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AAAwave HPE Instant On AP25 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point R9B27A

SKU CH-W1KB-R0MF1

A Wi-Fi 6 access point delivering 5.3Gbps aggregate throughput with 4x4 spatial streams, 160MHz channels, a 2.5G uplink and cloud-managed setup via the Instant On app

Model Pack of 1

  • High capacity with 4x4 spatial streams for dense environments
  • Peak aggregate data rate of 5.3Gbps across both bands
  • 5G Ethernet uplink and 160 MHz channels boost throughput
  • Wi-Fi 6 certified with MU-MIMO, OFDMA and TWT support
  • Managed easily via mobile app or cloud web portal

HPE Instant On AP25 Access Point

The HPE Instant On AP25 is a Wi-Fi 6 access point built for small businesses that need reliable dual-band coverage. It delivers 4x4 spatial streams and supports both employee and guest networks with WPA2 or WPA3 security. Management is handled through the Aruba Instant On mobile app or cloud portal for onsite or remote configuration. This model ships without a power source included.

2.5G uplink and 160 MHz channels

The unit connects to the wired network through a 2.5G Ethernet uplink and uses 160 MHz channel bandwidth in the 5 GHz band. Peak data rates reach 4.8 Gbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for an aggregate 5.3 Gbps. Wi-Fi 6 features such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO and Target Wake Time improve airtime efficiency and help extend client battery life. The access point is fully backward compatible with legacy 802.11a/b/g/n/ac devices.

App and cloud management included

The bundled Aruba Instant On mobile app and cloud web portal provide setup, monitoring and firmware updates without a separate hardware controller. WPA2/WPA3 protected logins and Enhanced Open give per-user guest access directly from the management interface. No additional software licences or on-premises appliances are required to operate the AP25.

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Price $217.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I mount the AP25 and power it without a bundled adapter?

The AP25 ships without a power source; connect the 2.5G Ethernet uplink to a PoE+ switch or injector, then secure the unit to ceiling or wall using the mounting brackets that come in the box.

What part will need replacement first on the AP25?

The internal fan is the only moving component; after several years of continuous operation it typically wears out before the radios or Ethernet port.

At what sustained throughput does the 2.5G uplink become the bottleneck?

The 5 GHz radio can reach 4.8 Gbps and the 2.4 GHz radio 574 Mbps, so combined traffic above roughly 2.5 Gbps will saturate the single uplink.

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