C9115AXE-S - Cisco Catalyst 9115 Access Point
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C9115AXE-S Overview
Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, S Domain C9115AXE-S
Overview
C9115AXE-S Overview
Cisco 9115, 2500 Mbit/s, IEEE 802.11ac, Multi User MIMO, Grey, Status, 203 mm
Cisco® Catalyst® 9115 Series Wi-Fi 6 Access Points are the next generation of enterprise access points. They are resilient, secure, and intelligent. C9115AXE-S is the Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, S Domain.
Product Details
Cisco AP 9115 series provides these features:
- 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
- Uplink/downlink OFDMA
- MU‑MIMO technology
- BSS coloring
- Target wake time
- Cisco Mobility Express
- Multigigabit Ethernet support
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Apple Features
Supported Platforms
Supported wireless LAN controllers and Software | Recommended Model |
Cisco 3500 Series Wireless Controllers | |
Cisco 5520 Series Wireless Controllers | |
Cisco 8540 Series Wireless Controllers | |
Cisco 9800 series Wireless Controllers | |
Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller | / |
Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.9 or later | / |
Cisco IOS ® XE Software Release 16.11 or later | / |
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Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, A Domain | |
Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, B Domain | |
Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, D Domain | |
Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, E Domain | |
Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, I Domain | |
Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, K Domain | |
Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, Q Domain | |
Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, S Domain | |
Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, Z Domain |
4x4 downlink MU-MIMO, 802.11ac, 1x 100, 1000, 2500 Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 2.0, regulatory domain S
- Wi-Fi 6 certifiable
- Three radios: 2.4 GHz (4x4), 5 GHz (4x4), and BLE
- OFDMA and MU-MIMO
- Multigigabit support
- Internal or external antenna
- Available with optional embedded wireless controller
- 2.4 GHz
- 5 GHz
- IEEE 802.11ac
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Summary Description
Cisco 9115, 2500 Mbit/s, IEEE 802.11ac, Multi User MIMO, Grey, Status, 203 mm
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Specification
C9115AXE-S Specification
C9115AXE-S Specification | |
Description | Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, S Domain |
Software | ● Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.9 or later ● Cisco IOS ® XE Software Release 16.11 or later |
Supported wireless LAN controllers | ● Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers ● Cisco 3500, 5520, and 8540 Series Wireless Controllers and Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller |
802.11n version 2.0 (and related) capabilities | ● 4x4 MIMO with four spatial streams ● Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC) ● 802.11n and 802.11a/g beamforming ● 20- and 40-MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 890 Mbps (40 MHz with 5 GHz and 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz) ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) ● 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) ● Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support |
802.11ac | ● 4x4 downlink MU-MIMO with four spatial streams ● MRC ● 802.11ac beamforming ● 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 3.47 Gbps (160 MHz with 5 GHz) ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) ● 802.11 DFS ● CSD support |
802.11ax | ● 4x4 downlink MU-MIMO with four spatial streams ● Uplink/downlink OFDMA ● TWT ● BSS coloring ● MRC ● 802.11ax beamforming ● 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 5.38 Gbps (160 MHz with 5 GHz and 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz) ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) ● 802.11 DFS ● CSD support |
Integrated antenna | ● 2.4 GHz, peak gain 3 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth ● 5 GHz, peak gain 4 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth |
External antenna (sold separately) | ● Cisco Catalyst 9115AXE Access Points are certified for use with antenna gains up to 6 dBi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) ● Cisco offers the industry's broadest selection of antennas, delivering optimal coverage for a variety of deployment scenarios |
Interfaces | ● 1x 100, 1000, 2500 Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) – IEEE 802.3bz ● Management console port (RJ-45) ● USB 2.0 (enabled via future software) |
Indicators | ● Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, and boot loader errors |
Dimensions (W x L x H) | ● Access point (without mounting brackets): C9115I: 8.0 x 8.0 x 1.5 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 3.8 cm), C9115E: 8.0 x 8.0 x 1.7 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 4.3 cm) |
