Cisco Meraki CW9163E
Cloud-managed outdoor Wi-Fi 6E

CW9163E Cloud-managed Wifi 6E Outdoor Access Point

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Wi-Fi 6E Outdoor Access Points

Cisco Meraki Catalyst 9163E Cloud-managed outdoor Wi-Fi 6E Access Point
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Overview:

Meet the high-performance Cisco Catalyst 9163E outdoor Wi-Fi 6E access point.

Ultra-High Performance Wi-Fi 6E Wireless

The Cisco Wireless 9163E is an outdoor-rated, enterprise-class 802.11ax on-prem or cloud-managed access point. This AP is equipped with Tri-Band concurrent radios geared towards low/medium density applications. It will work with different external antennas for required directivity.

It features 2x2 Tri-Band traffic radios (2x2 2.4 GHz + 2x2 5 GHz + 2x2 6 GHz), 1x1 Tri-Band scanning radio and a 2.4 GHz IoT radio for (BLE/Zigbee/Thread etc.). It also has an inbuilt GNSS receiver for 6 GHz AFC compliance.

Product highlights

2x2:2 MU-MIMO 802.11ax, up to 3.9 Gbps tri-radio aggreagate frame rate
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios; dedicated tri-band auxiliary radio, 2.4 GHz IoT radio
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz omnidirectional dipole antenna *sold separately
Built-in GPS antenna
Optional active GPS/GNSS antenna

Game-changing Features:

Tri-band radios with Air Marshall
6 GHz standard power with AFC (when and where available)
1x 2.5G mGig
Integrated IoT radio

Classify hundreds of applications
Create per-application bandwidth limits
Prioritize productivity apps
Restrict or block recreational traffic

Measure visitor capture rate, visit length, and repeat visit rate
Measure visitor trends over time and compare performance across locations

Network-wide visibility and control
Self-provisioning for rapid deployment
Automatic reporting
Seamless firmware updates

802.1X and native Active Directory integration
Air Marshal: real-time WIPS with forensics
Built-in Umbrella DNS security

Flexible Deployment Options

The Cisco Wireless 9163E outdoor Wi-Fi 6E access point is designed with a weatherized and robust enclosure, ensuring uninterrupted wireless access even in the most challenging outdoor environments. As part of the Cisco Wireless 916X series, these access points offer the flexibility to choose between on-premises and cloud management with the ability to change at any time, giving you the freedom to network your way. This next-generation access point is specifically designed to extend your Wi-Fi 6E network outdoors, catering to a wide range of use cases from campus environments and municipal Wi-Fi to stadiums, airport hangers, and everything in between. These access points are not only reliable and secure but also highly flexible and intelligent, adapting to your network requirements seamlessly.

The Cisco Wireless 9163E Wi-Fi 6E access points are equipped with three client-serving 2x2 radios, one IoT radio, and a tri-band scanning radio. It offers a range of advanced features, tailored to meet any outdoor Wi-Fi requirements. With options for a variety of external antennas, the CW9163E provides the flexibility to expand your 6GHz wireless coverage according to your specific needs.

Perfect for organizations that require extended 6GHz Wi-Fi coverage outside, the CW9163E combines high-density coverage with fast and dependable connectivity to address even the most demanding outdoor scenarios. The CW9163 includes a built-in GPS antenna to report location data to AFC services that enable standard power and outdoor operation. It also offers an optional external GPS antenna for extended satellite coverage. Standard power allows for increased range in both indoor and outdoor deployments, unlocking the full potential of 6 GHz Wi-Fi spectrum. By utilizing the 6 GHz band, these access points neutralize interference, minimize latency, and provide wider channels and more spectrum resulting in higher bandwidth to address today’s most crucial wireless requirements.

With the industry’s leading on-premises network platform (Catalyst) joining the industry’s leading cloud IT platform (Meraki), these access points deliver an unparalleled network experience. If your organization seeks a solution to provide an exceptional outdoor Wi-Fi experience, the Cisco Wireless 9163E Access Points are the optimal choice.

Note: AFC approval is pending. Once approved, 6 GHz will be enabled for outdoor use and standard power in the 6 GHz band.

Specifications:

Category

Specifications

Radios

2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax client access radio
5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax client access radio
6 GHz 802.11ax client access radio
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz tri-band Air Marshal WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, & location analytics radio
2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support Concurrent operation of all five radios

Antennas

CW-ANT-O1-NS-00 Omnidirectional Dipole Self-Identifying Antenna with N-Type Connector

2.4GHz: Peak gain 4 dBi, omnidirectional in azimuth
5GHz: Peak gain 8 dBi, omnidirectional in azimuth
6GHz: Peak gain 8 dBi, omnidirectional in azimuth
One antenna per pack. Four antennas required to fully populate all antenna ports.

