C9120AXE-EWC-E - Cisco Catalyst 9120 WiFi 6 Access Point

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C9120AXE-EWC-E

C9120AXE-EWC-E - Cisco Catalyst 9120 WiFi 6 Access Point
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Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on C9120AX Access Point C9120AXE-EWC-E

Overview
C9120AXE-EWC-E Overview

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE-EWC-E Wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi 6, 4x4 Dual 5GHz Radio, MU-MIMO, CleanAir with RF ASIC, Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC), PoE, External antenna, (C9120AXE-EWC-E), 5000 Mbit/s, 2500 Mbit/s, 5000 Mbit/s, 100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE..., 29 channels

The Cisco® Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst® Access Points (EWC-AP) is the next-generation Wi-Fi solution. Built for intent-based networking and Cisco DNA, the EWC-AP helps you simplify complexity, optimize IT, and reduce operational costs by leveraging intelligence, automation, and human expertise that no other vendor can deliver, regardless of where you are in the intent-based networking journey.

Quick Specs

Product Code

C9120AXE-EWC-E

Description

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, E regulatory domain.

Minimum software requirement

Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.12.2 or later

Maximum number of access points

Up to 100

Maximum number of clients

Up to 2000

Maximum number of WLANs

16

Deployment modes

Cisco FlexConnect®

Maximum FlexConnect APs per site

100

Regulatory Domain

E regulatory domain:

• 2.412 to 2.4835; 13 channels

• 5.150 to 5.350 GHz; 8 channels

• 5.470 to 5.725 GHz; 8 channels

Product Details

Cisco Catalyst 9120EWC-AP Series provides these features and benefits:

Resiliency

• With active and standby controllers running simultaneously on two 9100 access points, redundancy keeps your network, services, and clients always on, even in unplanned events

• Seamless software updates enable faster resolution of critical issues and introduction of new access points with minimal downtime

Security

• Rogue detection, classification, and containment

• 802.1X supplicant support on EWC-AP

• Walled garden and DNS ACLs

Management

• Cisco DNA Center for Automation and Assurance

• Dashboard (web browser) and easy-to-use mobile app for deploying, provisioning, and monitoring

• Standards-based interoperability tools using programmable interfaces

• Open standards-based programmability with NETCONF and YANG

Guest

• Central web authentication, local web authentication, and BYOD

• Cisco DNA Spaces integration for personalized and relevant guest experience

Intelligent Capture

• Intelligent Capture probes the network and provides Cisco DNA Center with deep analysis. The software can track over 240 anomalies and instantaneously review all packets on demand, emulating the onsite network administrator. This feature allows for more informed decisions on your wireless networks

Apple features

• Apple and Cisco have partnered to create an optimal mobile experience for iOS devices on corporate networks based on Cisco technologies. Using new features in iOS 10, in combination with the latest software and hardware from Cisco, businesses can now more effectively use their network infrastructure to deliver an enhanced user experience across all business applications

• At the center of the collaboration is a unique handshake between the Cisco WLAN and Apple devices. This handshake enables the Cisco WLAN to provide an optimal Wi-Fi roaming experience to Apple devices. Additionally, the Cisco WLAN trusts Apple devices and gives priority treatment for business-critical applications specified by the Apple device. This feature is also known as Fast Lane

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and RF features

• Cisco RF Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC): On 9100 access points with the RF ASIC, the access point can perform advanced RF spectrum analysis and delivers features such as Cisco CleanAir®, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), Fast Locate, * and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) detection( * Future)

• Uplink/downlink OFDMA: Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)-based scheduling splits the bandwidth into smaller chunks called Resource Units (RUs), which can be allocated to individual clients in both the downlink and uplink directions to reduce overhead and latency

• MU-MIMO: Multiuser Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) enables access points to split spatial streams between client devices to maximize throughput

• BSS coloring: Spatial reuse (also known as Basic Service Set [BSS] coloring) allows the access points and their clients to differentiate between BSSs, thus permitting more simultaneous transmissions

• Target Wake Time (TWT): TWT is a new power-saving mode that allows the client to stay asleep and to wake up only at prescheduled (target) times to exchange data with the access point. This offers significant energy savings for battery-operated devices, up to 3x to 4x compared to 802.11n and 802.11ac

• Flexible Radio Assignment: Allows the access points to intelligently determine the operating mode of serving radios based on the RF environment

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Description

C9120AXE-EWC-A

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, A Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-B

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, B Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-D

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, D Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-E

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, E Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-F

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, F Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-G

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, G Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-H

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, H Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-I

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, I Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-K

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, K Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-N

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, N Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-Q

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, Q Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-S

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, S Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-T

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, T Domain

C9120AXE-EWC-Z

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, Z Domain

Catalyst 9120AXE-EWC-E Wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi 6, 4x4 Dual 5GHz Radio, MU-MIMO, CleanAir with RF ASIC, Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC), PoE, External antenna, (C9120AXE-EWC-E)

