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CW9164I-MR
Cisco Meraki CW9164I Access Point, Wi-Fi 6E, Tri-Band, 2.5G...
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CW9164I-MR is a Cisco Meraki CW9164I cloud-managed indoor access point for Wi-Fi 6E deployments that need 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz client service from one integrated platform. The SKU identifies the Meraki-managed version of the Catalyst 9164 Series with internal omnidirectional antennas and dashboard-based operation. Its radio set combines a 2x2:2 2.4 GHz radio with 4x4:4 5 GHz and 4x4:4 6 GHz radios, plus dedicated Air Marshal scanning, spectrum analysis, location analytics, and Bluetooth Low Energy functions. The single hardware unit fits ceiling, wall, or desktop placements in indoor enterprise RF designs, and the Meraki license requirement ties onboarding, policy, firmware, monitoring, and RF optimization to Meraki Dashboard. A Kensington lock slot, status LED, and Cisco standard mounting ecosystem round out the physical design for controlled indoor installations and lab staging.
7.49 Gbps of aggregate PHY rate spans the three client-serving radios, with 160 MHz channel operation documented for IEEE 802.11ax in the 6 GHz band and 80 MHz operation on 5 GHz. SU-MIMO, uplink and downlink MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Target Wake Time, BSS coloring, packet aggregation, and 1024-QAM on all three bands define the Wi-Fi 6E radio architecture. CW9164I-MR uses one 100M/1G/2.5G BASE-T RJ-45 uplink, a USB 2.0 host interface with a 4.5 W budget, and a DC input connector. Full USB operation requires 802.3bt UPOE or 54 V DC power; 802.3at PoE+ keeps the client radios and 2.5 Gbps uplink active while disabling USB, and 802.3af PoE is not supported for operating service. Security handling includes WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open, AES encryption, 802.1X authentication, Air Marshal WIDS/WIPS, VLAN tagging, IPsec tunneling, and Cisco ISE integration. Quality-of-service behavior covers WMM access categories, DSCP, 802.1p, U-APSD, and layer 7 application traffic identification.
CW9164I-MR fits indoor access layers serving high-density client spaces, voice and video WLANs, guest access, location-aware services, and cloud-managed policy domains. Integrated antennas with 3 dBi, 5 dBi, and 4 dBi peak gains on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz simplify AP placement where external antenna cabling is not part of the design. The 9.5 x 9.5 x 2.2 in enclosure weighs 1.60 kg without brackets and operates from 32 F to 122 F, with AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 included for standard mounting. Cisco Meraki mobility features cover PMK, OKC, and 802.11r roaming, while Dashboard analytics expose device tracking, layer 7 traffic reporting, application shaping, and RF health data for WLAN segmentation and operations. The AP operates at 10% to 90% noncondensing humidity and is tested for 9843 ft operating altitude at 40 C, making it suitable for standard indoor campus, branch, and office environments.
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CW9164I-MR anchors indoor access-layer WLANs where client devices need 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz service from the same ceiling or wall location. The AP connects to a multigigabit access switch over its 2.5G BASE-T uplink, draws PoE+ or 802.3bt power, and receives SSID, security, RF, and firmware policy through Meraki Dashboard. Administrators keep USB active only on 802.3bt or DC powered locations. The design gives each floor a consistent cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6E cell with defined power behavior and centralized radio visibility.
Network teams place CW9164I-MR across managed office floors where Dashboard controls SSIDs, guest isolation, VLAN tagging, application policy, and RF profiles. The integrated omnidirectional antennas keep the design focused on AP placement rather than external antenna cabling, while Air Marshal scanning and spectrum analysis feed security and RF operations. 2.5G uplinks connect the AP layer to multigigabit access switches without separate data ports. The floor network gains a repeatable operating model for client access, policy updates, firmware scheduling, and wireless health monitoring.
CW9164I-MR serves locations that combine Wi-Fi access with Bluetooth Low Energy beacons, device visibility, and Dashboard analytics. The dedicated scanning radio handles location tracking and RF monitoring while the client radios maintain tri-band access for laptops, phones, and handheld devices. USB 2.0 accessory power remains available when the AP receives 802.3bt or DC power. Power design separates PoE+ radio service from USB-enabled placements and staging. The network gains wireless access, device telemetry, and location-aware operations from one indoor AP footprint.
