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Sophos Access Points

1.10.3324NewReleased on November 3, 2026 commercial

Sophos Access Points provides secure remote access and authentication management for protecting enterprise network resources.

Summary

Sophos Access Points is a commercial line of managed wireless hardware, run as part of a hosted management service through Sophos Central and Sophos Fusion rather than configured device-by-device. It suits network administrators who need enterprise-grade Wi-Fi controls without a separate wireless controller: RADIUSRADIUSA networking protocol for centralised authentication, authorisation, and accounting of users connecting to a network, maintained under IETF standards. Cyber tools use it to integrate with existing enterprise identity infrastructure. authentication can be tied to a cloud identity provideridentity providerA service that authenticates users and supplies identity information to other applications. It is the sign-in authority behind many single sign-on systems. like Microsoft Entra IDEntra IDMicrosoft's cloud-based identity and access management service, formerly Azure Active Directory, used by cyber tools to authenticate users and enforce access policies in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments., SSIDs can have traffic shaping and WMM-EDCA prioritization applied, and AP6 840E models support wired-side controls such as port trunking, IGMP snoopingIGMP snoopingA switch-level feature that inspects IGMP messages to track which ports have multicast group members, so the switch forwards multicast traffic only to interested ports instead of flooding every port., STPSTPSpanning Tree Protocol, an IEEE standard (802.1D) that prevents Layer 2 network loops by electing a root bridge and blocking redundant switch paths, keeping Ethernet networks stable under failure conditions. and LLDP-MED. Diagnostic logging through Sophos Fusion gives administrators a way to capture detailed data during connectivity troubleshooting. It sits in the network-defense category alongside Sophos's firewall products, which it integrates with for centralized control, and the vendor's release history shows 18 releases in the tracked window, the most recent only 40 days ago.

Sophos Access Points provides secure remote access and authentication management for protecting enterprise network resources.

How Sophos Access Points helps

Which access points are trying to register under the wrong account or with an invalid serial?

checks the serial number against expected format and licensing at the moment of entry, and flags a device that connects but is already registered to another account, before it goes live

Which devices or applications get priority when the wireless network is congested?

applies WMM-EDCA traffic prioritization and per-SSID traffic shaping from the access point profile, so bandwidth limits and priority are enforced network-wide instead of per device

Can wireless users authenticate with the same identity provider as the rest of the organization?

lets an SSID hand off authentication to a configured RADIUS server, including Microsoft Entra ID as a cloud identity provider, so credentials are checked centrally rather than against a local list

Is a given wireless network still using the RADIUS server it was meant to?

shows the RADIUS server assigned to each SSID in the local UI, so a mismatch between intended and actual assignment is visible per SSID

Are the newer 6 GHz-capable access points usable in this deployment's region?

reflects which countries currently have 6 GHz band availability enabled, covering India and Pakistan among them, so regional support can be checked before relying on that band

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  • Sophos Access Points covers 1 of the 5 network observation capabilities we track.
All capabilities 14 capabilities
Enterprise Authentication Support shipped Configures and assigns RADIUS servers, including cloud identity providers like Microsoft Entra ID, for SSID authentication. 16 releases · 10 other sources · first seen Dec 2023

release 16 total

  • Adds per-SSID RADIUS server assignment from the local UI. 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds RADIUS server configuration in Sophos Central, including Microsoft Entra ID as a cloud-based identity provider, for AP6 SSIDs with enterprise authentication. 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • Sophos Central RADIUS servers configuration allows Microsoft Entra ID as a cloud-based identity provider for AP6 SSID enterprise authentication 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds support for configuring RADIUS servers in Sophos Central for AP6 SSIDs with enterprise authentication, including Microsoft Entra ID as a cloud-based identity provider. 1.10.3173MR10NewReleased on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds per-SSID RADIUS server assignment configuration in the local UI. 1.10.3173MR10NewReleased on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • Local user interface adds Per-SSID RADIUS configuration to assign specific RADIUS servers to each SSID 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source · release history

