Compare exact Cisco access point Product IDs side by side across Catalyst 9100 Wi-Fi 6 models, the Wi-Fi 7 CW9172I-RTG and Aironet 1500, 2800, 3700 and 3800 access points. Each comparison lines up the Wi-Fi standard, radios and spatial streams, antennas, Ethernet uplink, PoE operating modes, mounting and regulatory domain.
Compare Cisco access point models by wireless capabilities, antenna design, uplink speed and power requirements. Check complete Product IDs to distinguish antenna options and regional variants.
Understand the radio, interface and power specifications in a Cisco access point comparison. Learn what each parameter means and what to check between models.
The Wi-Fi standard describes the wireless generation. Frequency bands, such as 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, describe where its radios operate. The radio design shows which bands can operate at the same time.
MIMO uses multiple transmit and receive radio chains. In a 2x2:2 configuration, the first two numbers describe transmit and receive chains; the final number identifies two spatial data streams.
PHY rate is the theoretical physical-layer connection rate for a stated radio configuration. An aggregate PHY rate combines multiple radios; it is different from the rate available to one client.
The uplink connects an access point to the network switch. Some APs also have wired LAN ports for local devices. Port specifications describe supported link speeds, connector types and port roles.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) supplies power through the network cable. The input standard, including 802.3af, 802.3at or 802.3bt, describes the supported power source; the AP power draw describes device consumption.
Antenna specifications describe integrated or external antennas and their coverage pattern. Ceiling, wall-plate and outdoor designs have different mounting and environmental requirements.
Management support identifies how an AP is configured and operated, such as through a compatible wireless controller or cloud platform. The available management options depend on the exact hardware and software.
The complete Product ID can identify a regional radio variant, antenna configuration or other ordering option. Some AP families use global-use models with country-specific operating settings.
Compare Cisco access point specifications, including Wi-Fi standard, radio configuration, antennas, Ethernet uplinks, PoE requirements and management support.
| Cisco AP Model | Wi-Fi Standard | Radios / Bands | MIMO / Streams | Antenna Type | Ethernet Uplink | PoE Input | Management Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9105AXI-A | Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax; backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | Dedicated dual-concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 2x2 radios | 2x2 MU-MIMO with two spatial streams | Internal omnidirectional antennas | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE uplink | IEEE 802.3at PoE+, Cisco UPOE, AIR-PWRINJ6=, IEEE 802.3af PoE, or AIR-PWRINJ5= | Controller-based CAPWAP or Embedded Wireless Controller capable platform |
| C9115AXI-A | Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax; backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | Dedicated dual-concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 4x4 radios | 4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams | Four integrated dual-band omnidirectional antennas | 1 x 100/1000/2500BASE-T multigigabit RJ-45 PoE uplink | IEEE 802.3at PoE+, 802.3bt Cisco UPOE/UPOE+, or 802.3af PoE; supported Cisco injectors | Controller-based CAPWAP or Embedded Wireless Controller capable platform |
| C9105AXI-E | Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax; backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | Dedicated dual-concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 2x2 radios | 2x2 MU-MIMO with two spatial streams | Internal omnidirectional antennas | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE uplink | IEEE 802.3at PoE+, Cisco UPOE, AIR-PWRINJ6=, IEEE 802.3af PoE, or AIR-PWRINJ5= | Controller-based CAPWAP or Embedded Wireless Controller capable platform |
| C9115AXI-E | Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax; backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | Dedicated dual-concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 4x4 radios | 4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams | Four integrated dual-band omnidirectional antennas | 1 x 100/1000/2500BASE-T multigigabit RJ-45 PoE uplink | IEEE 802.3at PoE+, 802.3bt Cisco UPOE/UPOE+, or 802.3af PoE; supported Cisco injectors | Controller-based CAPWAP or Embedded Wireless Controller capable platform |
| C9105AXW-E | Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax; backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | Dedicated dual-concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 2x2 radios | 2x2 MU-MIMO with two spatial streams | Internal antennas | 1 x 100/1000/2500BASE-T multigigabit RJ-45 PoE uplink | IEEE 802.3at PoE+, Cisco UPOE, AIR-PWRINJ6=, IEEE 802.3af PoE, or AIR-PWRINJ5= | Controller-based CAPWAP or Embedded Wireless Controller capable platform |
| C9115AXE-E | Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax; backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | Dedicated dual-concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 4x4 radios | 4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams | External antennas sold separately; certified for antenna gains up to 6 dBi | 1 x 100/1000/2500BASE-T multigigabit RJ-45 PoE uplink | IEEE 802.3at PoE+, 802.3bt Cisco UPOE/UPOE+, or 802.3af PoE; supported Cisco injectors | Controller-based CAPWAP or Embedded Wireless Controller capable platform |
Radio and uplink values are shown for full-power operation; the comparison pages list the features each model keeps on lower PoE power levels.
“Not listed” means no value is recorded for that model; it does not mean zero or unsupported. Check the regulatory-domain suffix before ordering.
AX marks Wi-Fi 6. The next letter gives the format: I for internal antennas, as on the C9115AXI-E with four integrated antennas; E for external antennas sold separately, as on the C9115AXE-E; and W for the wall-plate C9105AXW-E. The final suffix, such as -A, -B or -E, is the regulatory domain, which must be approved for the installation country.
The C9105AXI-E uses 2x2 radios with two spatial streams, a 1.488 Gbps aggregate PHY rate, a 1G uplink and 11 W maximum draw. The C9115AXI-E uses 4x4 radios with four streams, 5.38 Gbps, a 2.5G multigigabit uplink and up to 20.4 W. The wall-plate C9105AXW-E keeps 2x2 radios but adds a 2.5G uplink and three LAN ports.
The C9105AXI-E runs both 2x2 radios and its 1G uplink on 802.3af. The C9115AXI-E drops to 2x2 radios, a 1G uplink and no USB on 802.3af and needs 802.3at for full operation. The C9105AXW-E keeps its radios and 2.5G uplink on 802.3af but turns off USB and LAN1 power output.
The CW9172I-RTG supports Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) with 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz radios at 2x2:2 each, or 2.4 GHz plus 4x4:4 at 5 GHz with 6 GHz disabled. The Catalyst 9105, 9115, 9124 and 9130 models are Wi-Fi 6, and the Aironet models are 802.11ac, with Wave 2 support on the Aironet 1540, 1560, 2800 and 3800 models.
Choose Wireless APs, search each complete Product ID and add up to four models. Keep the antenna letter and regulatory suffix in the model number, since otherwise identical access points differ by antenna type and country approval.
Each value comes from Cisco data sheets and ordering information for the exact Product ID, including the features available at each PoE input level, so each row describes the same operating condition across models.