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



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
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) |