Wireless access points

Cisco CW9163E Wi-Fi 6E Outdoor/External-Antenna Access Point (Controller-Managed)

Name: Cisco CW9163E Wi-Fi 6E Outdoor/External-Antenna Access Point (Controller-Managed)
Brand: Cisco
SKU: CW9163E-A

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Overview

The Cisco Catalyst CW9163E is a hardened, outdoor-rated Wi-Fi 6E access point designed for stadiums, warehouses, transit yards, and other demanding venues that need external antenna flexibility. This controller-managed (-A, Americas regulatory domain) variant integrates with Catalyst 9800 wireless LAN controllers for on-premises or private-cloud control. Three client-serving 2x2 radios add the wide 6 GHz band for low-latency, high-throughput coverage, a dedicated tri-band scanning radio adds RF intelligence, and external N-type antenna connectors let engineers tune coverage to large or irregular spaces. A 2.5GbE multigigabit uplink and PoE+ operation keep cabling simple in remote installations.

Highlights

Outdoor/ruggedized Wi-Fi 6E with external N-type antenna connectors for tailored coverage
Tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz with three 2x2:2 client-serving radios plus a tri-band scanning radio
Managed by Cisco Catalyst 9800 controllers for on-prem or private-cloud control
2.5GbE multigigabit uplink with PoE+ power for simplified outdoor cabling
TAA-compliant option for US federal buyers; orderable on the Government Purchase Card (GPC)
Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted

Cisco Cisco CW9163E Wi-Fi 6E Outdoor/External-Antenna Access Point datasheet & specifications

Wireless

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz
Radio architecture: Three 2x2:2 client radios + tri-band scanning radio
Antenna: External (N-type connectors), built-in GPS for AFC
IoT/BLE: Integrated BLE/IoT radio

Hardware & Power

Form factor: Outdoor / ruggedized, external antenna
Uplink port: 1 x 100M/1G/2.5G multigigabit (RJ-45)
Power: PoE+ (802.3at)
Management: Catalyst 9800 wireless LAN controller

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Cisco CW9163E Wi-Fi 6E Outdoor/External-Antenna Access Point (CW9163E-A) cost?

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Is the CW9163E-A TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?

Yes. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner and supports TAA-compliant, DoDIN APL-ready procurement of the CW9163E-A for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers. We accept the Government Purchase Card (GPC) and can support FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisitions.

Can I buy the CW9163E-A as a single unit or in volume?

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Where can I find the CW9163E-A datasheet and specifications?

The official Cisco datasheet is available on this page (open the gated datasheet for the full PDF), and the Tech Specs section lists ports, power draw, dimensions, and licensing for the CW9163E-A.