Which Access Points Are Supported by Different Zyxel AP Controller Models?

This article provides an overview of the access points supported by different Zyxel AP Controller models.

Zyxel regularly updates its AP Controller firmware and supported access point models. The supported AP list may change depending on the controller model and firmware version.

For the latest compatibility information, always refer to the official Zyxel AP Controller Technology – Supported Models page.

USG FLEX H Series

The following USG FLEX H models support AP Controller functionality:

• USG FLEX 50H/HP
• USG FLEX 100H/HP
• USG FLEX 200H/HP
• USG FLEX 500H
• USG FLEX 700H

The supported firmware version is uOS 1.38.

The following access points are supported:

WiFi 7 (BE Series)

• IAP500BE
• WBE665S
• WBE660S
• WBE630S
• WBE530
• WBE510D

WiFi 6/6E (AX Series)

• WAX655E
• WAX650S
• WAX640S-6E
• WAX630S
• WAX620D-6E
• WAX610D
• WAX510D
• WAX300H

WAC Series

• WAC500H

AP Management Capacity

The maximum number of managed APs requires the appropriate Secure WiFi license.

USG FLEX Series

The following USG FLEX models support AP Controller functionality:

• USG FLEX 100/100W/100AX
• USG FLEX 200
• USG FLEX 500
• USG FLEX 700
• ATP100/100W
• ATP200
• ATP500
• ATP700
• ATP800

The supported firmware version is ZLD 5.42.

The following access points are supported:

WiFi 7 (BE Series)

• IAP500BE
• WBE665S
• WBE660S
• WBE630S
• WBE530
• WBE510D

WiFi 6/6E (AX Series)

• WAX655E
• WAX650S
• WAX640S-6E
• WAX630S
• WAX620D-6E
• WAX610D
• WAX510D
• WAX300H

WAC Series

• WAC5302D-Sv2
• WAC500
• WAC500H
• WAC6502D-E
• WAC6502D-S
• WAC6503D-S
• WAC6553D-E
• WAC6552D-S
• WAC6303D-S
• WAC6103D-I

NWA Series

• NWA5123-AC HD
• NWA5123-AC
• NWA5121-NI
• NWA5123-NI
• NWA5301-NJ

AP Management Capacity

The maximum number of managed APs depends on the controller model and applicable licensing.

VPN Series

The following VPN Series models support AP Controller functionality:

• VPN50
• VPN100
• VPN300
• VPN1000

The supported firmware version is ZLD 5.37 Patch 2.

The following access points are supported:

WiFi 7 (BE Series)

• IAP500BE
• WBE660S
• WBE630S
• WBE530
• WBE510D

WiFi 6/6E (AX Series)

• WAX640S-6E
• WAX620D-6E
• WAX630S
• WAX610D
• WAX650S
• WAX510D
• WAX300H

WAC Series

• WAC5302D-Sv2
• WAC500
• WAC500H
• WAC6502D-E
• WAC6502D-S
• WAC6503D-S
• WAC6553D-E
• WAC6552D-S
• WAC6303D-S
• WAC6103D-I

NWA Series

• NWA5123-AC HD
• NWA5123-AC
• NWA5121-NI
• NWA5123-NI
• NWA5301-NJ

Important: The VPN Series supports WiFi 7 models in compatible mode only. WiFi 7-specific features are not supported.

AP Management Capacity

NXC Series

The following NXC models support AP Controller functionality:

• NXC2500
• NXC5500

The supported firmware version for NXC2500 is NXC6.10P3.

The NXC Series supports the following access points:

• WAX610D
• WAC5302D-Sv2
• WAC500
• WAC500H
• WAX650S
• WAX510D
• WAC6502D-E
• WAC6502D-S
• WAC6503D-S
• WAC6553D-E
• WAC6552D-S
• WAC6303D-S
• WAC6103D-I
• WAC5302D-S
• NWA5123-AC HD
• NWA5123-AC
• NWA5121-NI
• NWA5123-NI
• NWA5301-NJ

AP Management Capacity

Important: The NXC Series supported managed AP list is in maintenance mode. For AP models that are not listed above, Zyxel recommends migrating to an APC controller.

The Secure WiFi license is not supported on the NXC Series.

Summary

The supported access point models depend on the AP Controller model and firmware version. Before deploying or troubleshooting an AP Controller environment, verify the controller firmware and AP compatibility using the official Zyxel AP Controller Technology support page.

The information on this page is subject to change without notice.