AI that Simplifies Your Network
Network downtime, slow performance, and manual troubleshooting create unnecessary strain on IT teams. This infographic provides a clear view of how AI-native networking simplifies deployment, automates issue resolution, and strengthens security while improving user experience. It highlights how HPE Mist enables self-driving networks that reduce IT effort and increase reliability. View the infographic to see how you can bring smarter networking to your customers.
What is HPE Mist and how can it help my growing business?
HPE Mist is an AI-native networking platform designed to make Wi‑Fi and wired networking easier to deploy, manage, and scale for small and mid-sized businesses.
Instead of relying on manual configurations and spreadsheets, HPE Mist uses AI to automate day-to-day network operations. It continuously watches your network 24/7, helping you:
- Simplify deployment – Set up Wi‑Fi and switches without complex, manual processes or “truck rolls.”
- Improve performance – Reduce slowdowns and dead zones so employees and guests connect more reliably.
- Strengthen security – Build on a security-first foundation that includes features like 802.1X port security on switches.
- Scale affordably – Add more users, devices, and locations without a complete network redesign.
The result is a network that helps reduce downtime, support higher productivity, and let your IT team focus on higher-value work instead of constant firefighting.
How does AI-native networking reduce IT headaches and support costs?
HPE Mist is built to reimagine how you run your network by using AI to automate monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Here’s how that translates into fewer IT headaches:
- Proactive issue resolution – The platform continuously analyzes network behavior and can automatically fix issues before users notice, cutting down on reactive support work.
- Faster problem resolution – When something does go wrong, AI insights help reduce mean time to repair (MTTR). One customer reported a clear drop in MTTR, meaning issues are resolved more quickly.
- Fewer support tickets – By addressing root causes and optimizing performance, organizations have seen a drop in network-related tickets, which directly reduces IT workload.
- Less manual effort – No more managing configurations in spreadsheets or sending technicians on-site for routine changes. Many tasks can be handled centrally and automatically.
For your business, this means less downtime, fewer user complaints, and more time for IT to focus on strategic projects instead of constant troubleshooting.
Which HPE Mist access points and switches are right for my environment?
HPE Mist offers a set of Wi‑Fi access points and switches that work together under the same AI-native management platform. You can mix and match based on your environment:
- Juniper AP24 – A good fit for small offices or workspaces that need reliable coverage.
- Dual-band Wi‑Fi 6E for modern devices
- Uses AI to optimize wireless coverage and device connectivity
- Juniper AP36 – Designed for diverse environments with many device types.
- Tri-band Wi‑Fi 7 for higher performance and capacity
- Dedicated scanning radio for better indoor coverage and visibility
- Juniper AP64 – Built for outdoor spaces that need long-reaching coverage.
- Outdoor-ready Wi‑Fi 6E access point
- Integrates AI for AX to automate and boost wireless performance
- Juniper EX4000 Switch Series – The switching layer that securely connects your access points and wired devices.
- Multiple options including multi-Gigabit ports and 10GbE uplinks
- 802.1X port security to help protect your wired edge
Together, these options let you reshape your network design for small offices, mixed device environments, and outdoor areas, all managed through a single AI-native platform.