{"product_id":"cisco-catalyst-9162-wi-fi-6e-access-point-cw9162i-row","title":"Cisco Catalyst 9162 Wi-Fi 6E Access Point | CW9162I-ROW","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Cisco catalyst CW9162I-ROW is a Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) indoor access point. Five radios: 2.4 GHz (2x2), 5 GHz (2x2), 6 GHz (2x2), IoT radio and scanning radio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax): \u003c\/b\u003eThe IEEE 802.11ax standard, also known as High-Efficiency Wireless (HEW) or Wi-Fi 6, builds on 802.11ac. It delivers a better experience in typical environments with more predictable performance for advanced applications such as 4K or 8K video; high-density, high-definition collaboration apps; all-wireless offices; and the Internet of Things (IoT). Wi-Fi 6E is Wi-Fi 6 \u003cb\u003e“extended”\u003c\/b\u003e into the 6-GHz frequency band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAP power optimizations (AP Power Save mode): \u003c\/b\u003eAP power optimizations (AP Power Save mode) allow the access point to reduce its power consumption by, for example, shutting off radios during off-hours and weekends, while being smart enough to reengage all features should they be needed. This both saves power and reduces the carbon footprint of running a wireless network.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCisco CleanAir\u003cspan class=\"Superscript\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"cSuperscript\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pro: \u003c\/b\u003eCleanAir Pro extends Cisco’s industry-leading RF Interference detection and classification into the 6-GHz band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBand steering: \u003c\/b\u003eBand steering helps clients that are 6-GHz capable leave the 5-GHz radio and connect to the 6-GHz one. Wi-Fi 6E clients are automatically directed to connect to the 6-GHz radio to take advantage of the benefits that it offers and free up the 2.4- and 5-GHz radios for legacy clients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eUplink\/downlink OFDMA: \u003c\/b\u003eOrthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)-based scheduling splits the bandwidth into smaller frequency allocations called Resource Units (RUs), which can be assigned to individual clients in both the downlink and uplink directions to reduce overhead and latency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eUplink\/downlink MU‑MIMO technology: \u003c\/b\u003eSupporting six spatial streams, multiuser multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO) enables the access points to split spatial streams between client devices to maximize throughput.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBSS coloring: \u003c\/b\u003eSpatial reuse (also known as Basic Service Set [BSS] coloring) allows the access points and their clients to differentiate between BSSs, thus permitting more simultaneous transmissions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Wake Time: \u003c\/b\u003eTarget Wake Time (TWT) allows the client to stay asleep and to wake up only at prescheduled (target) times to exchange data with the access point. This offers significant energy savings for battery-operated devices, up to three to four times the savings achieved by 802.11n and 802.11ac.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntelligent Capture: \u003c\/b\u003eIntelligent Capture probes the network and provides Cisco DNA Center with deep analysis. It can track more than 240 anomalies and instantaneously review all packets on demand, emulating the onsite network administrator. This feature allows for more informed decision making on your wireless network.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eApplication hosting: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eApplication hosting helps simplify IoT deployments and ready them for the future by eliminating the need to install and manage overlay networks. Using the USB interface, containerized applications and hardware modules can be deployed to reduce cost and complexity. Adding Cisco DNA Center provides workflows and deployment-wide application lifecycle management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eBluetooth 5.1: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThe integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.1 radio enables location-based use cases such as asset tracking, wayfinding, and analytics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eContainer support for applications: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eContainer support enables edge computing capabilities for IoT applications on the host access point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eChoice of management mode: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThe Catalyst 9162 Series can be managed either on-premises with Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers or cloud-managed through the Meraki Dashboard. It gives you the flexibility to deploy the access points in one management mode and shift to a different management mode in the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eOptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/cisco-catalyst-9100-wifi-access-point-dna-license-options-optional?variant=44673412825331\" title=\"Cisco Catalyst 9100 Series WiFi Access Point DNA License Options\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eDNA Licences (Optional)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cisco Catalyst 9162 Series Access Points Data Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/wireless\/catalyst-9100ax-access-points\/cat-9162-series-access-points-ds.html?oid=dstwls029542\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCisco Catalyst 9162 Series Access Points\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffer the flexibility of both cloud-based and on-premises management, making them an ideal solution for small to mid-sized deployments. These next-generation access points support the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 GHz band introduced with Wi-Fi 6E, delivering enhanced performance, security, and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to support hybrid work environments, the Catalyst 9162 Series helps future-proof your network investment. By utilizing the expanded 6 GHz spectrum, these access points reduce interference, increase capacity, and provide faster, more stable connections. Equipped with three 2x2 radios, they offer a range of advanced features to meet modern networking demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the 9162 Series apart is its integration with both Cisco’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCatalyst architecture and the Meraki cloud platform, combining enterprise-grade infrastructure with intuitive cloud management. This dual-mode capability allows organizations to adapt their network management strategy over time—starting with on-premises control and transitioning to the cloud as needed, without replacing hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor businesses looking to support a flexible workforce with secure, high-performance connectivity, the Catalyst 9162 Series delivers a powerful and adaptable solution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Network Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43399624917235,"sku":"CW9162I-ROW","price":496.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/2137\/5882\/files\/cisco-catalyst-cw9162-wifi-6e-access-point-cw9162i-row-184585.jpg?v=1741721269","url":"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/cisco-catalyst-9162-wi-fi-6e-access-point-cw9162i-row","provider":"Network Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}