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| CW9164I-MR |  CW9162I-MR |  CW9166I-MR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Wireless Access Point / Indoor Access Point | Wireless Access Point / Indoor Access Point | Wireless Access Point / Indoor Access Point |
| Wireless Type | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Frequency Bands | Tri-Band | Tri-Band | Tri-Band |
| Data Rate | 7.49 Gbps aggregate PHY | 3.9 Gbps aggregate | 7.78 Gbps aggregate |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Antenna Type | Internal / Omnidirectional | Internal / Omnidirectional | Internal / Omnidirectional |
| Antenna Gain | 3 dBi 2.4 GHz; 5 dBi 5 GHz; 4 dBi 6 GHz | 4 dBi 2.4 GHz; 5 dBi 5/6 GHz | 3 dBi 2.4GHz; 5 dBi 5GHz; 4 dBi 6GHz |
| MIMO Technology | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO |
| Beamforming | Beamforming Supported | Beamforming Supported | Beamforming Supported |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount / Desk Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount / Desk Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount / Pole Mount / Desk Mount |
| Power Supply | PoE Plus / 802.3bt PoE / DC | PoE / PoE Plus / 802.3bt PoE / AC Adapter / DC | PoE Plus / 802.3bt PoE / DC |
| Ethernet Port | 1 x 100M/1G/2.5G BASE-T RJ-45 | 1 x 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T RJ-45 | 1 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G RJ-45 |
| Management Features | Cloud Dashboard | Cloud Dashboard / Controller-Managed | Cloud Dashboard / Controller-Managed |
| Security Features | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / Enhanced Open | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / Enhanced Open | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / Enhanced Open |
| Compliance | Safety: UL 2043; IEC 62368-1 / EMC: FCC Part 15B / Radio: FCC Part 15C; EN 300 328 | Safety: UL 2043 / EMC: FCC Part 15B / Radio: FCC 15C, EN 300 328 / Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3, BLE | Safety: UL 2043 / Radio: Wi-Fi 6E; WPA3-R3; BLE |
| Memory | 2048 MB DRAM; 1024 MB flash | 2048 MB DRAM; 1024 MB flash | 2048 MB DRAM; 1024 MB flash |
| Product Name | Meraki CW9164I cloud-managed 802.11ax compatible AP | Cisco Catalyst CW9162I Cloud Managed 802.11ax Compatible AP | Meraki CW9166I Cloud Managed Omnidirectional 802.11ax Compatible AP |
| Height | 2.2 in | 1.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 9.5 in | 7.8 in | 9.5 in |
| Depth | 9.5 in | 7.8 in | 9.5 in |
| Weight | 1.60 kg (3.54 lb) | 0.93 kg (2.05 lb) | 1.60 kg |
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Stable Wi-Fi 6E service with clean Meraki Dashboard onboarding across our office floors.
The 6 GHz radio improved client distribution, and the 2.5G uplink fit our access design.
Easy to standardize for cloud-managed indoor WLAN refreshes with consistent antenna behavior.
PoE planning was straightforward once we separated 802.3at and 802.3bt USB requirements.
Good Meraki AP for tri-band coverage, Dashboard policy control, and RF visibility.
Works well, though teams should plan licensing and power accessories before rollout.
Solid indoor Wi-Fi 6E access point with useful radio analytics and clean mounting.
CW9164I-MR is the Cisco Meraki CW9164I cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6E access point. It is an indoor Catalyst 9164 Series AP with integrated omnidirectional antennas, tri-band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios, Meraki Dashboard management, and a 2.5G mGig Ethernet uplink for enterprise WLAN access layers.
CW9164I-MR identifies a Cisco Wireless Catalyst 9164I access point ordered for the Meraki persona. The I indicates the internal antenna model, while MR indicates the Meraki cloud-managed SKU rather than a country-specific Cisco Catalyst regulatory-domain SKU. Cisco Meraki regulatory behavior is handled through Dashboard country detection and network settings.
CW9164I-MR is a wireless access point, not a wireless controller. The AP provides client-serving Wi-Fi radios, integrated antennas, scanning, Bluetooth Low Energy, and wired uplink connectivity. Management comes through Meraki Dashboard for this SKU, with the Catalyst 9164 platform also documented for Catalyst 9800 WLC operation after management-mode migration.
CW9164I-MR sits in the Cisco Catalyst 9164 Series, a Wi-Fi 6E indoor AP family positioned between lower-density Catalyst 9162 models and higher-capacity Catalyst 9166 models. It provides 2x2:2 operation on 2.4 GHz, 4x4:4 operation on 5 GHz and 6 GHz, and Meraki cloud management for Dashboard-based WLAN operations.
CW9164I-MR supports Wi-Fi 6E based on IEEE 802.11ax operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios. Cisco also lists 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards alignment for the platform. The 6 GHz radio gives Wi-Fi 6E clients access to additional spectrum when the deployment country and Dashboard regulatory settings permit use.
CW9164I-MR uses one 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 client radio, one 5 GHz 4x4:4 client radio, and one 6 GHz 4x4:4 client radio. It also includes a tri-band Air Marshal scanning radio for WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, and location analytics, plus a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy radio with beacon and scanning functions.
