{"product_id":"sophos-apx-530-802-11ac-wave-2-dual-band-1-75gbps-3x3-mimo-poe-indoor-ap-wty","title":"Sophos APX 530 802.11ac Wave 2 Dual Band 1.75Gbps 3x3 MIMO PoE Indoor AP Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:3px solid #0060a9;margin-bottom:24px;padding-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eSophos APX 530 — 802.11ac Wave 2 Dual-Band Indoor Access Point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#555;\"\u003eThe Sophos APX 530 is a high-performance 802.11ac Wave 2 indoor wireless access point delivering up to 1.75Gbps combined throughput across dual bands. Professionally refurbished by Reboot IT and backed by a 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-User MIMO enables simultaneous transmission to multiple clients, dramatically improving throughput in high-density business environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.75Gbps Combined Throughput:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-band 450Mbps (2.4GHz) + 1300Mbps (5GHz) provides maximum bandwidth headroom for demanding applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3x3 MIMO, 4 Spatial Streams:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three transmit\/receive antennas with four spatial streams ensure consistent coverage across open spaces and challenging RF environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE Powered — No Power Adapter Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEEE 802.3af\/at PoE simplifies installation by eliminating separate power runs to each access point location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSophos Security Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native integration with Sophos UTM, XG\/XGS Firewall, and Central management for unified wireless and network security policy enforcement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReboot IT Quality Assurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thoroughly tested and certified by Reboot IT's experienced technicians, ensuring enterprise-grade performance at a fraction of new pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIn a typical SMB or branch office, the APX 530 excels as a ceiling or wall-mounted indoor AP serving up to 64 concurrent clients per radio. Its Wave 2 MU-MIMO design means multiple users streaming video, attending video calls, or transferring large files simultaneously experience less contention and more consistent speeds than older single-user MIMO access points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eDeployed within a Sophos-managed network, the APX 530 enables IT administrators to apply wireless security policies — including SSID-level firewall rules, captive portals, and rogue AP detection — from a single console. For organisations already running Sophos firewall hardware, adding APX 530 units creates a tightly integrated security architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px 0;\"\u003eThe dual-band design provides effective band steering, pushing capable 5GHz clients away from the congested 2.4GHz band and freeing capacity for legacy devices. This delivers noticeably better real-world performance in the mixed-device environments typical of modern workplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWi-Fi Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e802.11ac Wave 2 (a\/b\/g\/n\/ac)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFrequency Bands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2.4GHz + 5GHz (dual-band)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1.75Gbps combined (450Mbps 2.4GHz + 1300Mbps 5GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMIMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e3x3 MU-MIMO, 4 spatial streams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3af\/at PoE (no power adapter required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Clients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eUp to 64 per radio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDeployment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIndoor — ceiling or wall mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSophos Central, UTM, XG\/XGS Firewall controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWPA2\/WPA3, 802.1X, rogue AP detection, captive portal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e12 months (Reboot IT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;background:#edf7ee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a5c2e;\"\u003e✓ Best For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• SMB offices and branch locations\u003cbr\u003e• Sophos UTM\/XG\/Central managed networks\u003cbr\u003e• High-density WiFi environments\u003cbr\u003e• Existing PoE switch infrastructure\u003cbr\u003e• Upgrading from 802.11n access points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;vertical-align:top;background:#fdf0ee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#7a2e2e;\"\u003e✗ Not For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Non-Sophos networks (limited standalone function)\u003cbr\u003e• Outdoor or weatherproof deployments\u003cbr\u003e• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) requirements\u003cbr\u003e• Consumer home networking\u003cbr\u003e• Networks without PoE switch infrastructure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMinimal wear, near-new appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFully functional, all features verified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLight usage marks, good condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFully functional, some cosmetic wear visible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:16px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes the APX 530 require a Sophos controller?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes, the APX 530 requires connection to a Sophos UTM, XG\/XGS Firewall, or Sophos Central cloud management to function. It does not operate as a standalone access point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:16px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes it support Wi-Fi 6?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe APX 530 supports 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5), not Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). It remains highly capable for most business deployments where Wave 2 MU-MIMO performance is the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:16px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWhat PoE standard is required?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3af or 802.3at PoE. A PoE-capable switch or injector is required — the unit does not include a power adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:16px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eHow many clients can it support?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eUp to 64 client associations per radio. With Wave 2 MU-MIMO, multiple clients can be served simultaneously for better throughput in high-density environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:16px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eCan it be used outdoors?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNo, the APX 530 is designed for indoor deployment only. Sophos offers dedicated outdoor access points with weatherproof enclosures for external coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:16px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWhat warranty is included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eEvery Sophos APX 530 from Reboot IT includes a 12-month warranty covering all hardware components and functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:16px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWhat are the shipping costs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f8fb;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:16px;margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e12-Month Warranty — Reboot IT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eYour Sophos APX 530 is covered by a comprehensive 12-month warranty from Reboot IT, covering all hardware components and functionality. Every unit is professionally tested by our technicians before despatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eReboot IT has been Melbourne's trusted refurbished IT specialist since 2001. Visit reboot-it.com.au for support or warranty claims. Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sophos","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":51684626006337,"sku":"R-5883-EXC","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7794\/2337\/files\/sophos-apx-530-802-11ac-wave2-dual-band-poe-indoor-ap-r-5883-exc.png?v=1777533987","url":"https:\/\/reboot-it.com.au\/products\/sophos-apx-530-802-11ac-wave-2-dual-band-1-75gbps-3x3-mimo-poe-indoor-ap-wty","provider":"Reboot IT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}