C9117AXI-D - Cisco Catalyst 9100 Series Wi-Fi 6 Access Points
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Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, D Domain C9117AXI-D
Overview
C9117AXI-D Overview
Cisco Catalyst 9117AX, 5000 Mbit/s, 100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s, 2.412 - 2.462, 5.18 - 5.32, 5.745 - 5.825 GHz, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE..., 24 channels, Multi User MIMO
Cisco® Catalyst® 9115 Series Wi-Fi 6 Access Points are the next generation of enterprise access points. They are resilient, secure, and intelligent. C9117AXI-D is the Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, D Domain.
Product Details
Cisco AP 9117 series provides these features:
- 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
- 802.11ac Wave 2 support
- OFDMA
- MU‑MIMO technology
- 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 | / |
Compare to Similar Items
SKU | Description |
C9117AXI-A | Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, A Domain |
C9117AXI-B | Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, B Domain |
C9117AXI-B-EDU | Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, B Domain |
C9117AXI-D | Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, D Domain |
C9117AXI-E | Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, E Domain |
C9117AXI-K | Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, K Domain |
C9117AXI-Q | Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, Q Domain |
C9117AXI-S | Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, S Domain |
C9117AXI-Z | Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, Z Domain |
Cisco Catalyst 9117AXI Access Point, Indoor, Wi-Fi 6, D regulatory domain, 1.4 kg
- Wi-Fi 6 compatible
- Three radios: 2.4 GHz (4x4), 5 GHz (8x8), and BLE
- OFDMA and MU-MIMO
- Multigigabit support
- Internal antenna
- 2.4 GHz
- 5 GHz
- Maximum data transfer rate: 5000 Mbit/s
- IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.3bz
- AES, EAP-FAST, EAP-PEAP, EAP-SIM, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, MSCHAPv2, WPA, WPA2
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Internal
Summary Description
Cisco Catalyst 9117AX, 5000 Mbit/s, 100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s, 2.412 - 2.462, 5.18 - 5.32, 5.745 - 5.825 GHz, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE..., 24 channels, Multi User MIMO
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Specification
C9117AXI-D Specification
C9117AXI-D Specification | |
Description | Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO, D 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 | ● 8x8 MIMO with four spatial streams for 5-GHz band ● 4x4 MIMO with four spatial streams for 2.4-GHz band ● Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC) ● 20- and 40-MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 600 Mbps (40 MHz with 5 GHz) ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) ● Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support |
802.11ac | ● 8x8 downlink MU-MIMO with eight spatial streams ● MRC ● 802.11ac beamforming ● 20-, 40-, 80, and 160-MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 3.5 Gbps at 5 GHz ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) ● CSD support |
802.11ax | ● 8x8 MIMO with eight spatial streams for 5-GHz band ● 4x4 MIMO with four spatial streams for 2.4-GHz band ● Downlink OFDMA ● TWT ● MRC ● 802.11ax beamforming ● 20-, 40-, 80, and 160-MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 5 Gbps at 5 GHz ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) ● CSD support |
Integrated antenna | ● 2.4 GHz, peak gain 4 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth ● 5 GHz, peak gain 6 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth |
Interfaces | ● 1x 100, 1000, 2500, 5000 Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) – IEEE 802.3bz ● Management console port (RJ-45) ● USB 2.0 with up to 3.75W (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 bracket and mounting features): 8.70 x 8.70 x 1.94 in. (22 x 22 x 4.93 cm) ● Access point (without mounting bracket): 8.70 x 8.70 x 2.19 in. (22 x 22 x 5.56 cm) |
Weight | ● 3.02 lb (1.4 kg) |
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 2.5 Gbps; in addition, the USB port will be off. |
Environmental | ● 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. |
System memory | ● 2048 MB DRAM ● 1024 MB flash |
DFS | ● 802.11 dynamic frequency selection (DFS) |
Warranty | Limited lifetime hardware warranty |
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) ● -1 dBm (0.78 mW) ● -4 dBm (0.4 mW) ● -6 dBm (0.25 mW) 5 GHz ● 26 dBm (400 mW) ● 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) ● -1 dBm (0.78 mW) ● -4 dBm (0.4 mW) |
Frequency band and 20-MHz operating channels | D (D regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary performance advantages of the Cisco C9117AXI-D 8x8:8 MIMO configuration? +
The 8x8:8 MU-MIMO architecture significantly boosts aggregate throughput and client capacity in high-density environments. By supporting eight spatial streams, this access point efficiently handles multiple high-bandwidth devices simultaneously, reducing contention and ensuring reliable performance for latency-sensitive applications like video conferencing or large-scale data transfers in enterprise offices.
Does the C9117AXI-D support the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standards? +
Yes, the C9117AXI-D is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 access point designed to optimize network efficiency. It leverages OFDMA and target wake time (TWT) to manage traffic more effectively than previous generations, resulting in better spectrum utilization and improved battery life for connected mobile devices in demanding wireless deployments.
What is the significance of the 'D' regulatory domain in the C9117AXI-D SKU? +
The 'D' regulatory domain designation indicates that this specific model is pre-configured to comply with the radio frequency and channel requirements for its designated region. It is essential to ensure your network hardware matches your deployment area's local regulatory standards to maintain legal operation and optimal signal transmission performance within your infrastructure.
How are the internal antennas configured in the C9117AXI-D for indoor coverage? +
The C9117AXI-D features integrated internal antennas designed for a streamlined, aesthetically pleasing installation. These antennas are specifically optimized for indoor omnidirectional coverage, providing a balanced signal pattern that simplifies the deployment process while maintaining robust signal integrity across open-plan offices, hallways, and collaborative workspaces without the need for external cabling.
What management platforms are compatible with the Cisco Catalyst 9117AX series? +
These access points are fully compatible with Cisco DNA Center, allowing for centralized management, automated provisioning, and advanced network analytics. Furthermore, they support traditional controller-based deployments using Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers, giving IT teams the flexibility to choose between cloud-enabled management or robust on-premises infrastructure control.
Is the C9117AXI-D suitable for high-density enterprise environments? +
Absolutely. Built for scalability, this access point is ideal for high-density deployments such as lecture halls, large conference centers, and busy corporate environments. Its ability to handle a high volume of concurrent clients while maintaining strict quality of service (QoS) makes it a preferred choice for organizations scaling their wireless network to support modern digital workplace requirements.
Does the C9117AXI-D require specific power requirements for full functionality? +
To achieve full 8x8:8 MIMO performance and ensure all features are fully operational, the C9117AXI-D should be powered using 802.3bt Power over Ethernet (PoE). While it may operate with lower power standards, some features might be restricted. We recommend verifying your existing PoE switch power budget to support the higher energy draw required by this high-capacity unit.
How does the C9117AXI-D ensure network security compared to older models? +
Security is integrated at the hardware level with support for WPA3, the latest wireless encryption protocol. The Catalyst 9117 series enhances network integrity through Cisco’s advanced security suite, including integrated threat detection and secure boot processes. This ensures that your wireless infrastructure remains resilient against unauthorized access and sophisticated cyber threats in a constantly evolving enterprise landscape.
Can I request a bulk quote for the C9117AXI-D through BuyRouterSwitch.com? +
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