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Catalyst 9120AXI Wireless Access Points Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series Wi-Fi 6 Access Points represent the next evolution in enterprise-grade wireless connectivity. C9120AXI-X features internal antennas and supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 4x4:4 MIMO technology for improved performance and efficiency. Ideal for high-density environments, it incorporates advanced features such as Cisco RF ASIC, Uplink/Downlink OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and BSS coloring for optimized bandwidth utilization and reduced latency. Additional capabilities like Target Wake Time (TWT), Intelligent Capture, and Dual 5-GHz radio support make it an excellent choice for mission-critical applications. It also supports Bluetooth 5.0 for enhanced location-based services and offers Cisco Mobility Express for easy deployment and management. The multigigabit Ethernet support and container support for applications ensure seamless integration in modern, cloud-driven networks. With Apple features to enhance the user experience on iOS devices, C9120AXI-X is perfect for businesses looking for high-performance, secure, and intelligent wireless networking solutions. Shop Cisco Wireless APs like C9120AXI for your enterprise needs.
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
C9120AXI-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)
up to 13 dBi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with the AIR-ANT2513-P4M-N= antenna
a variety of deployment scenarios
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Smart Antenna Connector |
● Available on the 9120E and on the 9120P only
with antennas with RP-TNC connector
Wireless Security Monitoring 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) |
Input power requirements |
● 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), 802.3bt Cisco Universal PoE (Cisco UPOE+, Cisco UPOE ®) |
Environmental | Cisco Catalyst 9120AXI ● Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C) ● Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25˚C, 15,000 ft. ● Operating temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) ● Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing) ● Operating altitude test: 40˚C, 9843 ft. |
System memory | ● 2048 MB DRAM ● 1024 MB flash |
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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