Cisco lists a 7.49 Gbps tri-radio aggregate frame rate for CW9164I-MR. That figure reflects the maximum radio chipset frame rate across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios and does not equal real client throughput. Network design, channel width, client capability, RF conditions, and wired uplink capacity affect production WLAN performance.
CW9164I-MR uses 802.3bt UPOE for full operation with USB enabled at a 30.5 W maximum power draw. 802.3at PoE+ supports the radios and 2.5G uplink at 25 W but disables USB. Cisco Meraki documentation states that 802.3af PoE is not supported for this AP in operating service.
CW9164I-MR has one 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet port using an RJ-45 connector. The port provides the wired uplink for LAN access and supports multigigabit throughput when connected to a compatible switch port. The AP also includes a DC power connector and USB 2.0 host interface for documented accessory and application use.
CW9164I-MR is ordered as the Meraki cloud-managed version and uses Meraki Dashboard for onboarding, configuration, monitoring, firmware operations, RF optimization, guest access, and policy control. Cisco also documents Catalyst 9164 hardware management-mode flexibility, including Catalyst 9800 WLC operation after migration, but the MR SKU starts with Meraki Dashboard management.
Cisco Meraki does not publish a single recommended practical client count in the CW9164 datasheet. The AP has three client-serving Wi-Fi 6E radios, and Meraki planning guidance treats Wi-Fi 6E Catalyst APs as 512 clients per radio in theoretical calculations. Practical client design remains lower and depends on airtime, applications, RF reuse, and channel width.
CW9164I-MR uses integrated omnidirectional antennas. Cisco lists 3 dBi peak gain on 2.4 GHz, 5 dBi peak gain on 5 GHz, and 4 dBi peak gain on 6 GHz. The internal antenna design fits indoor ceiling, wall, and desktop placements where external antenna cables and antenna port inspection are not part of the installation plan.
CW9164I-MR suits high-density indoor WLAN areas that need Wi-Fi 6E spectrum, tri-band client service, and Meraki Dashboard operations. Its 4x4:4 5 GHz and 6 GHz radios, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Target Wake Time, BSS coloring, and Air Marshal scanning help organize airtime, security monitoring, and client behavior across busy access-layer designs.
CW9164I-MR is an indoor AP designed for ceiling, wall, or desktop placement with Cisco standard mounting hardware. The AP measures 9.5 x 9.5 x 2.2 inches without the mount plate and operates from 32 F to 122 F. It belongs in controlled indoor RF environments rather than outdoor or industrial enclosures.
CW9164I-MR uses Meraki Dashboard features for guest access, device isolation, policy assignment, and traffic shaping. Cisco Meraki documentation lists flexible guest access, VLAN tagging, IPsec tunneling, 802.1X, Active Directory integration, and Cisco ISE integration. Those functions let the AP participate in segmented WLAN designs for employees, guests, and managed devices.
CW9164I-MR includes a Bluetooth Low Energy radio with beacon and scanning functions, full-time location tracking through the scanning radio, USB 2.0 host connectivity, and embedded analytics reporting. These features place the AP in location-aware WLAN designs where device visibility, client movement, and IoT radio data feed Dashboard monitoring and operational workflows.
Yes, CW9164I-MR is the Meraki cloud-managed ordering SKU for the CW9164I access point. It connects to Meraki Dashboard for configuration, monitoring, firmware management, RF optimization, security policy, application visibility, and client analytics. A Meraki access point license is required, and Dashboard country settings govern regulatory operation for the deployed network.
Cisco documents Catalyst 9164 Series hardware with Catalyst 9800 wireless LAN controller support and management-mode flexibility. For CW9164I-MR, Meraki Dashboard is the ordered operating persona. Catalyst 9800 use belongs to management-mode migration planning, controller software validation, and Cisco licensing review before the AP is moved away from Meraki cloud management.
Yes, Cisco Meraki documentation states that a Meraki access point license is required for CW9164I-MR. The license ties the AP to Dashboard management features such as configuration, monitoring, firmware updates, security policies, and analytics. Buyers should align the license term and Dashboard organization before installing the AP into a production network.
Cisco Meraki lists MA-PWR-50WAC as the AC adapter option for MR series APs and MA-INJ-6 as the Meraki multigigabit 802.3bt PoE injector. Cisco AIR-PWRINJ-6 802.3at and AIR-PWRINJ-7 802.3bt are also listed. Power cords are separate country-specific SKUs, so accessory planning should match site power standards.
