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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9166I
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9166I
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
  • Aggregate Throughput: Up to 7.78 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5/6 GHz XOR) + Scanning + IoT
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig)
  • Max Clients: Up to 1,200 (400 per radio)
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (UPOE) for full features; 802.3at (PoE+) for wireless only

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Wi-Fi 6E & 6 GHz Support for massive spectrum and low interference; Dual-persona management allows switching between Catalyst and Meraki; Integrated environmental sensors for temperature, humidity, and air quality
  • ✘ Cons: Requires 802.3bt (UPOE) for full functionality including USB; Mandatory and expensive ongoing subscription licenses (DNA or Meraki); Large and heavy physical design compared to standard APs
  • Est. Price: $1,400 - $3,050

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