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Simplify IT. Amplify your business.

You need a network that works; you do not need to become a network engineer. Four configurations, sized by how hard your business leans on the connection.

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Right-sized networking for small and midsize business

Most buying mistakes in this category are sizing mistakes - either paying for capacity that never gets used, or discovering six months in that the network cannot carry what the business now runs on it.

The four configurations below are a starting point, grouped by demand rather than by industry. Find the one that sounds like your site and we will tune it from there.

Four configurations

Pick the closest, then talk to us about the details.

Light demand illustration.

Light demand

A single site, a modest device count and steady traffic - a clinic, a studio, a small office. Wi-Fi 6 coverage and a small managed switch for the things that need a cable.

Moderate demand illustration.

Moderate demand

A growing network with more devices than people, some outdoor coverage and traffic that now matters - a cafe with a patio, a busy shop, a multi-room office.

Heavy demand illustration.

Heavy demand

Complex workloads, several zones or more than one location. Larger switching with PoE budget for cameras and phones, and a gateway securing the edge.

High-density demand illustration.

High-density demand

Many devices in the same space at the same time - a hotel, a venue, a large floor. Multi-gig uplinks and stackable switching so the wired side is not the bottleneck.

The building blocks

The same product line covers all four - the sizing is what changes.

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HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway SG1004 4-Port 1G Smart-managed Gateway, 4x 1GBase-T, US Cord SKU: S0G33A#ABA
The HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway is a powerful, cloud-managed security solution designed for small and growing businesses. It delivers enterprise-grade security—firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN, PoE, and WAN resiliency—without hidden fees or licenses. Managed through a single platform, it offers domain blocking, deep packet inspection, and 24x7 network monitoring to protect against cyberthreats. Designed with ease of use in mind, it enables minimum-touch deployment and automated configuration, making network setup and management accessible even for non-technical users. Ideal for securing customer data, transactions, and multi-site connectivity, this gateway provides easy, reliable control tailored to SMB needs, combining simplicity with top-tier protection. The HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway SG1004 is a 1 G secure gateway featuring one uplink (WAN) port, two downlink (LAN) ports, and one configurable uplink/ downlink port. With a stateful firewall throughput of 930 Mbps, it is ideal for protecting businesses with less than one Gigabit total throughput from their ISP. The compact design and external power supply make it perfect for branch offices or small businesses like accounting firms or retail shops.What's New Cloud-based management: Seamless remote monitoring and management controls through centralized Instant On Cloud Portal/app; automated firmware updates delivered through the cloud. Secure the LAN: Implementation of Zero Trust model architecture and enhanced hardware-accelerated firewall features keep your business safe. WAN redundancy and load balancing: Automatically selects the most optimal WAN connection when multiple ISP connections are detected for uninterrupted internet access. Enhanced user experience: Improved and more intuitive design for simplified navigation and user experience. PoE+ support (SG2505P): Up to 60W of Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget for simplified device deployment. Multi-gigabit WAN support (SG2505P): New multi-gigabit WAN ports for faster and more reliable connectivity.

$299.99* $462.00* (35.07% saved)
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HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway SG2505P 5-Port 2.5G Smart-managed Gateway with PoE, 2x 2.5GBase-T, 3x 1GBase-T, 60W PoE Class 4, US Cord SKU: S0G34A#ABA
The HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway is a powerful, cloudmanaged security solution designed for small and growing businesses. It delivers enterprise-grade security—firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN, PoE, and WAN resiliency—without hidden fees or licenses. Managed through a single platform, it offers domain blocking, deep packet inspection, and 24x7 network monitoring to protect against cyberthreats. Designed with ease of use in mind, it enables minimum-touch deployment and automated configuration, making network setup and management accessible even for non-technical users. Ideal for securing customer data, transactions, and multi-site connectivity, this gateway provides easy, reliable control tailored to SMB needs, combining simplicity with top-tier protection. The HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway SG2505P offers five ports, two of them providing multigigabit support. One multi-gig uplink (WAN) port, one multi-gig configurable port (WAN/LAN), one gig configurable port (WAN/LAN), and two one-gig ports (LAN). The 2505P has PoE support with a total power budget of 64W to power network devices such as Instant On access points. With a stateful firewall throughput of 2.3 Gbps, this gateway is ideal for businesses requiring over 1 Gigabit of total throughput from their ISP. Whether you’re a small shop looking to keep the network simple or an AI startup needing to protect your large data workloads, the SG2505P will help you stay connected and more secure.What's New Cloud-based management: Seamless remote monitoring and management controls through centralized Instant On Cloud Portal/app; automated firmware updates delivered through the cloud. Secure the LAN: Implementation of Zero Trust model architecture and enhanced hardware-accelerated firewall features keep your business safe. WAN redundancy and load balancing: Automatically selects the most optimal WAN connection when multiple ISP connections are detected for uninterrupted internet access. Enhanced user experience: Improved and more intuitive design for simplified navigation and user experience. PoE+ support (SG2505P): Up to 60W of Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget for simplified device deployment. Multi-gigabit WAN support (SG2505P): New multi-gigabit WAN ports for faster and more reliable connectivity.