  • POWERFUL Wi-Fi 6 PERFORMANCE: 4x4 Flexible Dual Radio with 5GHz and 2.4GHz or two 5GHz configuration, up to 5.38 Gbps data rate, uplink/downlink OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BBS colouring, TWT and Embedded IoT radios enabling BLE 5.0 and Zigbee
  • CISCO CLEANAIR: Powered by Cisco RF ASIC, offer superior analytics and security
  • ECOSYSTEM: End-point interoperability and optimised performance on Apple and Samsung devices
  • EMBEDDED WIRELESS CONTROLLER: Controller functions embedded in the Access Point for easy deployment, network monitoring and troubleshooting. Support with WebGUI and mobile app (C9120AXI(E)-EWC models only)
  • PEACE OF MIND: 90-day software and limited lifetime hardware warranty
  • 2.4 GHz 2500 Mbit/s
  • 5 GHz 5000 Mbit/s
  • 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 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at
  • AES, EAP, EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, MSCHAPv2, TLS, TTLS, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • Antennas quantity: 4 Internal & external Detachable antenna

Summary Description

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE-EWC-E Wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi 6, 4x4 Dual 5GHz Radio, MU-MIMO, CleanAir with RF ASIC, Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC), PoE, External antenna, (C9120AXE-EWC-E), 5000 Mbit/s, 2500 Mbit/s, 5000 Mbit/s, 100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s

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Specification

C9120AXE-EWC-E Specification

C9120AXE-EWC-E Specification

Description

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, E regulatory domain.

Minimum software requirement

Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.12.2 or later

Maximum number of access points

Up to 100

Maximum number of clients

Up to 2000

Maximum number of WLANs

16

Deployment modes

Cisco FlexConnect®

Maximum FlexConnect APs per site

100

License

Smart License enabled

Operating system

Cisco IOS® XE Software

Management

 

 

Cisco DNA Center 1.3.2, integrated WebUI, mobile app, and third party (open standards APIs)

Policy engine

 

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4

Access points

 

 

Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points and Aironet® 802.11ac Wave 2 access points (operating in client serving mode only)

Regulatory Domain

E regulatory domain:

• 2.412 to 2.4835; 13 channels

• 5.150 to 5.350 GHz; 8 channels

• 5.470 to 5.725 GHz; 8 channels

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary function of the C9120AXE-EWC-E in a network deployment? +
The C9120AXE-EWC-E is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point featuring an integrated Embedded Wireless Controller. It is specifically designed for small to medium-sized branch deployments, allowing you to manage your wireless network directly from the access point without requiring a dedicated physical hardware appliance or external controller.
Does the C9120AXE-EWC-E support external antennas? +
Yes, this model is the 'E' variant, which signifies that it is equipped with external antenna connectors. This makes it ideal for challenging environments such as high-ceiling warehouses or areas requiring specialized directional coverage patterns that standard integrated antenna models cannot effectively address.
What Wi-Fi standard and radio capabilities does the C9120AXE-EWC-E offer? +
This access point is built on the 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) standard. It utilizes 4x4 MU-MIMO technology with four spatial streams, providing significantly increased capacity and efficiency in high-density environments. It operates across both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to ensure robust connectivity for diverse client devices.
Is the C9120AXE-EWC-E compatible with existing Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series controllers? +
While the EWC model is designed to operate autonomously, it remains part of the Cisco Catalyst 9100 family. You can migrate these units to a centralized Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controller architecture if your business requirements scale beyond the capacity of the embedded controller.
How does the Embedded Wireless Controller simplify management? +
The Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC) provides a streamlined web-based interface for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. By hosting the controller function directly on the AP, you eliminate the cost and complexity of deploying a separate mobility controller while maintaining full support for Cisco's enterprise-grade wireless features.
What power requirements are necessary for the C9120AXE-EWC-E? +
To achieve full operational capability, this access point is compliant with IEEE 802.3at (PoE+). While it can function on standard 802.3af PoE, doing so may result in reduced radio performance or disabled features. We recommend using a PoE+ capable switch or a Cisco power injector to ensure optimal performance.
Can the C9120AXE-EWC-E perform security scanning and monitoring? +
Yes, this device features a dedicated scanning radio that performs constant security monitoring and radio resource management. It identifies potential interference and security threats without disrupting the primary data service, ensuring that your network remains secure and performing at its peak even in congested RF environments.
What is the regulatory domain for the C9120AXE-EWC-E? +
The '-E' suffix in the product SKU indicates that this model is designed for the European regulatory domain. It is configured to comply with local spectrum regulations and channel restrictions. Always ensure your deployment location matches the regulatory domain specified in the part number to maintain legal compliance.
How can I request a bulk quote for multiple C9120AXE-EWC-E units? +
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