example 10 total

  • Enable enterprise auth for a corporate SSID using Entra ID as the RADIUS provider via Sophos Central. In Sophos Central: Go to Devices > Access Points > Configuration, select the AP6, navigate to SSIDs, and configure RADIUS servers with Microsoft Entra ID. 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source
  • Assign a specific RADIUS server to an SSID directly from the local AP interface. On the AP6 local UI: Navigate to Wireless > SSIDs, select the SSID, and use the new Per-SSID RADIUS configuration field to assign the server. 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source
  • Set up Microsoft Entra ID as the RADIUS identity provider for enterprise wireless authentication. In Sophos Central, configure `RADIUS server` settings for AP6 SSIDs and select `Microsoft Entra ID` as the cloud-based identity provider. 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source
  • Assign a specific RADIUS server to a single SSID directly from the access point's local interface. Access the local UI and use the new per-SSID configuration option to assign the desired `RADIUS server` to the target SSID. 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source
  • Enable enterprise Wi-Fi authentication backed by Microsoft Entra ID as a cloud RADIUS identity provider for an AP6 SSID. In Sophos Central, go to RADIUS servers, add a new server selecting Microsoft Entra ID as the identity provider, then assign it to the target AP6 SSID under enterprise authentication settings. 1.10.3173MR10NewReleased on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source
  • Enable WPA3-Enterprise style management frame protection for sensitive networks. SSID advanced settings > Security > Management Frame Protection > Enable (802.11w) Central 2025.50Released on December 15, 2025 · Dec 2025 · source
AP6 Registration Validation shipped Validates access point serial numbers and account binding status during registration to prevent format, licensing, and duplicate-account errors. 14 releases · 9 other sources · first seen Oct 2024

release 14 total

  • Sophos Access Points now validates SKUs based on the access point's physical location via an updated Sophos Fusion agent.⁠︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄⁠ 1.10.3324NewReleased on November 3, 2026 · Nov 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds Registration account validation that shows an error if an access point is already registered to another account Central 2026.29Released on July 20, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds serial number validation during Sophos Central AP6 registration to catch format or licensing issues before registration starts Central 2026.29Released on July 20, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds real-time serial number validation during AP6 registration — surfaces format and licensing errors before registration starts. Central 2026.29NewReleased on July 20, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Registration account validation that rejects duplicate registrations Central 2026.29Released on July 20, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Serial number validation during AP6 registration in Sophos Central Central 2026.29Released on July 20, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source · release history

example 9 total

  • Validate AP6 serial numbers early in the registration flow to catch format or licensing errors before device onboarding. In Sophos Central, start AP6 registration and monitor serial number input for immediate validation errors. Central 2026.29Released on July 20, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source
  • Force a retry of a previously failed or skipped configuration task. In the Task queue, select the skipped/failed task and click `Retry`. Central 2025.38Released on September 17, 2025 · Sep 2025 · source
  • Schedule network availability using the access point's local time instead of GMT. In the Central console, go to Network Scheduling and enable 'Use the access point's time zone'. Central 2025.38Released on September 17, 2025 · Sep 2025 · source
  • Skip a task stuck in created or invalid license status without retrying. In the Task queue, select the failed or pending task and click `Skip`. Central 2025.38Released on September 17, 2025 · Sep 2025 · source
  • Clone an existing APX wireless configuration to a new AP6 device. Go to My Products > Wireless > SSIDs, select an APX SSID, and click 'Clone for AP6'. Central 2025.02Released on January 11, 2025 · Jan 2025 · source
  • Clone an existing voucher to quickly generate a new one with the same parameters. In Vouchers list, click 'Clone' next to a voucher Central 2024.42Released on November 12, 2024 · Nov 2024 · source
Advanced Diagnostic Logging shipped Captures detailed system and wireless logs to support troubleshooting of connectivity issues. 12 releases · 10 other sources · first seen Jun 2024

release 12 total

  • Adds advanced diagnostic logging, enabled from Diagnostics > System logs in Sophos Fusion, for deeper wireless network troubleshooting. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds advanced diagnostic logging via Diagnostics > System logs in Sophos Fusion to capture optional logs for wireless network troubleshooting. Fusion 2026.41NewReleased on September 22, 2026 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Diagnostics > System logs page supports turning on advanced diagnostic logging Fusion 2026.41NewReleased on September 22, 2026 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Enables advanced diagnostic logging via the Diagnostics > System logs page in Sophos Fusion Fusion 2026.41NewReleased on September 22, 2026 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds Brute force protection configuration in the local UI to set failed login attempt limits and account lockout duration for the admin account. 1.9.2854MR9Released on February 16, 2026 · Feb 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds optional RSSI-based logging for wireless clients with low signal strength. 1.6.2408Released on May 20, 2025 · May 2025 · source · release history

