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Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series (CW9166)
Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series (CW9166)
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) + Dedicated Scanning + IoT (BLE)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G mGig
  • Max Clients: 1,536 (512 per radio)
  • PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at) or UPOE (802.3bt)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Supports Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) for reduced congestion; Dual management flexibility (Catalyst on-prem or Meraki cloud); Integrated environmental sensors (Temperature, Humidity, TVOC); Dedicated scanning radio for enhanced security and spectrum analysis.
  • ✘ Cons: High initial hardware cost; Requires ongoing Cisco DNA or Meraki subscription licensing for full functionality; Full performance features may require UPOE (802.3bt) power.
  • Est. Price: $1,450 - $3,500

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