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White square ceiling-mount Wi-Fi 6 access point with status LEDs

HPE Networking Instant On

HPE Networking Instant On S1T08A AP21 Wi-Fi 6 access point

SKU CH-F7AZ-JWG66 MPN S1T08A

Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point with 2×2 MIMO, OFDMA and Target Wake Time for up to 1500 Mb/s over 2.4 and 5 GHz

  • Supported standardsWi-Fi 11ax
  • Radio bandsDual-Band 802.11ax 2 × 2 5 GHz/2.4 GHz MIMO
  • Antenna configurationDual Omnidirectional 2 × 2 MIMO
  • Network ports1 GbE BaseT Uplink DC Power Connector LED status Indicators
  • Power supplyPoE: 802.3at (class 4) or 802.3af (class 3) DC power (12 V)
  • Key featuresWi-Fi Certified 6

WiFi Technology Wi-Fi 6

Model AP21

Power Source Not Included

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 delivers up to 1500 Mb/s across 2.4 and 5 GHz
  • OFDMA serves multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients per channel to boost capacity and cut latency
  • Target Wake Time schedules IoT check-ins to extend client battery life
  • 2x2 MIMO handles simultaneous Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 connections
  • PoE 802.3at or 802.3af plus 12 V DC gives flexible power options

Small-business Wi-Fi 6 access point

The HPE Networking Instant On AP21 is a dual-band 802.11ax access point built for small offices that need reliable wireless without a dedicated controller. It serves both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz clients from a single ceiling-mounted unit. Power comes from a PoE switch or an optional 12 V adapter. The Instant On cloud app handles setup and ongoing management.

1500 Mb/s aggregate throughput

The radio delivers up to 1500 Mb/s combined across the two bands using 2x2 MIMO and OFDMA. That figure decides whether the AP can handle your peak device count and traffic mix. Each spatial stream shares the channel efficiently, so many phones, laptops and IoT sensors stay connected without queuing.

Consistent capacity under load

OFDMA splits each channel into smaller resource units, letting the AP talk to several Wi-Fi 6 clients at once instead of serving them one by one. Target Wake Time schedules check-ins for battery-powered sensors, lowering contention and keeping airtime free for latency-sensitive traffic. The result is steadier throughput when every desk and meeting room is active.

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Price $146.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 782 comparable items (median $253.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE Networking Instant On
Product lineHPE Networking Instant On Access Points
Model nameS1T08A
Connectivity
Supported standardsWi-Fi 11ax
Radio bandsDual-Band 802.11ax 2 × 2 5 GHz/2.4 GHz MIMO
Antenna configurationDual Omnidirectional 2 × 2 MIMO
Ports & slots
Network ports1 GbE BaseT Uplink DC Power Connector LED status Indicators Reset/LED control button Kensington security slot
Power
Power supplyPoE: 802.3at (class 4) or 802.3af (class 3) DC power (12 V)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size203 × 203 × 102 mm

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Questions about this item

What does the 1500 Mb/s figure mean for real-world throughput?

The 1500 Mb/s is the maximum combined PHY rate across both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios under ideal conditions. Actual throughput will be lower due to overhead, interference, client capabilities and distance from the access point.

The uplink is 1 GbE — what does that cap in practice?

The single 1 GbE uplink limits total aggregated traffic to roughly 1 Gb/s, so the wireless radios cannot push more wired throughput than the port allows.

What mounting hardware is needed for the AP21?

The unit includes a Kensington security slot and reset button but ships without ceiling or wall brackets; you will need to source compatible mounting hardware separately.

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