- Cyber Security
Cyber Essentials Plus in 2026: Updated Requirements and Changes
29 Jun, 2026
£196.55 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The Cisco Business 240AC is a decent “get you reliable Wi‑Fi without drama” access point, especially if you’re a small UK business that wants something more dependable than the cheapest consumer gear. At £164.93 ex‑VAT, you’re paying for a sensible business-grade setup and management rather than pure raw speed. In day-to-day use—offices, small warehouses, meeting rooms—Wi‑Fi 5 on 2.4/5 GHz usually delivers stable coverage and throughput for typical email/VoIP, web apps, and basic cloud services. If you’re replacing older kit or trying to add capacity across a few rooms, this is a sensible cost bracket.
Who should buy it: teams with a handful of users per site and straightforward network needs who value reliability and easier support/standardisation. It’s also a good choice if you’re already in a Cisco Small Business environment and want consistency across devices. Who shouldn’t: if you’re expecting heavy client density, lots of modern bandwidth-hungry applications, or you need the newest Wi‑Fi features, you’ll likely be better served by newer hardware. Also, don’t buy one in isolation—coverage depends heavily on placement and existing walls/interference; if your site is complex, the “cheap mistake” is undercounting access points.

Zyxel
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ALLIED TELESIS
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