HPE Networking Instant On Access Point Dual Radio 2×2 Wi-Fi

Lifecycle

• Obsolete Date 31-12-2099

Specifications

• Warranty Instant On 2-year warranty includes 24X7 phone support for the first 90 days and chat support for the entire warranty period. Community support is available for the life of the product.
• Mounting Ceiling/Wall mount clip
• Connectivity, standard Ultra-fast 802.11ax
• Power consumption 10.1W (PoE) or 10.9W (DC)
• Input voltage PoE: 802.3af (class 3) DC power (12V) Note: Power sources are sold separately unless you purchase the bundle SKU
• Wi-Fi antenna Antennas: Dual Omni-directional 2×2 MIMO Antenna Gain:1.7 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 4.8 dBi in 5 GHz Maximum transmit power: 5 GHz band: +21 dBm (+18 dBm per chain, 3 dB MIMO gain) 2.4 GHz band: +21 dBm (+18 dBm per chain, 3 dB MIMO gain)
• Radio coverage Dual-radio 802.11ax/n 2×2 5 GHz/2.4 GHz MIMO
• Ports 1 GbE Base-T uplink port DC power connector LED status indicators Reset/LED control button Kensington security slot
• Certifications Wi-Fi Alliance certified (WFA) 802.11ax with (Wi-Fi 6), WPA2, WPA3

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Overview

The HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP21 is a dual radio indoor access point designed to bring connectivity to small spaces. This Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ access point offers modern Wi-Fi standards in a small footprint to enhance the connectivity of your network for up to 50 devices. The dual-band radios offer suitable range for a 1500 square feet space at an affordable price with the same features as other more costly access points. The AP21 can also be used with Smart Mesh with any other Instant On access point to extend your network coverage without needing to run new cables; HPE Networking Instant On AP21 small yet mighty coverage for your growing wireless needs.

What’s new

• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ support for up to 50 user devices.
• Designed to provide better speed and coverage for smaller spaces.
• PoE or DC powered to expand your network.
• Use with any other Instant On access points to create a Smart Mesh to extend your network without additional ethernet cables.
• Best when used in conference rooms, home offices, or low-density environments.

Features

Safeguard Your Network With WPA-Enterprise Features

HPE Networking Instant On Access Points AP21 come with top-level security features, always on, out of the box, such as WPA2/WPA3 and Enhanced Open support for protecting your wireless network.

Create a Custom Guest Access Experience

HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP21 is ideal for single-site businesses or homes like cafes, restaurants, or office buildings.

The easy-to-use captive portal, free to set up in the HPE Networking Instant On app or web portal, creates an easy onboarding process for employees or guests.

Integrate with 3rd party analytics partners like Skyfii, Aislelabs, and Wavespot to gain customer insights while they are on your network.

Use the HPE Networking Instant On mobile app or web portal to see where clients on your network are going with the application's insight.

Block certain types of traffic in the mobile app or web portal to keep your network safe and employees productive.

802.11ax Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™

The HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP21 features Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) which allows them to handle multiple Wi-Fi 6 capable clients on each channel simultaneously; this improves efficiency by boosting overall capacity and reducing latency.

Target Wake Time (TWT): Ideal for IoT devices that communicate infrequently, TWT establishes a schedule for when clients need to communicate with an AP. This reduces power consumption and can extend the battery life of clients.

Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO): Allows the access point to serve multiple clients (Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6) simultaneously.

Compatible products

• HPE Aruba Networking Foundational Care 3Y NBD Exch Instant ON Access Point SVC

Documents

• Interconnected retail on a massive scale – The Home Depot
• Interconnected retail on a massive scale – The Home Depot
• HPE Networking Instant On Wi-Fi 6 Access Points