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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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The Firewalla team is likely very busy and doesn't need to be harassed. I'm sure the team will provide updates when they are ready. If you're already a user of their products, you know they have a solid marketing team.
I've been involved in consumer electronics sales for many years, and Black Friday prices usually apply to products that companies want to liquidate, not to new product launches.
Ruckus only discounts previous-generation models (310, 510, etc.), and eero shouldn't be lumped into any of these discussions. If you need something to tide you over pick up a thee-pack of eero 6+ APs then give them away to a family member when Firewalla comes out.
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@UUan: You know that you'll end up buying Firewalla APs once they come out. You buy something else now, sell it at a loss later when you shift to Firewalla APs, or just be patient and wait for Firewalla to come out with their APs. It'll be a lot less expensive in the long run to wait. I'm there with you.
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@adamzell I agree lumping enterprise grade APs (e.g. Ruckus) in with general consumer grade gear with consumer firmware shouldn't be done. Enterprise grade APs so vastly superior for most home users that are technical enough to walk through basic AP configuration guides for Unleashed. Used enterprise APs are an outstanding value and easily acquired on Ebay and are so much better than consumer APs it's not funny.
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We don't have the early access process setup yet. The firewalla AP has a lot of (cool) integration with the firewalla, hence a lot of newer ways of using the network, so we want to have experienced people experience them first, then with the feedback, we can tune it better; this is "early access".
This no different than our other early access/beta programs. Meaning, there will be a very good discount and very close support for the initial set of units.
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Hi Firewalla, all of them.
The lack of control over those advanced settings and more is what has driven me to look out for other WiFi vendors. Currently using a WiFi 7 system: Asus BQ Pro 16 (2 pack) and I believe they have settings control for all of these. Main issue, and why I’m looking forward to hearing more about AP7 Desktop is their firmware has a lot of issues with WiFi connectivity when WiFi 7 and MLO is active on the main SSID and one uses Apple devices. And they don’t need to be WiFi 7 devices…they will lose connectivity but still report that they are connected to WiFi. The workaround is to disconnect and reconnect but it’s not viable…so I disabled MLO and just kept the main SSID as a WiFi 7 which works. They allow SSIDs to either be WiFi 7 or not which I believe is needed for IoT or legacy devices to connect.
Will the AP7 have AFC support? If you cannot disclose now, no worries. Just looking forward to hearing about the specs.
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