{"product_id":"cisco-catalyst-9166-wi-fi-6e-access-point-cw9166i-row","title":"Cisco Catalyst 9166 Wi-Fi 6E Access Point | CW9166I-ROW","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Cisco catalyst CW9166I-ROW is a Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax)indoor access point. Five radios: 2.4 GHz (4x4), 5 GHz (4x4), 6 GHz (4x4), IoT radio \u0026amp; band steering 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 role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eXOR radio: \u003c\/b\u003eThe dual-band XOR radio in the Catalyst 9166 Series enables shifting capacity between 6 GHz and a secondary 5-GHz radio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnvironmental sensors: \u003c\/b\u003eThese built-in sensors measure air quality (total volatile organic compounds [TVOC]), temperature, and humidity, and help ensure a safe working environment, avoiding the need to install an overlay of difficult-to-manage independent sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eZero Wait DFS: \u003c\/b\u003eAllows for continuous monitoring of DFS channels for radar events thus enabling faster channel changes when needed. This enables RRM to minimize client distribution and maximize operational readiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAP power optimizations (AP Power Save Mode): \u003c\/b\u003eAP Power optimizations (AP Power save mode) allows the access point to reduce its power consumption by e.g. shutting off radios during off-hours and weekends – whilst still being smart enough to re-engage all features should they be needed. This both saves power and reduces the carbon footprint of running a wireless network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCleanAir\u003cspan class=\"Superscript\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"cSuperscript\"\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pro: \u003c\/b\u003eCleanAir\u003cspan class=\"Superscript\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"cSuperscript\"\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pro extends Cisco’s industry leading RF Interference detection and classification into the 6 GHz band. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand steering: \u003c\/b\u003eEnhanced to help clients that are 6-GHz capable to 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 it offers and free up the 2.4- and 5-GHz radios for legacy clients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUplink\/downlink MU‑MIMO technology: \u003c\/b\u003eSupporting the highest number with 12 spatial streams, multiuser multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO) enables the access points to split spatial streams between client devices to maximize throughput.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntelligent Capture: \u003c\/b\u003eIntelligent Capture probes the network and provides Cisco DNA Center with deep analysis. The software can track more than 240 anomalies and instantaneously review all packets on demand, emulating the onsite network administrator. Intelligent Capture allows for more informed decisions on your wireless networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eContainer support for applications: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eContainer support enables edge computing capabilities for IoT applications on the host access point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eChoice of persona: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eCisco Catalyst 9166 Series Access Points can be managed either on-premises with Catalyst 9800 Wireless Lan Controllers (WLC) or cloud-managed through the Meraki dashboard. Customers have the flexibility to deploy these access points in one persona and shift to a different persona in the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/wireless\/catalyst-9166-series-access-points\/catalyst-9166-series-access-points-ds.html?oid=dstwls029540\" title=\"Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series Access Points Data Sheet\" 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 9166 Series Access Points are advanced wireless solutions designed for mission-critical environments, offering the flexibility of both on-premises and cloud-based management. These next-generation access points support the 6 GHz band introduced with Wi-Fi 6E, delivering enhanced performance, security, and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Toc535294666\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith support for hybrid network management, the Catalyst 9166 Series helps safeguard your infrastructure investment while enabling seamless transitions between management modes. By leveraging the expanded 6 GHz spectrum, these access points offer higher throughput, greater capacity, and reduced interference—ideal for high-demand wireless environments. Each unit includes three 4x4 radios and a suite of advanced features to support modern connectivity needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Toc535294666\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy combining Cisco’s robust Catalyst platform with the intuitive Meraki cloud interface, the 9166 Series delivers a unified and powerful networking experience. It’s an excellent choice for organizations supporting hybrid workforces, offering secure, high-performance access from virtually anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Toc535294666\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key advantages of the 9166 Series is its management flexibility. Organizations can start with an on-premises setup and later switch to cloud-based management—without needing to replace or redistribute hardware—making it a future-ready solution for evolving IT strategies.\u003ca name=\"_Toc535294666\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Network Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43399644971251,"sku":"CW9166I-ROW","price":1001.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/2137\/5882\/files\/cisco-catalyst-cw9166-high-performance-wifi-6e-access-point-cw9166i-row-332730.jpg?v=1741721273","url":"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/cisco-catalyst-9166-wi-fi-6e-access-point-cw9166i-row","provider":"Network Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}