Cisco CW9162I-E Catalyst 9162I Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band 2x2 Indoor Access Point

The Cisco Catalyst 9162I provides tri-band wireless connectivity across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. Wi-Fi 6E extends the capabilities of Wi-Fi 6 by providing compatible client devices with access to the additional 6 GHz spectrum.

With a 2x2:2 radio configuration and support for modern wireless technologies such as OFDMA and MU-MIMO, the CW9162I-E is designed to efficiently serve multiple wireless clients in enterprise indoor environments.

• Wi-Fi 6E tri-band indoor access point
• 2x2:2 MU-MIMO on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz
• 1 × 100M/1000M/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet port
• Integrated internal omnidirectional antennas
• Dedicated tri-band scanning radio
• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy
• OFDMA uplink and downlink scheduling
• Downlink MU-MIMO support
• USB 2.0 Type-A interface
• PoE, PoE+, and Cisco UPOE support
• Up to 2.5 Gbps wired uplink connectivity
• Cisco Catalyst enterprise wireless architecture
• Regulatory Domain E

The CW9162I-E includes a 100M/1000M/2.5G Multigigabit RJ-45 Ethernet interface. The 2.5G uplink provides increased wired network capacity for wireless deployments where high client traffic can exceed the capabilities of traditional Gigabit Ethernet.

The CW9162I-E uses Wi-Fi 6E technologies including Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) and MU-MIMO to improve wireless efficiency in environments with multiple connected devices.

OFDMA allows wireless resources to be scheduled efficiently among clients, while MU-MIMO enables simultaneous communication with multiple supported client devices.

The Cisco CW9162I-E supports 802.3af PoE, 802.3at PoE+, and Cisco UPOE. Using an appropriate PoE source allows the access point to operate with its supported wireless and networking features.

A compatible 12V DC power input is also available. The compact 200 × 200 mm form factor and integrated antenna design make the access point suitable for ceiling and other indoor enterprise installations.

The Cisco CW9162I-E combines Wi-Fi 6E tri-band connectivity, 2x2:2 MU-MIMO, 6 GHz support, 2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet, integrated omnidirectional antennas, Bluetooth Low Energy, USB connectivity, and flexible PoE options in a compact indoor access point.

Its combination of additional 6 GHz spectrum and high-speed Multigigabit Ethernet makes it suitable for modern enterprise networks requiring reliable wireless connectivity and increased network capacity.