Meraki CW9166I: Indoor access point, SKUs and licences

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

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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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