The Cisco® Catalyst® 9130 Series Access Points are the next generation of enterprise
access points. They are resilient, secure, and intelligent.
With the emergence of high-density networks and the Internet of Things (IoT), we are more dependent on
wireless networks than ever before. Increasing numbers of devices connect to the network every year,
ranging from high-performance client devices to low-bandwidth IoT devices. Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series
Access Points provide a seamless experience anywhere for everyone, with high scaling and unmatched
performance in diverse network deployments. Going beyond the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) standard, the 9130
Series provides integrated security, resiliency, and operational flexibility as well as increased network
intelligence.
Extending Cisco’s intent-based network and perfect for networks of all sizes, the Cisco Catalyst 9130
Series scales to meet the growing demands of IoT while fully supporting the latest innovations and new
technologies. The 9130 Series is also a leader in performance, security, and analytics.
The Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points, paired with the Cisco Digital Network Architecture
(Cisco DNA), are enterprise-class products that will address both your current and future needs. They are
the first step in updating your network to take better advantage of all of the features and benefits that Wi-Fi
6 provides.
Key features:
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Wi-Fi 6 certified, supporting 802.11ax on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands
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Up to four Wi-Fi radios: 5GHz flexible radio (single 8x8 or dual 4x4), 2.4GHz (4x4) and Cisco RF
ASIC
The IEEE 802.11ax emerging standard, also known as High-Efficiency Wireless
(HEW) or Wi-Fi 6, builds on 802.11ac. It delivers a better experience in typical
environments with more predictable performance for advanced applications such
as 4K or 8K video, high-density, high-definition collaboration apps, all-wireless
offices, and IoT. Wi-Fi 6 is designed to use both the 2.4-Ghz and 5-GHz bands,
unlike the 802.11ac standard.
Cisco RF ASIC
The Cisco RF Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) is a fully integrated
Software-Defined Radio (SDR) that can perform advanced RF spectrum analysis
and delivers features such as Cisco CleanAir®, Wireless Intrusion Prevention
System (WIPS), FastLocate*, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) detection.
(* Future)
Uplink/downlink OFDMA
OFDMA-based scheduling splits the bandwidth into smaller frequency allocations
called Resource Units (RUs), which can be assigned to individual clients in both the
downlink and uplink directions to reduce overhead and latency.
Uplink/downlink MU-MIMO
technology
Supporting eight spatial streams, MU-MIMO enables access points to split spatial
streams between client devices to maximize throughput.
BSS coloring
Spatial reuse (also known as Basic Service Set [BSS] coloring) allows the access
points and their clients to differentiate between BSSs, thus permitting more
simultaneous transmissions.
Target Wake Time
A new power-saving mode called Target Wake Time (TWT) allows the client to
stay asleep and to wake up only at prescheduled (target) times to exchange data
with the access point. This offers significant energy savings for battery-operated
devices, up to 3x to 4x the savings achieved by 802.11n and 802.11ac.
Intelligent Capture
Intelligent Capture probes the network and provides Cisco DNA Center with deep
analysis. The software can track more than 240 anomalies and instantaneously
review all packets on demand, emulating the onsite network administrator.
Intelligent Capture allows for more informed decisions on your wireless networks.
Future feature support:
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IoT ready (BLE, other 802.15.4 protocols** like Zigbee)
**
- Supported in future software releases
The Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points support both Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple
Access (OFDMA) and multiuser multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO), delivering more predictable
performance for advanced applications and IoT. Additionally, with up to 5 Gbps and NBASE-T and IEEE
802.3bz Ethernet compatibility, the 9130 Series can seamlessly offload network traffic without any
bottlenecks. With Cisco’s Multigigabit technology, you can use your existing Category 5e or 6 cabling to
achieve speeds up to 5 Gbps, allowing for higher throughputs with minimum cost. And with multiple
antenna options, you can choose the one that works best for you.
Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA)
with tri-radio mode
FRA allows the access points to intelligently determine the operating mode of
serving radios based on the RF environment and traffic demands. The access
points can operate in the following modes:
● Dual radio mode: one 8x8 5 GHz and one 4x4 2.4 GHz. One radio will serve clients on 5
GHz band, while the other serves clients on 2.4 GHz band.
● Tri-radio mode
*
: dual 4x4 5 GHz and one 4x4 2.4GHz. With two 4x4 5 GHz and one 4x4
2.4 GHz radios (tri-radio) inside the access point, client device capacity can be increased
on demand.
● The access point’s default mode is dual radio with 8x8 5 GHz and 4x4 2.4 GHz. It has the
ability to split the 8x8 radio into two separate 4x4 5-GHz radios through software, thereby
enabling the benefits of FRA while allowing the 2.4-GHz radio to remain active.