example 10 total

  • Capture advanced diagnostic logs when troubleshooting intermittent wireless connectivity issues on an AP6 deployment. In Sophos Fusion, go to `Diagnostics` > `System logs` and turn on advanced diagnostic logging. changelog · Sep 2026 · source
  • Enable advanced diagnostic logging to capture detailed wireless troubleshooting data when investigating connectivity issues. In Sophos Fusion, go to Diagnostics > System logs and turn on advanced diagnostic logging. changelog · Sep 2026 · source
  • Enable advanced diagnostic logging to capture detailed wireless troubleshooting data during an incident. In Sophos Fusion, go to Diagnostics > System logs and turn on advanced diagnostic logging. changelog · Sep 2026 · source
  • Enable advanced diagnostic logging when troubleshooting a wireless network issue with Sophos support. In Sophos Fusion, go to Diagnostics > System logs and turn on advanced diagnostic logging. changelog · Sep 2026 · source
  • Enable advanced diagnostic logs for wireless troubleshooting in the Fusion interface. In Sophos Fusion, go to Diagnostics > System logs page and toggle advanced logging. Fusion 2026.41NewReleased on September 22, 2026 · Sep 2026 · source
  • Capture advanced diagnostic logs to investigate intermittent wireless connectivity issues on a managed AP6 deployment. In Sophos Fusion, navigate to Diagnostics > System logs and turn on advanced diagnostic logging. Fusion 2026.41NewReleased on September 22, 2026 · Sep 2026 · source
Wired Network Configuration shipped Controls Ethernet port behavior including STP, IGMP snooping, LLDP-MED, and port trunking for multi-VLAN uplinks. 7 releases · 8 other sources · first seen Jun 2025

release 7 total

  • Adds a Network settings tab to access point profiles for configuring wired Ethernet port settings on AP6 access points, including Spanning Tree Protocol, IGMP snooping, and LLDP-MED.⁠︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄⁠ changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds port trunking configuration under the Network settings tab, available exclusively for AP6 840E models. changelog · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds a Network settings tab to access point profiles for configuring wired Ethernet port settings on AP6 access points, including Spanning Tree Protocol, IGMP snooping, LLDP-MED, and (on AP6 840E models) port trunking.⁠︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄⁠ Fusion 2026.41NewReleased on September 22, 2026 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds Network settings tab to access point profiles for configuring Spanning Tree Protocol, IGMP snooping, LLDP-MED, and port trunking on AP6 Ethernet ports Fusion 2026.41NewReleased on September 22, 2026 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Network settings tab allows Spanning Tree, IGMP snooping, LLDP-MED, and port trunking configuration on AP6 profiles Fusion 2026.41NewReleased on September 22, 2026 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Supports creating more than one AP6 mesh network in Sophos Central to deploy across different locations Central 2025.23Released on June 12, 2025 · Jun 2025 · source · release history

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  • Advanced network settings for access point profiles The Network settings tab for access point profiles lets you configure wired network settings for AP6 access points' Ethernet ports. changelog · Sep 2026 · source

example 7 total

  • Enable IGMP snooping and LLDP-MED on an AP6 access point profile to control multicast traffic and support VoIP endpoint discovery on wired ports. In Sophos Fusion, navigate to the access point profile, open the `Network settings` tab, and enable Spanning Tree Protocol, IGMP snooping, and LLDP-MED for the relevant Ethernet ports. changelog · Sep 2026 · source
  • Configure port trunking and IGMP snooping for AP6 840E Ethernet ports to support multi-VLAN wired uplinks. In Sophos Fusion, open the access point profile, go to the Network settings tab, and configure Spanning Tree Protocol, IGMP snooping, LLDP-MED, and port trunking (AP6 840E only). changelog · Sep 2026 · source
  • Configure wired network behaviour (STP, IGMP snooping, LLDP-MED) for AP6 Ethernet ports via an access point profile. In Sophos Fusion, open the target access point profile, select the Network settings tab, and enable or configure Spanning Tree Protocol, IGMP snooping, and LLDP-MED as required (port trunking is… changelog · Sep 2026 · source
  • Configure port trunking and IGMP snooping on an AP6 840E via its access point profile. In Sophos Fusion, open the access point profile for your AP6 840E, navigate to the Network settings tab, and configure Spanning Tree Protocol, IGMP snooping, LLDP-MED, and port trunking as required. changelog · Sep 2026 · source
  • Configure wired network policies like STP and LLDP-MED for AP6 Ethernet ports via the web console. In Sophos Fusion, navigate to Access Point Profiles > Edit > Network settings tab. Fusion 2026.41NewReleased on September 22, 2026 · Sep 2026 · source
  • Enable port trunking and IGMP snooping for an AP6 840E access point profile to support multi-VLAN wired uplinks. In Sophos Fusion, open the access point profile for your AP6 840E, go to the Network settings tab, enable IGMP snooping and port trunking, then save the profile. Fusion 2026.41NewReleased on September 22, 2026 · Sep 2026 · source
Traffic Prioritization and Shaping shipped Configures WMM-EDCA settings and per-SSID bandwidth limits to manage network quality of service. 8 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Dec 2025

