Primary Device
Cisco Catalyst 9136
★ 3.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4GHz: 4x4, 5GHz: 8x8, 6GHz: 4x4
- Aggregate Throughput: 10.2 Gbps
- Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
- Uplink Port Speed: Dual 5 Gbps mGig
- Max Clients: 1,200 (400 per radio)
- PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (UPOE+) or dual 802.3at (47.3W)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Industry-first Wi-Fi 6E support with 6 GHz band; massive 10.2 Gbps aggregate capacity; dual mGig ports for redundancy; built-in environmental sensors (Air Quality, Temp, Humidity).
- ✘ Cons: High entry price and recurring DNA licensing costs; heavy power draw requiring PoE++ (802.3bt); large physical footprint.
- Est. Price: $2,050 - $3,660
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro Wall
★ 5.0 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total (2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands)
- Aggregate Throughput: 10.7 Gbps
- Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
- Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE RJ45
- Max Clients: 300+
- PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Supports the full Wi-Fi 7 standard including the 6 GHz band for low-latency performance; Massive 10.7 Gbps aggregate throughput; 2.5 GbE uplink prevents bottlenecking; Slim, aesthetically pleasing wall-mount design with optional table stand.
- ✘ Cons: Lacks the integrated Ethernet switch/passthrough ports found on previous 'In-Wall' models; Requires PoE+ power due to higher 22W max consumption; Runs noticeably warm during operation.
- Est. Price: $199 - $229