The Aruba Instant On is designed for small business wireless networks offering out-of-the-box deployment of fast, secure, and scalable networks. Local businesses can set up their networks without the worry of licensing and subscription fees associated with many other network vendors.

What is Aruba Instant On?

Old-time users of Aruba Instant, the enterprise-grade networking solution that Instant On was created as a simplified networking solution for small businesses. Instant On is designed to simplify many features like network management and security for small businesses without dedicated IT staff.

Although Aruba Instant On is a lightweight networking solution, that supports over 25 access points and over 150 users simultaneously with higher bandwidth throughput. Aruba Instant On Access Points features 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi architecture, providing fast and stable connections across high-traffic office areas. Aruba Instant On supports a wide range of location-specific access points and switches, giving businesses significant variety when it comes to building out their infrastructure footprint.

State-of-the-Art Security

Aruba Instant On devices is backed by enterprise-grade security straight from the box. By simply powering up Instant On businesses get:

• Pre-installed firewalls, intrusion detection, and advanced web blocking capabilities. Aruba’s hardware also has TPM chipsets for additional layers of crypto-security.

• Smart policies for managing network traffic, monitor connections and set user permissions, all accessible via Aruba’s mobile app or cloud dashboard.

• Control over Access Control Lists (ACLs) on network switches, allowing businesses to fine-tune and secure guest permission and regulate access across network segments.

This level of security is necessary, especially when over 88% of growing businesses are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Without it, small businesses become easy targets. As it stands, Instant On’s security features provide a strong set of perimeter and ecosystem defenses without the need for granular IT involvement, making it ideal for essential services like medical facilities or high-traffic networks like online campuses.

Setting up for business success

Aruba Instant On proves relatively simple to set up and activate for even nontechnical users, even when scaling out to much more complex configurations that most business owners would be accustomed to. Aruba has done away with complex port forwarding and router management, instead simplifying network management to a single mobile app or cloud portal. Businesses can manage their mesh network and onboard additional access points through the literal click of a few buttons.

The cloud-based, unified management capabilities of Aruba Instant On also support multi-site and multi-tenant networks. Suppose a startup or small business sees lower local network activity right now, but that quickly picks up as more people return to the office or social spaces. The ability to quickly onboard multiple devices and shore up the network through the cloud is something only Instant On can pull off amongst comparable solutions.

Is Aruba Instant On worth purchasing?

That would depend on the size of your networks in the future. We can certainly see why Instant On would make sense to retail chains, medical clinics, co-working businesses or public spaces, as those spaces see constant foot traffic. Enterprises with larger, more complex infrastructures will probably remain fans of Aruba Instant – although Instant On does create possibilities for unique use cases like supporting work-from-home in new markets.

With scalable features and pricing, Aruba Instant On is living up to its claim of supporting small businesses and enhancing their network for growth. Aruba has certainly introduced a strong offering to compete with the likes of Ubiquiti, NETGEAR Insight and Meraki Go. It’s certainly worth consideration for any smaller business that’s looking to grow at speed during these times without creating risks to budgets or security.

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