Aruba Instant On: Cloud-Managed Wi-Fi for SMBs

Aruba Instant On is Aruba's cloud-managed product range for SMBs and small businesses (5-100 users). It is a direct alternative to Cisco Meraki Go and UniFi. Switches, WiFi APs, and gateways are managed through a mobile app or web interface with no license required. Complete 2026 guide.

Instant On product range

WiFi APs

• AP11: entry-level WiFi 5 2×2 — €99 excluding VAT
• AP11D: WiFi 5 wall-plate (hotel rooms) — €139 excluding VAT
• AP15: high-performance WiFi 5 4×4 — €249 excluding VAT
• AP22: WiFi 6 2×2 — €189 excluding VAT
• AP22D: WiFi 6 wall-plate — €229 excluding VAT
• AP25: WiFi 6 4×4 — €349 excluding VAT
• AP27: outdoor WiFi 6 — €299 excluding VAT

Switches

• 1930-8G: 8 GbE ports + 2×SFP — €149 excluding VAT
• 1930-24G PoE+ 195W: 24 ports — €449 excluding VAT
• 1930-48G PoE+ 370W: 48 ports — €790 excluding VAT
• 1960-24G mGig: 24×1G + 4×mGig + 2×SFP+ — €890 excluding VAT

Differences from Aruba CX

• Instant On targets SMBs and requires no license
• Aruba CX targets mid-market and enterprise organizations and requires a Foundation/Advanced license
• Instant On: management through a mobile app or web interface (no on-prem platform)
• Aruba CX: management through Aruba Central cloud or CLI
• Advanced features (VSX, NAE automation): CX only

Benefits for SMBs

• No license: one-time hardware purchase
• Intuitive mobile app
• Zero-Touch Provisioning by scanning a QR code
• Easy guest networking with a captive portal
• Application prioritization (VoIP, video)
• Automatic updates

Limitations

• No advanced VLAN capabilities (maximum 8 VLANs)
• No L3 BGP/OSPF routing
• No enterprise features (802.1X, RADIUS, ClearPass)
• Limit of approximately 75 devices per managed site
• No NAC integration support

Order from OPTINOC

Complete Aruba Instant On range, brand-new and sourced directly from HPE. SMB bundles (1 switch + 2-4 APs) are available. App configuration is included. Delivery within 24 hours in France.