Industry first 8x8 external antenna
access point with Smart antenna
connector
Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series is the first in the industry to provide 8x8 radio
architecture with external antennas. Additionally these antennas can also be split
into a dual 4x4 radio architecture. An intelligent physical antenna connector is
included on the Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points with an external
antenna. This connector provides advanced network design flexibility for highdensity and large open-area environments such as auditoriums, convention
centers, libraries, cafeterias, and arenas/stadiums.
Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller
(EWC)
Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst 9130 Access Points is designed for
networks of all sizes, including small and medium-sized businesses and distributed
enterprises. It provides industry-leading wireless LAN technology without the need
for a physical wireless controller.
Multigigabit Ethernet support
Multigigabit Ethernet provides uplink speeds of 5 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps, in addition to
100 Mbps and 1 Gbps. All speeds are supported on Category 5e cabling, as well
as 10GBASE-T (IEEE 802.3bz) cabling.
Bluetooth 5
Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5 radio enables location-based use cases
such as asset tracking, wayfinding or analytics.
Container support for applications
Container support enables edge computing capabilities for IoT applications on the
host access point.
Apple features
Apple and Cisco have partnered to create an optimal mobile experience for iOS
devices on corporate networks based on Cisco technologies. Using new features
in Apple iOS, in combination with the latest software and hardware from Cisco,
businesses can now more effectively use their network infrastructure to deliver an
enhanced user experience across all business applications.
At the center of the collaboration is a unique handshake between the Cisco WLAN
and Apple devices. This handshake enables the Cisco WLAN to provide an optimal
Wi-Fi roaming experience to Apple devices. Additionally, the Cisco WLAN trusts
Apple devices and gives priority treatment for business-critical applications
specified by the Apple device. This feature is also known as Fast Lane.
Note: The following features will be available in a future release: Intelligent Capture, Tri-radio mode,
Uplink MU-MIMO, and Container support for applications.
Resilient – steady performance in demanding environments
Network infrastructures that are upgraded to Wi-Fi 6-enabled devices will get up to four times the capacity
boost needed to support the additional devices connected to the network as well as the data they
generate. Wi-Fi 6 will offer multigigabit performance that will feature seamless connectivity with higher
throughput compared to the Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) standard. This means that your network will run more
smoothly. With support for BSS coloring, the new standard eases high-density device deployments by
allowing simultaneous transmissions, ultimately increasing network capacity, customer interactions, and
value-add services. BSS coloring allows the limited channels in the 2.4 GHz band to have better spectral
reuse, benefiting IoT and other 2.4 GHz clients.
Wi-Fi 6, with better coordination of transit time to and from devices, will also bring about a reduction in
latency and greater reliability, allowing for hundreds of devices per access point. This will enable IoT
devices to be reliably deployed at scale. In addition, Wi-Fi 6 will reduce the battery consumption in devices
such as smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices when compared to previous standards. For more details
about Wi-Fi 6, see Cisco’s technical white paper on Wi-Fi 6.
Secure infrastructure
Trustworthy systems built with Cisco Trust Anchor Technologies provide a highly secure foundation for
Cisco products. With the Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points, these technologies enable assurance of
hardware and software authenticity for supply chain trust and strong defense against man-in-the-middle
attacks that compromise software and firmware. Trust Anchor capabilities include:
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Image signing: Cryptographically signed images provide assurance that the firmware, BIOS, and
other software components are authentic and unmodified. As the system boots, the system’s
software signatures are checked for integrity.
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Secure Boot: Cisco Secure Boot technology anchors the boot sequence chain of trust to immutable
hardware, mitigating threats against a system’s foundational state and the software being loaded,
regardless of a user’s privilege level. It provides layered protection against illicitly modified
firmware.
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Cisco Trust Anchor module: A tamper-resistant, strong cryptographic, single-chip solution
uniquely identifies the product so that its origin can be confirmed to Cisco. This provides assurance
that the product is genuine.
Aesthetically redesigned for the next-generation enterprise
The Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points are built from the ground up, with a new clean look and a smooth
finish, integrating RF excellence and next-generation technologies to provide a best-in-class wireless
experience without compromise. In addition to incorporating several new high-performance features, the
hardware has been redesigned to deliver greater efficiency in a more compact form factor for visually
appealing Wi-Fi deployments.
Cisco DNA support
Pairing the Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points with Cisco DNA allows for a total network
transformation. Cisco DNA allows you to truly understand your network with real-time analytics, quickly
detect and contain security threats, and easily provide networkwide consistency through automation and
virtualization.
Cisco DNA with Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) is the network fabric that powers business. It is an
open and extensible, software-driven architecture that accelerates and simplifies your enterprise network
operations. The programmable architecture frees your IT staff from time-consuming, repetitive network
configuration tasks so they can focus instead on innovation that positively transforms your business. By
decoupling network functions from the hardware, you can build and manage your entire wired and wireless
Customers are responsible for verifying approval for use in their individual countries. To verify
approval and to identify the regulatory domain that corresponds to a particular country, visit
https://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance.
