Cisco Catalyst 9164I AP (W6E, Tri-band 4x4) Reg-A

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: CW9164I-A UPC#: 889728464000
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  • Tri-band support across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequencies
  • Up to 2.5 Gbps data transfer rate over Gigabit Ethernet
  • Advanced 4x4 MIMO and 2x2 MU-MIMO wireless technologies
  • Powered via 802.3af and 802.3at compliant PoE
  • Equipped with 2 GB of RAM for robust performance
  • Includes three network ports and omni-directional antenna configuration

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Key Benefits

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  • Supports modern Wi-Fi deployments with tri-band coverage, including 6 GHz for Wi-Fi 6E readiness
  • Combines 4x4 MIMO and MU-MIMO to optimize user capacity and minimize latency
  • Simplifies installation with PoE and offers lifecycle security through limited lifetime hardware warranty

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9164I Access Point (Model CW9164I-A) is engineered for modern wireless networks that demand strong performance and versatile frequency support. With tri-band capabilities across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz, this access point offers exceptional wireless throughput and optimized spectrum usage, ideal for dense environments that require seamless connectivity. The integration of both 4x4 MIMO and 2x2 MU-MIMO technologies enhances client density support and overall network efficiency, ensuring greater coverage with stable, high-speed connections for multiple users simultaneously.

Connectivity is reinforced with Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet transport protocols and a data transfer rate of up to 2.5 Gbps. The access point houses three network ports and operates with omni-directional antennas, supporting high deployment flexibility. Compliance with power standards 802.3af and 802.3at allows efficient Power over Ethernet (PoE) operation, simplifying infrastructure requirements and cutting deployment costs. Equipped with 2 GB of RAM for smooth operation, and covered under Cisco’s limited lifetime hardware warranty, it presents a reliable, long-term wireless networking solution.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Wireless Access Point
Model Cisco Catalyst 9164I (CW9164I-A)
Wireless Technology Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Radio Configuration Tri-band
MIMO Configuration 4x4 for 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz; 2x2 for 6 GHz
RAM 2 GB
Form Factor Ceiling mount or wall mount
Power Options PoE: 802.3af, 802.3at
Power Consumption Maximum 18.5W (with 802.3at)
Mounting Options Universal mounting bracket (included)

Wireless Features

Wi-Fi Standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E)
MU-MIMO Technology Yes, 4x4 and 2x2 MU-MIMO
Maximum Data Rate 2.5 Gbps
Antenna Type Internal Omni-directional antennas
Spatial Streams Up to 4 spatial streams
Modulation Types BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM
Operating Modes Centralized, FlexConnect, Mesh
Beamforming Yes

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin
TAA Compliant
Certifications UL, CE, RoHS, FCC Class B, ICES-003
Warranty Limited lifetime hardware warranty

Advanced Security Features

Client Device Profiling Yes
WPA3 Support Yes
Secure Boot & Runtime Defense Yes
Rogue Detection Yes
Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) Yes
MAC Filtering Yes

Interfaces

Uplink Interface 1x 2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
Networking Ports 3
Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet
Transport Protocol Gigabit Ethernet
PoE Input 802.3af, 802.3at
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Yes, integrated BLE 5.0

Physical & Environmental

Width 9.5 in (241.3 mm)
Depth 9.5 in (241.3 mm)
Height 2.2 in (55.88 mm)
Weight Approximately 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg)
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity 5% to 90% (non-condensing)

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Options Cisco Catalyst Controller, Meraki Dashboard (cloud-managed version available separately)
License Requirement Requires DNA license for full feature set in controller-managed mode
Included Licensing None (must purchase separately)