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What is the Cisco Catalyst 9115 Access Point?
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The Cisco Catalyst 9115 Access Point is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) enterprise-grade wireless AP designed for high-density deployments, offering advanced features like OFDMA, MU-MIMO and Cisco DNA integration for optimized performance and security.
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Which wireless standards and speeds does the Catalyst 9115 support?
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The Catalyst 9115 supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) and is backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, delivering up to 5.4 Gbps aggregate throughput across dual 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios.
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How does the Catalyst 9115 AP improve Wi-Fi 6 performance?
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It leverages OFDMA for simultaneous multi-user transmission, MU-MIMO for spatial stream efficiency, Target Wake Time for battery savings and BSS Coloring to reduce co-channel interference in dense environments.
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What aggregate throughput can I expect from the Catalyst 9115?
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The AP delivers up to 5.4 Gbps aggregate PHY rate—1.2 Gbps on 2.4 GHz and 4.8 Gbps on 5 GHz—depending on client capabilities and radio configuration.
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What MU-MIMO and OFDMA capabilities does the Catalyst 9115 feature?
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It supports up to eight spatial streams with upstream/downstream MU-MIMO and OFDMA on both radios, enabling concurrent transmissions to multiple clients for increased efficiency.
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What are the power requirements and PoE support for the 9115?
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The AP is PoE+ (802.3at) capable, requiring up to 25.5 W, or optional Universal PoE (802.3bt Type 3) for full feature sets including high-power IoT devices.
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What antenna options are available for the Cisco Catalyst 9115?
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Two models are offered: 9115AXI with integrated omnidirectional antennas and 9115AXM for external antenna connectivity, allowing custom directional or ceiling-mount solutions.
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Which deployment scenarios is the Catalyst 9115 AP best suited for?
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Ideal for enterprise offices, campuses, retail, healthcare and high-density venues where robust Wi-Fi 6 performance, scalability and advanced security are critical.
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How can I manage the Catalyst 9115 Access Point?
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Manage it centrally via Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), or onboard Express Setup, with support for cloud-based Cisco Meraki integration.
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What security features are built into the Catalyst 9115?
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It includes WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE), Cisco’s Secure Boot, Flexible Radio Assignment, MACsec encryption and integrated threat analytics when paired with Cisco DNA.
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What is the difference between the 9115AXI and 9115AXM models?
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9115AXI features internal omnidirectional antennas for general coverage, while 9115AXM provides external antenna connectors for tailored antenna selection and specialized RF designs.
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What licensing options are required for the Cisco Catalyst 9115?
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The AP uses Cisco Smart Licensing with DNA Essentials or Advantage subscriptions for advanced analytics, assurance, policy automation and lifecycle management.
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How does the Catalyst 9115 integrate with Cisco DNA Center?
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It leverages Cisco DNA Center for automated provisioning, AI-driven assurance, network insights, policy enforcement and streamlined software updates across the wireless fabric.
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What are the physical dimensions and mounting options of the 9115?
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Measuring 270 × 270 × 53 mm and weighing 1.4 kg, it supports ceiling tile clips, surface mounts and T-bar installations with secure tamper-resistant brackets.
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Which environmental and compliance certifications does the Catalyst 9115 hold?
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It is UL2043 plenum-rated, RoHS-compliant, ENERGY STAR certified and supports operating temperatures from –20 °C to 50 °C for enterprise environments.
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How can I optimize placement of the Catalyst 9115 for high-density areas?
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Perform a site survey, deploy at least 3 m apart with clear line-of-sight, enable band steering and Airtime Fairness, and adjust power levels via Cisco DNA Center for balanced coverage and capacity.
