Product Type | Access Point |
Model | C9130AXE |
Form Factor | Ceiling mountable or wall mountable |
Weight | 2.40 lbs (1.1 kg) |
Environment | Indoor |
Power Options | 802.3at PoE+, Cisco Universal PoE (UPOE) |
RAM | 2048 MB |
Flash Memory | 1024 MB |
Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE Access Point, Wi-Fi 6, External Antennas

Key Benefits

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- Future-proof investment with support for 802.11ax and legacy Wi-Fi standards
- High-efficiency wireless performance using MU-MIMO and OFDMA technologies
- Reliable deployment flexibility with external antennas and TAA compliance
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE Access Point is designed for high-density, high-performance wireless deployments in demanding indoor environments. Leveraging Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), it supports advanced features such as 8x8 and 4x4 MU-MIMO, BSS coloring, and uplink/downlink OFDMA, enhancing user capacity and network efficiency. Dual-frequency operation across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands ensures flexible deployment and improved range.
Built with enterprise-grade reliability, the 9130AXE includes 2048 MB DRAM and 1024 MB flash, with three Gigabit Ethernet ports. The external antenna configuration allows for deployment customization, while Bluetooth 5.0 offers IoT and asset tracking support. Certified for TAA compliance and backed by a limited lifetime warranty, it is a scalable and sustainable solution for evolving network needs.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Wireless Radio Count | Dual |
Supported Protocols | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
MIMO | 8x8 MU-MIMO (5 GHz), 4x4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz) |
Max Data Rate (5 GHz) | 4.8 Gbps |
Max Data Rate (2.4 GHz) | 1.15 Gbps |
OFDMA Support | Uplink and Downlink OFDMA |
BSS Coloring | Supported |
Antenna Configuration | External antennas (dual-band, sold separately) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL 60950-1, FCC Part 15.247, RoHS compliant |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | WPA3, WPA2, AES |
Rogue Access Point Detection | Yes |
Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (wIPS) | Supported |
Secure Boot | Yes |
MAC Address Filtering | Supported |
Client Isolation | Yes |
Interfaces
Ethernet Ports | 3 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Uplink Interface | 1 x Multigigabit (2.5G) Ethernet port |
Console Port | 1 x RJ45 console port |
USB Interface | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps |
Data Link Protocols | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 9.17 in (233 mm) |
Depth | 9.17 in (233 mm) |
Height | 1.58 in (40.1 mm) |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) |
Storage Temperature | -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Options | Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC), CLI, Web UI |
Licensing Model | Cisco DNA Licensing (Essential, Advantage, Premier) |
Software Features | Cisco CleanAir Pro, Intelligent Capture, Flexible Radio Assignment, Application Visibility and Control (AVC) |