radio
- Wireless signal analysis tools
SonicWave 432i

- Internal antennas
- Indoor
- 802.11ac Wave 2 support
- 4x4 MU-MIMO
- 2.5 GbE port for multi-gigabit wireless performance
- Deep packet inspection of inbound and outbound wireless traffic
- Three radios including dedicated security radio
- Wireless signal analysis tools
SonicWave 432o

- External 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz high-gain antennas
- Outdoor
- 802.11ac Wave 2 support
- 4x4 MU-MIMO
- 2.5 GbE port for multi-gigabit wireless performance
- Deep packet inspection of inbound and outbound wireless traffic
- Three radios including dedicated security radio
- Wireless signal analysis tools
Overview:
Deliver an Exceptional Wireless Experience
Deliver exceptional wireless speed while securing your network and data against encrypted attacks
- 802.11ac Wave 2 support
- 4x4 MU-MIMO
- 2.5 GbE port for multi-gigabit wireless performance
- Deep packet inspection of inbound and outbound wireless traffic
- Three radios including dedicated security radio
- Wireless signal analysis tools
- Indoor/outdoor options
Expect Enterprise-Level Performance
SonicWave wireless access points support the 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless standard which includes MU-MIMO (Multi-user, multiple-input, multiple-output) technology. MU-MIMO enables simultaneous transmission from the access point to multiple wireless clients instead of just one, offering best-in-class wireless performance.
Plan Your Wireless Network
SonicWall helps you plan the deployment of your SonicWave access points with wireless signal analysis tools. Utilize the visualization maps to optimize site-based placement of indoor and outdoor access points for maximum signal strength.
Add Wireless Accessories
Extend the signal coverage area of your SonicWave outdoor access points with a range of high-gain panel and sector antennas. Use 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) injectors to deliver power to the access point and other PoE devices such as outdoor cameras.
Compare 200 Series Models:
SONICWAVE 231c | SONICWAVE 224w | SONICWAVE 231o | |
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HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS | |||
Location | Ceiling | Wall | Outdoor |
Radio | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 |
Dedicated 3rd scanning radio | ✔ | No | ✔ |
USB 2.0 | ✔ | No | No |
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Antenna type | Internal | Internal | Omni-Antenna |
Dimensions | 118mmx214mmx34m | 122mmx188mmx18mm | 190mmx120mmx42mm |
Shipping dimension | 150mm x240mm x 73mm | 150mm x240mm x 73mm | 265mmx450mmx78mm |
Unit weight | 0.4 kg | 0.4 kg | 0.7 kg |
WEEE weight | 0.7 Kg | 0.7 Kg | 2.0 kg |
Shipping weight | 0.7 Kg | 0.7 Kg | 2.0 kg |
PoE | 802.3at PoE (standard) | 802.3at PoE (standard, PoE sold separately) | 802.3af PoE |
DC 12V adapter (optional) | DC 12V adapter (optional) | (PoE sold separately) | |
Maximum power consumption (W) | 12W | 12W | 12W |
Status indicators | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Wired network ports | 1 x 10/100/1000 auto-sensing RJ-45 | 3 x 10/100/1000, 2x 10/100/1000 PoE pass through, 1 LAN PoE Out LAN ports | 1 x 10/100/1000 auto-sensing RJ-45 |
Accessories included | Ceiling/wall mounting kit | Ceiling/wall mounting kit | NEMA 4X Mounting kit and external antennas |
Virtual access points | Up to 8 per access point | Up to 8 per access point | Up to 8 per access point |
Chassis | Rectangle | Rectangle | Rectangle |
STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE | |||
IEEE Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Compliance | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bz, WPA, TKIP, AES, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11w | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bz, WPA, TKIP, AES, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11w | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bz, WPA, TKIP, AES, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11w |
Plenum rated | ✔ | N/A | No |
Regulatory | FCC, IC/ISED, CE, RCM, NCC, TELEC, KCC | FCC, IC/ISED, CE, RCM, NCC, TELEC, KCC | FCC, IC/ISED, CE, RCM, NCC, TELEC, KCC |
Safety | UL, cUL, TUV-GS, CB , UL Mexico CoC | UL, cUL, TUV-GS, CB , UL Mexico CoC | UL, cUL, TUV-GS, CB , UL Mexico CoC |
MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO |
Max/Recommended connected clients per radio | 128/30 | 128/30 | 128/30 |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |||
Temperature range | 0° to 40°C | 0° to 40°C | -30° to 60°C |
Humidity | 0%~95% typical, elevation 50,000 ft | 0%~95% typical, elevation 50,000 ft | 5%~90% typical |
RADIO SPECIFICATIONS | |||
Radios | 3 radios - 5GHz, 2.4GHz and security radio | 2 radios - 5GHz and 2.4GHz | 3 radios - 5GHz, 2.4GHz and security radio |
