Cisco Meraki CW9166D1
Cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6E? Yes, please.

Overview:

Meet the high-density, high-performance Cisco Catalyst Wireless 9166D1 Access Point with an integrated directional antenna.

Ultra High Performance Wi-Fi 6E wireless

Tri-band 802.11ax-compatible access point with separate radios dedicated to security, RF management, and Bluetooth® coupled with a USB port for added connectivity options.

Software configurable flex radio architecture for 6 GHz support

The Cisco Catalyst Wireless 9166 supports a software-defined flex radio which can be operated in either a 5 GHz or 6 GHz mode. This provides an option to operate the AP in either a dual 5 GHz configuration or a true tri-band configuration.

Tri-band configuration unlocks the use of the new spectrum in the 6 GHz frequency range, which provides additional channels to increase throughput and reduce interference and noise from legacy devices. 6 GHz support ensures that the CW9166 supports future technologies.

High-Performance 802.11ax compatible wireless

The CW9166 is a cloud-managed 4x4:4 802.11ax compatible access point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency. Designed for next-generation deployments in offices, schools, hospitals, retail shops, and hotels, the CW9166 offers high throughput, enterprise-grade security, and simple management.

The CW9166 provides a maximum of 7.78 Gbps* aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios. A dedicated fourth radio provides real-time WIDS/WIPS with automated RF optimization, and a fifth integrated IoT radio delivers Bluetooth scanning and beaconing.

With the combination of cloud management, high-performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the CW9166 makes an outstanding platform for the most demanding of uses—including high-density deployments and bandwidth or performance-intensive applications like voice (Cisco WebEx) and high-definition video.

CW9166 and Meraki cloud management

Management of the CW9166 is through the Meraki cloud, with an intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment without time-consuming deployment complexity and time-consuming staging process. Since the CW9166 is self-configuring and managed over the web, it can be deployed at a remote location in a matter of minutes, even without on-site IT staff.

24x7 monitoring via the Meraki cloud delivers real-time alerts if the network encounters problems. Remote diagnostic tools enable immediate troubleshooting over the web so that distributed networks can be managed with a minimum of hassle.

The CW9166’s firmware is automatically kept up to date via the cloud. New features, bug fixes, and enhancements are delivered seamlessly over the web. This means no manual software updates to download or missing security patches to worry about.

* Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11ax operation.

Game-changing Features:

Specifications:

