In short
A tri-band Wi-Fi 6E outdoor access point with 2x2 radios on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, four N-type ports for self-identifying antennas, and a built-in GNSS receiver for 6 GHz AFC. It also has a tri-band scanning radio and an IoT/BLE radio, and a 2.5 Gbps uplink. The -MR version ships ready for the Meraki dashboard. Add the CW9163E, its licence and accessories to your basket and we will quote.
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Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band 2x2:2 (2.4/5/6 GHz) |
| Aggregate frame rate | Up to 3.9 Gbps tri-radio |
| Radios | Three client radios, tri-band scanning radio, 2.4 GHz IoT/BLE radio, GNSS receiver |
| Antennas | External, 4x N-type (2x 2.4/5 GHz, 2x 6 GHz); CW-ANT-O1-NS-00 or CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 (not included) |
| Ethernet | 1x 100M/1G/2.5G multigigabit (RJ45), console port |
| Power | 802.3at PoE+ up to 25.5 W for full tri-band; 802.3af with reduced radios |
| Environment | IP67; -40 °C to 65 °C (55 °C with solar load); 100 mph sustained wind |
| Dimensions and weight | 245 x 245 x 63.5 mm; 1.5 kg |
| Mounting | MA-MNT-MR-16 included; wall or 2.5-3.9 in pole |
| Warranty | 1 year hardware warranty with advance replacement |
Pick your licence
The licence codes for this product are listed here, ready to add to your basket.
Order codes
| SKU | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| CW9163E-MR | Cisco Catalyst 9163E Outdoor Access Point, N-type antenna connectors, Wi-Fi 6E, 2x2:2SS, with Meraki (cloud-managed version) |
Licences for the CW9163E
| SKU | Tier | Term | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIC-ENT-1YR | MR Enterprise | 1 year | Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 1 year, one per AP | |
| LIC-ENT-3YR | MR Enterprise | 3 years | Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 3 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-ENT-5YR | MR Enterprise | 5 years | Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 5 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-ENT-7YR | MR Enterprise | 7 years | Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 7 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-ENT-10YR | MR Enterprise | 10 years | Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 10 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-MR-ADV-1Y | MR Advanced | 1 year | Meraki MR Advanced licence, 1 year, one per AP | |
| LIC-MR-ADV-3Y | MR Advanced | 3 years | Meraki MR Advanced licence, 3 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-MR-ADV-5Y | MR Advanced | 5 years | Meraki MR Advanced licence, 5 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-MR-UPGR-1Y | MR Upgrade | 1 year | Meraki MR Upgrade licence (MR Enterprise to MR Advanced), 1 year, one per AP; added on top of existing MR Enterprise licences, not standalone | |
| LIC-MR-UPGR-3Y | MR Upgrade | 3 years | Meraki MR Upgrade licence (MR Enterprise to MR Advanced), 3 years, one per AP; added on top of existing MR Enterprise licences, not standalone | |
| LIC-MR-UPGR-5Y | MR Upgrade | 5 years | Meraki MR Upgrade licence (MR Enterprise to MR Advanced), 5 years, one per AP; added on top of existing MR Enterprise licences, not standalone | |
| LIC-MR-ADV-1D | MR Advanced | Meraki MR Advanced licence, 1 day, for per-device licensing (PDL) true-ups only | ||
| LIC-MR-UPGR-1D | MR Upgrade | Meraki MR Upgrade licence, 1 day, for per-device licensing (PDL) true-ups only | ||
| LIC-MR-E | Essentials | Meraki MR Essentials subscription licence, one per AP (MR and CW916x-MR APs); term set by the subscription | ||
| LIC-MR-A | Advantage | Meraki MR Advantage subscription licence, one per AP (MR and CW916x-MR APs); term set by the subscription | ||
| LIC-CW-E | Essentials | Cisco Wireless Essentials unified subscription licence, one per AP; term set by the subscription. Required tier family for Wi-Fi 7 (CW917x) APs; Meraki also maps LIC-CW to older MR APs | ||
| LIC-CW-A | Advantage | Cisco Wireless Advantage unified subscription licence, one per AP; term set by the subscription. Required tier family for Wi-Fi 7 (CW917x) APs; Meraki also maps LIC-CW to older MR APs |
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Accessories
| SKU | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| CW-ANT-O1-NS-00 | Cisco tri-band (2.4/5/6 GHz) omni antenna, 4/8/8 dBi, N-type, self-identifying; sold singly, four needed per CW9163E. | |
| CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 | Cisco tri-band (2.4/5/6 GHz) 4-port directional patch antenna, 8/9/9 dBi, self-identifying, integrated cables, includes CW-MNT-ART2-00 articulating mount. One per CW9163E. | |
| CW-ANT-GPS2-S-00 | Cisco active external GNSS/GPS antenna (L1/L5) with 10 ft cable and wall/pole bracket, for CW9163E. | |
| CW-ACC-KIT1-00 | Spare accessory kit for CW9163E: grounding lug and screws, RJ45 glands, N-type caps, GPS cap, dust caps and reset-button caps. | |
| MA-MNT-MR-16 | Meraki mounting kit: replacement mount for MR76, MR86 and CW9163E (supplied with those APs); Cisco also lists it for CW9177I (horizontal) and CW9177D/E (vertical wall or pole) | |
| AIR-MNT-VERT1= | Cisco vertical mounting bracket, orderable as a spare (Meraki writes AIR-MNT-VERT1; Cisco lists the separately ordered spare as AIR-MNT-VERT1=, and the no-"=" form is a configure-with-AP option for C9124AXD only) | |
| CW-MNT-ART2-00 | Cisco articulating wall or pole arm mount (116 x 116 mm main frame, 87 x 87 mm AP frame, 235 mm arm) for the CW9166D1 and CW9176D1 directional APs and the CW-ANT-D1-NS-00 antenna; included with CW-ANT-T-D2-D8 and orderable as a replacement | |
| MA-INJ-6 | Meraki multigigabit 802.3bt PoE injector, 60 W, up to 10 Gbps, worldwide unit (power cord not included; order MA-PWR-CORD-UK for the UK) | |
| MA-INJ-4 | Meraki MR 802.3at PoE injector, worldwide unit (power cord not included; order MA-PWR-CORD-UK for the UK). Replaced the regional MA-INJ-4-XX SKUs | |
| MA-PWR-CORD-UK | Meraki AC power cord, UK plug, 1.8 m (6 ft). Not included in the box: order one for each Meraki switch, appliance, power adapter or PoE injector that ships without a cord | |
| AIR-PWRINJ6= | Cisco 802.3at power injector, indoor (some APs run with reduced features on 802.3at; check the AP data sheet) | |
| AIR-PWRINJ7= | Cisco 802.3bt power injector, 5 Gbps Ethernet | |
| IW-PWRINJ-60RGDMG | Cisco rugged 60 W multigigabit power injector (full power, 10 Gbps); listed for CW9177 series and CW9163E. |
Datasheet and ordering
Full specifications are in the Cisco Meraki CW9163E datasheet.
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Frequently asked questions
What licence does the Meraki CW9163E need?
The CW9163E needs a Meraki licence for its product type to run in the dashboard. The licence codes that apply are listed on this page by tier and term; we confirm the right licensing model for your organisation at quote.
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Is the Meraki CW9163E still on sale?
Yes. The CW9163E is part of the current Cisco Meraki range.
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