802.11 ax compatible, 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities

UL/DL-OFDMA
Target Wait Time (TWT)
BSS coloring*
MU-MIMO
Maximal ratio combining (MRC)
802.11ax beamforming
20 and 40 MHz* channels (802.11n)
20, 40*, 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2)
20, 40*, 80 and 160MHz channels (802.11ax)
Up to 1024-QAM on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands
Packet aggregation - A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)

Note: *40MHz channels are supported only in 5 & 6 GHz bands

Power

Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (PoE+ and UPoE compliant)
DC Power Adapter (54V)
Power requirement: Up to 25W (PoE+)
Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately
Actual power consumption may vary depending on the AP usage

Interfaces

CW9163E Series: 1x 100M/1000M/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
Management console port (RJ-45)
4x N-Type Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors
RP-SMA Active GPS/GNSS Antenna Connector

Mounting

Wall and pole (2″ to 3.9″ diameter) mount capable
Compatible with MA-MNT-MR-16 (included) and AIR-MNT-VERT1

Security

Integrated Layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy management
Real-time WIDS/WIPS with alerting and automatic rogue AP containment with Air Marshal
Flexible guest access with device isolation
VLAN tagging (802.1q) and tunneling with IPsec VPN
PCI compliance reporting
WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3 - Personal, WPA3 - Enterprise, WPA3 - Enhanced Open (OWE)
EAP Local authentication - EAP-TTLS/PAP, PEAP-GTC, EAP-TLS
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration
Cisco ISE integration for Guest access and BYOD Posturing

Quality of Service

Advanced Power Save (U-APSD)
WMM Access Categories with DSCP and 802.1p support
Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping

Mobility

PMK, OKC, & 802.11r for fast Layer 2 roaming
Distributed or centralized layer 3 roaming

Analytics

Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking
Global L7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per device, & per application

LED Indicators

One power/booting/firmware upgrade status

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF):

468,413 hrs at 77°F (25°C) operating temperature
128,631 hrs at 149°F (65°C) operating temperature

Dimensions (W x L x H)

Access point (without mounting brackets):
CW9163E: 9.64 x 9.64 x 2.5 in. (245 x 245 x 63.5 mm)

Weight

3.3 lb (1.50 kg)

Input power requirements

802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Power Source	2.4GHz radio	5GHz radio	6GHz radio	Link speed	Max PoE Power Consumption
802.3at (PoE+)	2x2	2x2	2x2	2.5 Gbps	25.5 W
802.3af (PoE)	1x1	1x1	off	1Gbps	14.0 W

Note: Actual power consumption may vary depending on AP usage. It is recommended that you ensure that LLDP/CDP is enabled to allow proper power negotiation.

Environmental

Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)
Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25°C (77°F) at 15,000 ft (4600 m)
Operating temperature: -40° to 149°F (-40° to 65°C) without solar derating
Operating temperature: -40° to 131°F (-40° to 55°C) with solar derating
Operating humidity: 5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Operating altitude test: 40°C (104°F) at 9843 ft (3000 m)
Ingress Protection: IP67

System memory

2048 MB DRAM
1024 MB flash

Warranty

Outdoor access point
1 year hardware warranty with advanced replacement included

Available transmit power settings

2.4GHz	5GHz	6GHz
23 dBm (200 mW) -4 dBm (0.39 mW)	23 dBm (200 mW) -4 dBm (0.39 mW)	23 dBm (200 mW) -4 dBm (0.39 mW) Note: In countries where use of the 6 GHz band is not allowed or authorized or if there is no current software support, the 6 GHz radio will be disabled. The 6 GHz radio may be enabled with future software, once the product is certified to operate at 6GHz for that country.

Compliance and Standards

Category	Standard
IEEE Standards	IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.3af/at IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax IEEE 802.11h, 802.11d IEEE 802.15.1/802.15.4
Certifications	Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi 6 (R2), Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3-R3, WPA3-Suite B, Enhanced Open Security Bluetooth SIG: Bluetooth Low Energy
Safety Approvals	IEC 60950-1[NS1] [DW2] / IEC 60950-22 IEC 62368-1 EN 60950-1 / EN60950-22 EN62368-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 / 60950-22 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1 AS/NZS60950.1 / AS/NZS62368.1
Radio Approvals	EN 300 328 (v2.2.2 2019-7) EN 301 893 (v2.1.1) AS/NZS 4268 (rev. 2017) 47 CFR FCC Part 15C, 15.247, 15.407 RSP-100 RSS-GEN RSS-247 LP002 (rev 2020) Japan Std. 33a, Std 66 and Std 71 QCVN (54:2020/BTTTT) QCVN (65:2013/BTTTT)
EMI Approvals (Class B)	FCC Part 15B ICES-003 (Canada) EN 301 489-1-17 EN 55032 EN 55024 (Europe) CISPR 32 (Australia/NZ) VCCI (Japan)
Exposure Approvals	EN 50385:2017 ARPANSA AS/NZS 2772.2 (rev. 2016) 47 CFR Part 1.1310 and Part 2.1091 RSS-102 (2015)

Documentation:

Download the Cisco Meraki CW9163E Wi-Fi 6E Outdoor AP Datasheet (PDF).

Download the Cisco Meraki MR Family AP Datasheet (PDF).

Pricing Notes:

Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
*Rate is per month, per device with a 36-month term agreement
Setup fees for Meraki as a Service may apply

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Cisco Meraki CW9163E Cloud-managed outdoor Wi-Fi 6E

Overview:

Ultra-High Performance Wi-Fi 6E Wireless

Product highlights

Game-changing Features:

RF optimization

Layer 7 traffic shaping

Presence location analytics

Cloud management

Enterprise security

Flexible Deployment Options

Specifications:

Compliance and Standards

Documentation:

Cisco Meraki CW9163E
Cloud-managed outdoor Wi-Fi 6E