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School 4.0: the networking evolution

By SO93 posted 03-20-2025
Written by: Vania Paone Global Business Development Manager Gone are the days of chalk-dusted blackboards, heavy textbooks, and hours spent flipping through encyclopedias . Today’s students and teachers are immersed in a digital world, seamlessly integrating connected electronic devices into their daily routines. These tools, faster and more efficient than ever, have revolutionized the educational experience, making learning more dynamic and interactive. Imagine the array of devices in a modern classroom: interactive whiteboards, Wi-Fi projectors, laptops, tablets, e-readers, smart TVs, and even smart lighting systems. ...

New features and enhanced troubleshooting - Cloud Portal 3.2.0

By SO93 posted 03-04-2025
Discover the New Features and Enhancements in 3.2.0 We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of software version 3.2.0, bringing a host of new features and improvements designed to enhance your experience. Here's a comprehensive overview of what's coming your way. Maintenance Mode One of the standout features in version 3.2.0 is the introduction of Maintenance Mode. Maintenance Mode is particularly useful during scheduled downtimes, updates, and troubleshooting sessions. Administrators can activate this mode to temporarily disable error notifications while keeping the rest of the network operational. This minimizes interruptions and ensures a seamless ...

Introducing Instant On Release 3.1.0 – A fresh look with expanded functionality

By SO93 posted 11-20-2024
A few months ago, we launched Cloud Portal Release 3.0.0 with a refreshed UI and enhanced features. Now, we are excited to bring you the HPE Networking Instant On 3.1.0 update, with additional design improvements that make network management more streamlined, secure, and efficient than ever. First, you will notice that the cloud web portal and mobile application have been rebranded. Our new name is HPE Networking Instant On, and the new name and color scheme are reflected within the app and the cloud portal. The cloud portal will have a new URL starting November 25th ( https://portal.instant-on.hpe.com ), so update your bookmarks! Here is a look ...

Easy as pie: connecting the perfect ingredients for sweet and satisfying SMB Wi-Fi

By shannonb posted 11-15-2024
Is there anything more glorious than falling autumn leaves, a fresh crisp breeze, and the aroma of warm apple pie baking in the oven? It’s that time of year when the weather cools down and the kitchen heats up as we prepare our most beloved recipes to share at family gatherings and festive feasts. Here at HPE Networking Instant On, we’re busy baking too, but of course, we’re not baking the traditional treats typical of this time of year. As professional networking chefs, we’ve been carefully crafting our recipe for sweet and satisfying SMB Wi-Fi, developed specifically with small and medium businesses in mind. Our recipe is designed to impress both guests ...

No tricks. All treats. 5 ways SMBs can protect their networks from unwanted hauntings

By shannonb posted 10-14-2024
October is the spookiest time of the year. It’s the season for goblins and ghosts, werewolves in the dark, and haunted houses that send chills down your spine. But while the spooky season should be festive, fun, and even a little frightening, not every aspect of the month should be scary. October is also cybersecurity awareness month, a month in which the public and private sectors work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Did you know that 46% of all cyber breaches impact businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees?* As security incidents among smaller companies continue to increase and get more expensive, SMBs need ...

Instant networking security with HPE Networking Instant On

By shannonb posted 09-18-2024
Data breaches, ransomware, phishing. Malicious cyberattacks seem to happen overnight and without warning, leaving unsuspecting businesses (and their customers) at risk. HPE recently surveyed customers from the small and medium-sized business (SMB) segment about their security concerns. The majority of participants identified data loss/theft and a lack of time to manage security resources as their most significant challenges. As technology providers, we know that SMB users may lack the time and expertise to focus on networking security—and that’s okay! We know that your time is better spent on what you do best (like attending to your customers)—rather ...

Instant On 3.0: A modern UI with new features

By SO93 posted 07-16-2024
Introducing Instant On Release 3.0.0 – Simplicity at scale What was good is now even better! We’re excited to announce that in the coming days, the HPE Networking Instant On R3.0.0 update will roll out in phases, making managing your network simpler, smarter and more secure than ever. Managing multiple sites will be a breeze with a refreshed UI and enhanced features. You’ll need fewer steps to view site or device health. And we’ve improved what was already enterprise-grade security, amongst many other enhancements. Read on to learn more about them! Easier to use than ever The first thing you’ll notice in the refreshed Instant ...

New ways to connect your HPE Networking Instant On switches

By SO93 posted 05-24-2024
HPE Networking Instant On Transceivers and Cables Use HPE Networking Instant On Transceivers and Cables to extend your networks with tested and reliable connections. Designed with small business network deployments in mind, these accessory products can bridge gaps in your network where traditional copper wires can’t. These tested and validated transceivers and direct attach cables provide additional peace of mind compared to 3 rd party connectors and have an extended warranty of 3 years when installed in compatible Instant On switches. Fiber Optic Transceivers Fiber optic transceivers have the advantage of running connections greater than ...

