[shortdesc]Wi-Fi 6E, 4x4 MU-MIMO, tri-band radios, 5G mGig Ethernet, internal omni antennas, USB 2.0[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Brand |
Cisco |
| Model |
CW9166I |
| SKU |
CW9166I-B |
| Product Type |
Wi-Fi 6E Access Point |
| Series |
Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series |
| Wireless Standard |
802.11ax compatible |
| Radio Design |
Tri-band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz |
| Antenna |
Integrated omni-directional antennas |
| Interface |
1x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| PoE Support |
802.3bt, Cisco UPOE, 802.3at PoE+ |
| Dimensions |
9.5 x 9.5 x 2.2 in. (241.3 x 241.3 x 56.9 mm) |
| Weight |
3.54 lb (1.60 kg) |
| Operating Temperature |
32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Aggregate Frame Rate |
Up to 7.78 Gbps |
| 2.4 GHz Radio |
4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams |
| 5 GHz Radio |
4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams |
| 6 GHz Radio |
4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams |
| 2.4 GHz Antenna Gain |
Peak gain 3 dBi |
| 5 GHz Antenna Gain |
Peak gain 5 dBi |
| 5 GHz XOR Antenna Gain |
Peak gain 5 dBi |
| 6 GHz Antenna Gain |
Peak gain 4 dBi |
| USB Interface |
USB 2.0 at 4.5W |
| System Memory |
2048 MB DRAM, 1024 MB flash |
| Power Consumption |
30.5W with 802.3bt (UPOE), 25.5 W with 802.3at (PoE+), 14.0 W with 802.3af (PoE) |
| DC Power Input |
54V |
| Operating Humidity |
10% to 90% noncondensing |
| Operating Altitude |
40°C (104°F) at 9843 ft (3000 m) |
| Security |
WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X, WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Enhanced Open (OWE), AES |
| Certifications |
Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi 6 (R2), Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3-R3, WPA3-Suite B, Enhanced Open Security; Bluetooth SIG: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
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[accesories]
| Included |
AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 |
| Optional Power Supply |
MA-PWR-50WAC |
| Optional Power Supply |
AIR-PWRINJ7=, AIR-PWRINJ6=, MA-INJ-6 |
| Optional Mounting Kit |
CW-MNT-ART2-00 |
[/accesories]
Cisco Wi-Fi 6E Access for Flexible Enterprise Deployments
The Cisco Catalyst CW9166I-B is a Catalyst 9166 Series access point with integrated omnidirectional antennas, designed for enterprise wireless networks that need Wi-Fi 6E capacity, secure connectivity, and flexible management. It supports operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, helping reduce interference and increase available wireless capacity for modern client environments.
Key Benefits and Features
- Supports Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E with 802.11ax capabilities across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios.
- Uses three 4x4 radios with uplink and downlink MU-MIMO and OFDMA for efficient multi-client performance.
- Offers flexible management with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers or Meraki cloud management.
- Includes integrated environmental sensors, IoT radios, and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1 support.
- Provides a 5G Multigigabit Ethernet interface for high-speed wired uplink connectivity.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise offices upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E wireless infrastructure.
- High-density workspaces with collaboration, video, and IoT traffic.
- Campuses requiring Catalyst controller or cloud-based management flexibility.
- Wireless deployments needing 6 GHz capacity with internal omnidirectional antennas.
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Cisco
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SKU: CW9166I-B
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Product Series: Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series
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Product Type: Wi-Fi 6E access point
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Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11ax, with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac support
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Radio Configuration: 4x4 uplink and downlink MU-MIMO with four spatial streams
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Maximum PHY Data Rate: Up to 7.78 Gbps
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Ethernet Interface: 1 x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G Multigigabit Ethernet RJ-45
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Antenna Type: Internal omnidirectional antennas
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Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.5 x 2.2 in. (241.3 x 241.3 x 56.9 mm)
Deploy Cisco Wi-Fi 6E with Confidence
Choose the Cisco Catalyst CW9166I-B to expand enterprise wireless capacity with Wi-Fi 6E, 4x4 radio performance, and management flexibility for evolving network environments.