Frequency bands | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n: 2.412-2.484 GHz; IEEE 802.11a/n/ac: 5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1), 5.250-5.350 GHZ (UNII-2), 5.470-5.600, 5.660-5.725 GHz (UNII-2e), 5.725-5.825 GHz (UNII-3) | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n: 2.412-2.484 GHz; IEEE 802.11a/n/ac: 5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1), 5.250-5.350 GHZ (UNII-2), 5.470-5.600, 5.660-5.725 GHz (UNII-2e), 5.725-5.825 GHz (UNII-3) | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n: 2.412-2.484 GHz; IEEE 802.11a/n/ac: 5.150-5.250 GHz (UNII-1), 5.250-5.350 GHZ (UNII-2), 5.470-5.600, 5.660-5.725 GHz (UNII-2e), 5.725-5.825 GHz (UNII-3) |
Operating channels* | 2.4GHz channels : 1-13; 5 GHz channels: 36-64, 100-140, 149-165 | 2.4GHz channels : 1-13; 5 GHz channels: 36-64, 100-140, 149-165 | 2.4GHz channels : 1-13; 5 GHz channels: 36-64, 100-140, 149-165 |
Transmit output power* | Based on the regulatory domain product is installed in and specified by the system administrator | Based on the regulatory domain product is installed in and specified by the system administrator | Based on the regulatory domain product is installed in and specified by the system administrator |
Transmit power control | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Data rates supported | 867 Mbps for 5GHz radio, 400Mbps for 2.4GHz radio | 867 Mbps for 5GHz radio, 400Mbps for 2.4GHz radio | 867 Mbps for 5GHz radio, 400Mbps for 2.4GHz radio |
Modulation technology spectrum | 802.11ac: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) | 802.11ac: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) | 802.11ac: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) |
SECURITY | |||
Data encryption | WPA2; IPSec, 802.11i, WPA; 64/128/152-bit WEP, TKIP, AES, SSL VPN** | WPA2; IPSec, 802.11i, WPA; 64/128/152-bit WEP, TKIP, AES, SSL VPN** | WPA2; IPSec, 802.11i, WPA; 64/128/152-bit WEP, TKIP, AES, SSL VPN** |
AUTHENTICATION | |||
Authentication | RADIUS, Active Directory, single sign-on (SSO) | RADIUS, Active Directory, single sign-on (SSO) | RADIUS, Active Directory, single sign-on (SSO) |
Compare 400 Series Models:
Model: | SonicWave 432e | SonicWave 432i | SonicWave 432o |
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Hardware Specifications | |||
Location | Indoor | Indoor | Outdoor |
Dimensions | 8.5 (D) x 2.0 (H) in 21.6 (D) x 5.1 (H) cm |
8.5 (D) x 2.0 (H) in 21.6 (D) x 5.1 (H) cm |
9.5 (W) x 9.3 (D) x 2.4 (H) in 24.1 (W) x 23.6 (D) x 6.1 (H) cm |
Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.5 lbs | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs | 2.2 kg / 4.9 lbs |
WEEE Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs | 4.1 kg / 9.1 lbs |
Shipping Weight | 1.7 kg / 3.8 lbs | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs | 4.7 kg / 10.4 lbs |
PoE Power Requirements | 802.3at | 802.3at | 802.3at |
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 18.8 W | 18.8 W | 21.2 W |
Status indicators | Six (6) LED (WLAN/Link) (LAN/Link) Power, Test | ||
Antennas | 4+4 (SMA 2.4 GHz + TNC 5 GHz) | 8 fully internal | 8 N-type dipole |
Wired network ports | (1) 10/100/1000 auto-sensing RJ-45 for Ethernet and Power over Ethernet (PoE); (1) 100/1000/2.5 GbE auto-sensing RJ-45 for Ethernet; (1) RJ-45 console; (1) USB 2.0 (except 432o) | ||
Mechanical | Wall/ceiling mount kit | ||
Virtual access points | Up to 8 per access point | ||
Chassis | UL 1024 plenum rated | ||
Standards and compliance | SonicWave 432e | SonicWave 432i | SonicWave 432o |
IEEE Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 |
Compliance | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bz, WPA, TKIP, AES | ||
Regulatory | FCC/ICES Class B, CE, RCM/ACMA, VCCI Class B, TELEC, BSMI, NCC, MSIP, ANATEL, Customs Union, RoHS (Europe/China), WEEE | ||
MIMO | MU-MIMO 4x4 (4 streams) | ||
Max/Recommended connected clients per radio | 128/30 | 128/30 | 128/30 |
Safety | UL, cUL, TUV/GS, CB, CE, BSMI, Mexico CoC, Customs Union | ||
Environmental | |||
Temperature Range | 32 to 104°F, 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F, 0 to 40°C | -40 to 140°F, -40 to 60°C |
Humidity | 10 - 95%, non-condensing | ||
Radio Specifications | SonicWave 432e | SonicWave 432i | SonicWave 432o |
Radios | Dual: 4x4 11n + 4x4 11ac MU-MIMO; Dedicated third scanning radio; Bluetooth Low Energy radio | ||
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Transmit Output Power | Based on the regulatory domain specified by the system administrator | ||
Transmit Power Control | Supported | ||
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Security | SonicWave 432e | SonicWave 432i | SonicWave 432o |
Data Encryption | WPA2, IPSec*, 802.11i, WPA, 64/128/152-bit WEP, TKIP, AES, SSL VPN** | ||
Authentication | |||
Authentication | RADIUS, Active Directory, single sign-on (SSO) |
Deployment:
Wireless Network Security scenarios
SonicWall Wireless Network Security is the ideal solution for organizations of all sizes and types looking to build a secure, high-speed wireless network. Deploying SonicWave 802.11ac Wave 2 access points in combination with a SonicWall next-generation firewall provides enterprise-class wireless performance and security for businesses, schools, hospitals and other organizations.
