ACCESS POINTS

Flexible Deployment Options

With the flexibility to choose between cloud- and on-premises management, the Catalyst 9164 Series Access Point ensures network investment protection and unlocks the power of hybrid work. The Wi-Fi 6E-compliant access point takes advantage of the 6-GHz band expansion to produce a network that is more reliable and secure, with higher throughput, more capacity, and less device interference. The access points come with one 2x2:2 and two 4x4:4 radios and provide a host of cutting-edge features.

With the industry’s leading network architecture (Catalyst) joining the industry’s leading cloud IT platform (Meraki), this access point provides an unparalleled network experience. For organizations that need solutions to power hybrid work, and that allow their people to work anywhere at any given time with elevated, secure, and connected experiences, the Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series Access Points are the best choice.

Operational management is not static, as customers are able to change their network management whenever they want. If a network with Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series Access Points was originally an on-premises deployment, it can be changed to cloud-based management without the need to purchase and redistribute additional hardware.

6 GHZ Radio Architecture
Tri-band configuration unlocks the use of the new spectrum in the 6GHz frequency range. This provides additional channels to increase throughput and reduce interference and noise from legacy devices. 6GHz support ensures that the CW9164 supports future technologies.

Designed for next-generation deployments in offices, schools, hospitals, retail shops, and hotels, the CW9164 offers high throughput, enterprise-grade security, and simple management.

The CW9164 provides a maximum of 7.49 Gbps* aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6GHz 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 CW9164 makes an outstanding platform for the most demanding of uses. This includes high-density deployments and bandwidth or performance-intensive applications like voice (Cisco WebEx) and high-definition video.

CW9164 and Meraki cloud management

Management of the CW9164 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 CW9164 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 CW9164’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.

Features
2.4 GHz: Yes
5 GHz: Yes
6 GHz: Yes
Maximum data transfer rate: 7490 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates: 100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Networking standards: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE): Yes
MIMO: Yes
MIMO type: Multi User MIMO
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME): Yes
VLAN support: Yes
Virtual LAN features: Tagged VLAN
Maximal-Ratio Combining (MRC): Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support: Yes
Security
Security algorithms: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, WEP, WPA, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3, WPA3-Enterprise
Management features
Web-based management: Yes
Firmware upgradeable: Yes
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1
DC-in jack: Yes
Design
Placement: Ceiling
Product colour: White
Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Reset button: Yes
LED indicators: Yes
Antenna
Antenna type: Internal
Antenna direction type: Omni-directional
Antenna features: Integrated antenna
Weight & dimensions
Width: 241.3 mm
Depth: 241.3 mm
Height: 56.9 mm
Weight: 1.6 kg
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H): 10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T): -30 - 70 °C