Cisco Catalyst 9164I-MR Wireless Access Point
Best high-performance connectivity for demanding, large-scale enterprise environments.
This is the ultimate bridge for IT teams torn between cloud-managed simplicity and on-premises control. By supporting the latest 6GHz spectrum alongside flexible management, it eliminates the need to choose between future-proofing your network and sticking with the infrastructure you already trust.
$1304.43
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Hummingbird Networks
Who it's for
- IT managers supporting high-bandwidth, latency-sensitive modern office devices
- Network administrators needing flexible, centralized management across diverse deployment environments
- Enterprise teams managing crowded spaces with high client density
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious organizations avoiding recurring software subscription costs
- Businesses with legacy switching infrastructure lacking PoE++ capabilities
- Network teams operating mixed-vendor or non-Cisco hardware environments
Performance breakdown
Wireless Throughput
Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E architecture handles massive data loads with ease.
Management Flexibility
Seamlessly toggles between Cisco DNA Center and Meraki cloud management.
RF Intelligence
Dedicated scanning radio provides proactive, real-time network health insights.
IoT Integration
Integrated BLE beaconing simplifies connecting and tracking smart office devices.
Enterprise Security
WPA3 and hardware-level encryption ensure robust protection for sensitive traffic.
Capacity Density
4x4 MU-MIMO radios maintain consistent performance in crowded, high-traffic environments.
Key Specs
Wireless Standards
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E), backward-compatible
Frequency Bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz
Radio Configuration
Three 4x4:4 MU-MIMO radios
Aggregate Data Rate
~7.78 Gbps tri-radio aggregate frame rate
Ethernet Ports
1 x 5 Gbps mGig Ethernet port
Security
AES hardware encryption, WPA3, and 802.1X support
USB Port
1 x USB 2.0 (Type A) with 4.5W power budget
RF Management
Dedicated scanning radio for analytics and tracking
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