C9120AXE-I - Cisco Catalyst 9120 WiFi 6 Access Point

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C9120AXE-I - Cisco Catalyst 9120 WiFi 6 Access Point
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Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series C9120AXE-I

Overview
C9120AXE-I Overview

Cisco C9120AXE-I, 100,1000,2500 Mbit/s, 2.4/5 GHz, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3,..., Multi User MIMO, AES, WPA2, WPA3, Grey

The Cisco® Catalyst® 9120 Series Access Points are the next generation of enterprise access points. They are resilient, secure, and intelligent. Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, I Domain.

Quick Specs

Product Code

C9120AXE-I

Description

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Series, I Domain

Software

• Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.9.x or later

• Cisco IOS® XE Software Release 16.11 with AP Device Pack, 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

Dimensions (WxLxH)

8.5 x 8.05x 2.0" (21.6 x 21.6 x 5.1 cm)

System memory

• 2048 MB DRAM

• 1024 MB flash

Frequency band and 20-MHz operating channels

I (I regulatory domain):

•2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

• 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

Product Details

Cisco AP 9120 Series provides these features:

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

• Cisco RF ASIC

• Uplink/downlink OFDMA

• MU-MIMO technology

• BSS coloring

• Target wake time

• Intelligent Capture

• Flexible Radio Assignment

• Dual 5-GHz radio support

• Smart antenna connector

• Cisco Mobility Express

• Multigigabit Ethernet support

• Bluetooth 5

• Container support for applications

• Apple Features

Supported Platforms

Supported wireless LAN controllers and Software

Recommended Model

Cisco 3500 Series Wireless Controllers

AIR-CT3504-K9

Cisco 5520 Series Wireless Controllers

AIR-CT5520-K9

Cisco 8540 Series Wireless Controllers

AIR-CT8540-K9

AIR-CT8540-1K-K9

Cisco 9800 series Wireless Controllers

C9800-40-K9

C9800-80-K9

Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller

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Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.9 or later

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Cisco IOS ® XE Software Release 16.11 or later

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Compare to Similar Items

Product Code

Description

C9120AXE-A

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, A Domain

C9120AXE-B

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, B Domain

C9120AXE-D

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, D Domain

C9120AXE-E

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, E Domain

C9120AXE-F

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, F Domain

C9120AXE-G

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, G Domain

C9120AXE-H

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, H Domain

C9120AXE-I

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, I Domain

C9120AXE-K

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, K Domain

C9120AXE-N

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, N Domain

C9120AXE-Q

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, Q Domain

C9120AXE-R

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, R Domain

C9120AXE-S

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, S Domain

C9120AXE-T

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, T Domain

C9120AXE-Z

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Access Point, internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, Z Domain

Catalyst 9120E Access Point: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas, regulatory domain I

  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
  • IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at
  • AES, WPA2, WPA3
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • External

Summary Description

Cisco C9120AXE-I, 100,1000,2500 Mbit/s, 2.4/5 GHz, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3,..., Multi User MIMO, AES, WPA2, WPA3, Grey

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Specification

C9120AXE-I Specification

C9120AXE-I Specification

Description

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Series, I Domain

Software

• Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.9.x or later

• Cisco IOS® XE Software Release 16.11 with AP Device Pack, 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

Flexible radio (either on 2.4GHz or on 5GHz)

• 2.4 GHz, peak gain 4 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth

• 5 GHz, peak gain 5 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth

Dedicated 5GHz radio

• 5 GHz, peak gain 4 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth

External antenna (sold separately)

• Cisco Catalyst 9120E Access Points are certified for use with antenna gains up to 6 dBi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)

• Cisco Catalyst 9120P Access Points) are certified for use with antenna gains up to 13 dBi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)

with the AIR-ANT2513-P4M-N= antenna

• Cisco offers the industry's broadest selection of antennas, delivering optimal coverage for a variety of

deployment scenarios

• Supports Self-Identifiable Antennas (SIA) on one RP-TNC port

Smart Antenna Connector

• Available on the 9120E and on the 9120P only

• Compact multi RF connector with DART interface

• Requires the AIR-CAB002-DART-R= 2 ft smart antenna connector when used with antennas with RP-TNC

connector

• Required when running the flexible radio as either a second 5-GHz serving radio or a Wireless Security

