Q: Which WAPs Does the Cato X1600 Series Support?
A: The X1600 Wi-Fi models include built-in Wi-Fi 6 radios (dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and do not require separate wireless access points. The Socket functions as the access point. You can create up to four SSIDs and centrally manage SSID settings, analytics, and connected host visibility in the Cato Management Application (CMA).
Q: For Smaller Offices, Can an HA Pair of X1600 Units Provide Wi-Fi Without WAPs?
Yes. For sites where two X1600 Wi-Fi Sockets are deployed in High Availability (HA) active/standby mode, they can provide standalone Wi-Fi coverage for a small to mid-sized office without external access points. This is because Wi-Fi is integrated into the Socket hardware.
Q: How Many Concurrent Connections Are Supported?
A: Each of the four SSIDs supports up to 30 concurrent connections.
Q: What About Coverage, Square Footage, and Performance?
A: Coverage depends on building layout, RF interference, and construction materials. The built-in radios are designed for small to mid-sized office areas. For larger spaces, complex layouts, or to avoid dead zones, deploy additional access points or perform wireless planning, as with any Wi-Fi deployment.
Q: Do the X1600 Units Replace Other Socket Models, Such as the X1700?
A: No. The X1600 series, including Wi-Fi models, is part of the Cato Socket portfolio for branch and edge deployments and connects sites to the Cato Cloud for SD-WAN and SASE services.
The X1700 family is a higher-throughput Socket designed for larger sites, such as headquarters or data centers, with different interface density and performance targets. These models are complementary rather than direct replacements. Select the model based on site throughput and interface requirements.
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