Cisco Catalyst 9166I Wi-Fi 6E Indoor Access Point (CW9166I-MR)

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Enterprise Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Access Point with Cisco Meraki Cloud Management

The Cisco Catalyst CW9166I-MR is a high-performance enterprise wireless access point designed for ultra-high-density environments. It supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands and provides cloud-based management through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard, making it ideal for large enterprises, universities, healthcare facilities, convention centers, and mission-critical wireless deployments.

Key Features of Cisco Catalyst CW9166I-MR

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Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band Technology

Supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands for increased capacity, reduced interference, and superior wireless performance.

Ultra High-Density 4x4 MU-MIMO

Features three 4x4:4 MU-MIMO radios designed for high-density deployments and large numbers of concurrent users.

Up to 7.8 Gbps Aggregate Throughput

Delivers aggregate wireless throughput of up to 7.8 Gbps for demanding enterprise applications and high-performance wireless networks.

Cisco Meraki Cloud Management

Provides centralized monitoring, configuration, analytics, and troubleshooting through the Meraki cloud platform.

Cisco CleanAir Pro

Includes a dedicated scanning radio for RF analysis, interference detection, and wireless optimization.

Environmental Sensors

Integrated sensors monitor temperature, humidity, and air quality for smart building applications.

BLE & IoT Ready

Built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and IoT radio support for asset tracking, location services, and smart building deployments.

5GbE Multigigabit Connectivity

Equipped with a 5GbE Multigigabit Ethernet uplink to maximize wireless performance and eliminate network bottlenecks.

Technical Specifications

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• Model: CW9166I-MR
• Product Type: Indoor Wireless Access Point
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series
• Management Platform: Cisco Meraki Dashboard
• Wi-Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
• Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
• Radio Configuration:
  • 4x4:4 2.4GHz Radio
  • 4x4:4 5GHz Radio
  • 4x4:4 6GHz Radio
• Additional Radios:
  • CleanAir Pro Scanning Radio
  • BLE / IoT Radio
• Maximum Throughput: Up to 7.8 Gbps
• Ethernet Interface: 1 × 100M/1G/2.5G/5G Multigigabit RJ-45
• USB Interface: 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A
• Antenna Type: Internal Omnidirectional Antennas
• Security: WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X
• Power: IEEE 802.3at PoE+ / IEEE 802.3bt PoE++
• Mounting Options: Ceiling or Wall Mount
• Dimensions: 241.3 × 241.3 × 56.9 mm
• Weight: 1.6 kg

Ideal Applications

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• Enterprise Offices
• Corporate Headquarters
• Universities
• Hospitals
• Convention Centers
• Hotels & Resorts
• Large Conference Rooms
• High-Density Wireless Environments
• Smart Buildings
• Mission-Critical Wireless Networks

Why Choose Cisco Catalyst CW9166I-MR

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The Cisco Catalyst CW9166I-MR combines Wi-Fi 6E technology, tri-band 4x4 performance, cloud-based Meraki management, environmental sensors, and enterprise-grade security in a single platform. It is an ideal solution for organizations seeking scalable, secure, and future-ready wireless infrastructure for high-density environments.