C9120AXP-B - Cisco Catalyst 9120 WiFi 6 Access Point
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C9120AXP-B Overview
Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series C9120AXP-B
Overview
C9120AXP-B Overview
Cisco Catalyst 9120AXP, 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, B Domain.
Quick Specs
Product Code | C9120AXP-B |
Description | Cisco Catalyst 9120AXP Series, B 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 | B (B regulatory domain): • 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels • 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels • 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels • 5.745 to 5.865 GHz; 7 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 | |
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 9120AXP Access Point: Indoor, professional installations
- 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 9120AXP, 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
C9120AXP-B Specification
C9120AXP-B Specification | |
Description | Cisco Catalyst 9120AXP Series, B 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 | B (B regulatory domain): • 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels • 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels • 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels • 5.745 to 5.865 GHz; 7 channels |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary performance capabilities of the Cisco C9120AXP-B? +
The C9120AXP-B is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) indoor access point. It supports 4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams, delivering significantly higher throughput and capacity compared to 802.11ac standards. It is designed to handle high-density environments, ensuring reliable connectivity for multiple bandwidth-intensive applications simultaneously.
Does the C9120AXP-B support external antennas? +
Yes, the C9120AXP-B model features external antenna connectors. This provides IT administrators with greater flexibility to optimize radio frequency coverage patterns in challenging physical spaces, such as warehouses or high-ceiling environments, where specific directional or high-gain antennas are required to maintain signal integrity.
How does the Cisco C9120AXP-B handle power requirements in a network deployment? +
This access point is 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE+) compliant. To ensure full functionality and maintain peak performance across all radio streams, it is recommended to connect the unit to a switch or power injector that meets the standard PoE+ power budget requirements specified for the Catalyst 9120 series.
Is the C9120AXP-B compatible with Cisco DNA Center? +
The C9120AXP-B is fully compatible with Cisco DNA Center, allowing for centralized management, automated provisioning, and advanced analytics. This integration empowers network teams to gain deeper visibility into client performance, troubleshoot issues faster, and implement policy-based automation across the entire wireless infrastructure.
What is the regulatory domain for the C9120AXP-B model? +
The 'B' suffix in the C9120AXP-B SKU indicates that the device is configured for the regulatory domain designated for the United States. Ensure that your deployment location aligns with these specific frequency and channel regulations to maintain compliance with local spectrum management policies.
Can the C9120AXP-B operate in a controller-less environment? +
Yes, this access point supports Cisco Mobility Express, which allows one AP to act as a virtual controller for smaller deployments. This eliminates the need for a physical hardware controller, making it an efficient solution for branch offices or smaller enterprise sites that require enterprise-grade wireless features without the complexity of centralized hardware.
How does the C9120AXP-B enhance security for connected devices? +
The C9120AXP-B supports WPA3, the latest security standard, providing robust encryption and enhanced protection for network traffic. It also integrates seamlessly with Cisco TrustSec, enabling identity-based security policies that segment network access and restrict unauthorized lateral movement within your enterprise environment.
What are the physical mounting considerations for the C9120AXP-B? +
This access point is designed for versatile indoor mounting, including ceiling and wall installations. It is compatible with standard Cisco bracket systems, allowing for a clean, professional aesthetic. Ensure the mounting location provides adequate clearance for the external antennas to maintain the desired radiation pattern for your facility.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for multiple C9120AXP-B units? +
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