AP200 unable to get feature key after a factory reset

CraigS

We are still running some AP200's and after running into some issues, we decided to perform a factory reset on one. I know the device is EOL, but WatchGuard had previously had a "never" expiration for Basic Wi-Fi AP's so I didn't expect to lose it's license.

I just discovered that the "Manage Products" on the Support Center no longer shows any of the AP200's we have (nor any previously registered but out of support devices that used to be listed ), so I'm unable to retrieve it from there.

How/where can I retrieve the licenses for our AP200's?

Bruce_Briggs

I expect that Customer Care can help here.
Open a support case (use the SUPPORT CENTER link above - top right) and choose Select Record Type = Customer Care
Include the serial number of your AP in the case.

FYI - I still see my old AP200 in my list of products in "Manage Your Products", but there is no way to see anything related to it anymore since that section of the web site was updated.
The Manage Products -> Secure Wi-Fi does not show my AP200 or AP300.
Not the best implementation IMHO.

CraigS

Sadly Support won't do anything. Even though I cited Article ID:000012429, which states that a Basic Wi-Fi AP will have a expiration of Never, they are replying with "You must have a current valid AP subscription to receive support for a WatchGuard AP" and are stating that I need to renew my AP's to a newer model because these models are end of life.

It looks like once a Basic Wi-Fi unit falls out of firebox management, there is no getting it back regardless of what WatchGuard had previously stated.

Bruce_Briggs

@james.carson
Perhaps James will comment here.

james.carson

@CraigS @Bruce_Briggs If you can give me a case number I can try to track down what the issue might be. AP200 should still be able to produce a feature key so long as the devices weren't retired or traded up in your account.

Andy_IpD

Hi, @james.carson don't suppose you got anywhere here, I have a few 2nd hand EOL access points AP125's AP200's, I recently purchased an AP300 from eBAY to extend the coverage, and previously I was able to activate the EOL products using the Wireless Gateway Controller running on FireBoxV, and use them for my home Wifi.

However now, I can't seem to activate EOL access points anymore.

I raised a ticket onto support Case # 02160153 and all the response I got was they are EOL, and we can no longer help you, despite some time ago me asking for some other AP's, and getting Basic Wifi granted See Case Case # 02047703.

james.carson

Hi @Andy_IpD
I was able to get a key created for your AP. The older first generation APs are no longer in our licensing system.

I would strongly suggest not using this AP, as it has been end of life for nearly 5 years, and has not/will not receive any further updates. If you decide to use this AP it is entirely at your own risk.