• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | 4×4 MU-MIMO | 5.3 Gbps — High-capacity indoor wireless for demanding office, retail, and hospitality environments
• 2.5 GbE Uplink — Future-ready high-speed wired backhaul for switches and routers that support 2.5G connectivity
• 160 MHz Channel Bandwidth — Wider channels for faster connections in demanding applications including 4K streaming, VR, and video conferencing
• OFDMA Technology — Efficient multi-device handling reduces latency and improves performance in high-density environments
• WPA3 + Enhanced Open Security — Latest encryption standard with firewall and content filtering for business network protection
• Up to 8 SSIDs | VLAN Support — Separate employee, guest, and IoT traffic across multiple secure network segments
• Smart Mesh Support — Extend coverage wirelessly without additional Ethernet cabling between APs
• Free Cloud Management | No Subscription — Manage via HPE Instant On mobile app or web portal at no additional cost
• PoE or 12V DC Powered — Flexible power options via 802.3at PoE switch or optional DC adapter (not included)

The HPE Networking Instant On AP25 is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point built for businesses with demanding wireless requirements. Its 4×4 MU-MIMO antenna configuration and 5.3 Gbps aggregate throughput handle high device density without performance degradation — ideal for open offices, retail floors, and hospitality venues with many simultaneous connected users. The 2.5 GbE uplink ensures the wired backbone keeps pace with Wi-Fi 6 speeds, eliminating bottlenecks between the AP and the network switch.

160 MHz channel bandwidth and OFDMA technology reduce airtime congestion and improve the per-device experience for video conferencing, cloud applications, and streaming. Up to 8 SSIDs with VLAN segmentation allow clean separation of employee, guest, and IoT device traffic on a single AP. Smart Mesh extends coverage to additional areas without running Ethernet to every unit. All management is handled via the HPE Instant On app or web portal at no ongoing cost — no licenses, no subscriptions. Backed by a 2-year warranty with 24/7 community support.

Ideal For

• High-Density Office Environments — 4×4 MU-MIMO for open floor plans with many simultaneous Wi-Fi users
• Retail & Hospitality Venues — 5.3 Gbps capacity for customer and staff wireless in busy commercial spaces
• Video Conferencing & Collaboration — 160 MHz channels for low-latency, high-bandwidth meeting room connectivity
• Guest Network Deployment — Multi-SSID VLAN segmentation for secure separation of guest and business traffic
• 2.5 GbE Switch Uplink Deployments — High-speed wired backhaul for next-gen switching infrastructure

Specifications

• MPN — R9B27A
• SKU — CNR9B27A
• Wi-Fi Standard — Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
• MIMO — 4×4 MU-MIMO
• Max Throughput — 5.3 Gbps
• Channel Bandwidth — Up to 160 MHz
• Uplink — 2.5 GbE (RJ-45)
• SSIDs — Up to 8
• Security — WPA3, WPA2, Enhanced Open, firewall, content filtering
• Power — 802.3at PoE or 12V DC adapter (not included)
• Management — HPE Instant On App + Web Portal (free, no subscription)
• Mesh — Smart Mesh support
• Warranty — 2-year limited + 24/7 support