release 8 total

  • Traffic shaping can be configured for AP6 SSIDs on the local UI Advanced settings > Quality of service page 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds Traffic shaping configuration for AP6 SSIDs via the Advanced settings > Quality of service page in Sophos Central. 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds traffic shaping configuration for AP6 SSIDs under Advanced settings > Quality of service in Sophos Central. 1.10.3173MR10NewReleased on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds WMM-EDCA traffic prioritization settings configuration via the Advanced Wireless tab in access point profiles Central 2026.29Released on July 20, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • WMM-EDCA traffic prioritization configuration on Advanced Wireless tab Central 2026.29Released on July 20, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds WMM-EDCA (Wireless Multimedia - Enhanced Distributed Channel Access) traffic prioritization settings, configurable on the Advanced Wireless tab of access point profiles. Central 2026.29NewReleased on July 20, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source · release history

example

  • Configure traffic shaping for an SSID via Sophos Central to prioritize critical wireless users. Navigate to Advanced settings > Quality of service in Sophos Central and configure `Traffic shaping` policies for the target AP6 SSID. 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source
  • Configure traffic shaping for a high-priority AP6 SSID to enforce bandwidth limits across the network. In Sophos Central, navigate to the AP6 SSID settings, open Advanced settings > Quality of service, and configure traffic shaping policies for the target SSID. 1.10.3173MR10NewReleased on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source
  • Configure traffic shaping policies for a specific SSID on the local management interface. On the AP6 local UI: Navigate to Advanced settings > Quality of service, and configure traffic shaping rules for the target SSID. 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source
Client Traffic Insight shipped Monitors and categorizes web traffic and application usage for clients connected to the access point. 5 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Aug 2025

Shared capability: Network traffic analysis

release

  • Categories and details and Uncategorized traffic views now paginate across all categories, ports, and domains, and replace pie charts with bar graphs that update based on the visible list. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
  • Sophos Central users can now use Live Discover with the new AP6 ATR query pack to view MAC address, connection status, and connection history for devices connected to AP6 access points. Central 2026.26Released on July 6, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds DoS settings page under Management in the local UI to protect against HTTPS and SSH SYN floods, ICMP, and ARP attacks. 1.9.2854MR9Released on February 16, 2026 · Feb 2026 · source · release history
  • AP6 profile management lets you create reusable profiles for SNMP, Date & time, and Advanced wireless settings across multiple access points. Central 2026.05Released on February 2, 2026 · Feb 2026 · source · release history
  • Enables AP6 usage insight in the local UI at Wireless > Diagnostics to monitor and categorize web traffic and application use for clients connected to AP6 access points. v1.7.2618Released on August 25, 2025 · Aug 2025 · source · release history

example

  • Use the new AP6 profile management feature to configure SNMP and wireless settings for a group of access points via the Central service UI. In the Sophos Central console, navigate to Access Points > Profile Management and create a new 'AP6 Profile' with SNMP and Advanced wireless settings. Central 2026.05Released on February 2, 2026 · Feb 2026 · source
  • Navigate the local UI to turn on usage insight for an AP6 access point. Wireless > Diagnostics > AP6 usage insight v1.7.2618Released on August 25, 2025 · Aug 2025 · source
User Assistance Integration shipped Provides direct access to updated troubleshooting guides from within the AP6 registration interface. 3 releases · 4 other sources · first seen Sep 2025

release

  • Adds a Need help? link in the AP6 registration window, linking to the updated troubleshooting guide. Central 2026.29NewReleased on July 20, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds Skip and Retry buttons to the Task queue for managing tasks with created, pending, invalid license, or failed statuses. Central 2025.38Released on September 17, 2025 · Sep 2025 · source · release history
  • Adds a Use the access point's time zone option for scheduled network availability, allowing start/end times in local time instead of GMT. Central 2025.38Released on September 17, 2025 · Sep 2025 · source · release history

example

  • Access troubleshooting help directly from the registration UI to resolve common AP6 connection issues. In the AP6 registration window, click 'Need help?' to open the updated troubleshooting guide. Central 2026.29Released on July 20, 2026 · Jul 2026 · source
  • Force a retry of a previously failed or skipped configuration task. In the Task queue, select the skipped/failed task and click `Retry`. Central 2025.38Released on September 17, 2025 · Sep 2025 · source
  • Schedule network availability using the access point's local time instead of GMT. In the Central console, go to Network Scheduling and enable 'Use the access point's time zone'. Central 2025.38Released on September 17, 2025 · Sep 2025 · source
  • Skip a task stuck in created or invalid license status without retrying. In the Task queue, select the failed or pending task and click `Skip`. Central 2025.38Released on September 17, 2025 · Sep 2025 · source
Advanced Wireless Configuration shipped Allows configuration of advanced wireless settings including 6 GHz band availability, channel selection, and radio parameters. 4 releases · 1 other source · first seen Aug 2026

