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

High-Performance Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity

Built on the Cisco Catalyst 9162I platform, the CW9162I-ROW takes advantage of the additional 6 GHz spectrum provided by Wi-Fi 6E to deliver greater wireless capacity, improved network efficiency, and reduced interference. Its three 2×2 radios provide reliable connectivity for modern Wi-Fi clients while supporting advanced wireless technologies such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, beamforming, WPA3, and other enterprise wireless capabilities.

Advanced Wireless Performance

The CW9162I-ROW supports high-efficiency Wi-Fi technologies designed to improve wireless performance in environments with multiple connected devices. OFDMA enables efficient sharing of wireless resources between clients, while MU-MIMO allows simultaneous communication with multiple compatible devices. The access point also supports WPA3 security and advanced 802.11 wireless features for enterprise deployments.

Its integrated antenna system provides peak antenna gains of 4 dBi at 2.4 GHz, 5 dBi at 5 GHz, and 5 dBi at 6 GHz. The antennas are integrated internally and provide omnidirectional coverage in azimuth.

2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet

A built-in 100M/1000M/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port provides high-speed wired connectivity between the access point and the network infrastructure. The 2.5G interface helps eliminate wired bottlenecks when deploying high-performance Wi-Fi 6E networks.

The CW9162I-ROW also includes an RJ-45 management console port and a USB 2.0 port with up to 4.5W power capability for supported applications and accessories.

Flexible Power Options

The access point supports multiple power options, including 802.3af PoE, 802.3at PoE+, 802.3bt Cisco UPOE, and 12V DC power. With PoE+ or UPOE, the access point can maintain its full 2×2 radio configuration and 2.5G Ethernet connectivity.

Cisco IOS XE and Catalyst 9800 Integration

The Cisco CW9162I-ROW is designed for deployment with Cisco IOS XE and supports Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers. This enables centralized enterprise wireless management, security, policy configuration, monitoring, and network operations.

Organizations can integrate the access point into Cisco Catalyst wireless architectures to provide secure and scalable connectivity for employees, guests, IoT devices, and business-critical applications.

Enterprise Security and Reliability

The Catalyst 9162I platform provides enterprise-grade wireless security and management capabilities. Support for modern wireless security, including WPA3, helps organizations protect wireless communications while centralized controller integration simplifies policy and network administration.

• Wi-Fi 6E / IEEE 802.11ax wireless technology
• 2×2 MIMO with two spatial streams
• OFDMA support for efficient wireless resource utilization
• MU-MIMO and beamforming capabilities
• WPA3 security support
• Dedicated scanning radio
• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy and IoT functionality
• Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller support

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise offices and corporate workplaces
• Small and medium-sized campus networks
• Branch offices and distributed locations
• Education and training facilities
• Healthcare and hospitality environments
• Guest and employee wireless networks
• IoT-enabled enterprise environments
• Wi-Fi 6E network upgrades

Regulatory Domain – ROW

Conclusion

The Cisco CW9162I-ROW Catalyst 9162I provides a compact and flexible enterprise wireless solution with Wi-Fi 6E tri-band connectivity, 2×2:2 MU-MIMO, 2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet, integrated omnidirectional antennas, BLE/IoT support, dedicated scanning radio, and multiple power options. With Cisco IOS XE and Catalyst 9800 Series controller support, it is well suited for organizations deploying secure, scalable, and high-performance wireless networks.