Not all regulatory domains have been approved. As they are approved, the part numbers will be
available on the Global Price List and/or regional price lists.
Cisco Wireless LAN Services
● AS-WLAN-CNSLT: Cisco Wireless LAN Network Planning and Design Service
● AS-WLAN-CNSLT: Cisco Wireless LAN 802.11n Migration Service
● AS-WLAN-CNSLT: Cisco Wireless LAN Performance and Security Assessment Service
Software
Catalyst 9130 AXI
● Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.10.x or later
● Cisco IOS
®
XE Software Release 16.12.1 with AP Device Pack, or later
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
network from a single user interface. SD-Access enables policy-based automation from edge to cloud with
foundational capabilities. These include:
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Simplified device deployment
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Unified management of wired and wireless networks
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Network virtualization and segmentation
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Group-based policies
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Context-based analytics
The Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points support SD-Access, Cisco’s leading enterprise architecture.
Working together, the Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series and Cisco DNA offer such features as:
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Cisco DNA Spaces
●
Cisco Identity Services Engine
●
Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance
The result? Your network stays relevant, becomes digital ready, and is the lifeblood of your organization.
● Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)
● Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25˚C, 15,000 ft (4600 m)
● Operating temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
● Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing)
● Operating altitude test: 40˚C, 9843 ft (3000 m)
Note: When the ambient operating temperature exceeds 40°C, the access point will shift from 8x8
to 4x4 on the 5 GHz radio, uplink Ethernet will downgrade to 1 Gigabit Ethernet; however, the USB
interface will remain enabled.
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)
Note: Customers are responsible for verifying approval for use in their individual countries. To verify approval and to
identify the regulatory domain that corresponds to a particular country, visit
The Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points require mandatory Smart Licensing. This provides ease of use for
Cisco DNA license management, consumption, and tracking. The access points include vastly simplified
base network packages (Network Essentials and Network Advantage), with term-based software packages
(Cisco DNA Essentials, Cisco DNA Advantage) as add-ons. The Cisco DNA packages, in addition to onbox capabilities, also unlock additional functionality in Cisco DNA Center, enabling controller-based
software-defined automation and assurance in your network.
The Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points support three types of Cisco DNA licenses: Cisco DNA Essentials,
Cisco DNA Advantage, and Cisco DNA Premier. The Cisco DNA licenses provide Cisco innovations on the
access point. The Cisco DNA license also includes the Network Essentials and Network Advantage
licensing options, which cover wireless fundamentals such as 802.1X authentication, quality of service
(QoS), Plug and Play (PnP), telemetry and visibility, and stateful switchover (SSO), as well as security
controls. These Network Essentials and Network Advantage components are perpetual and are valid for the
life of the access point. Cisco DNA subscription licenses have to be purchased for a 3-, 5-, or 7-year
subscription term. Upon expiration of the Cisco DNA license, the Cisco DNA features will expire, whereas
the Network Essentials and Network Advantage features will remain.
Note that it is not required to deploy Cisco DNA Center just to use one of the above packages. Refer to
https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collateral/software/one-wireless-subscription/q-and-ac67-739601.pdf for additional details about the Essentials and Advantage packages.
For information about feature support, refer to the Cisco Catalyst 9100 Release Notes.
Information on product material content laws and regulations
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WEEE compliance
Managing licenses with Smart Accounts
Creating Smart Accounts by using the Cisco Smart Software Manager (SSM) enables you to order devices
and licensing packages and also manage your software licenses from a centralized website. You can set
up the Smart Account to receive daily email alerts and to be notified of expiring add-on licenses that you
want to renew. A Smart Account is mandatory for the Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points. For more
information on Smart Accounts, refer to https://www.cisco.com/go/smartaccounts.
Warranty information
The Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points come with a limited lifetime warranty that provides full
warranty coverage of the hardware for as long as the original end user continues to own or use the
product. The warranty includes 10-day advance hardware replacement and ensures that software media
are defect-free for 90 days. For more details, visit https://www.cisco.com/go/warranty.
Cisco environmental sustainability
Information about Cisco’s environmental sustainability policies and initiatives for our products, solutions,
operations, and extended operations or supply chain is provided in the “Environment Sustainability” section
of Cisco’sCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.
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Cisco Services
With Cisco Services, you can achieve infrastructure excellence faster with less risk. From an initial WLAN
readiness assessment to implementation, full solution support, and in-depth training, our services for the
Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series provide expert guidance to help you successfully plan, deploy, manage, and
support your new access points. With unmatched networking expertise, best practices, and innovative
tools, Cisco Services can help you reduce overall upgrade, refresh, and migration costs as you introduce
new hardware, software, and protocols into the network. With a comprehensive lifecycle of services, Cisco
experts will help you minimize disruption and improve operational efficiency to extract maximum value from
your Cisco DNA-ready infrastructure.
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