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Cisco Catalyst CW9166I
Cisco Catalyst CW9166I
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
  • Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) + Scanning + IoT
  • Uplink Port Speed: 5 Gbps mGig
  • Max Clients: 1,200
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3at (PoE+) or 802.3bt (UPOE)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Supports the 6 GHz band for reduced interference and higher capacity; dual-management capability allows switching between Catalyst (on-prem) and Meraki (cloud) stacks; includes integrated environmental sensors for monitoring air quality, temperature, and humidity; dedicated scanning radio for security and CleanAir Pro RF optimization.
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing for hardware and required management licenses; requires high-power PoE (UPOE) for full feature set and performance; 6 GHz band has limited range compared to legacy bands; complex licensing structure can increase total cost of ownership.
  • Est. Price: $1,700 - $3,050

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