The Cisco Meraki CW9162I-MR is an indoor Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) access point in the Meraki cloud-managed version. It runs three 2x2 client radios on 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz, for a maximum PHY rate of 3.9 Gbps, plus a dedicated scanning and security radio and Bluetooth Low Energy.
The uplink is one Multigigabit RJ-45 port at 100M, 1G, or 2.5G. Full function needs 802.3at or 802.3bt PoE at up to 25.5W. On 802.3af the AP runs only 1x1 on 5 and 6 GHz, with 2.4 GHz off. Internal omnidirectional antennas give 4 dBi on 2.4 GHz and 5 dBi on 5 and 6 GHz.
The CW9162I-MR is the compact model in the Catalyst 916x range, at 7.8 inches square and 2.1 lb, which suits classrooms, small offices, and hotel rooms. The 6 GHz band needs a Wi-Fi 6E or newer client; older devices connect on 2.4 and 5 GHz. The AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 bracket and T-rail adapter are listed in the Cisco box contents.
For more streams in busier rooms, the CW9164I-MR 4x4 Wi-Fi 6E access point and the CW9166I-MR are the step up. For Wi-Fi 7, see the CW9172I (new). The access point is sold unclaimed; a Meraki license is required, purchased separately.
This Cisco Meraki CW9162I-MR access point is new and covered by the NetworkTigers one-year warranty. The original packaging may have been opened to inspect the contents.
- Wi-Fi Standard : Wi-Fi 6E - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Managed By : Cloud Managed
- Licensing : This unit is unclaimed - Licence can be purchased directly from Meraki
- Suggested Use : Indoor Application
- Region : US
- Radios : 1x 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax client access radio, 1x 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax client access radio, 1x 6 GHz 802.11ax client access radio, 1x 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz tri-band Air Marshal WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, & location analytics radio
- Spatial Streams per Radio : 2 streams on all bands (2x2 MU-MIMO on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz)
- Maximum Data Rate : 3.9 Gbps aggregate
- Bluetooth / IoT Radios : 1x 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support Concurrent operation of all five radios
- PoE Standard : 802.3at PoE+ (30W required), Power over Ethernet injector sold separately - Options are MA-INJ-6, AIR-PWRINJ-6, AIR-PWRINJ-7
- DC Power Input : MA-PWR-30W-US 12V DC adapter (sold separately)
- Uplink Ports : 1x 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T PoE+ Ethernet (RJ45)
- Other Ports : 1x USB 2.0 Type-A (4.5W power budget, with 802.3at power)
- Antenna Type : Integrated omni-directional antennas - 2.4 GHz - Peak gain 4 dBi, internal, omnidirectional in azimuth, 5 GHz - Peak gain 5 dBi, internal, omnidirectional in azimuth, 6 GHz - Peak gain 5 dBi, internal, omnidirectional in azimuth
- Antenna Ports : None - Internal Antenna
- Mounts Included : Desktop, ceiling, and wall mount; ceiling tile rail (9/16, 15/16, or 1-1/2 inch flush or recessed rails); AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 included
- Model Number : CW9162I-MR
- Part Number : CW9162I-MR
- Condition : New
- One (1) NEW Cisco Meraki CW9162I-MR Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax Int Ant Unclaimed WAP w/ Mounts as described above