Category	Specifications
Radios	2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax client access radio 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax client access radio 6 GHz 802.11ax client access radio 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz tri-band Air Marshal WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, & location analytics radio 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support Concurrent operation of all five radios
Antenna	CW9166I 2.4 GHz: Peak gain 3 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth 5 GHz: Peak gain 5 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth 5 GHz: (XOR) Peak gain 5 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth 6 GHz: Peak gain 4 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth CW9166D1 2.4 GHz: Peak gain 6 dBi, directional antenna, (70x70) 5 GHz: Peak gain 6 dBi, directional antenna, (70x70) 5 GHz (XOR): Peak gain 8 dBi, directional antenna, (60x60) 6 GHz: Peak gain 8 dBi, directional antenna, (60x60)
802.11 ax compatible, 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities	UL/DL-OFDMA Target Wait Time (TWT) BSS coloring* SU-MIMO and DL MU-MIMO support Maximal ratio combining (MRC) 802.11ax beamforming 20 and 40 MHz* channels (802.11n) 20, 40*, 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2) 20, 40*, 80 and 160MHz channels (802.11ax) Up to 1024-QAM on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands Packet aggregation - A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) Note: *40MHz channels are supported only in 5 & 6 GHz bands.
Interfaces	1x 100/1000/2.5G/5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) 1x DC power connector (8 mm, center positive) USB 2.0 at 4.5W Note: Console - Only available in DNA Mode Environmental Interfaces - Only available in DNA Mode
Mounting	All Cisco standard mounting hardware supported (AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 included) Articulating Arm (CW-MNT-ART2-00 optional) Desktop, ceiling, wall, and pole mount capable Ceiling tile rail (9/16, 15/16, or 1 ½” flush or recessed rails), assorted cable junction boxes
Physical security	Two security screw options (included) (13.5 mm long and 2.5 mm diameter and 5 mm head) Kensington lock
Environment	CW9166I Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C) Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25°C (77°F) at 15,000 ft (4600 m) Operating temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Operating altitude test: 40°C (104°F) at 9843 ft (3000 m) CW9166D1 Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C) Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25°C (77°F) at 15,000 ft (4600 m) Operating temperature: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C) Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Operating altitude test: 40°C (104°F) at 9843 ft (3000 m)
Reliability	Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 1,128,980 hrs at 77°F (25°C) operating temperature 289,596 hrs at 122°F (50°C) operating temperature
Physical Dimensions	CW9166I 9.5 x 9.5 x 2.2 in. (241.3 x 241.3 x 56.9 mm) Weight: 3.54 lb. (1.60 kg) CW9166D1 9.5 x 9.5 x 2.28 in (241.3 x 241.3 x 57.9 mm) Weight: 3.50 lb (1.59 kg)
Security	Integrated Layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy management Real-time WIDS/WIPS with alerting and automatic rogue AP containment with Air Marshal Flexible guest access with device isolation VLAN tagging (802.1q) and tunneling with IPsec VPN PCI compliance reporting WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3 - Personal, WPA3 - Enterprise, WPA3 - Enhanced Open (OWE) EAP Local authentication - EAP-TTLS/PAP, PEAP-GTC, EAP-TLS Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration Cisco ISE integration for Guest access and BYOD Posturing
Quality of Service	Advanced Power Save (U-APSD) WMM Access Categories with DSCP and 802.1p support Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping
Mobility	PMK, OKC, & 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming Distributed or centralized layer 3 roaming
Analytics	Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per device, & per application
LED Indicators	1 power/booting/firmware upgrade status
Regulatory	RoHS
Warranty	Indoor access point Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
Power	Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (PoE+ and UPoE compliant) DC Power Adapter (54V) Power requirement USB: Up to 30.5W (UPOE) Power requirement No USB: Up to 25W (PoE+) Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately Note: Actual power consumption may vary depending on the AP usage
CW9166D1 Power Source 2.4 GHz radio 5 GHz radio 6 GHz radio Link speed USB Maximum PoE Power consumption 802.3bt (UPOE) 4x4 4x4 4x4 5Gbps Y (4.5W) 30.5 W 802.3at (PoE+) 4x4 4x4 4x4 5Gbps N 25 W 802.3af (PoE) — — — — — — DC Power 4x4 4x4 4x4 5Gbps Y   Note: It is recommended that you ensure that LLDP is enabled to allow proper power negotiation 802.3af PoE is not supported

Compliance and Standards

Category	Standard
IEEE Standards	802.3 ab/bz 802.3 af/at/bt 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11d/h/i/k/r/u/v/w
Certifications	Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi 6 (R2), Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3-R3, WPA3-Suite B, Enhanced Open Security Bluetooth SIG: Bluetooth Low Energy
Safety Approvals	CSA and CB 60950 & 62368 EN 60601 certified Conforms to UL 2043 (Plenum Rating)
Radio Approvals	FCC Part 15C 15E RSS-247 (Canada) EN 300 328 ( v2.1.1) EN 301 893 (v2.1.1) AS/NZS 4268 (Australia/NZ) NOM-121 (Mexico) NCC LP0002 (Taiwan)
EMI Approvals (Class B)	FCC Part 15B ICES-003 (Canada) EN 301 489-1-17 EN 55032 EN 55024 (Europe) CISPR 32 (Australia/NZ) VCCI (Japan)
Exposure Approvals	FCC Part 2 RSS-102 (Canada) EN 50385 EN 6231 EN 62479 (Europe) AS/NZS 2772 (Australia/NZ)

Documentation:

Download the Cisco Meraki CW9166 Wi-Fi 6E Indoor AP Datasheet (PDF).

Download the Cisco Meraki MR Family AP Datasheet (PDF).