Description
The Cisco CW9163E-MR is a cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6E outdoor wireless access point engineered to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity for campuses, stadiums, transportation hubs, industrial sites, and other demanding outdoor environments. This Cisco CW9163E-MR supports concurrent operation across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequency bands with an aggregate wireless data rate of up to 3.9 Gbps. Its rugged weather-resistant enclosure, integrated Bluetooth Low Energy, dedicated scanning radio, and built-in GPS provide reliable wireless coverage for enterprise deployments.
Technical Specifications
| Condition |
New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand |
Cisco |
| Category |
Wireless Networking |
| Part Number |
CW9163E-MR |
| Subcategory |
Outdoor Wireless Access Point |
| Product Family |
Cisco Catalyst 9163E Series |
| Wi-Fi Standard |
Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Management |
Cisco Meraki Cloud |
| Aggregate Data Rate |
Up to 3.9 Gbps |
| Wireless Radios |
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, Dedicated Tri-Band Scanning Radio, Bluetooth LE/IoT Radio |
| Spatial Streams |
2×2:2 on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz |
| Ethernet Port |
1 × 100M/1G/2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 |
| USB Port |
1 × USB 2.0 |
| Antenna Type |
External Antennas Required (Sold Separately) |
| GPS |
Integrated GPS/GNSS Receiver |
| Power Options |
IEEE 802.3bt PoE, 802.3at PoE (Feature Dependent) |
| Deployment |
Indoor / Outdoor |
| Weight |
4.8 lbs |
Information About CW9163E-MR
The CW9163E-MR is part of the Cisco Catalyst 9163E Series and is managed through the Cisco Meraki cloud platform while also supporting migration between cloud and on-premises management. It features three 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E client-serving radios operating simultaneously on the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, along with a dedicated tri-band scanning radio and a separate IoT radio supporting Bluetooth Low Energy. The access point supports OFDMA, MU-MIMO, beamforming, WPA3 security, automated RF optimization, and integrated GPS/GNSS functionality for Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) in outdoor 6 GHz deployments. Designed for outdoor enterprise networking, the CW9163E-MR supports external omnidirectional or directional antennas, enabling flexible wireless coverage while maintaining high throughput and low latency.
Key Features:
- Wi-Fi 6E Technology: Supports IEEE 802.11ax across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequency bands.
- Tri-Band Performance: Delivers an aggregate wireless throughput of up to 3.9 Gbps.
- Outdoor-Rated Design: Weatherized enclosure provides dependable operation in demanding outdoor environments.
- Dedicated Scanning Radio: Continuously performs WIDS/WIPS, RF monitoring, and spectrum analysis without affecting client traffic.
- Bluetooth LE and IoT Support: Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy radio enables IoT connectivity and beacon applications.
- External Antenna Support: Compatible with Cisco omnidirectional and directional antennas for flexible deployment.
- Built-In GPS/GNSS: Supports location services and Automated Frequency Coordination for outdoor 6 GHz operation.
- Meraki Cloud Management: Enables centralized monitoring, configuration, firmware management, and analytics through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard.
The CW9163E-MR delivers the reliability and precision required for enterprise outdoor wireless networking, secure Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and cloud-managed infrastructure.
