AP3020

The AP3020 and AP3020X access points can be flexibly managed by Extreme Platform ONE, ExtremeCloud IQ, and ExtremeCloud IQ Controller from the cloud or on premises.

Extreme Platform ONE is the Extreme Networks enterprise connectivity platform that integrates networking and security with AI into one powerful and radically simplified experience and licensing model. It supports NetOps, SecOps, and business teams with built-in automation and enables organizations to regain control, unlock innovation, and boost productivity through:

• One integrated experience that is easy to use
• Automation through built-in AI that boosts productivity, reducing cycle time for many tasks from hours to minutes
• Simplified licensing that makes the solution as easy to buy as it is to use
• AI-powered workflows for configuration, deployment, and management
• Inventory management simplifies budgeting, planning, and compliance

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) introduces benefits across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz* bands with reduced latency and jitter for time-sensitive networking applications. Wi-Fi 7 capabilities such as 320 MHz channels, 4K-QAM, and Multi-link Operation (MLO) help enable superior speeds and high-density performance. The 6 GHz* band enables improved quality of service (QoS) in dense environments, new applications and use cases, and an improved user experience.

*6 GHz operation is country dependent.

To support both IoT and guest engagement services, the AP3020 series integrates Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) to connect with IoT and wireless devices to engage loyalty customers. Enterprises can use API-driven applications to send advertisements directly to shoppers, guests, and conference attendees. This makes it ideal for businesses to advertise their app download pages, captive portals, or site-specific information.

The AP3020 series access points are designed to support the 6 GHz spectrum with Low Power Indoor (LPI) as well as standard power for the USA and Canada. To enable standard power support, these APs require additional deployment steps to obtain AFC (Automated Frequency Coordination) authorization—like external geolocation input and anchor-based location support. To implement 6 GHz with standard power safely and quickly, please refer to the Indoor Access Point 6 GHz Standard Power Deployment Guide documentation for more detailed information.

The AP3020 series is built with Extreme's Universal Hardware technology, allowing for multiple deployment use cases through a simple change of the software or feature set. This technology allows the user to choose between operating systems tailored to work with cloud- or controller-based management. The desired persona can be selected at startup or changed later. Universal hardware platforms increase flexibility and reduce obsolescence by allowing customers to gradually adopt new technologies without the need for a rip-and-replace approach to their hardware.

Offered with Universal World SKUs, the AP3020 and AP3020X allow organizations to order one model for any region where Extreme Networks products are sold, replacing the problem of country-specific models.

The AP3020 series delivers the highest level of security services, beginning with support for the latest Wi-Fi Alliance WPA3 security certifications. It acts as an enforcement point for Extreme Platform ONE Security—the industry's most complete network access security solution. Extreme Platform ONE Security provides automated security policy enforcement and manages SSIDs to enforce policies on the AP3020/AP3020X. Extreme Fabric adds additional security by automating provisioning and deployment by connecting to a Fabric-enabled switch. Additionally, the AP supports a stateful L2-L7 DPI firewall for context-based access security, private pre-shared key (PPSK), a location analytics sensor, and much more.

The AP3020 series is a dual-radio access point and can transmit with two data radios; depending on the model and radio configuration, 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz are supported. Software programmable radios enable management to provide the highest level of client performance.

In conjunction with Extreme centralized management software, cloud or on premises, the AP3020W provides a rich set of data displayed via widgets, representing unlimited historical data or a combination of historical and current data. This provides context- specific granularity with perspective views for locations, network, APs, individual client devices, as well as policy roles. In each context, administrators can make a widget library.