Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE-B is an advanced access point belonging to the Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series, known for its cutting-edge wireless networking capabilities. Designed to meet the demands of modern networks, this access point offers advanced features and performance. Operating on the Wi-Fi 6 standard, the C9120AXE-B ensures high-speed wireless connectivity and enhanced network efficiency. It supports advanced technologies such as multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) and orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA), enabling simultaneous transmission to multiple devices and maximizing network capacity. Equipped with intelligent antennas and beamforming technology, the Catalyst 9120AXE-B optimizes signal coverage and minimizes interference, ensuring reliable connectivity in various environments. Its high-performance hardware and sophisticated software algorithms ensure stable and consistent performance for a wide range of connected devices. The Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE-B access point delivers exceptional wireless performance, scalability, and security, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to modernize their network infrastructure and meet the evolving demands of wireless connectivity.
Specification
C9120AXE-B Specification
C9120AXE-B Specification |
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Description |
Cisco Catalyst 9120AXE 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 |