In short
A tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 6E access point with a flexible XOR radio and a 5 Gbps uplink, for dense, demanding environments. The -MR version is managed from the Meraki dashboard. Add the CW9166I, its licence and accessories to your basket and we will quote.
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Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), tri-band 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz |
| MIMO | 4x4 + 4x4 + 4x4 with XOR radio |
| Max PHY rate | 7.78 Gbps |
| Uplink | 1x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G mGig (RJ45) |
| USB | USB 2.0, 4.5 W |
| Other | Integrated environmental sensors and IoT radio |
| Power | 802.3at PoE+ / 802.3bt / UPOE, or 54 V DC (MA-PWR-50WAC); 802.3af for staging only |
| Dimensions | 241.3 x 241.3 x 56.9 mm (excl. bracket) |
| Weight | 1.60 kg |
Pick your licence
The licence codes for this product are listed here, ready to add to your basket.
Order codes
| SKU | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| CW9166I-MR | Cisco Catalyst 9166I AP, Wi-Fi 6E, internal omni antennas, 4x4+4x4+4x4 with XOR, 5G mGig, Meraki management mode. Order the -MR part number for Meraki dashboard management; the -x part number (regulatory domain, e.g. -E) is for on-premises Catalyst 9800 controllers. |
Licences for the CW9166I
| SKU | Tier | Term | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIC-ENT-1YR | Enterprise | 1 year | Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 1 year, one per AP | |
| LIC-ENT-3YR | Enterprise | 3 years | Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 3 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-ENT-5YR | Enterprise | 5 years | Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 5 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-ENT-7YR | Enterprise | 7 years | Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 7 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-ENT-10YR | Enterprise | 10 years | Meraki MR Enterprise licence, 10 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-MR-ADV-1Y | Advanced | 1 year | Meraki MR Advanced licence, 1 year, one per AP | |
| LIC-MR-ADV-3Y | Advanced | 3 years | Meraki MR Advanced licence, 3 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-MR-ADV-5Y | Advanced | 5 years | Meraki MR Advanced licence, 5 years, one per AP | |
| LIC-MR-UPGR-1Y | 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 | 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 | 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-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 | |
|---|---|---|
| MA-PWR-50WAC | Meraki 50 W AC/DC power adapter (54 V, 0.92 A; power cord sold separately): the replacement adapter for Z4 and Z4C, and the AC adapter option for MR57, CW9164I, CW9166I and Wi-Fi 7 access points with a DC jack | |
| 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) | |
| AIR-PWRINJ7= | Cisco 802.3bt power injector, 5 Gbps Ethernet | |
| AIR-PWRINJ6= | Cisco 802.3at power injector, indoor (some APs run with reduced features on 802.3at; check the AP data sheet) | |
| 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-AP-BRACKET-1 | Cisco low-profile access point mounting bracket (default option) | |
| AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 | Cisco universal access point mounting bracket | |
| AIR-AP-T-RAIL-R | Cisco ceiling grid clip, recessed mounting (default option) | |
| AIR-AP-T-RAIL-F | Cisco ceiling grid clip, flush mounting | |
| AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER | Cisco optional adapter for channel-rail ceiling grid profiles | |
| CW-ACC-GPS1= | Cisco Catalyst Wireless GPS/GNSS module, USB, for CW916x indoor APs |
Datasheet and ordering
Full specifications are in the Cisco Meraki CW9166I datasheet.
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Frequently asked questions
What licence does the Meraki CW9166I need?
The CW9166I 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.
How do I get a quote for the Meraki CW9166I?
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Is the Meraki CW9166I still on sale?
Yes. The CW9166I is part of the current Cisco Meraki range.
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