C9130AXE-R - Cisco Catalyst 9130 WiFi 6 Access Point

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C9130AXE-R

C9130AXE-R - Cisco Catalyst 9130 WiFi 6 Access Point
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Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series C9130AXE-R

Overview

The Cisco® Catalyst® 9130AX Series Access Points are the next generation of enterprise access points. They are resilient, secure, and intelligent. C9130AXE-R is the Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Point, external antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, R Domain.

Product Details

Cisco AP C9130AX Series provides these features:

• Wi-Fi 6 certified, supporting 802.11ax on both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands

• Up to four Wi-Fi radios: 5GHz flexible radio (single 8x8 or dual 4x4), 2.4GHz (4x4) and Cisco RF ASIC

• OFDMA and MU-MIMO

• Multigigabit support

• Internal and external antenna

Future feature support:

• IoT ready (BLE, other 802.15.4 protocols** like Zigbee)

** - Supported in future software releases

Supported Platforms

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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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Description

C9130AXE-A

Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Point, external antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, A Domain

C9130AXE-B

Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Point, external antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, B Domain

C9130AXE-D

Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Point, external antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, D Domain

C9130AXE-E

Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Point, external antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, E Domain

C9130AXE-H

Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Point, external antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, H Domain

C9130AXE-K

Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Point, external antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, K Domain

C9130AXE-Q

Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Point, external antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, Q Domain

C9130AXE-R

Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Point, external antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, R Domain

C9130AXE-S

Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Point, external antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO, S Domain

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Specification

C9130AXE-R Specification

C9130AXE-R Specification

Software

 

Catalyst 9130AXE

• Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.10MR1 or later

• Cisco IOS ® XE Software Release 17.1.1 s or later

Supported wireless LAN controllers

 

• Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers

• Cisco 3504, 5520, and 8540 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

• 20- and 40-MHz channels

• PHY data rates up to 1.5 Gbps (40 MHz with 5 GHz and 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz)

• Packet aggregation: Aggregate MAC Protocol Data Unit (A-MPDU) (transmit and receive), Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit (A-MSDU) (transmit and receive)

• 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)

• 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 6.9 Gbps (160 MHz with 5 GHz)

• Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)

• 802.11 DFS

• CSD support

• WPA3 support

802.11ax

 

• 8x8 uplink/downlink MU-MIMO with eight spatial streams

• Uplink/downlink OFDMA

• TWT

• BSS coloring

• MRC

• 802.11ax beamforming

• 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels

• PHY data rates up to 10 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

• WPA3 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

External antenna with Smart antenna connector

 

• The Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE Access Point is certified for use with antenna gains up to 13 dBi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)

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

• Supports Self-Identifiable Antennas (SIA) on the Smart antenna connector

• Smart antenna connector is a compact multi-RF connector with 8-DART interface

• Requires the AIR-CAB002-D8-R= 2-fppt smart antenna connector when used with antennas with a RP-TNC connector

• Requires the AIR-CAB003-D8-N= 3 ft smart antenna connector when used with AIR-ANT2513P4M-N= antenna

Interfaces

 

 

• 1x 100, 1000, 2500, 5000 Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) IEEE 802.3bz

• Management console port (RJ-45)

• USB 2.0 at 4.5W (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):

- C9130AXE: 9.17 x 9.17 x 1.58 in. (23.3 x 23.3 x 4.0 cm)

Environmental

 

Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE

• Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)

• Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25˚C, 15,000 ft (4600 m)

• Operating temperature: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)

• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing)

• Operating altitude test: 40˚C, 9843 ft.(3000 m)

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)

• -1 dBm (0.79 mW)

• -4 dBm(0.39 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 (0.79 mW)

Maximum number of nonoverlapping channels

 

2.4 GHz

• 802.11b/g:

- 20 MHz: 3

• 802.11n:

- 20 MHz: 3

• 802.11ax:

- 20 MHz: 3

5 GHz

• 802.11a:

- 20 MHz: 26 FCC, 16 EU

• 802.11n:

- 20 MHz: 26 FCC, 16 EU

- 40 MHz: 12 FCC, 7 EU

• 802.11ac/ax:

- 20 MHz: 26 FCC, 16 EU

- 40 MHz: 12 FCC, 7 EU

- 80 MHz: 5 FCC, 3 EU

- 160 MHz 2 FCC, 1 EU

Note: This varies by regulatory domain. Refer to the product documentation for specific details for each regulatory domain.

