Access Point Sophos AP6 840E 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6

The Sophos AP6 840E is a Wi‑Fi 6/6E indoor/outdoor access point designed for cloud management via Sophos Central, with an option for local management of a single AP. It supports tri-band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz and delivers a maximum combined data rate of 8350 Mbit/s. The device includes WPA3 encryption, two RJ-45 Ethernet LAN ports with 2.5 Gbit/s capability, PoE support and a maximum power consumption of 45 W, making it suitable for medium to high-density environments that require high throughput.

Advantages

The AP6 840E provides broad device compatibility and high data rates with Wi‑Fi 6/6E technology, integrated WPA3 security, and flexible deployment options including cloud management from Sophos Central and local management for a single unit. Its tri-band design and eight antennas help maintain performance in dense deployments while PoE simplifies installation.

Suitable for

• Office and campus wireless coverage with medium to high client density
• Retail environments and public spaces requiring high throughput
• Deployments that benefit from centralized management in Sophos Central
• Locations needing outdoor-capable access points (indoor/outdoor use)

Key specifications

• Maximum data transfer rate: 8350 Mbit/s
• Wireless bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz (Wi‑Fi 6/6E, IEEE 802.11ax)
• Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 2 (2.5 Gbit/s capable)
• Antennas: 8
• Power: PoE support, maximum consumption 45 W
• Weight: 1.2 kg
• Colour: White
• Brand / MPN: Sophos / AP84EE00ZZPCNP

How to use

Mount the AP6 840E according to the installation guide for indoor or outdoor placement, connect one of the RJ-45 ports to a PoE-enabled switch or injector to power the device, and connect to the network. For centralized administration, add the access point to your Sophos Central account and apply the desired wireless configuration and security policies. For standalone use, enable the local management option to configure settings on the single AP.

Recommendations

For optimal performance in high-density environments, place access points to provide overlapping coverage with minimal co-channel interference, enable WPA3 for improved security, and use Sophos Central for centralized monitoring and firmware updates.