Cisco Catalyst 9166D1 AP (Tri-Band 4x4, W6E, CW9166D1-E)

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: CW9166D1-E UPC#: 889728523295
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  • - Tri-band wireless access point with support for 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz
  • - 4x4 MIMO configuration supporting IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
  • - Multigigabit Ethernet (100M/1G/2.5G/5G) via RJ-45 interface
  • - USB 2.0 and dedicated management console for flexible deployment
  • - Limited lifetime hardware warranty for long-term dependability

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Key Benefits

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  • - Delivers Wi-Fi 6E performance across tri-band spectrum for high-density environments
  • - Enterprise-grade connectivity backed by Cisco's limited lifetime warranty
  • - Supports multigigabit Ethernet speeds to handle modern bandwidth demands

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 9166D1 Access Point (CW9166D1-E) delivers enterprise-grade tri-band wireless support with 4x4 MIMO performance across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. This Wi-Fi 6E ready device ensures future-proof connectivity while maintaining compatibility with existing standards like 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax. It supports multigigabit Ethernet interfaces (100M/1G/2.5G/5G RJ-45) for flexible, high-speed uplinks, and includes a USB 2.0 port and management console. With a limited lifetime hardware warranty, it's ideal for scalable campus and enterprise deployments where reliability and performance are critical.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Wireless Access Point
Form Factor Ceiling or Wall Mountable
Wireless Standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
MIMO Configuration 4x4 MIMO
Radio Design Tri-radio (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
Max Data Rate 10.2 Gbps aggregate
Power Options 802.3at PoE+, Cisco UPOE
Power Consumption Peak: 25.5W (with USB enabled / BLE enabled)
Mounting Options Included ceiling and wall mount bracket
Warranty Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Wireless Features

Wi-Fi Standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E)
Number of Spatial Streams 4 per radio
Maximum Clients Up to 5,000 clients per access point (all bands combined)
Antenna Type Internal, omni-directional antennas
Beamforming Supported
Band Steering Supported
Target Wake Time (TWT) Supported
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) Supported
Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Supported on 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin CHINA / MEXICO
Regulatory Compliance FCC, UL, IC, CE, RoHS
Certifications Wi-Fi Certified 6E, ENERGY STAR qualified

Advanced Security Features

Wireless Security WPA3, WPA2, WPA
Rogue Access Point Detection Yes
Identity PSK (iPSK) Supported
Cisco Trust Anchor Supported
Secure Boot Supported
802.1X Authentication Supported

Interfaces

Ethernet Ports 1 x Multigigabit (100M/1G/2.5G/5G) RJ-45
Console Port 1 x Management Console (RJ-45)
USB Port 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
PoE Support Yes (802.3at PoE+ or Cisco UPOE)
Data Transfer Rate - Ethernet Up to 5 Gbps

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions (W x D x H) 220 x 220 x 47 mm (8.66 x 8.66 x 1.85 in)
Weight 1.04 kg (2.29 lbs)
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Platform Cisco Meraki Dashboard or Catalyst 9800 Series WLC (depending on mode)
Deployment Modes Cloud-Managed or Controller-Based
Licensing Requirements Cisco DNA License (for controller-based), Meraki Licensing (for cloud-managed)
Smart Licensing Supported (Cisco Smart Licensing enabled)