Product Type | Wireless Access Point |
Form Factor | External - Indoor |
Academic Edition | Yes (EDU) |
Weight | 3.2 lbs |
Power Requirements | UPOE (Universal Power Over Ethernet) |
RAM | 2 GB |
Flash Memory | 1 GB |
Software Included | CAPWAP Software Image |
Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
Mounting Accessories Included | Low profile bracket, ceiling grid clip |
Cisco Catalyst 9130AXI Wireless Access Point, EDU Edition


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- Designed for education, the academic (EDU) model is optimized for learning environments requiring high user capacity and coverage.
- Supports future-ready multigigabit connectivity and IoT with built-in Bluetooth/Zigbee, offering long-term investment protection.
- Backed by a limited lifetime warranty and Cisco’s enterprise-grade hardware design for maximum reliability and reduced maintenance overhead.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9130AXI Wireless Access Point (EDU Edition) delivers Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) performance with 8x8 MU-MIMO and OFDMA to support high-density indoor academic environments. Designed for scalability, it features UPOE support, integrated IoT connectivity (Bluetooth LE, Zigbee), and advanced security capabilities like Cisco Trust Anchor and WPA3. With 2 GB RAM, diverse multigigabit Ethernet support, and centralized CAPWAP management, it's built for both current and future networking demands.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
MIMO Configuration | 8x8 MU-MIMO (5 GHz) and 4x4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz) |
Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
Antenna Type | Internal |
IoT Connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Zigbee |
Wi-Fi Features | OFDMA, Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), TWT, secure boot |
Wireless Intrusion Prevention System | Yes (WIPS) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az, 802.3bz, 802.3bt, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 802.11d/h/i, EN 60950-1, UL 2043/60950-1, FCC Part 15, EN 55024, EN 55032, EN 301 489-1/17, VCCI, ICES-003, AS/NZS 60950-1, SRRC, CNS, CISPR 32, ARPANSA |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithms | AES, TLS, PEAP, TTLS, WPA2, WPA3, EAP-SIM, EAP-FAST |
Authentication Methods | 802.1X, MS-CHAPv2, EAP-FAST, EAP-SIM, Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) |
Security Technologies | Cisco Trust Anchor, Secure Boot |
Interfaces
LAN Interface | 1 x 1/2.5/5GBase-T (UPOE) - RJ-45 |
Management Interface | 1 x RJ-45 console port |
USB Interface | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Data Link Protocols | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Wi-Fi Protocols | IEEE 802.11b/a/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
Line Coding Format | OFDMA |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 8.9 in |
Depth | 8.9 in |
Height | 1.9 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F (0 °C) |
Max Operating Temperature | 122 °F (50 °C) |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Ruggedized Design | Indoor only |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Framework | CAPWAP (Centralized via Wireless LAN Controller) |