What APs would you use for a small office with 20–30 people?

UniFi or TP-Link Omada are reasonable places to start if cost matters. Both offer centrally managed setups without the kind of ongoing subscription some business systems require. Check what your existing network gear supports before settling on one.

For a small, straightforward site, Aruba Instant On is another option worth comparing. The fit depends on what features and management style you need, so I’d check current product support and lifecycle information before buying.

If you manage the office remotely and there’s nobody local who can troubleshoot, a vendor with paid support and remote management may be worth the extra cost. Meraki was suggested on that basis, though its subscriptions can make it a poor fit for a tight budget.

Don’t pick the number of APs from the headcount alone. Think about the floor plan, walls, busy rooms, and how many devices will be active at once. Two may be fine, but a basic site survey or a trial placement will tell you more than a generic user-per-AP rule.

If most computers can use wired connections, do that and reserve Wi-Fi for phones, laptops, and guests. It can reduce congestion, but don’t assume that fewer wireless devices automatically means two APs will cover every room well.