$449.99* $670.00* (32.84% saved)
HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP22 2x2 WiFi 6 Indoor Wireless Access Point | Long Range, Secure, Smart Mesh Support | Power Source Not Included SKU: R4W01A
To meet the increasing needs and volumes of connected devices, HPE Networking Instant On is announcing its first Wi-Fi 6 access point: AP22. Delivering higher capacity and greater performance at a competitive price, the AP22 is the perfect access point for small businesses with expanding mobile, cloud, and IoT requirements.Wi-Fi Certified 6TM AP22 access points deliver faster Wi-Fi speeds, greater capacity, and reduced latency between access points and devices for a superior Wi-Fi experience. With the AP22, you can upgrade your Wi-Fi network to boost performance across devices now, while preparing it for more mobile and IoT devices in the future. Already have a demanding mobile and/or IoT environment? Delivering 4x the capacity of 802.11ac access points, AP22 can provide an exceptional user experience in a broad variety of scenarios. Remote offices. Hybrid classrooms. Hotels and restaurants. Reimagined retail and hospitality. The AP22 can handle them all without breaking a sweat.Want to make wires a thing of the past? Combine the AP22 with Smart Mesh Wi-Fi for complete wireless coverage.Want to keep bandwidth hogs and unknown devices off your network? Banish them with the flip of your thumb on the HPE Networking Instant On App.We know the critical role Wi-Fi plays in business today. No business can't afford downtime. The HPE Networking Instant On AP22, at every level, is designed for rapid deployment and simplified management. Be it mounting hardware, or remote device management, or having access to the latest business-grade software, the AP22 lives to make your life easier. Fast 802.11ax, 2X2:2Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ (Wi-Fi 6)MU-MIMO performanceSmart Mesh Wi-Fi supportBuilt-in Wi-Fi router/gateway functionalityIntegrated BluetoothEasy-to-use web and mobile app for setup and managementSecure Guest Wi-Fi with simple setupApplication classification, control and visibility

$164.99*
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HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP25 4x4 WiFi 6 Indoor Wireless Access Point | Power Source Not Included SKU: R9B27A
Ultra-high-speed performance for high-density small businesses.Perfect for gaming, boutique hotels, tech start-ups and professional offices. The rise of the remote and hybrid workplace has placed increased pressure on business networks. Existing Wi-Fi infrastructure is struggling to support the explosion of devices and bandwidthhungry applications - all contributing to spotty video calls and sluggish download speeds. The HPE Networking Instant On AP25, a 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 access point, is designed to meet the increasing volume of connected devices. Delivering superior performance, coverage, and speed at a competitive price, the AP25 is the perfect access point for small and growing businesses. The Wi-Fi Certified 6TM AP25 delivers faster Wi-Fi speeds, greater capacity, and reduced latency between access points and devices for a superior Wi-Fi experience. AP25 improves efficiency and reduces congestion for networks with many connected devices, making it ideal for high-density environments. And with 4x the capacity of 802.11ac access points, the AP25 provides exceptional user experience, allowing businesses to serve more customers with higher speed and less congestion. Features of the AP25 include orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA), multi-user MIMO and target wake time (TWT). With up to 4 spatial streams (4SS) and 160MHz channel bandwidth (HE160), the AP25 provides groundbreaking wireless capabilities for businesses looking to boost performance and future-proof their networks Ultra-fast 802.11ax, 4x4:42.5 Gigabit Ethernet uplink port160MHz client bandwidth supportMesh backhaul operating at 160MHz1Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6TM (Wi-Fi 6)MU-MIMO performanceSmart mesh Wi-Fi supportIntegrated BluetoothEasy-to-use web and mobile app for setup and managementSecure guest Wi-Fi with simple setup

