Is the HP 205 Instant 802.11ac (US) AP end of life?

No. The Aruba HP 205 Instant 802.11ac (US) AP is currently supported.

What replaces the HP 205 Instant 802.11ac (US) AP?

Aruba recommends the IAP-205-US as a replacement for the HP 205 Instant 802.11ac (US) AP.

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Name: HP 205 Instant 802.11ac (US) AP
Brand: Aruba
SKU: JL185A
Availability: InStock

SKU JL185A

Aruba Wireless Ap

HP 205 Instant 802.11ac (US) AP has an announced end-of-sale date.

The Aruba HP 205 Instant 802.11ac (US) AP (JL185A) is a wireless ap product.

Lifecycle notice published	2016-05-09

Recommended Replacement

IAP-205-US

Description

HP 205 Instant 802.11ac (US) AP

Source: Official Aruba notice (197) · Last verified 2026-04-14