{"id":15779,"date":"2020-06-16T11:21:53","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T16:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/?p=15779"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:44:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:44:19","slug":"sonicwave-vs-sonicpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/sonicwave-vs-sonicpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"SonicWave vs SonicPoint: Comparing Wireless APs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15779\" class=\"elementor elementor-15779\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5319d703 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5319d703\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f61a5f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f61a5f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The wave of the future in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/brands\/sonicwall.html\">SonicWall<\/a> wifi is here with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/brands\/sonicwall\/sonicwave.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SonicWave wireless access points<\/a>. To compare SonicWave vs SonicPoint is to compare the future to the past. SonicWave&#8217;s predecessor &#8211; SonicPoint wireless APs &#8211; retired in 2019, but their Wi-Fi footprint remains large. For those with active SonicPoint devices or those shopping for wireless networking solutions, it&#8217;s worth taking a look at what both model lines have to offer. Let&#8217;s compare and contrast SonicWall&#8217;s latest wireless line with its previous entry into the Wi-Fi space.<\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3>The New Wave<\/h3><p>When it comes to many of the differences between these two model lines, much simply has to do with differences in the technology available at launch date. In other words, older SonicPoints support older performance standards, while <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Du42Z5-s-uw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">newer SonicWaves<\/a> are ready for whatever today has to offer. Perhaps the biggest difference that puts SonicWaves ahead of SonicPoint APs is support for 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology. Wave 2 offers a couple of clearly enhanced capabilities that give SonicWave access points a performance edge:<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/brands\/sonicwall\/sonicwave\/224w.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15787 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicWave224w_LEDs_Ports-1-1030x601-1-300x175.png\" alt=\"SonicWave 224W\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicWave224w_LEDs_Ports-1-1030x601-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicWave224w_LEDs_Ports-1-1030x601-1-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicWave224w_LEDs_Ports-1-1030x601-1-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicWave224w_LEDs_Ports-1-1030x601-1.png 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><strong>SonicWave (Wave 2 Technology)<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>4 data streams<\/li><li>160 MHz channel usage<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicPoint_ACiHero.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15788 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicPoint_ACiHero-300x196.png\" alt=\"SonicPoint ACi\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicPoint_ACiHero-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicPoint_ACiHero-1024x670.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicPoint_ACiHero-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicPoint_ACiHero-1536x1004.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SonicPoint_ACiHero-2048x1339.png 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/196;\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><strong>SonicPoint (Prior Generation)<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>3 data streams<\/li><li>80 MHz channel usage<\/li><\/ul><p>The math is pretty simple there. The larger the bandwidth and the more data streams means more devices supported and better performance. And onto another improvement that relates to Wave 2.<\/p><h3>MU-MIMO es SU-MIMO<\/h3><p>SonicWave models support MU-MIMO instead of SonicPoint&#8217;s SU-MIMO. In case you&#8217;re unfamiliar, MIMO stands for multiple-input, multiple-output. SU stands for single user, while MU is multiple users. What it&#8217;s meant to address is a lag in performance on a network with many users.\u00a0 The MU-MIMO technology found in Wave 2 devices better accounts for today&#8217;s mobile-device heavy environment, while SU-MIMO was designed with primarily laptop usage in mind. MU-MIMO allows a wireless connection to simultaneously transmit and receive data between multiple supported devices at a time, as opposed to just one with single-use. That means better performance, more device support, and a reduction in the dreaded lag.<\/p><h3>Deployment Options<\/h3><p>There are simple physical differences when comparing SonicWave vs SonicPoint models. That is, SonicPoint offered only indoor-capable wireless access points. But the SonicWave series gives you options for whatever your needs, including if those needs include a more rugged appliance. SonicWave has models designed for the traditional indoor ceiling and wall mount, while also offering models specifically designed for outdoor deployments. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/brands\/sonicwall\/sonicwave.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SonicWave 231O<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/brands\/sonicwall\/sonicwave.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">432O<\/a> are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/dust-resistant-waterproof-making-sense-of-gadget-ratings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IP67-Rated<\/a> and feature industrial-grade enclosures meant to stand up to harsh environments. Basically, they can go wherever you need wifi.<\/p><h3>Security and Integration<\/h3><p>These features go hand-in-hand. SonicWall is always taking network security into account with any solution it offers. Both SonicWave and SonicPoint models support wireless data encryption. But the SonicWave series goes several steps further. SonicWaves are designed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/sonicwall-nsa-2650-sonicwall-sonicwave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">integrate with SonicWall next generation firewalls<\/a> to take advantage of the robust security they offer &#8211; like deep packet inspection to block network threats &#8211; as well as single-pane-of-glass management. If you don&#8217;t have a SonicWall firewall though, SonicWave APs can perform advanced security services, including the powerful, zero-day stopping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/capture-atp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Capture ATP<\/a> sandbox service on their own.<\/p><p>Plus, most SonicWave APs include three radios, with the third fully focused on security. The third radio performs rogue AP detection, passive scanning, and packet capturing. But wait, there&#8217;s more! SonicWaves also integrate additional security-related features including:<\/p><ul><li>Wireless intrusion prevention<\/li><li>Virtual AP segmentation<\/li><li>Wireless guest services<\/li><li>RF monitoring<\/li><li>Packet capture<\/li><\/ul><p>And as mentioned, you can manage them through your firewall, or with SonicWall&#8217;s WiFi Cloud Manager &#8211; an intuitive, cloud-based WiFi network management system ideal for networks of any size.<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16582 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blog-Banner-General-Buy-Now-Red-High-Quality.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner General Buy Now Red-High-Quality\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blog-Banner-General-Buy-Now-Red-High-Quality.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blog-Banner-General-Buy-Now-Red-High-Quality-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blog-Banner-General-Buy-Now-Red-High-Quality-768x128.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/h3><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3>Availability<\/h3><p>This one&#8217;s perhaps the easiest comparison of SonicWave vs SonicPoint. If you&#8217;re looking for new wireless APs, it&#8217;s SonicWave or bust. The last SonicPoint models reached <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonicwall.com\/support\/product-lifecycle-tables\/sonicwall-sonicpoint-series\/hardware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">end of sale<\/a> in spring of 2019 (with end of support looming in 2022), so the choice is clear. Shop the SonicWave 200 or 400 series to find the right fit for your networking needs.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/brands\/sonicwall\/sonicwave.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button class=\"btn btn-primary\">Shop SonicWave Wireless APs<\/button><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the advantages offered by SonicWall SonicWave vs SonicPoint wireless access points.It&#8217;s the new breed of wifi versus the old guard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":27458,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[598,608],"tags":[397,54,136,394,319,443,393],"class_list":["post-15779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sonicwall","category-wireless-access-points","tag-access-points","tag-sonicwall","tag-sonicwave","tag-sonicwave-ap","tag-wifi","tag-wireless","tag-wireless-access-points"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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