Input power requirements | ● 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), 802.3bt Cisco Universal PoE (Cisco UPOE+, Cisco UPOE ®) ● Cisco power injector, AIR-PWRINJ6= ● 802.3af PoE ● Cisco power injector, AIR-PWRINJ5= (Note: This injector supports only 802.3af) Note: When 802.3af PoE is the source of power, both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios will be reduced to 2x2 and Ethernet downgraded to 1 Gigabit Ethernet. In addition, the USB port will be off. |
Environmental | Cisco Catalyst 9115AXI ● Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C) ● Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25˚C, 15,000 ft. ● Operating temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) ● Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing) ● Operating altitude test: 40˚C, 9843 ft. Note: When the ambient operating temperature exceeds 40°C, the access point will shift from 4x4 to 2x2 on both the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios, uplink Ethernet will downgrade to 1 Gigabit Ethernet, and the USB interface will be disabled. Cisco Catalyst 9115AXE ● Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C) ● Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25˚C, 15,000 ft. ● Operating temperature: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C) ● Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing) ● Operating altitude test: 40˚C, 9843 ft. |
System memory | ● 2048 MB DRAM ● 1024 MB flash |
Available transmit power settings | 2.4 GHz ● 23 dBm (200 mW) ● 20 dBm (100 mW) ● 17 dBm (50 mW) ● 14 dBm (25 mW) ● 11 dBm (12.5 mW) ● 8 dBm (6.25 mW) ● 5 dBm (3.13 mW) ● 2 dBm (1.56 mW) ● -1dBm (0.79mW) ● -4dBm (0.39mW) 5 GHz ● 23 dBm (200 mW) ● 20 dBm (100 mW) ● 17 dBm (50 mW) ● 14 dBm (25 mW) ● 11 dBm (12.5 mW) ● 8 dBm (6.25 mW) ● 5 dBm (3.13 mW) ● 2 dBm (1.56 mW) ● -1dBm (0.79mW) ● -4dBm (0.39mW) |
Frequency band and 20-MHz operating channels | S (S regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary performance benefits of the Cisco C9115AXE-S Wi-Fi 6 technology? +
The C9115AXE-S leverages Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standards to provide significantly higher capacity and efficiency in high-density environments. With 4x4:4 MIMO technology, it handles multiple concurrent data streams, reducing latency and increasing aggregate throughput for modern enterprise applications compared to previous 802.11ac wave 2 access points.
Does the Cisco C9115AXE-S require external antennas for operation? +
Yes, the 'E' designation in the C9115AXE-S model indicates an external antenna design. This configuration provides IT administrators the flexibility to deploy specific antenna types, such as patch or directional antennas, to optimize RF coverage patterns in challenging environments like warehouses, high-ceiling hallways, or areas requiring precise signal shaping.
What is the significance of the 'S Domain' in the C9115AXE-S SKU? +
The S regulatory domain indicates that this specific unit is configured for deployment within the United States. It ensures the access point operates within the frequency ranges and power levels permitted by the FCC. Always verify that your region matches the regulatory domain of the hardware to ensure local legal compliance.
How does the 4x4:4 MIMO architecture improve client device connectivity? +
The 4x4:4 MIMO architecture allows the access point to utilize four spatial streams for both transmitting and receiving data simultaneously. This increases the total bandwidth available to high-performance client devices and improves overall system reliability, ensuring stable connections even when multiple users are accessing high-bandwidth applications simultaneously.
Is the C9115AXE-S suitable for high-density enterprise deployments? +
Absolutely. The Catalyst 9115AX series is engineered for mission-critical enterprise environments. Its advanced radio resource management and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities allow it to effectively manage interference and optimize airtime fairness, making it an ideal choice for crowded office spaces, educational campuses, and busy public venues.
Which Cisco management platforms are compatible with the C9115AXE-S? +
This access point is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers as well as Cisco DNA Center. These platforms offer centralized management, automated provisioning, and advanced analytics, enabling seamless control over your wireless network infrastructure, security policies, and performance monitoring from a single pane of glass.
What are the power requirements for the Cisco C9115AXE-S? +
The C9115AXE-S supports 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE+). While it can function on 802.3af PoE, using an 802.3at-compliant switch or power injector is recommended to ensure the radio stays in full-power mode and maintains optimal performance across all spatial streams and features without power-related limitations.
How do I ensure this access point integrates with my existing Cisco wireless security? +
The Catalyst 9115 series integrates natively with Cisco’s robust security framework, including WPA3 encryption and Cisco TrustSec. It supports 802.1X authentication, which can be managed centrally through your existing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) deployment to maintain consistent security postures across your entire wired and wireless enterprise network.
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