Cisco Wi-Fi 6E Access for Flexible Enterprise Deployments
The Cisco Catalyst CW9166I-B is a Catalyst 9166 Series access point with integrated omnidirectional antennas, designed for enterprise wireless networks that need Wi-Fi 6E capacity, secure connectivity, and flexible management. It supports operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, helping reduce interference and increase available wireless capacity for modern client environments.
Key Benefits and Features
- Supports Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E with 802.11ax capabilities across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios.
- Uses three 4x4 radios with uplink and downlink MU-MIMO and OFDMA for efficient multi-client performance.
- Offers flexible management with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers or Meraki cloud management.
- Includes integrated environmental sensors, IoT radios, and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1 support.
- Provides a 5G Multigigabit Ethernet interface for high-speed wired uplink connectivity.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise offices upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E wireless infrastructure.
- High-density workspaces with collaboration, video, and IoT traffic.
- Campuses requiring Catalyst controller or cloud-based management flexibility.
- Wireless deployments needing 6 GHz capacity with internal omnidirectional antennas.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Cisco
- SKU: CW9166I-B
- Product Series: Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series
- Product Type: Wi-Fi 6E access point
- Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11ax, with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac support
- Radio Configuration: 4x4 uplink and downlink MU-MIMO with four spatial streams
- Maximum PHY Data Rate: Up to 7.78 Gbps
- Ethernet Interface: 1 x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G Multigigabit Ethernet RJ-45
- Antenna Type: Internal omnidirectional antennas
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.5 x 2.2 in. (241.3 x 241.3 x 56.9 mm)
Deploy Cisco Wi-Fi 6E with Confidence
Choose the Cisco Catalyst CW9166I-B to expand enterprise wireless capacity with Wi-Fi 6E, 4x4 radio performance, and management flexibility for evolving network environments.