$264.99* $347.00* (23.63% saved)
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HPE Networking Instant On 1930 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP/SFP+ 195W Switch SKU: JL683B#ABA
High performance, smartmanaged switches designed with small businesses in mind Whether you own a cafe, a design firm or a tech startup, a reliable and secure KEY FEATURES network plays a critical role in the success of your business. And you need a network solution that gives you peace of mind, allowing you to focus on growing your business instead of managing problems with your network. HPE Networking Instant On makes it easy to keep network users happy, mobile and IoT devices connected, and your network secure. The HPE Networking Instant On 1930 switches features advanced, smart-managed, fixedconfiguration Gigabit switches designed for small businesses that are easy-to-deploy and affordable. They're made to handle today's bandwidth-heavy applications like voice and video conferencing, enabling consistent connectivity to enhance performance. Using either the Instant On mobile app or the cloud-based web portal, you can quickly set up, monitor and manage the 1930 switch series from anywhere at any time. What's more, up to 30 W PoE power delivery is available out-of-the-box for your class 4 PoE devices, like access points, surveillance cameras and VoIP phones, all easily managed from the same platform. Smart-managed layer 2+ Ethernet switch series ready to deploy in 8-, 24- and 48-port for non-PoE and Class4 PoE modelsPoE to power APs and IoT devices like IP phones, surveillance cameras and door locksTwo (2) dedicated 1G SFP fiber ports on 8-port models, and four (4) dedicated 1G/10G SFP+ fiber ports on 24-/48-port models to eliminate traffic bottlenecks across your networkSecurity controls let you define access in each area of your network, keeping your business data safeConvenient mobile app and webbased GUI for set up, management and troubleshooting

$514.99* $604.00* (14.74% saved)
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HPE Networking Instant On 1960 24G 2XGT 2SFP+ Switch SKU: JL806A#ABA
High performance, smart-managed stackable switches designed with small and growing businesses in mindPerfect for training centers, healthcare facilities, tech start-upsIn today's digital-first environment, small businesses face many challenges to stay afloat and competitive. With tight budgets and limited technical expertise, they're struggling to keep up with the explosion of devices and bandwidthheavy applications running on the network. To optimize both performance and investment, small businesses need costeffective, next-gen networking solutions.The HPE Networking Instant On 1960 Switch Series is an easy-to-use and affordable wired solution for networks supporting IT, mobile and cloud applications.HPE Networking Instant On 1960 Switches are advanced, smartmanaged, fixed configuration Gigabit stackable switches designed for small and growing businesses that are easy to deploy and affordable. These switches are designed to scale as business grows, making adding more employees, devices and applications simple. HPE Networking Instant On 1960 switches are made to handle today's bandwidth-heavy applications like voice and video conferencing, enabling consistent connectivity to improve user experience and application performance.HIGHLIGHTS | Simplicity at its bestPlug-and-play switches that work together with Instant On APs right out of the boxCloud-Managed stacking to configure and manage multiple switches through the Instant On mobile appSecurity you can count onProtect your network from unauthorized access with Access Control List, IEEE 802.1x and VLANsAutomatic denial-of-service (DOS) monitors and protects the network against malicious attacksWe've got you coveredNo extra licensing or subscription feesIndustry-leading limited lifetime warranty and supportThe HPE Networking Instant On 1960 Switch Series includes five switches: two (2) 24-port and two (2) 48-port models in PoE and non-PoE configurations, and a 12 port 10-Gigabit aggregation switch. The access switches each have two (2) 10GBASE-T and two (2) 10G SFP+ uplink ports for highbandwidth connectivity. The 1960 aggregation switch comes with twelve (12) 10GBase-T and four (4) SFP+ ports, providing 10G connectivity to servers, network storage devices and access switches alike. With PoE models, up to 30W PoE power delivery is available for Class 4 PoE devices like access points, surveillance cameras and VoIP phones, and up to 60W PoE power delivery is available for Class 6 PoE devices like pan-tilt zoom cameras and video-enabled IP-phones. The 24-port and 48-port PoE models come with a power budget of 370W and 600W respectively to support the latest IoT devices. Smart-managed layer 2+ Ethernet switch series ready to deploy in 24- and 48-port for non-PoE and PoE (supports Class 4 and Class 6 PoE) modelsUp to 600W of PoE to power APs, IP Phones, surveillance cameras, door locks and other IoT devices2 dedicated 10G SFP+ fiber and 2 10GBase-T uplink ports on 24-/48-port models for faster network speeds, and to eliminate traffic bottlenecks12-port 10G aggregation switch with 4 SFP+ uplink ports that forms the foundation of a small business networkTrue Stacking allows for redundancy while making it simple to configure, manage, and troubleshoot multiple switches as a single entityLuggage tag for easy cloud onboardingConvenient mobile app and web-based GUI for set up, management and troubleshootingCompact and fan-less 24-port non-PoE model for quiet deployment

$749.99* $1,019.00* (26.4% saved)

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