CW9166I-MR Access Point w/Meraki

The Cisco Access Point 9166 Series is a high-performance wireless access point that is designed for large enterprise networks, such as those found in airports, stadiums, and other high-density areas. The access point supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology,  and delivers reliable and secure wireless connectivity across large areas, even in challenging RF environments.

Additionally, its support for Cisco DNA Center, Meraki Cloud, and Intelligent Capture makes it easy to deploy and manage.

One of the key features of the Cisco Access Point 9166 Series is its ability to support multiple user devices simultaneously. The access point uses advanced radio technologies, such as OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) and MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output), to enable multiple users to connect and transmit data at the same time, without experiencing any degradation in performance.

The access point is also equipped with a high-density antenna system, which helps to provide reliable coverage across large areas, even in challenging RF environments. The antenna system uses directional and omni-directional antennas to provide optimal coverage and signal strength, which helps to improve the overall user experience.

In addition to its advanced radio technologies, the Cisco Access Point 9166 Series also includes advanced security features, such as WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) encryption and enhanced rogue access point detection. These features help to ensure that the network remains secure and protected from unauthorized access.

The Cisco Access Point 9166 Series is designed to be easy to deploy and manage, with support for Cisco DNA Center or Meraki Wireless Controller, which provides a centralized management platform for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the network. The access point also includes support for Cisco Intelligent Capture, which provides real-time network visibility and analytics, helping administrators to quickly identify and resolve issues.

The integration of Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series Access Points with Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) and Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) facilitates a comprehensive network overhaul. By leveraging Cisco DNA, users gain real-time analytical insights into their network, swift identification and containment of security threats, and effortless deployment of network-wide consistency through automation and virtualization. The Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series effectively supports Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), which is Cisco’s leading enterprise architecture.

The combined capabilities of the Catalyst 9166 Series and Cisco DNA encompass the following features:

• Cisco Spaces, which provides an environment for wireless collaboration and location-based services.
• Cisco Identity Services Engine, enabling secure network access control and policy enforcement.
• Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance, offering advanced monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities, along with Intelligence Capture (iCAP) for comprehensive data capture and analysis.

Integrating the Cisco Catalyst 9166 Series Access Points with the Meraki cloud platform enables organizations to achieve a cohesive IT experience for comprehensive network monitoring and management. The Meraki dashboard serves as an intuitive and interactive web interface that establishes a connection between the network and the industry’s leading cloud IT platform.

Through the dashboard, Meraki delivers sophisticated and scalable tools to automate network optimization, deploy policy and segmentation configurations across numerous sites and devices, and effectively manage a full-stack network encompassing SD-WAN, Access, and IoT technologies. Notably, the platform currently supports over 3.5 million active networks worldwide.

By combining the capabilities of the Catalyst 9166 Series and Cisco Meraki, users gain access to a range of features, including:

• Cisco Spaces, providing an environment for wireless collaboration and location-based services.
• Cisco Identity Services Engine, facilitating secure network access control and policy enforcement.
• Meraki Health, an intelligent optimization and assurance feature that enhances network performance and reliability.
• Meraki Vision, which encompasses smart cameras and sensors for monitoring network closets and related areas.