[shortdesc]Wi-Fi 6E, 4x4 MU-MIMO, tri-band radios, 5G mGig Ethernet, internal omni antennas, USB 2.0[/shortdesc]

[properties]

Brand	Cisco
Model	CW9166I
SKU	CW9166I-B
Product Type	Wi-Fi 6E Access Point
Series	Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series
Wireless Standard	802.11ax compatible
Radio Design	Tri-band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz
Antenna	Integrated omni-directional antennas
Interface	1x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
PoE Support	802.3bt, Cisco UPOE, 802.3at PoE+
Dimensions	9.5 x 9.5 x 2.2 in. (241.3 x 241.3 x 56.9 mm)
Weight	3.54 lb (1.60 kg)
Operating Temperature	32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)

[/properties]

[specifications]

Aggregate Frame Rate	Up to 7.78 Gbps
2.4 GHz Radio	4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams
5 GHz Radio	4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams
6 GHz Radio	4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams
2.4 GHz Antenna Gain	Peak gain 3 dBi
5 GHz Antenna Gain	Peak gain 5 dBi
5 GHz XOR Antenna Gain	Peak gain 5 dBi
6 GHz Antenna Gain	Peak gain 4 dBi
USB Interface	USB 2.0 at 4.5W
System Memory	2048 MB DRAM, 1024 MB flash
Power Consumption	30.5W with 802.3bt (UPOE), 25.5 W with 802.3at (PoE+), 14.0 W with 802.3af (PoE)
DC Power Input	54V
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% noncondensing
Operating Altitude	40°C (104°F) at 9843 ft (3000 m)
Security	WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X, WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Enhanced Open (OWE), AES
Certifications	Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi 6 (R2), Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3-R3, WPA3-Suite B, Enhanced Open Security; Bluetooth SIG: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

[/specifications]

[accesories]

Included	AIR-AP-BRACKET-2
Optional Power Supply	MA-PWR-50WAC
Optional Power Supply	AIR-PWRINJ7=, AIR-PWRINJ6=, MA-INJ-6
Optional Mounting Kit	CW-MNT-ART2-00

[/accesories]

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.