release

  • Adds 6 GHz band steering configuration for AP6 420E and AP6 840E SSIDs from Sophos Central, with options to steer devices to the 5 GHz band first, the 6 GHz band first, or balance across all frequency bands.⁠︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄⁠ changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds manual override for 6 GHz band steering settings on AP6 420E and AP6 840E. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
  • 6 GHz frequency band now available in India and Pakistan for AP6 access points 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • 6 GHz frequency band is now available for access points in India and Pakistan. 1.10.3192MR10Released on August 24, 2026 · Aug 2026 · source · release history

example

  • Configure 6 GHz band steering on an AP6 420E or 840E SSID to prioritize the 6 GHz band for capable clients while falling back gracefully. In Sophos Central, go to Wireless > Access Points > SSID configuration, select your AP6 420E or AP6 840E profile, open Band Steering, and choose '6 GHz band first' (or '5 GHz band first' / 'Balance… changelog · Oct 2026 · source
Client Connection Metrics shipped Displays real-time throughput and device connection details for wireless clients. 3 releases · 1 other source · first seen Dec 2025

Shared capability: Network traffic analysis

release

  • Clicking a device in the Top 5 clients graph now navigates to its summary page for deeper bandwidth analysis. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds upload/download speed visibility for connected devices on the Devices page Central 2025.50Released on December 15, 2025 · Dec 2025 · source · release history
  • Adds wired interface throughput metrics on the Access points and access point Settings pages Central 2025.50Released on December 15, 2025 · Dec 2025 · source · release history

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  • Check wired throughput for an access point. Access points page > Click AP > View 'Wired Interface Throughput' metrics Central 2025.50Released on December 15, 2025 · Dec 2025 · source
Wireless Environment Optimization shipped Configures channel selection and radio parameters to optimize wireless performance and coverage. 1 release · 2 other sources · first seen Dec 2025

release

  • Autochannel configuration now accepts a selectable range of channels, enabling exclusion of DFS channels or selection within limited available channel sets. Central 2025.50Released on December 15, 2025 · Dec 2025 · source · release history

example

  • Configure Autochannel to avoid DFS channels for a specific AP6 device. Navigate to Access Points > Settings > Autochannel and define a channel range that excludes DFS frequencies. Central 2025.50Released on December 15, 2025 · Dec 2025 · source
  • Restrict Autochannel to 2.4 GHz non-DFS channels only. SSID advanced settings > RF Settings > Autochannel > Channel Range > Select 36-48 (or specific non-DFS range) Central 2025.50Released on December 15, 2025 · Dec 2025 · source
Access Point Profile Management shipped Manages access point deployment profiles within the management console, supporting sorting, searching, and configurable profile limits. 2 releases · first seen Oct 2026

release

  • Adds sort and search for access point profiles by name in Sophos Fusion. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
  • Raises the maximum number of profiles in Sophos Fusion to 50, including the base profile. changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
Band Steering Configuration shipped Configures band steering across available frequency bands, including 6 GHz, manageable from Sophos Fusion. 1 release · first seen Oct 2026

release

  • Adds 6 GHz band steering configuration support manageable from Sophos Fusion.⁠︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄⁠ changelog · Oct 2026 · source · release history
Brute Force Protection shipped Protects the access point from brute-force login attempts by limiting failed login attempts and locking out accounts. 1 other source · first seen Feb 2026

example

  • Lock out brute-force attempts against the admin account on the access point. In the local UI, configure the maximum failed login attempts and lockout duration in the Brute force protection section. 1.9.2854MR9Released on February 16, 2026 · Feb 2026 · source
DoS Attack Protection shipped Protects the access point from denial-of-service attacks such as SYN floods and ARP attacks. 1 other source · first seen Feb 2026

example

  • Protect AP6 access points from SYN floods and ARP attacks via the local interface. In the local UI, go to Management > DoS settings and enable protection for HTTPS/SSH SYN floods, ICMP, and ARP. 1.9.2854MR9Released on February 16, 2026 · Feb 2026 · source

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    new 6 GHz band steering configuration for AP6 420E and AP6 840E

    You can now configure 6 GHz band steering for SSIDs on AP6 420E and 840E access points.

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