For which scenario are Aruba Instant APs the recommended wireless solution?

Question

Options

• Aa home office that needs a simple way to connect to a corporate office
• Ba branch office that needs a simple deployment
• Can enterprise that needs automation and centralized management
• Dan enterprise that needs bluetooth for location-based services

• A
  14% (4)
• B
  75% (21)
• C
  4% (1)
• D
  7% (2)

Explanation

Aruba Instant APs use a virtual controller architecture where one AP in the cluster automatically assumes the controller role - no dedicated hardware controller required. This makes them ideal for branch offices that need a straightforward, cost-effective wireless deployment without IT complexity.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (home office → corporate): Connecting a home office to corporate is a VPN/remote-access problem, not a wireless AP deployment scenario - a different product category entirely.
• C (enterprise automation/centralized management): Large enterprises requiring centralized management and automation should use Aruba Mobility Controllers paired with Aruba Central (cloud management), which scale far beyond what Instant APs are designed for.
• D (enterprise Bluetooth/location services): BLE-based location services require a dedicated platform like Aruba Meridian and typically controller-managed APs; this isn't the defining use case for Instant APs.

Memory tip: Think of the word Instant - quick, simple, no controller hardware needed. If the scenario says branch + simple, reach for Instant APs. If the scenario says enterprise + centralized, think controllers or Aruba Central.

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