Compliance standards

 Safety:

- IEC 60950-1

- EN 60950-1

- UL 60950-1

- CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1

- AS/NZS60950.1

- UL 2043

- Class III equipment

 Emissions:

- CISPR 32 (rev. 2015)

- EN 55032 (rev. 2012/AC:2013)

- EN 55032 (rev. 2015)

- EN61000-3-2 (rev. 2014)

- EN61000-3-3 (rev. 2013)

- KN61000-3-2

- KN61000-3-3

- AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class B (rev. 2015)

- 47 CFR FCC Part 15B

- ICES-003 (rev. 2016 Issue 6, Class B)

- VCCI-CISPR 32

- CNS (rev. 13438)

- KN-32

- QCVN 118:2018/BTTTT

 Immunity:

- CISPR 24 (rev. 2010)

- EN 55024 + AMD 1(rev. 2010)

- EN 55035: 2017

- KN35

 Emissions and immunity:

- EN 301 489-1 (v2.1.1 2017-02)

- EN 301 489-17 (v3.1.1 2017-02)

- QCVN (18:2014)

- QCVN 112:2017/BTTTT

- KN 489-1

- KN 489-17

- EN 60601-1-2:2015

- EN 61000-6-1: 2007

 Radio:

- EN 300 328 (v2.1.1)

- EN 301 893 (v2.1.1)

- AS/NZS 4268 (rev. 2017)

- 47 CFR FCC Part 15C, 15.247, 15.407

- RSP-100

- RSS-GEN

- RSS-247

- China regulations SRRC

- LP0002 (rev 2018.1.10)

- Japan Std. 33a, Std. 66, and Std. 71

 RF safety:

- EN 50385 (rev. Aug 2002)

- ARPANSA

- AS/NZS 2772 (rev. 2016)

- EN 62209-1 (rev. 2016)

- EN 62209-2 (rev. 2010)

- 47 CFR Part 1.1310 and 2.1091

- RSS-102

 IEEE standards:

- IEEE 802.3

- IEEE 802.3ab

- IEEE 802.3af/at

- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax

- IEEE 802.11h, 802.11d

 Security:

- 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), WPA3

- 802.1X

- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

 Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types:

- EAP-Transport Layer Security (TLS)

- EAP-Tunneled TLS (TTLS) or Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (MSCHAP) v2

- Protected EAP (PEAP) v0 or EAP-MSCHAP v2

- EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST)

- PEAP v1 or EAP-Generic Token Card (GTC)

- EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary radio capabilities of the Cisco C9130AXE-R access point? +
The C9130AXE-R is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point featuring 4x4:4 MU-MIMO technology. It utilizes external antennas to provide flexible coverage patterns, making it ideal for environments with challenging radio frequency requirements or high-density deployments that demand robust, reliable connectivity across both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands.
Does the C9130AXE-R support Cisco DNA Center for network management? +
Yes, this access point is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA). By utilizing the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers, administrators can leverage DNA Center to gain deep insights into network health, automate deployment configurations, and enhance security policy enforcement across their entire wireless infrastructure.
What is the benefit of the external antenna support on the C9130AXE-R? +
The 'E' designation in C9130AXE-R signifies that this model supports external antennas. This is critical for deployments in warehouses, high-ceiling auditoriums, or areas requiring specialized directional coverage. It allows IT teams to attach specific antennas to target signal strength precisely where it is needed most, bypassing the limitations of standard integrated omnidirectional antenna units.
How does the C9130AXE-R handle high-density client environments? +
This model is engineered with advanced features like OFDMA and BSS coloring, which significantly improve spectral efficiency in crowded environments. By scheduling transmissions more effectively and reducing contention, the C9130AXE-R ensures that a high volume of concurrent users—such as those found in lecture halls or conference centers—can maintain high-speed, low-latency connections simultaneously.
Is the C9130AXE-R compatible with existing Cisco Catalyst 9800 wireless controllers? +
Absolutely. The C9130AXE-R is fully compatible with the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controllers. It operates optimally within these environments, supporting advanced features like seamless roaming, WPA3 security, and encrypted traffic analytics, ensuring that your investment aligns with modern enterprise networking standards for security and performance.
What security features are integrated into the Cisco C9130AXE-R? +
Security is built into the foundation of this access point. It supports WPA3, the latest security standard, and features Cisco CleanAir technology to detect and mitigate RF interference. Furthermore, it integrates with Cisco TrustSec for scalable, group-based policy management, helping to safeguard your wireless network against unauthorized access and potential threats at the edge.
What power requirements should I consider for the C9130AXE-R deployment? +
The C9130AXE-R supports IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE+). To ensure the access point operates with its full feature set, including all radio chains and radio resource management capabilities, it is recommended to use a PoE+ capable switch or a dedicated Cisco power injector that complies with the 802.3at standard.
Can the C9130AXE-R be deployed in flexible radio assignment mode? +
Yes, this unit supports Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA), which allows the system to intelligently manage its radios based on network needs. It can dynamically transition a radio to monitor for security threats or to increase capacity, ensuring that your network adapts in real-time to changing traffic patterns and client densities.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for the C9130AXE-R through BuyRouterSwitch.com? +
If you are planning a large-scale enterprise rollout, our team at BuyRouterSwitch.com is ready to assist. Simply navigate to our bulk quote request page or contact our dedicated sales representatives directly with your specific quantity requirements. We specialize in streamlining the procurement process for large-volume orders to help you meet your project timelines and budget goals.
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