Cisco CW9162I-ROW Catalyst 9162I Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band 2x2 Access Point with 2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet

The Cisco Catalyst 9162I provides wireless connectivity across three Wi-Fi bands, including the additional 6 GHz spectrum introduced with Wi-Fi 6E. Its 2x2:2 radio architecture supports efficient wireless communication for modern enterprise devices and applications.

The integrated internal omnidirectional antennas provide a clean indoor installation, while the Multigigabit Ethernet interface supports up to 2.5 Gbps wired uplink connectivity. This makes the access point suitable for environments where wireless traffic requires higher-capacity network infrastructure.

• 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 RJ-45 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 port
• PoE, PoE+, and Cisco UPOE support
• Up to 2.5 Gbps wired uplink
• Designed for enterprise indoor deployments

The CW9162I-ROW includes a 100M/1000M/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet RJ-45 interface for connecting the access point to the wired network. The 2.5G capability provides additional uplink capacity for high-density wireless environments and helps prevent the wired connection from becoming a bottleneck for wireless traffic.

Wi-Fi 6E technologies such as OFDMA and MU-MIMO allow the access point to efficiently manage wireless traffic from multiple connected client devices. OFDMA enables more efficient scheduling of transmissions, while MU-MIMO allows simultaneous communication with multiple clients under supported conditions.

The Cisco CW9162I-ROW supports multiple power options, including 802.3af PoE, 802.3at PoE+, and Cisco UPOE. The available power level affects the operating capabilities of the access point, making PoE+ or UPOE suitable for deployments requiring the full feature set.

The access point can also be powered through a compatible 12V DC input. Its compact indoor form factor and integrated antenna design simplify installation in enterprise offices, educational facilities, hospitality environments, healthcare locations, and other indoor wireless deployments.

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

Its support for the 6 GHz band provides organizations with access to additional Wi-Fi spectrum for compatible Wi-Fi 6E clients, while the 2.5G Ethernet uplink provides the wired capacity needed for high-performance wireless deployments.