CW9164I-MR and CW9162I-MR are both Meraki-managed Wi-Fi 6E indoor access points, but the CW9164I-MR is the higher radio tier. CW9164I-MR provides 4x4:4 operation on 5 GHz and 6 GHz, while the CW9162I-MR is positioned for smaller deployments. Choose between them by density, channel design, and access-layer capacity requirements.
CW9164I-MR differs from CW9166I-MR mainly in radio capacity and wired uplink speed. CW9164I-MR uses 2x2:2 on 2.4 GHz and a 2.5G mGig uplink. CW9166I-MR uses 4x4:4 across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz and lists a 5G mGig uplink, making it the higher-capacity sibling.
CW9164I-MR is an internal omnidirectional antenna AP for general indoor coverage patterns. CW9166D1-MR is a higher-tier Catalyst 9166 model with internal directional antennas and different beam patterns for large open areas. The difference matters when ceiling height, coverage shape, and client distribution require directional RF behavior instead of omnidirectional placement.
CW9164I-MR and CW9164I-B refer to the same Catalyst 9164I hardware family but different ordering personas. CW9164I-MR is the Meraki cloud-managed SKU with Dashboard regulatory handling. CW9164I-B is a Cisco Catalyst management SKU tied to the B regulatory domain. The difference affects initial management mode, ordering path, and country-domain validation.
New CW9164I-MR availability depends on Cisco channel supply, region, requested quantity, and license requirements. ORM Systems checks current sourcing options before quoting new units. Buyers should provide target quantity, destination country, preferred license term, and deployment timing so the quote reflects accurate hardware availability and required Meraki licensing.
Refurbished CW9164I-MR may be available for expansion, spare pools, and lifecycle replacement where tested Meraki-managed Wi-Fi 6E APs fit the network standard. ORM Systems confirms condition, serial status, regulatory behavior, accessory expectations, and warranty terms before quoting. Refurbished APs should be factory reset and checked for radio, uplink, and Dashboard readiness.
CW9164I-MR price depends on condition, quantity, license term, accessory needs, market supply, and destination. ORM Systems quotes the SKU after checking new or refurbished availability and confirming whether power injectors, AC adapters, mount requirements, or Meraki licensing should be included. A complete bill of materials produces the most accurate commercial response.
CW9164I-MR lead time varies with Cisco supply, requested condition, quantity, regional availability, and whether licenses or power accessories are included. ORM Systems confirms lead time during quoting instead of assuming stock. Buyers with staged wireless rollouts should share site dates, required quantities, and accessory requirements so sourcing aligns with the deployment schedule.
Yes, ORM Systems supports bulk CW9164I-MR requests for multi-AP rollouts, spare inventory, and standardized Wi-Fi 6E refresh projects. Bulk quoting accounts for hardware condition, license terms, matched accessories, regulatory destination, and delivery phasing. Sharing a full site quantity plan helps align sourcing, warranty options, and project timing across locations.
Warranty terms for CW9164I-MR depend on quoted condition and commercial package. Cisco Meraki lists a limited lifetime hardware warranty for the product family, while ORM Systems states warranty coverage on each quote for new or refurbished supply. Buyers should confirm replacement expectations, license term, and testing requirements before purchase approval.
Refurbished CW9164I-MR units should be checked for exact PID, factory reset state, Meraki Dashboard readiness, radio operation, 2.5G Ethernet link behavior, USB condition, and mount/accessory expectations. ORM Systems confirms applicable testing and warranty terms during quoting. These checks reduce surprises during onboarding, switch power negotiation, and access-layer turn-up.
Cisco lists IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, IEEE 802.3ab/bz, IEEE 802.3at/bt, Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3-R3, WPA3-Suite B, Enhanced Open, and Bluetooth SIG Bluetooth Low Energy alignment for CW9164. Compliance also includes safety, EMI, radio, and exposure approvals that vary by country and regulatory approval status.
CW9164I-MR is claimed into a Meraki Dashboard organization, assigned to the correct network and country settings, connected to suitable PoE+ or 802.3bt power, and configured with SSIDs, security, RF profiles, and policies. Meraki documentation describes plug-and-play cloud onboarding where the AP downloads configuration after reaching Dashboard.
Buyers in the UK can purchase CW9164I-MR through ORM Systems for new or refurbished Cisco Meraki wireless projects. The quote should include hardware quantity, license term, destination, preferred condition, and any PoE injector or AC adapter needs. ORM Systems verifies availability, warranty options, and part identity before confirming the order.
ORM Systems supports international CW9164I-MR sourcing and shipping subject to availability, export requirements, destination rules, and regulatory suitability. Buyers should provide destination country, Dashboard deployment country, quantity, condition preference, and accessory needs before quoting. Cisco Meraki regulatory behavior depends on country detection and network country settings, so deployment location matters.
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