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What is the Cisco Catalyst 9130 Access Point?
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The Cisco Catalyst 9130 Access Point is an enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 device designed for high-density environments, offering enhanced performance, security, and IoT integration.
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Which Wi-Fi standards does the Cisco Catalyst 9130 support?
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The Catalyst 9130 supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), backwards-compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac to deliver improved efficiency and capacity.
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What maximum data rates does the Catalyst 9130 deliver?
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The Catalyst 9130 achieves up to 5.38 Gbps aggregate data rates (2.4 GHz: 1.15 Gbps; 5 GHz: 4.29 Gbps) to accommodate high-bandwidth applications.
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How many spatial streams and radios are available?
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It features four spatial streams per radio and dual radios (2.4 GHz/5 GHz), enabling up to 8 spatial streams for concurrent user throughput.
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What advances in Wi-Fi efficiency does it offer?
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The Catalyst 9130 implements OFDMA and MU-MIMO, reducing latency and improving multi-client throughput in dense deployments.
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How does the Catalyst 9130 address security?
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It supports WPA3, Secure Boot, Cisco Trust Anchor with hardware root of trust, and built-in RF intrusion detection/prevention for end-to-end security.
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What IoT and BLE capabilities are integrated?
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Onboard Bluetooth 5.0, Cisco DNA Spaces integration, and multigigabit Ethernet enable seamless IoT device connectivity, asset tracking, and location services.
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Which power options are supported?
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The Catalyst 9130 supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3bt PoE-Out, simplifying deployments and powering IoT devices directly from the AP.
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How is the Catalyst 9130 managed?
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It can be managed via Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, or Embedded Wireless Controller for scalable automated configuration and lifecycle management.
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What deployment scenarios suit the Catalyst 9130?
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Ideal for high-density venues, campuses, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, the AP ensures consistent coverage and performance in challenging RF environments.
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What coverage range can I expect?
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Typical indoor coverage spans 1,000–1,200 square feet per AP, depending on building materials and RF conditions, ensuring reliable connectivity.
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How does the Catalyst 9130 enhance network reliability?
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With Cisco CleanAir technology for interference mitigation and High Availability features, it delivers continuous, stable connectivity even under heavy load.
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Does the Catalyst 9130 support mesh networking?
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Yes, it supports Cisco Intelligent Capture and Secure Mesh, allowing flexible, self-healing wireless extensions without additional cabling.
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What warranty and support are included?
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Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement and optional Smart Net Total Care for 24×7 technical support and software updates.
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Can I integrate the Catalyst 9130 with existing infrastructure?
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The AP interoperates with Cisco Catalyst switches, routers, and third-party networks, offering seamless integration and centralized policy enforcement.
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How do software updates work?
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Firmware upgrades are automated via Cisco DNA Center or Prime Infrastructure, ensuring your AP always runs the latest features and security patches.
