HPE Networking Instant On AP22 Access Point

I love it. Got tired of the license BS that Aruba Or I should say HP does now. Products I had used for 8 years suddenly stopped requesting the product key a "lifetime" one I threw away years ago. Didn't expect a remote update. The Instant On series isn't like that. Much better. 2 of these replaced 3 ap135s

Easy to set up cheaper than the alternatives can set up multiple SS IDs and you can control band with managed by iCloud app

The Aruba InstantOn AP22 deserves every bit of its 5-star rating. The installation was an absolute breeze – straightforward and hassle-free. The scalability of this device is remarkable, making it an ideal choice for growing networks. What truly sets it apart is the user-friendly mobile app – a game-changer for managing the network effortlessly. The intuitive interface simplifies configuration and monitoring, enhancing overall user experience. The AP22 consistently delivers strong and reliable Wi-Fi signals, ensuring seamless connectivity. Aruba has truly nailed it with this product, combining top-notch performance with user-friendly features. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a reliable and easy-to-manage wireless solution!

Give them an internet connection and PoE and they're happy.Easy to set up, easy to administer, completely cloud-based -- I have 3 of these covering the house. Just *DO* bear in mind that they're directional. You won't get much of a signal BEHIND them, so be sure they're pointed where you want the signal to go (think of the broadcast as a dome and you'll be good). Though you'll connect at up to 1.2gbps, I've never gotten more than 700mbps through 'em, but that's nothing to cough at, of course.Steel and brick are obstacles for all wireless, and these are not exceptions.You can use pretty much any PoE injector, but a Netgear GS305P ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LHL1Q2Z/ ) will run four of them without issue.

These took quite a bit of experimentation to get up and running, but the end result is what I was looking for. I have it currently as the access points wired to a 1930 Aruba POE switch which is going to SB8200 Surboard modem. I had to upgrade everything from the modem to the AP to take advantage of the higher speed Spectrum service plan that I was changed to. My existing Unifi Security Gateway to Netgear switches and Ubiquiti APs were having speeds capped at about 130 mbps for some unexplained reason. After several attempts to figure out the Aruba setup, I finally got it all up and running. The AP22 is easy to manage and seems like an unlimited amount of SSIDs can be created and managed (the Unifi max was 4 SSIDs). The WiFi speeds are showing what my Spectrum service is providing (near 500 mbps). I have 3 AP22s setup on a 9000 sq ft property and covering is excellent inside the structures and good outside around the open areas of the property. It was a bit of an expensive equipment upgrade just to take advantage of the higher speed service I was now supposed to be getting considering I already had an expensive Ubiquiti network that was working fine at with the previous 100 mbps service levels. Hopefully this setup lasts more than 4 years. The one thing that I am not fully happy with is the look of the AP because it doesn't blend in to the ceiling like the Ubiquiti APs do. They are pretty ugly for a home setup. Also the LED on the AP only has on or off settings, no dim/bright. So if you turn it off so the LED doesn't distract like in a bedroom, there is no visual indication to look at to see if it is working.

I've used Aruba products in the enterprise in the past. Not the cheapest but perform very well.

Bought an AP 22 on the 7th, connection in 1,500 sqft home. The home is 1 floor, mounted in attic. It could not reach the master bedroom without dropping out. Master bathroom, forget about it. It’s connected at 1-0 bar at best. Andddd guess what no connectivity.For reference, currently have a Ubiquiti UAP-LR, it’s got better range and can get full connectivity.6 plus years in attic still going strong.Finally thought it was time for upgrade, since we are getting fiber in a couple of weeks.Boy was I wrong with this one..For the AP22 No matter what setting you move the 2.4 ghz to, it will not stay connected. And for the 2.4 to work, you have to have both 2.4 and 5 GHz enabled.The iPhone will not connect otherwise.Atleast the cloud portion works, so you can easily reconfigure. But after 2 days of working with this, it’s going back.Getting another Ubiquiti U6-LR for the same price with 4x4 MIMO vs this at 2x2. For only $10 more.Had high hopes for this system to work, but definitely not ready for a SMB or home.To note, the UAP-LR, from 2016 is only transmitting at up-to 17 dBM, and this AP can go up to 30 dBm.So transmitting at 30 dBm, this thing couldn’t keep an iPhone connected 45 feet away and 3 walls. (Tested: 12,PRO Max, 12 Pro and iPhone 13 PRO Max.)Glad I don’t order these for my clients…

Unlike the switches, there is no local management option on the AP22. Additionally, it has to be connected directly to the internet for the initial setup. This made my initial setup very difficult due to the network architecture. If I could have used the instant on app to connect directly to the access point during initial setup rather than having to connect it to the internet to configure it through the app setup would have been a lot smoother. The instant on line shows potential but until additional firmware features are added it just isn't ready for Prime time.