Synchronized Wireless Network Security with Sophos Wireless

Our cloud-managed Wi-Fi provides the best AP support, scalability and a single pane of glass via
Sophos Central, plus all the features described below.

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Synchronized Connectivity

Automatically control access for managed clients based upon their health status.

Threat Discovery

Threats on and to your Wi-Fi networks are instantly classified – for example, as rogue APs, spoofing attempts, or unknown devices.

Modular Management System

Manage Wireless on its own or alongside all your Sophos Central-managed security solutions.

Synchronized Security:
Intelligence – Connected

Sophos Wireless combines the power of the Sophos Central platform and our unique Security Heartbeat™ functionality. It monitors and acts upon the health status of connected endpoint and mobile clients to reduce the risk to your trusted Wi-Fi networks.

Integrates with your Sophos Endpoint and/or Sophos Mobile when managed in Sophos Central
Provides superior visibility to discover threats at the earliest possible moment
Prevents lateral movement by automatically restricting web access for unhealthy clients

*Available with APX Only

See it in action: With Sophos Mobile

See it in action: With Intercept X

Simple Deployment

Deploying access points is easy. We’ll guide you through three simple steps to create your networks, register your access points, and set up one or more sites.

Step 1: Plug access point into network to reach the internet

Plug your access point into your network to reach the internet

Find the S/N on the access point and wait for the LED to reach initialize state

Step 3: Enter or upload serial number(s) into laptop or desktop, then click 'register'

Enter or upload your serial number(s), then click 'register'

Central Management

Sophos Wireless is easy to set up and deploy as part of your Sophos Central portfolio of cloud-managed security solutions.

Using Sophos Central, you can manage Wireless on its own, or alongside your Endpoint, Mobile, Email, Encryption, Server Protection, and Firewall Management
The cloud-managed platform gives you a single pane of glass for all your security solutions

Built For Performance

Our APX Series access points are custom-built to offer optimal performance and increased throughput at load. These models are enabled with Security Heartbeat™, offering integration with Sophos Mobile and Sophos Endpoint to protect your Wi-Fi networks.

2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 models available with 802.11ac Wave 2 technology
Improved overall performance and throughput at load
Enabled with Security Heartbeat to support Endpoint and Mobile in Sophos Central

Increased Visibility

Getting insight into what's happening on your wireless networks is a daily struggle for many IT admins. With Sophos Wireless, you always know the status of your Wi-Fi networks, access points, connecting clients, and the environment around you to identify potential risks or inappropriate use of your resources.

Get insight into the health of your Wi-Fi networks
Identify inappropriate user behavior
Added insight allows for better wireless planning

Dashboard Overview

Threats

Security Heartbeat

Usage Insight

Client Overview

Diagnostics

Hotspots and Guest Access

Provide controlled internet access for visitors, contractors, and other guests on your network. Using a daily password, time-based voucher, or social login, you can customize guest access to display the hotspot portal with your own logo, brand colors, and terms of service. Use enterprise-grade backend authentication for a seamless user experience.

Enhanced Rogue AP Detection

Automatically classifies neighboring networks to identify attempts to infiltrate an organization via Wi-Fi.

Identifies and automatically classifies neighboring Wi-Fi networks according to their threat level
An on-demand scan function shows you the very latest threat data
The Threats widget on the dashboard puts the information directly at your fingertips

Wireless Scalability

With Sophos Wireless, extending your network becomes as simple as adding an additional access point. We use the scalability of our cloud-based architecture to the fullest so that you can adapt your network to suit your current business needs.

Site Planning

Create multiple sites and upload your floor plans to get a first visualization for access point placement and coverage before using more advanced planning tools.

View multiple sites using Google Maps (excludes China)
Use real or simulated access points on your floor plans
Get a first indication before starting your full site planning

Sophos Wireless

Easy to deploy and manage, so your wireless networks are up and running in no time.

Our cloud-managed Wi-Fi provides the best AP support, scalability and a single pane of glass via Sophos Central, plus all the features described below.