C9120AXE-Q - Cisco Catalyst 9120 WiFi 6 Access Point

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

Overview
C9120AXE-Q Overview

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE, 100,1000,2500 Mbit/s, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE..., Multi User MIMO, AES, EAP, EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, MSCHAPv2, TLS, TTLS, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Mobile network (SIM), Wi-Fi, Ceiling, Floor, Table, Wall

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, Q Domain.

Quick Specs

Product Code

C9120AXE-Q

Description

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Series, Q 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

Q (Q regulatory domain):

• 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

• 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

• 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 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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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 9120AXE Access Point: Indoor, challenging environments, with external antennas

  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
  • 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, 100,1000,2500 Mbit/s, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE..., Multi User MIMO, AES, EAP, EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, MSCHAPv2, TLS, TTLS, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Mobile networ

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Specification

C9120AXE-Q Specification

C9120AXE-Q Specification

Description

Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE Series, Q 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

Q (Q regulatory domain):

• 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

• 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

• 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary performance benefits of the Cisco C9120AXE-Q Wi-Fi 6 AP? +
The C9120AXE-Q leverages Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standards to deliver high-density performance and increased efficiency in demanding RF environments. By utilizing OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies, this access point significantly reduces latency and improves aggregate throughput for multiple concurrent users, ensuring reliable wireless connectivity for mission-critical enterprise applications and bandwidth-intensive devices.
Does the C9120AXE-Q support external antennas for flexible deployment? +
Yes, this model features external antenna connectors, making it ideal for deployments where specific coverage patterns are required, such as high-ceiling warehouses or areas with challenging signal obstructions. By selecting the appropriate external antennas, IT managers can optimize signal propagation and achieve precise radio frequency coverage tailored to the physical layout of their indoor facility.
Is the C9120AXE-Q compatible with existing Cisco wireless controllers? +
The C9120AXE-Q is designed to integrate seamlessly with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controllers. It supports flexible deployment models, including centralized, distributed, and cloud-based management via Cisco DNA Center. This compatibility ensures that existing enterprise networks can incorporate the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology without requiring a complete overhaul of the underlying wireless infrastructure management framework.
What is the significance of the 'Q' regulatory domain for the C9120AXE-Q? +
The 'Q' suffix indicates the regulatory domain specifically configured for compliance within the Qatar market. It is vital to ensure that your access point hardware matches your country's specific frequency regulations to remain compliant with local telecommunications standards and avoid potential signal interference or legal issues regarding spectrum usage within your enterprise environment.
Can the C9120AXE-Q handle high-density client environments? +
Absolutely. This access point is engineered for high-density scenarios by utilizing features like BSS Coloring and Target Wake Time, which improve airtime efficiency. These capabilities allow the AP to manage a large number of connected devices simultaneously while minimizing contention and maintaining stable connection speeds for every client, making it perfect for lecture halls, offices, and conference centers.
How is the C9120AXE-Q powered in an enterprise network? +
The device supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), drawing power directly from compatible switches that support 802.3at (PoE+) or 802.3bt (UPOE) standards. Utilizing PoE simplifies cable management and deployment by eliminating the need for local power outlets near the access point, providing a clean, centralized power distribution solution across your entire wireless infrastructure.
Does the C9120AXE-Q support IoT integration and BLE scanning? +
This unit includes a dedicated IoT radio and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) scanning capabilities. This allows organizations to manage location-based services, asset tracking, and sensor integration directly through the access point, providing a consolidated infrastructure approach that reduces the need for secondary overlay networks for smart building and IoT connectivity requirements.
What management features are available for the C9120AXE-Q? +
The access point offers advanced management through Cisco DNA Center, providing AI-driven insights, automated provisioning, and comprehensive visibility into network performance. Administrators can leverage real-time analytics to troubleshoot connectivity issues, optimize channel assignments, and monitor security threats, ensuring that the wireless network remains secure and performing at its peak potential for all enterprise users.
Why should I choose BuyRouterSwitch.com for my Cisco hardware procurement? +
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How can I obtain a bulk quote for large-scale deployments of the C9120AXE-Q? +
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