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About the Access Point
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Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series Wi-Fi 6E Access Point, on page 1
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Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series Wi-Fi 6E Access Point Features, on page 1
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AP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains, on page 3
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Antennas and Radios, on page 4
Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series Wi-Fi 6E Access Point
The Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series Wi-Fi 6E Access Point is an enterprise-class tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6
GHz) access point. The AP supports full interoperability with leading 802.11ax and 802.11ac clients and a
hybrid deployment with other APs and controllers.
The AP hardware is supported on the following platforms:
• Cisco DNA Center on-premises
• Cisco Catalyst stack
• Meraki cloud-based stack
A full listing of the AP's features and specifications is provided in the Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series Wi-Fi 6E
Access Point Data Sheet at:
Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series Access Points Data Sheet
Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series Wi-Fi 6E Access Point Features
The CW9164I AP is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E enterprise indoor access point designed to work with the Cisco 9800
wireless controller. The AP includes the following hardware and supporting features:
• Five radios:
• A 4x4:4 6-GHz radio
• A 4x4:4 5-GHz radio
• A 2x2:2 2.4-GHz radio
• A tri-band scanning radio for Cisco CleanAir Pro
Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series Wi-Fi 6E Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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