Monitoring radio

Interfaces

• 1x 100, 1000, 2500 Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)IEEE 802.3bz

• Management console port (RJ-45)

• USB 2.0 @ 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 brackets): C9120I: 8.5 x 8.5 x 1.7" (21.6 x 21.6 x 4.3 cm), C9120E and

C9120P: 8.5 x 8.05x 2.0" (21.6 x 21.6 x 5.1 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)

Environmental

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXI

• 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;

however, the USB interface will remain enabled

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE and 9120AXP

• 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

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)

• -1dBm (0.79mW)

• -4dBm(0.39mW)

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)

• -1dBm (0.79mW)

Frequency band and 20-MHz operating channels

I (I regulatory domain):

 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

• 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary performance advantages of the Cisco C9120AXE-I over previous Wi-Fi 5 generations? +
The C9120AXE-I leverages Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, providing significantly higher throughput and capacity in dense environments. By utilizing OFDMA and MU-MIMO, it efficiently manages simultaneous client traffic, reducing latency and increasing overall network throughput. This makes it an ideal upgrade for enterprises requiring robust connectivity in high-density indoor deployment scenarios.
Does the C9120AXE-I support external antennas for challenging RF coverage areas? +
Yes, the C9120AXE-I features external antenna connectors, allowing you to tailor the RF radiation pattern to your specific environment. This flexibility is essential for deployments in high-ceiling warehouses, complex floor plans, or areas requiring specialized directional coverage that integrated antenna models cannot address effectively.
Is the C9120AXE-I compatible with existing Cisco wireless controllers? +
This access point is fully compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers, as well as Cisco Mobility Express. It is designed to integrate seamlessly into modern Cisco DNA-managed infrastructures, ensuring that you can utilize advanced automation, analytics, and security features without needing to overhaul your entire wireless ecosystem.
How does the C9120AXE-I handle security within a large enterprise network? +
Security is built into the hardware, featuring support for WPA3, the latest security standard for Wi-Fi. Additionally, the unit incorporates Cisco CleanAir technology to detect and mitigate RF interference, while its integration with Cisco DNA Center enables advanced threat detection and encrypted traffic analytics to protect your data at the edge.
What power requirements should I plan for when deploying the C9120AXE-I? +
The C9120AXE-I is powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE). It is compliant with 802.3at (PoE+) to ensure full functionality. We recommend using a multi-gigabit PoE+ switch to maintain consistent performance and ensure the access point has sufficient power overhead for all radios and integrated features during peak load periods.
Can the C9120AXE-I be deployed in a Cisco DNA Center environment? +
Absolutely. This model is a core component of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 family, purpose-built for intent-based networking. When deployed with Cisco DNA Center, it allows for seamless SD-Access, automated provisioning, and comprehensive network assurance, significantly simplifying the management of complex enterprise wireless fabrics.
What is the primary difference between the C9120AXE-I and other C9120AX models? +
The 'E' suffix in C9120AXE-I denotes that this model includes external antenna connectors, whereas other versions in the 9120AX series typically feature internal antennas. This makes the E-model the superior choice for professional environments where custom antenna placement is required to achieve specific coverage zones or to overcome high physical obstructions.
Does this model support BLE or IoT integration? +
Yes, the C9120AXE-I includes an integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio. This allows for location-based services, asset tracking, and seamless integration with IoT devices. It acts as a versatile gateway, enabling you to manage both your Wi-Fi data traffic and your enterprise IoT ecosystem through a single, managed infrastructure point.
How can I request a bulk quote for multiple C9120AXE-I units for my enterprise rollout? +
We specialize in supporting large-scale infrastructure deployments. Simply contact our sales team at BuyRouterSwitch.com with your project requirements or specific SKU quantities. Our specialists will provide a custom, competitive bulk quote tailored to your volume needs, ensuring you receive the best pricing for your enterprise IT budget.
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