WBE530 (Wifi 7 AP) management with APT AP Management

Mario

hello
on the website of the wbe530 it is described that the access point can be managed via a local controller (https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/products/wireless/be11000-wifi-7-triple-radio-nebulaflex-pro-access-point-wbe530)
on a current ATP 500 5.38(ABFU.0) / AP Firmware V7.00 Patch 2 I cannot find this accesspoint in the firmware list.
When will this be possible?

thanks

Mario

Zyxel_Kay

Hi @Mario

The WBE530 will officially be supported by the AP controller in Q2 2025.

Regarding the MLO function, it is currently available in Nebula cloud mode. For controller mode on the WBE530, support is planned for 2025, but an exact timeline has not yet been determined. To enjoy the MLO feature on the WBE530 as soon as possible, we recommend managing your WiFi 7 AP in Nebula cloud mode.

For the latest updates on the WBE530 access point, stay tuned to our https://community.zyxel.com/en/categories/wlan-news-and-release .

Zyxel_Kay

Hi @Mario

Yes, the WBE530 can be managed in controller mode. Since this model is newly released, it hasn’t been added to the current AP Controller firmware list yet. However, it will be included in the AP support list in a future firmware release.

Please note that while the WBE530 is supported for controller management in the current firewall firmware (version 5.38(ABFU.0)), some advanced wireless features, like MLO(Multi-Link Operation), are not yet fully supported.

For the latest updates on firmware releases and feature support, stay tuned to our https://community.zyxel.com/en/categories/security-gateway-news-and-release/ .

Mario

Hi Kay

Thank you for your reply.

>Yes, the WBE530 can be managed in controller mode. Since this model is newly released, it hasn’t been >added to the current AP Controller firmware list yet. However, it will be included in the AP support list in a >future firmware release.

Do you have an ETA?

>Please note that while the WBE530 is supported for controller management in the current firewall firmware (version 5.38(ABFU.0)), some advanced wireless features, like MLO(Multi-Link Operation), are not yet fully supported.

Do you have an ETA for this feature?

Thanks

Mario

Zyxel_Kay

Hi @Mario

The WBE530 will officially be supported by the AP controller in Q2 2025.

Regarding the MLO function, it is currently available in Nebula cloud mode. For controller mode on the WBE530, support is planned for 2025, but an exact timeline has not yet been determined. To enjoy the MLO feature on the WBE530 as soon as possible, we recommend managing your WiFi 7 AP in Nebula cloud mode.

For the latest updates on the WBE530 access point, stay tuned to our https://community.zyxel.com/en/categories/wlan-news-and-release .