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C9117AXI-B-EDU
CATALYST 9117AX SERIES
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C9117AXI-B-EDU is a high-performance wireless access point engineered for modern educational environments, delivering Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity over dual bands of 2.4GHz and 5GHz. It achieves data rates up to 2.5Gbps with advanced features such as MU-MIMO and beamforming, ensuring robust performance in high-density settings like classrooms and lecture halls.
C9117AXI-B-EDU offers versatile installation options with ceiling and wall mount capabilities, making it ideal for large educational campuses. Designed with integrated security measures and compliant with FCC, CE, and RoHS standards, this access point simplifies network management through cloud-based and SNMP features while ensuring reliable, high-quality wireless connectivity for modern learning environments.
C9117AXI-B-EDU price is $867.00, a 49% saving from the Cisco list price of $1,701.00. C9117AXI-B-EDU is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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| Antenna Type | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Directional |
| Beamforming | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance | FCC/CE/RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ‑45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Data Rate | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Ethernet Port | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz/5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| MIMO Technology | MU-MIMO | MU‑MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO |
| Management Features | Cloud Management/SNMP | Cloud Management / SNMP | Cloud Management / On-Premises / SNMP | Cloud Management | Cloud Management / On-Premises / SNMP |
| Mesh Networking | No | No | No | No | No |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling Mount/Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount |
| Outdoor Use | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Power Supply | PoE | PoE | PoE / AC Adapter | PoE | PoE |
| Product Name | C9117AXI-B-EDU | C9117AXI-G Wireless Access Point | C9117AXI-EWC-B Wireless Access Point | C9117AXI-E1 | C9117AXI-EWC-N |
| Product Type | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Access Point |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11ax, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11ax / Ethernet | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Security Features | WPA3/WPA2 | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wireless Type | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point |
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9117AXI-B-EDU performs exceptionally in high-density educational environments.
Reliable Wi-Fi 6 coverage for classrooms and campuses.
Strong client capacity with stable uptime.
Professional AP optimized for learning environments.
Consistent performance during peak usage.
Efficient wireless infrastructure for education.
The Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Series (SKU: C9117AXI-B-EDU) is an enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point offering up to 5.4 Gbps aggregate throughput, advanced security, and seamless integration with Cisco network management tools.
The Catalyst 9117AX Series fully supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) alongside backward compatibility with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac for holistic device support and optimal performance.
The Cisco Catalyst 9117AX delivers up to 1.2 Gbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 4.8 Gbps on the 5 GHz band, totaling up to 5.4 Gbps of aggregate wireless throughput.
This access point supports 4×4 multi-user MIMO on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios, enabling simultaneous uplink and downlink communication with multiple devices.
Yes, the Catalyst 9117AX Series is PoE+ (802.3at) compliant and can also leverage UPoE (802.3bt Type 3) for extended power-hungry features like high-gain antennas.
The Catalyst 9117AX supports ceiling-tile, flush-mount, wall-mount, and pole-mount brackets, offering versatile deployment in classrooms, auditoriums, offices, and open-plan spaces.
You can manage the Catalyst 9117AX through Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), and Cisco Meraki Dashboard for centralized configuration, monitoring, and automation.
It incorporates WPA3 encryption, Secure Boot, Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analytics, rogue AP detection, and segmentation with Flexible Radio Assignment to protect network integrity.
Yes, it is fully compatible with Cisco DNA Center, delivering AI-driven assurance, automated policy provisioning, and zero-touch provisioning for large-scale Wi-Fi deployments.
Absolutely. With OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring, and 4×4 architecture, it efficiently serves classrooms, lecture halls, and crowded office spaces with minimal latency.
Firmware upgrades are performed via the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller or Cisco DNA Center web interface, using automated image distribution and scheduling to avoid service interruption.
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day advance replacement, plus access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support services.
The Catalyst 9117AX Series is UL/IEC/CE certified, Wi-Fi Alliance certified for Wi-Fi 6, and supports IPv6, ensuring compliance with global safety and interoperability standards.
The access point measures 220 × 220 × 45 mm (8.7 × 8.7 × 1.8 in) and weighs approximately 700 g (1.54 lbs), facilitating easy ceiling or wall installation.
Yes, it supports Cisco ISE integration, flexible segmentation, and Multi-Gigabit VLANs, enabling secure isolation of guests, IoT devices, and corporate users.