Cisco Catalyst 9166I Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth Wireless Access Point

The Cisco CW9166I-B is a wireless access point that introduces Wi-Fi 6E capability to the Catalyst line, giving networks access to the new 6 GHz spectrum while still serving 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz clients. This tri-band design lets IT teams ease the transition to Wi-Fi 6E without forcing older devices to upgrade, which is valuable in offices where laptops, phones, and IoT sensors often run on different generations of Wi-Fi.

Each radio works with features intended for busy spaces, so meeting rooms, lecture halls, and hospitality venues can carry video calls, cloud applications, and guest traffic at the same time. The wider 6 GHz channels help reduce contention in areas where many access points overlap, leading to steadier throughput and lower latency for streaming and voice.

On the wired side, the access point provides 1 GbE, 2.5 GbE, and 5 GbE Ethernet ports. This choice allows you to match the uplink speed to your current switching hardware today and move up to multigigabit backhaul later, protecting the initial investment.

Built-in Bluetooth adds another layer of flexibility. Facilities teams can use it for asset tracking, location-based services, or simple device onboarding without installing separate gateways. This feature is useful in environments such as retail stores, healthcare clinics, and warehouses where both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices coexist.

Whether you are expanding a campus network, redesigning a branch office, or equipping a public venue, the Cisco CW9166I-B offers a straightforward way to deliver consistent wireless coverage, prepare for future bandwidth demands, and keep management streamlined under the Catalyst ecosystem.

Highlights:

• Wi-Fi 6E support on the 6 GHz band, plus 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation for backward compatibility
• High client capacity suited for dense offices, classrooms, and public spaces
• Selectable 1 GbE, 2.5 GbE, and 5 GbE Ethernet ports for flexible uplink speeds
• Integrated Bluetooth radio for asset tracking, location services, and easy IoT onboarding
• Seamless integration with the Cisco Catalyst platform for centralized management and security