Cisco Catalyst CW9166I ROW Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band Indoor Access Point

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  • Tri-band internal antenna with 4x4:4 MU-MIMO across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands
  • Up to 7.78 Gbps wireless data transfer rate using Wi-Fi 6E and OFDMA technology
  • Cloud-managed with Cisco IOS XE 17.9.1 or later for scalable network deployment
  • Integrated Bluetooth 5.1 LE and IoT compatibility for expanded edge device support
  • Secure architecture with Cisco Trust Anchor module, WPA3, and secure boot
  • UPOE-powered 5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet port plus USB 2.0 and management RJ-45

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Key Benefits

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  • Delivers ultra-fast, tri-band Wi-Fi 6E performance with up to 7.78 Gbps throughput—ideal for high-density enterprise environments
  • Supports advanced security protocols and Cisco Trust Anchor, enhancing network integrity and regulatory compliance
  • Cloud-managed architecture simplifies deployment, scaling, and maintenance while reducing overhead costs

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst CW9166I-ROW is an advanced Wi-Fi 6E wireless access point designed for indoor deployments needing high throughput and dense device support. Its tri-band (4x4+4x4+4x4) configuration ensures optimal use of the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands. With features including MU-MIMO, OFDMA, and beamforming, it achieves speeds up to 7.78 Gbps, while technologies like band steering and CleanAir Pro boost signal clarity and performance.

The CW9166I supports cloud management and operates with Cisco IOS XE 17.9.1 or later. Built-in security features include WPA3, secure boot, and Cisco Trust Anchor. With UPOE-powered multigigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.1 LE, and dedicated management/USB ports, the device supports flexible implementation and integration into IoT-ready environments. Its internal antenna, rugged indoor design, and international compliance make it suitable for global enterprise deployment.

Specifications

Product Overview

Device Type Wireless access point
Product Description Cisco Catalyst 9166I - wireless access point - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6E - cloud-managed
Form Factor External - indoor
Ruggedized Design Indoor
Weight 3.53 lbs
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Supported UPOE
RAM 2 GB
Flash Memory 1 GB
Data Transfer Rate 7.78 Gbps
Line Coding Format OFDMA
OS Required Cisco IOS XE 17.9.1 or later
Software Included CAPWAP Software Image
Features DFS support, WLAN controller mode, LLDP support, Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), universal power over Ethernet (UPOE), cyclic shift diversity (CSD), beamforming technology, packet aggregation A-MPDU, packet aggregation A-MSDU, band steering, Tri-Band, Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), secure boot, 4x4:4 MU-MIMO technology, image signing, Cisco Trust Anchor module, BSS Coloring, Target Wake Time (TWT)
Service & Support Limited warranty - advance hardware replacement - lifetime - response time: 5 days

Wireless Features

Frequency Band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Wi-Fi Standard Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax)
MU-MIMO Support 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Antenna Internal
Directivity Omni-directional
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 LE
Communications Technology Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)

Compliance & Origin

COO CHINA / MEXICO
Localization Mexico, United Kingdom
TAA compliance Yes
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.11ax, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E, FCC Part 15.247, AS/NZS 60950-1, RSS-102, UL 2043, UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, FCC Part 15.407, FCC CFR47 Part 15 C, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B, UL Class III, CNS13438:2006, RSS-247, AS/NZS 2772.2, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, VCCI-CISPR 32:2016, RSP-100, RSS-GEN, EN 301 893 V2.1.1, AS/NZS 4268:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 50385:2017, 47 CFR Part 2.1091, QCVN 112:2017, Japan Std. 66, Japan Std. 71, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, IEC 61000-3-2:2019, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1 Third Edition, UL 62368-1 ThirdEdition, EN 62368-1 Third Edition, IEC 62368-1 Third Edition, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 (2020-09), EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11), KS C 9832, EN 62311:2020, KS X 3124:2020, KS X 3126:2020, EN 61000-6-1:2019, Draft EN 303 687 V0.0.14, EN55035:2017+A11:2020, AS/NZS 62368-1 Third Edition, CISPR 32:2015+AMD1:2019, AS/NZS CISPR32:2015+AMD1:2020, ICES-003 issue 7 Class B, KS C 9835:2019, LP002

Advanced Security Features

Encryption Algorithm AES, PEAP, WPA2-Enterprise, EAP-SIM, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, EAP-FAST, WPA3-Enhanced Open, WPA2-Personal, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, MSCHAPv2, EAP-GTC, PEAPv1
Authentication Method MS-CHAP, MS-CHAP v.2, Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), EAP-FAST, EAP-SIM
Security Features Secure Boot, Cisco Trust Anchor, Image Signing, WPA3 Support, BSS Coloring, Band Steering

Interfaces

Connectivity Technology Wireless
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.1 LE, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Interfaces 1 x 100M/1G/2.5/5 Gigabit Ethernet (UPOE) - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x management - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x USB 2.0
Remote Management Protocol HTTP

Physical & Environmental

Width 9.5 in
Depth 9.5 in
Height 2.2 in
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Max Operating Temperature 122 °F
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Status Indicators Status

Cloud Management & Licensing

Cloud-Managed Yes
Management Platform Cisco Meraki Dashboard or Catalyst Controller