Firewalla Access Point 7: Enabling Zero Trust Network Security with Wi-Fi 7 and Firewalla
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A Firewalla unit (Any Gold or Purple unit in router mode) is required to use the AP7
Disclaimer:
- 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 (or Early Access) 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).
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Order Limit: Soft limit of 3 units per order; exceeding this may delay shipment
- Return: All early access units in this batch will have 60 day return period. (instead of the standard 30)
- Installation: After you receive the unit, please follow this installation guide to download and activate beta software.
Full Integration
with the Firewalla Security Stack
Extending Firewalla security features to the LAN
Building Zero Trust Network
Never automatically trust devices
Zero Trust is a security framework that assumes no user or device can be trusted by default, even within the network.
Firewalla AP7 and Firewalla Router
bring the power of Zero Trust security to your home or business network
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Segmentation and Microsegmentation: Divide your network into smaller segments to limit the lateral movement of threats.
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Least Privilege Access: Grant users and devices only the minimum access necessary to perform their functions on the Network.
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Continuous Monitoring: Continuously monitor and verify the security posture of all users and devices.
Microsegmentation with VqLAN
Firewalla VqLAN offers simplified network segmentation by dividing a network into smaller, isolated segments to limit the spread of threats without requiring network-wide changes. If you already have groups defined, you just need to turn VqLAN on.
Personal Key
Assign different personal keys (PPSK via WPA2) to the same SSID to identify users. Devices logging in with a specific key will be assigned to the configured user, group, or VLAN network (experimental), ensuring user identification and rule enforcement (even if the user’s MAC address is randomized).
Example:
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You can assign a personal key to your child, and any devices your child uses will be automatically quarantined to the “Kid” user group. Even if the device’s MAC address randomizes, you will always be able to group devices.
Device Isolation Support
Completely isolate any of your devices from your home network. Perfect for guests and devices that don't need to talk to each other on your LAN network. This will complement the existing Firewalla network quarantine and guest network feature.
Rule-Based Least Privilege Access
Zero Trust Networks should never fully trust any devices on the network. After your network is segmented and isolated, you can use Firewalla Rules or Policies to grant the device only the minimum permissions needed to reduce security risks.
Monitoring
Firewalla provides full network visibility by monitoring traffic and identifying who’s on your network, their activity, and potential security risks. With Firewalla AP7, we extend this capability to your LAN, giving you full visibility into how your devices communicate within your local network.
Local Flow Visibility
Internet or WAN Visibility
More Wi-Fi Control and Visibility
Wi-Fi 7
Mesh
With Ethernet or WiFi Backhaul
Learn More:
- Building a zero trust network with Firewalla
- Firewalla microsegmentation and segmentation with AP7
- Firewalla AP7 Installation Guide
- Firewalla AP7 Community (login required)
Spec
- Triband 2.4Ghz 2x2, 5Ghz 2x2, 6Ghz 4x4
- 8 Spatial Streams, 320Mhz channel support 6Ghz
- Network Interfaces: 10Gbit RJ45 + 2.5Gbit RJ45
- VLAN Support
- WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Support
- PPSK (Personal Key) requires WPA2
- Mesh with Ethernet or Wi-Fi backhaul
- Dimensions: 5.43 x 3.15 x 7.48 inch
- Item Weight: 1.38 lb
- Power: 30W
- Compatible with and Required: Firewalla Gold / Firewalla Purple in router mode
Shipping
- During the Early Access/Beta stage, this unit is available for shipping to the USA only
FAQ
Please see the community link here for FAQ and discussions
Can this unit be used as the main router?
No, Firewalla Gold or Purple is required. Firewalla AP7 is an access point, not a router.
Does Firewalla AP7 support Android and iOS?
Yes, and yes. A smartphone is required to use the unit
Return / Refund Policy
- The product can be returned for a refund within 30 days of receiving the item.
- The product is not refundable if parts or accessories are missing
- Please see this page for details.
Have more questions?
Please email us at help@firewalla.com or visit our community https://help.firewalla.com