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- Building a Zero Trust Network with Firewalla
- Firewalla Tutorial: Segmentation and Microsegmentation with AP7
- Early Access hardware is the FINAL production unit
- AP software in BETA.
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Compatibility Requirements:
- Gold, Gold Pro, Gold Plus, Gold SE: Must run Beta software.
- Purple, Purple SE: Must run Early Access software.
- Firewalla must operate in Router mode.
- Firewalla App must run Beta software.
- Availability: USA customers only.
- Shipping: 7–37 days post-order, in waves (FIFO).
- Order Limit: Soft limit of 3 units per order; exceeding this may delay shipment
- Early access signup ends 12/30/2024 at 11:59PM PST.
- A coupon (small discount) will be sent to early access sign-ups before 1/2/2025.
- You do NOT need to sign up to order.
- We started an AP7 Community Page, please post your questions here
- Full Integration with the Firewalla Security Stack
- Zero Trust Network Architecture
- VLAN Segmentation and Microsegmentation Support
- Easy to install, managed anywhere
- Wi-Fi 7, faster and more reliable
- Wi-Fi Mesh with Ethernet or Wi-Fi backhaul
- Firewalla running in router mode is required
- 8 Spatial Streams, tri-band, low-power indoor unit
- 10Gbit + 2.5Gbit Ethernet Interface
- Early access and beta are available only in the USA. (EU and other countries TBD)
- Price for beta units with discount: $299 to $349
- Final price after 1/20/2025: We don't know; it depends on the tariff
- Tentatively, early access/beta sale starts in early January 2025
Key Principles of Zero Trust
- Segmentation and Microsegmentation: Divide your network into smaller segments to limit the lateral movement of threats.
- Least Privilege Access: Grant users and devices only the minimum access necessary to perform their functions on the network.
- Continuous Monitoring: Continuously monitor and verify the security posture of all users and devices.
We usually run a pre-sale cycle, but due to the political changes (new President), it is not possible for us to pre-sale and build units without knowing possible tariff impacts. Instead, we’ve used the sale proceeds from BFCM to pre-purchase a batch of units.
The AP7 units should be built soon and be available for ordering. We plan to split the orders into groups: (This plan is still tentative, we may also merge beta+early access together)
- Early Access (for our earliest supporters at the lowest price, available mid- to late-December 2024. Must be running Firewalla Gold (v1 & v2), Gold SE, Gold Plus or Gold Pro in router mode)
- Beta Access (about 1 month later, available mid-January 2025. Must be running Firewalla Purple or Gold series units in router mode)
- Production (to be decided after 1/20/2025)
- For details please refer the the status update section below
All units will have the final production hardware, software will be in early access/beta.
- Limited number of units available
- Limited to 3 units per customer
- Early access unit will be using early access software
- Beta access will be using beta software
The Firewalla AP7 Ceiling Mount will come a couple of months after 1/20/2025. It will seamlessly integrate with the FWAP7 Desktop units.
Spec
- Triband 2.4Ghz 2x2, 5Ghz 2x2, 6Ghz 4x4
- 8 Spatial Streams, 320Mhz channel support 6Ghz
- Network Interfaces: 10Gbit RJ45 + 2.5Gbit RJ45
- VLAN
- PPSK+WPA2 Support (Personal Key)
- Mesh with Ethernet or Wi-Fi backhaul
- Dimensions: 5.43 x 3.15 x 7.48 inch
- Item Weight: 1.4 lb
- Power: 30W
- Compatible with and Required: Firewalla Gold / Firewalla Purple in router mode
Status Update: 12/10/2024
- The initial batch of APs is nearly complete.
- We plan to ship some units by air right around or after Christmas to reduce shipping costs.
- Shipping optimization is under consideration to keep the beta/early access pricing closer to $299.
- Apps version 1.64 and 1.980 are targeted for "early access" release during the week of 12/16. These updates will include exciting new features and code support for the Firewalla AP.
- Sales are expected to begin in early January, with units shipping within seven days of order placement. (The exact date will be confirmed next week.)
Status Update: 12/17/2024
- The Firewalla AP7 is coming very soon!
- We are aiming for 1/7/2025 9 AM PST as the Early Access purchase date, but we'll let you know if anything changes! (if the shipment is late, then this date might be pushed back to 1/14/2025)
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Also my last question was missed, so just reposting
1. Will there be a channel graph ui in the Firewalla Wifi App that shows how the channels are being utilised. interference. Sort of like this ?
https://img.community.ui.com/489f2c0d-0915-40ca-afe4-f9a4bd91116a/questions/0facb979-e2a6-46db-b605-bbf50cb0063f/f470e216-98b9-4d1a-9bd3-56504f079a232. Will there tuning tab in the Firewalla Wifi App that allows you to to visually see i signal strength , with a heatmap or similar etc, so you can work out best placement if you have say 2 , 3, 4 access points?.
Thanks.
Thanks
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We send out the coupon already, if you have not received one please check your SPAM, if it is not there, send help@firewalla.com an email
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Other replies:
* You can use the firewalla wifi-test to see the realtime speed. This is far more accurate than phy speed from the ASIC; but, if you do need that, we can easily provide that data. Please post to ap7 forum as a feature request.
* Mike, DFS channel exclusion is automatic.
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@Firewalla
Well this is the second time my email wasn't included with the coupon mail, hence I did fill the survey.. Sent an email to help@firewalla.com let's see how it goes.
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In AP 7 Can we have - Multiple SSID Profiles with VLAN Support : Ability to create multiple SSIDs, each with VLAN tagging, ideal for separating guest, IoT, and corporate traffic securely.
And also Time-based bandwidth allocation for specific devices or SSIDs, useful for parental control and employee bandwidth management. -
@Kris
You can have SSID to VLAN, Also dynamic VLAN via PPSK. (multiple SSID is there)
No time based control for bandwidnti limitation for SSID's, but those can be added to the future if enough people want them. I do feel the current smart queue function is a lot more useful, see https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/360056976594-Firewalla-Feature-Smart-Queue
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FYI, we have started to move some discussions to the forums; it has better organization than a long thread :)
And if you are getting the AP7, see you (tomorrow) 1/7/2025, at 9 AM PST. Use this link to order: https://firewalla.com/products/firewalla-ap7
Please make sure you read the disclaimers clearly and are comfortable joining the early access program. We can't wait for everyone to try the unit out!
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I posted this question in the forms, but as the pre-orders are tomorrow morning, I wanted to see if there was any discussion or information on the following prior to ordering;
Do we have any technical specifications on the AP7 ceiling version that can be shared? The technical specifications for the desktop is
- Triband 2.4Ghz 2x2, 5Ghz 2x2, 6Ghz 4x4
- 8 Spatial Streams, 320Mhz channel support 6Ghz
Will the ceiling mount version add 4x4 to the 2.4 and/or 5Ghz channels or be the same in a different format (ceiling mount).
I am just trying to determine do I purchase the Desktop AP7 or wait for the ceiling mount version (which might be more expensive) but overall a better specification device.
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