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The Catalyst 9105 Access Points from Cisco are designed to enhance intent-based networks and accommodate the increasing demands of IoT across various network sizes. Available in different mounting options, such as ceiling and wall installations, these access points provide seamless connectivity and high performance. They go beyond the Wi-Fi 6 standard, offering integrated security, resiliency, and operational flexibility. The Catalyst 9105 is particularly suitable for teleworker deployment due to its small form factor and low power consumption, providing secure wired and wireless access for remote workers. Paired with Cisco DNA, these access points address both current and future network needs, offering features like the Cisco User Defined Network, which allows end users to control their own wireless network partition securely, making it suitable for settings like university dormitories or extended hospital stays.
Features and Benefits
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Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
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. |
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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. |
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Downlink MU‑MIMO technology |
Supporting two spatial streams, MU-MIMO enables access points to split spatial streams between client devices to maximize throughput. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Application Hosting on Catalyst 9100 Access |
Application Hosting on Catalyst 9100 Access Points helps future-proof and simplify IoT deployments by eliminating the need to install and manage overlay networks. Utilizing the USB interface, containerized applications and hardware modules can be deployed to reduce cost and complexity. Adding Cisco DNA Center provides workflows and deployment-wide application lifecycle management. |
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Bluetooth 5 |
Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5 radio enables location-based use cases such as asset tracking, way finding or analytics. |
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Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller |
The 9105AX Series Wi-Fi 6 access points is available with a built-in controller. The Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst 9100 Access Points provides an easy-to-deploy and manage option that does not require a physical appliance. The control resides on the access point so there is no added footprint or complexity. And, because it uses Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series code, it’s easy to migrate your network as your needs grow. |
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Container support for applications |
Container support enables edge computing capabilities for IoT applications on the host access point. |
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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. |
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:
- Image signing
- Secure Boot
- Cisco Trust Anchor module
Cisco DNA Software support
Pairing the Cisco Catalyst 9105 Series Access Points with Cisco DNA Software allows for a total network transformation. Cisco DNA Software 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. The Cisco Catalyst 9105 Series Access Points support SD-Access, Cisco’s leading enterprise architecture.
Working together, the Cisco Catalyst 9105 Series and Cisco DNA Software offer such features as:
- Cisco 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.
Product specifications
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Specification |
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Software |
Catalyst 9105 AXI
Catalyst 9105AXW
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Supported wireless LAN controllers |
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802.11n version 2.0 (and related) capabilities |
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802.11ac |
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802.11ax |
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Integrated antenna |
Catalyst 9105AXW
Catalyst 9105AXI
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Interfaces |
Catalyst 9105AXW
Catalyst 9105AXI
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Indicators |
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Dimensions |
◦ C9105AXW: 3.54 x 6.3 x 1.3 in. (90 x 160 x 32.66 mm) ◦ C9105AXI: 5.9 x 5.9 x 1.18 in. (150 x 150 x 30 mm) |
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Weight |
Cisco Catalyst 9105AXW
Cisco Catalyst 9105AXI
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Input power requirements |
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Catalyst 9105AXI |
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PoE power |
2.4-GHz radio |
5-GHz radio |
Link speed |
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802.3af (PoE) |
2x2 |
2x2 |
1G |
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Catalyst 9105AXW |
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PoE power |
2.4-GHz radio |
5-GHz radio |
Link speed |
USB |
LAN1 PSE |
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802.3af (PoE) |
2x2 |
2x2 |
2.5G mGig |
Disabled |
Disabled |
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802.3at (PoE+) |
2x2 |
2x2 |
2.5G mGig |
Either USB or LAN1 PSE enabled. |
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Environmental |
Cisco Catalyst 9105AXW
Note: When the ambient operating temperature exceeds 40°C, the access point will shift from 2x2 to 1x1 on the 2.4 GHz radio and the USB interface and LAN1 PSE will be disabled. Cisco Catalyst 9105AXI
Note: When the ambient operating temperature exceeds 40°C, the access point will shift from 2x2 to 1x1 on the 2.4 GHz radio. |
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Available transmit power settings (Max/Min) |
2.4 GHz
◦ 20 dBm (100 mW) ◦ -7 dBm (0.2 mW) |
5 GHz
◦ 20 dBm (100 mW) ◦ -7 dBm (0.2 mW) |
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Compliance |
◦ IEC 60950-1 ◦ EN 60950-1 ◦ UL 60950-1 ◦ IEC 62368-1 ◦ EN 62368-1 ◦ UL/CUL 62368 – 1 ◦ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 ◦ AS/NZS60950.1 ◦ UL 2043 – Only for C9105AXI ◦ Class III equipment
◦ CISPR 32 (rev. 2015) ◦ EN 55032 (rev. 2012/AC:2013) ◦ EN 55032 (rev. 2015) ◦ EN61000-3-2 (rev. 2014) ◦ EN61000-3-3 (rev. 2013) ◦ KN61000-3-2 ◦ KN61000-3-3 ◦ AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class B (rev. 2015) ◦ 47 CFR FCC Part 15B ◦ ICES-003 (rev. 2016 Issue 6, Class B) ◦ VCCI-CISPR 32 ◦ CNS (rev. 13438) ◦ KN-32 ◦ QCVN 118:2018/BTTTT
◦ CISPR 24 (rev. 2010) ◦ EN 55024 + AMD 1 (rev. 2010) ◦ EN 55035: 2017 ◦ KN35
◦ EN 301 489-1 (v2.1.1 2017-02) ◦ EN 301 489-17 (v3.1.1 2017-02) ◦ QCVN (18:2014) ◦ QCVN 112:2017/BTTTT ◦ KN 489-1 ◦ KN 489-17 ◦ EN 61000-6-1: 2007 |
◦ EN 300 328 (v2.1.1) ◦ EN 301 893 (v2.1.1) ◦ AS/NZS 4268 (rev. 2017) ◦ 47 CFR FCC Part 15C, 15.247, 15.407 ◦ RSP-100 ◦ RSS-GEN ◦ RSS-247 ◦ China regulations SRRC ◦ LP0002 (rev 2018.1.10) ◦ Japan Std. 33a, Std. 66, and Std. 71
◦ EN 50385 (rev. Aug 2002) ◦ ARPANSA ◦ AS/NZS 2772 (rev. 2016) ◦ EN 62209-1 (rev. 2016) ◦ EN 62209-2 (rev. 2010) ◦ 47 CFR Part 1.1310 and 2.1091 ◦ RSS-102
◦ IEEE 802.3 ◦ IEEE 802.3ab ◦ IEEE 802.3af/at ◦ IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax ◦ IEEE 802.11h, 802.11d
◦ 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), WPA3 ◦ 802.1X ◦ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
◦ EAP-Transport Layer Security (TLS) ◦ EAP-Tunneled TLS (TTLS) or Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (MSCHAP) v2 ◦ Protected EAP (PEAP) v0 or EAP-MSCHAP v2 ◦ EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST) ◦ PEAP v1 or EAP-Generic Token Card (GTC) ◦ EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) |
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