Powerful Wi-Fi 6 for your small space
The HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP21 brings affordable enterprise-class Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ wireless access to home offices, small restaurants, and conference rooms. This small-footprint access point offers big connectivity for your everyday business needs.
Perfect for:
Home offices
Cafes
Conference rooms
Product features
HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP21 has all the features you need, ready to go on day one
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ program is designed to ensure that Wi-Fi 6-capable devices meet the highest standards for security and interoperability. Wi-Fi 6 certification guarantees high-speed and advanced features like orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA), downlink multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology, and the next generation of Wi-Fi security, WPA3.
Support for 50 clients
Instant On AP21 can support up to 50 connected devices at once, and with enhancements from Wi-Fi 6 features like Target Wake Time and OFDMA, more devices can report into the same access point without affecting performance.
Smart Mesh
Whether you're expanding coverage for more users or adding more space, Smart Mesh makes it simple to extend your network. Build out and connect a network of access points without the need for additional cabling.
Backward-compatible
Instant On AP21 supports Wi-Fi 5 and prior protocols, so you don't have to replace older smartphones, tablets, or IoT devices.
Secure out of the box
Keep guest traffic separate with a secure gateway and ensure secure Wi-Fi access with WPA2/WPA3/OWE authentication—all built-in, at no additional cost.
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Where to buy
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Technical specs
Technical specifications for the HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP21
 HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP21 |  HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP11 |  HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal deployment | SOHOs, meeting rooms, studio retail, low-density deployments | SOHOs, boutiques, retail shops | Boutique hotels, independent schools, restaurants, and professional offices |
| Recommended max number of active devices per AP | 50 | 50 | 75 |
| Max data rates | 1500 Mbps | 1167 Mbps | 1774 Mbps |
| MIMO | 2x2 | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Weight | 255g | 193g | 500g |
| Radios | 2.4 GHz 802.11n, 5 GHz 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | 2.4 Ghz 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4); 5 Ghz 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2) | 2.4 GHz 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6); 5 GHz 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Dimensions | 145mm (W) x 145mm (D) x 51mm (H) | 152mm (W) x 152mm (D) x 34mm (H) | 160mm (W) x 160mm (D) x 37mm (H) |
| Power | PoE in: 802.3af, 10.9W (DC) | 802.3af PoE, 10.1W Max, or 12Vdc | PoE in: 802.3af, 10.1W (PoE), or 8.8W (DC) |
For more details on the ordering guide, download the Wi-Fi 6 datasheet
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