Small Networks - Retail Store/Medical or Dental Office Deployments
Advanced Gateway Security Suite includes Capture Advanced Threat Protection, Gateway Security, Content Filtering and 24x7 support.
SonicWall Wireless Network Security is perfect for small offices, such as retail businesses, school classrooms, medical/ dental businesses and banks. By combining SonicWave series wireless access points with a SonicWall firewall, these organizations can quickly extend wireless network access while providing deep packet inspection for both wired and wireless traffic at the gateway before allowing access to sensitive resources. SonicWall wireless guest services offers password-enforced customer access to the Internet, while virtual access points provide logical segmentation of secure wireless network traffic and in-the-clear customer access.
Features:
- SonicWave access points provide multi-gigabit wireless performance with greater signal range and reliability.
- SonicWave access points are autodiscovered and auto-configured by the central management gateway, easing deployment.
- SonicWave access points enable employees to securely access network resources from the wireless network using SSL VPN or WPA2.
- Virtual access points create secure segmentation between trusted and untrusted wireless users by allowing broadcast of up to eight unique SSIDs.
- Deep packet inspection technology detects and eliminates vulnerabilities and threats across all inbound and outbound wireless traffic.
- Key security services, such as application control and content filtering, are enforced over the wired and wireless LANs.
- SonicWall wireless guest services and lightweight hotspot messaging enable organizations to offer customers wireless Internet access from a customized authentication interface.
- SonicWave access points allow the dedication of one radio to rogue access detection while the other two support users, helping achieve and maintain regulatory compliance.
Wireless Network Security scenarios
SonicWall Wireless Network Security is the ideal solution for organizations of all sizes and types looking to build a secure, high-speed wireless network. Deploying SonicWave 802.11ac Wave 2 access points in combination with a SonicWall next-generation firewall provides enterprise-class wireless performance and security for businesses, schools, hospitals and other organizations.
Distributed Networks - Enterprise/Campus Deployments
Advanced Gateway Security Suite includes Capture Advanced Threat Protection, Gateway Security, Content Filtering and 24x7 support.
In distributed network environments that have a higher density of client associations, such as businesses with remote and branch offices, college campuses, school districts and healthcare provider networks, SonicWave wireless access points with 802.11ac Wave 2 technology provide superior wireless signal performance, range and quality. Employees, students and customers can securely access network resources on the wireless network using SSL VPN or WPA2. Using SonicWall GMS, administrators can centrally manage every SonicWall access point across the entire network, including creating and enforcing wireless policies, which eliminates the need for a separate wireless controller and reduces the total cost of ownership.
Features:
- SonicWave access points provide multi-gigabit wireless performance with greater signal range and reliability.
- SonicWave access points are autodiscovered and auto-configured by the central management gateway, easing deployment.
- SonicWave access points enable employees to securely access network resources from the wireless network using SSL VPN or WPA2.
- Virtual access points create secure segmentation between trusted and untrusted wireless users by allowing broadcast of up to eight unique SSIDs.
- Deep packet inspection technology detects and eliminates vulnerabilities and threats across all inbound and outbound wireless traffic.
- Key security services, such as application control and content filtering, are enforced over the wired and wireless LANs.
- SonicWall wireless guest services and lightweight hotspot messaging enable organizations to offer customers wireless Internet access from a customized authentication interface.
- SonicWall GMS provides central management and monitoring of the wired and wireless LANs, including the firewall and all SonicWave access points that are connected to it.
Documentation:
Download the SonicWall Wireless Network Security Datasheet (.PDF)