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