HPE Networking Instant On AP32 WiFi 6E Access Point (S1T23A)
Access to the 6 GHz band, still lightly used, with 2.4 Gbps there and 2.8 Gbps in total. Up to 75 devices served, a 2.5 Gbps port and a guest network protected by WPA3 and Enhanced Open.
Up to 2.8 Gbps wireless, of which 2.4 Gbps on the 6 GHz band
Up to 75 devices connected at the same time
2x2 MIMO antennas, OFDMA and MU-MIMO
2.5 Gbps Multi-Gigabit port to avoid the bottleneck
Powered by PoE+ (802.3at): no mains socket nearby
Managed remotely through the HPE Networking Instant On mobile app or web portal
WPA2/WPA3 and Enhanced Open security for guest connections
Ceiling or wall mounting, minimalist design
For small businesses, offices, shops, hotels and coworking spaces
Indoor tri-band Wi-Fi 6E access point: tap into the uncongested 6 GHz band for high speeds and lower latency. Wi-Fi & speed:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), tri-band 2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz, wireless speeds up to 2.8 Gbps (of which 2.4 Gbps on the 6 GHz band). Capacity & performance:2x2 MIMO antennas, OFDMA and MU-MIMO; supports up to 75 devices at once. Installation: indoor, ceiling or wall mounting; discreet, minimalist design. Ports & power:2.5 Gbps port to avoid bottlenecks; PoE+ (802.3at) power — a single network cable is all it needs, with no power outlet nearby. Management: controlled from anywhere through the cloud-connected HPE Networking Instant On mobile app or web portal. WPA2/WPA3 security and Enhanced Open to protect guest connections. Use cases: growing SMEs, modern offices, shops, hotels, coworking spaces. Wi-Fi 6E from HPE Instant On, with the 6 GHz band and a 2.5 Gbps port.
2×2 MU-MIMO on each of the three bands, two bands active simultaneously
Maximum Wi-Fi throughput per band
574 Mbps at 2.4 GHz, 1.2 Gbps at 5 GHz, 2.4 Gbps at 6 GHz
Management modes
Instant On mobile app and web portal, controller-less cloud management
Cloud management platform
HPE Networking Instant On
Layer 2 features
SSID scheduling, automatic channel and power management (ARM), PPPoE and static IP address
Roaming and mesh
Smart Mesh (exclusive to AP25 and AP32), 5 GHz radio link; ClientMatch
Power consumption
12.9 W on PoE, 11 W on power adapter
Weight
520 g
Technical specifications (continued)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
160 x 160 x 39 mm
Antennas
2 integrated 2×2 MIMO omnidirectional antennas, gain 2.8 dBi at 2.4 GHz and 4.5 dBi at 5 and 6 GHz
Maximum transmit power
21 dBm on 2.4 GHz, 21 dBm on 5 and 6 GHz (including 3 dB MIMO gain)
Security features
Wi-Fi 6 certified, TPM module for storing credentials, keys and boot code
Power supply
PoE 802.3bt (class 6) or 802.3at (class 4), or 12 V power adapter
Operating temperature
0 to 40 °C
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E
Location
Indoor
Mounting type
Ceiling mount
Bands
Tri-band
PoE power
PoE+ (802.3at)
Simultaneously connected devices
75 devices recommended
Warranty
1 year
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Frequently asked questions about this product
Does the AP32 broadcast on all three bands at the same time?
No: it is tri-band but dual-radio. You choose in the app which two bands it broadcasts on — 6 and 5 GHz for throughput, 2.4 and 6 GHz to balance range with the latest standard, or 2.4 and 5 GHz if your devices are not yet 6 GHz compatible.
What does the AP32's 6 GHz band bring?
Up to 2.4 Gbps on a spectrum reserved for Wi-Fi 6E compatible devices, so it is little congested by neighbouring networks or older equipment. Total wireless throughput reaches 2.8 Gbps.
How many devices can the AP32 serve?
Up to 75 devices, with two spatial streams on a 2x2 antenna array. That is the scale of an SME, a shop or a coworking space, not a lecture theatre — a point to check before sizing a site.
What power supply do you need for the AP32?
A class 4 PoE 802.3at or class 6 802.3bt port, or else a 12 V DC supply on its dedicated connector. Power consumption is 12.9 W on PoE and 11 W on an AC adapter.
Why does the AP32 have a 2.5 Gbps port?
Because its radios go beyond Gigabit: with 2.8 Gbps combined, a 1 Gbps port would become the bottleneck for demanding applications. The 2.5 Gbps port lifts that ceiling, provided the switch at the other end supports it too.
Do you need a controller to install the AP32?
No, everything is managed from the HPE Networking Instant On mobile app or web portal, both connected to the cloud: configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting can be done from anywhere, with no controller or server to install.
Can you turn off the AP32's LEDs in a meeting room?
Yes, a quiet mode turns off the status LEDs — useful in a bedroom, a meeting room or an office, where a blinking LED eventually becomes a distraction. The casing is also deliberately minimalist.
Does the AP32 help connected devices save battery?
Yes, Target Wake Time (TWT) sets up a communication schedule between each device and the access point, instead of leaving the device listening all the time. It is particularly well suited to sensors that only exchange data occasionally.
What level of security does the AP32 bring to the guest network?
WPA2 and WPA3, as well as Enhanced Open, which automatically encrypts sessions on an open network. You can also block certain types of traffic from the app, and see which destinations your devices are connecting to.
Is the mounting clip supplied with the AP32?
Yes, a ceiling or wall mounting clip is supplied. The access point also has a Kensington security lock and a button that serves both as a reset and to control the LEDs.
Is the equipment new and covered by a warranty?
Yes, new equipment, with the invoice serving as the warranty document for 1 year. The access point is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E, which guarantees its interoperability with recent devices that use the 6 GHz band.
Covers 140 m² and more than 300 devices, with 5.8 Gbps on the 6 GHz band and a 2.5 Gbps port so the throughput is not held back. Ceiling and wall mount included in the box.
•Up to 5.8 Gbps on 6 GHz, 4.3 Gbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
•More than 300 devices connected simultaneously
•6 spatial streams, 2x2 MU-MIMO on each of the three bands
Three radios, including one in 6 GHz, for 3.9 Gbps combined, and two 2.5 Gigabit ports that fail over data and power without interruption. A campus access point built for sites where Wi-Fi must never go down.
Extra-slim 33.6 mm profile to disappear into the ceiling, with 2,402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and a 160 MHz channel that doubles throughput at peak times.
Built for busy venues: more than 200 devices served at the same time, up to 175 m of range and 1,300 Mbps available on the 5 GHz band. Fleet management is free, locally or in the cloud.
The 160 MHz channel doubles throughput at peak times and the 2.5 Gbps port removes the bottleneck on the cable side. More than 250 devices connected at the same time.
•Up to 4,804 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Set up from the Omada app, it delivers 1,201 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and relays in Mesh with the other access points to cover areas that are hard to cable.
•Up to 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Up to 4,800 Mbps on the 5 GHz band alone and a 2.5 Gbps port to keep up. Everything is driven from the HPE Networking Instant On app or a browser, with no controller to install.
•Up to 4,800 Mbps on 5 GHz (160 MHz channels) and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi 7, business edition: MLO to combine bands, 4K-QAM and 4.7 Gbps combined over three radios. A single 2.5 Gigabit PoE+ port is enough to power it, and it is managed from the cloud.
More than 250 devices connected at the same time, with 1,201 Mbps available on the 5 GHz band. The network cable alone powers it and the whole set is managed from the Omada cloud.