R9B28A
Instant On AP25 (RW) Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax, 4×4 Access Point
Overview
The HPE Networking Instant On Indoor Access Point Wi‑Fi 6 4×4 (RW) AP25 is designed to deliver a reliable, affordable, and high-performance 802.11ax Wi-Fi experience for high-density small business environments, such as hotels, restaurants, and professional offices. Supporting Wi-Fi 6, this access point can handle a peak data rate of up to 4.8 Gbps, making it ideal for demanding network usage.
Specifications
Model:
- R9B28A
Certifications:
- EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2 (for deployment in medical environments)
- Wi-Fi Alliance certified (WFA) 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), WPA2, WPA3
Input Voltage:
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): 802.3at (class 4)
- DC power (12V)
- Note: Power sources are sold separately unless you purchase the bundle SKU
Wi-Fi Antenna:
- Down-tilt omni-directional antennas for 2×2 MIMO with peak antenna gain of 3.77 dBi in 2.4GHz and 4×4 MIMO with peak antenna gain of 4.55 dBi in 5GHz (of the effective, combined pattern for both antennas in each band)
Connectivity, Standard:
- Ultra-fast 802.11ax, 4×4:4
Ports:
- Uplink 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, with PoE-in support (802.3at)
- DC power connector (12V)
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
- LED status indicators
- Reset/LED control button
- Kensington security slot
Mounting:
- The access point ships with a white mount clip that can attach to both walls and ceilings.
- Mounts that match the design of the APs can be purchased separately.
Power Consumption:
- Max power consumption (worst-case): 20.1W (PoE), 15.9W (DC)
Radio Coverage:
- Dual radio for simultaneous dual-band operation
- 5 GHz 802.11ax 4×4 MIMO for up to 4.8 Gbps wireless data rate, with Multi-User MIMO support (Wi-Fi 6)
- 2.4 GHz 802.11ax 2×2 MIMO for up to 574 Mbps wireless data rate (Wi-Fi 6)
Weight:
- 1.18 kg (2.6 lb)
Dimensions:
- 5.1 x 20.3 cm (2 x 8 x 8 in)
Key Features
- Reliable and Affordable: Ideal for high-density small business environments.
- High Performance: Peak data rate of up to 4.8 Gbps, scalable up to 25 access points.
- Dual-Band Operation: Simultaneous dual-band support with 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) standards.
- PoE and DC Power: Flexible power options with Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DC power.
- Easy Installation: Comes with mounting clips for wall and ceiling setups.
- Premium-Grade Wi-Fi: Enhanced Wi-Fi experience with Multi-User MIMO support.
- Comprehensive Warranty: 2-year warranty with robust support options.