Evolving Excellence - Our new name is HPE Networking Instant On

By shannonb posted 05-02-2024
In the dynamic world of networking, evolution is not just a concept—it's a necessity. Today, we're thrilled to announce a significant evolution in our journey: Instant On is now HPE Networking Instant On. From the launch of our first access points in 2019, we've been unwavering in our commitment to provide SMB customers with enterprise-grade networking at small business prices. As HPE Networking Instant On, we're combining the strength and reputation of the HPE brand with the laser focus and simplicity of Instant On. This will allow us to offer streamlined experience and a comprehensive range of technology solutions under one umbrella - ...

Take your business outside

By SO93 posted 03-01-2024
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, providing customers with uninterrupted experiences isn't just a preference—it's essential. Whether indoors or outdoors, customers expect seamless connectivity. Disruptions, like slow internet speeds or dropped connections, can quickly frustrate customers and negatively impact brand perception. To seamlessly extend the customer experience into outdoor settings, we're thrilled to introduce the HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP27. Strong outdoor Wi-Fi connectivity can alleviate common problems faced by customers and employees, such as limited coverage, mobility constraints, and increased customer demands. The ...

AP32 Installation Guide

By Jamie posted 02-07-2024
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AP32 Startup Guide

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AP21 Installation Guide

By Jamie posted 02-07-2024
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New year, new access points. Now get Wi-Fi 6 for any space

By SO93 posted 02-02-2024
The HPE Networking Instant On Access Points—AP21 and AP32—are the latest Wi-Fi 6 access points (APs) that help small and medium businesses drive growth with next-generation networking. The Instant On AP21 offers affordable Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for smaller spaces, and because it works great with Smart Mesh, it can be a starting point for a more advanced network. It is recommended in low-density or low bandwidth-demanding networks with up to 50 devices, like small retail shops or team meeting rooms. While considered a low-density AP, the AP21 still packs a punch with up to 1.5Gbps of wireless throughput with its dual-band radios. The 2.4GHz band ensures your ...

Get wired and wireless connectivity in an easy-to-use, flexible-to-mount access point

By SO93 posted 11-03-2023
Introducing the Instant On Access Point AP22D, the latest in the Instant On Wi-Fi 6 product series. This Wi-Fi 6 access point, purpose-built for small and medium businesses, has a 2.5 gigabit Ethernet uplink port and (4) 1-gigabit downlink ports with POE support. The AP22D can supply 2x 15W of PoE power to its downlinks, giving you the flexibility to run small, wired devices without the need for an additional switch or hub. The Instant On AP22D is an all-in-one wired and wireless access solution. It has a 2x2 antenna array, supporting (2) spatial streams to provide 1.7 Gbps of aggregate wireless throughput for up to 75 simultaneous users. The 2.5GbE ...

Instant On Software 2.9 Release Blog

By Jamie posted 10-31-2023
Over the next few weeks, an update will be available to your Instant On mobile app, switches and access points. Software release 2.9 adds the highly requested expanded software update delay window, additional details on switch SFP transceiver information screen, and enhancements to the PoE scheduling option. Many users have a dedicated network update window, and your feedback was to extend this window from 7 days to 30. After the 2.9 update, future updates can be pushed out as far as 30 days allowing you to hit a specific support window. PoE Site scheduling has been very popular with many of our portal and app users, allowing them to turn the PoE feature ...

1960 Stacking Guide

By Jamie posted 09-06-2023
Created by: Instant On Community Team Instant On 1960 switches are great scalable solutions for businesses with higher bandwidth needs. When your business needs to connect more devices, you can expand your network by “stacking” multiple 1960 switches. Stacking switches together allows you to easily add network capacity to support more wireless access points, printers, surveillance cameras, servers, and desktops. Stacking also makes your network more reliable so you don’t have to worry about applications slowing down or network outages disrupting your business. Why stack switches? It’s simpler: With stacking, multiple physical switches ...

Broaden Your Bandwidth, Expand Your Business

By Jamie posted 09-05-2023
Meet the 1960 Multi-Gigabit Access Switch Introducing the latest addition to our 1960 Switch Series, the 1960 multi-gigabit access switch. With 12 ports with PoE and 2 sets of 10GbE uplink ports for 10Base-T and SFP+, this new switch supports next-generation connectivity and Wi-Fi 6 access points with a variety of ports to meet the needs of small and medium businesses. Featuring 4 ports of 2.5GbE and 60W of PoE, the new multi-gig switch supports higher bandwidth throughput over the same Cat 5/6(a) cabling that many businesses already have, making it a cost-effective way to upgrade network capacity. Further flexibility is provided by the 8 ports ...

Facebook Wi-Fi Captive Portal EOL Notice

By Jamie posted 05-23-2023
Due to recent changes implemented by Facebook , we regret to inform you that the Facebook Wi-Fi service will no longer be available after June 12, 2023. Please note the following: Beginning with the next major software release, targeted for Q4 of this calendar year, the Instant On app will no longer support the configuration of Facebook Wi-Fi. We recommend modifying your network’s configuration to other portal authentication methods before the June 12, 2023 End of Life date. Proactively changing your network’s authentication configuration will allow end-users to continue connecting with your newly elected authentication method. If the configuration ...