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Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9166I
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9166I
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), with Bluetooth
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 SS on each radio (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps (theoretical PHY maximum, tri-radio aggregate)
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1x multigigabit RJ-45 (100M/1G/2.5G/5G)
  • Max Clients: Not published in sources reviewed
  • PoE Requirement: Not confirmed for 9166I; verify against Cisco datasheet

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 6E radios on 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz; Up to 7.78 Gbps PHY aggregate rate; Multigigabit uplink supports 2.5G and 5G Ethernet; Bluetooth included; Available as on-premises (-B/-Z) and cloud-managed (-MR) SKUs
  • ✘ Cons: Single Ethernet port caps wired throughput well below the 7.78 Gbps PHY figure; Aggregate rate is theoretical, not real-world throughput; Max client count not confirmed in sources; PoE requirement not confirmed; Indoor-only deployment; Street prices vary widely by SKU and region
  • Est. Price: $1,136 - $3,317

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