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Catalyst 9120AXE Wireless Access Points Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points are the next generation of enterprise-grade access points, providing Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 4x4:4 MIMO technology. Designed to be resilient, secure, and intelligent, the C9120AXE Series offers enhanced performance with features like Cisco RF ASIC, Uplink/Downlink OFDMA, and MU-MIMO technology, ensuring optimized bandwidth and reduced latency. It supports BSS coloring, Target Wake Time (TWT) for power savings, and Intelligent Capture for deep network insights. The access points also provide Dual 5-GHz radio support, Smart antenna connectors, and Cisco Mobility Express for seamless network management. With Multigigabit Ethernet support, Bluetooth 5.0, and container support for applications, this solution is ideal for modern, high-demand environments. Furthermore, Apple Features improve the experience for iOS devices across corporate networks. The Cisco Catalyst 9120 is perfect for businesses seeking intelligent wireless solutions with Cisco IOS XE and support for Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers, making it a great fit for enterprise networks. Shop Cisco Wireless APs like C9120AXE for cutting-edge wireless solutions.
Supported Controller and Softwares
Supported wireless LAN controllers and Software |
Recommended Model |
Cisco 3500 Series Wireless Controllers | AIR-CT3504 |
Cisco 5520 Series Wireless Controllers | AIR-CT5520 |
Cisco 8540 Series Wireless Controllers |
AIR-CT8540 AIR-CT8540-1K |
Cisco 9800 series Wireless Controllers |
C9800-40 C9800-80 |
Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller | / |
Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.9 or later |
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Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.11 or later | / |
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SKU |
Description |
C9120AXI-A |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, A Domain |
C9120AXI-B |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, B Domain |
C9120AXI-B-EDU |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, B Domain |
C9120AXI-D |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, D Domain |
C9120AXI-E |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, E Domain |
C9120AXI-H |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, H Domain |
C9120AXI-I |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, I Domain |
C9120AXI-K |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, K Domain |
C9120AXI-Q |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, Q Domain |
C9120AXI-S |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, S Domain |
C9120AXI-Z |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, Z Domain |
Specifications
C9120AXE-X Specification |
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Software | • Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.9.x or later • Cisco IOS® XE Software Release 16.11 with AP Device Pack, or later |
Supported wireless LAN controllers | • Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers • Cisco 3500, 5520, and 8540 Series Wireless Controllers and Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller |
802.11n version 2.0 (and related) capabilities |
• 4x4 MIMO with four spatial streams • Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC) • 802.11n and 802.11a/g beamforming • 20- and 40-MHz channels • PHY data rates up to 890 Mbps (40 MHz with 5 GHz and 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz) • Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) • 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) • Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support |
802.11ac | • 4x4 downlink MU-MIMO with four spatial streams • MRC• 802.11ac beamforming • 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels • PHY data rates up to 3.47 Gbps (160 MHz with 5 GHz) • Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) • 802.11 DFS• CSD support |
802.11ax | • 4x4 downlink MU-MIMO with four spatial streams • Uplink/downlink OFDMA • TWT• BSS coloring• MRC • 802.11ax beamforming • 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels • PHY data rates up to 5.38 Gbps (160 MHz with 5 GHz and 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz) • Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) • 802.11 DFS• CSD support |
Integrated antenna | Flexible radio (either on 2.4GHz or on 5GHz) • 2.4 GHz, peak gain 4 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth • 5 GHz, peak gain 5 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuthDedicated 5GHz radio • 5 GHz, peak gain 4 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth |
External antenna (sold separately) |
• Cisco Catalyst 9120E Access Points are certified for use with antenna gains up to 6 dBi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) • Cisco Catalyst 9120P Access Points) are certified for use with antenna gains up to 13 dBi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with the AIR-ANT2513-P4M-N= antenna • Cisco offers the industry's broadest selection of antennas, delivering optimal coverage for a variety ofdeployment scenarios • Supports Self-Identifiable Antennas (SIA) on one RP-TNC port |
Smart Antenna Connector | • Available on the 9120E and on the 9120P only • Compact multi RF connector with DART interface • Requires the AIR-CAB002-DART-R= 2 ft smart antenna connector when used with antennas with RP-TNC connector • Required when running the flexible radio as either a second 5-GHz serving radio or a Wireless SecurityMonitoring radio |
Interfaces | • 1x 100, 1000, 2500 Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)–IEEE 802.3bz • Management console port (RJ-45) • USB 2.0 @ 3.75W (enabled via future software) |
Indicators |
• Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, and boot loader errors |
Dimensions (W x L x H) | • Access point (without mounting brackets): C9120I: 8.5 x 8.5 x 1.7" (21.6 x 21.6 x 4.3 cm), C9120E and C9120P: 8.5 x 8.05x 2.0" (21.6 x 21.6 x 5.1 cm) |
Input power requirements | • 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), 802.3bt Cisco Universal PoE (Cisco UPOE+, Cisco UPOE®) • Cisco power injector, AIR-PWRINJ6= • 802.3af PoE • Cisco power injector, AIR-PWRINJ5= (Note: This injector supports only 802.3af) |
Environmental | Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE and 9120AXP • Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C) • Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25˚C, 15,000 ft. • Operating temperature: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C) • Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing) • Operating altitude test: 40˚C, 9843 ft. |
System memory | • 2048 MB DRAM • 1024 MB flash |
Warranty | Limited lifetime hardware warranty |
Available transmit power settings |
2.4 GHz ● 23 dBm (200 mW)● 20 dBm (100 mW) ● 17 dBm (50 mW)● 14 dBm (25 mW) ● 11 dBm (12.5 mW)● 8 dBm (6.25 mW) ● 5 dBm (3.13 mW)● 2 dBm (1.56 mW) ● -1dBm (0.79mW)● -4dBm(0.39mW) 5 GHz ● 26 dBm (400 mW)● 23 dBm (200 mW) ● 20 dBm (100 mW)● 17 dBm (50 mW) ● 14 dBm (25 mW)● 11 dBm (12.5 mW) ● 8 dBm (6.25 mW)● 5 dBm (3.13 mW) ● 2 dBm (1.56 mW)● -1dBm (0.79mW) |
Regulatory Domain | Options Selectable for A / B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / K / N / Q / R / S / T / Z ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; ● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; ● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; ● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; |
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