Cisco Catalyst C9130AXE-C Wi-Fi 6 Indoor Access Point – Dual-Radio, 4x4/8x8 MIMO, 5.38 Gbps

The Cisco Catalyst C9130AXE-C is a high-performance enterprise Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point designed for challenging indoor environments and large wireless deployments. Unlike the C9130AXI, the C9130AXE-C uses an external antenna architecture, providing greater flexibility for coverage planning and specialized deployment scenarios.

The access point features a 4x4 2.4 GHz radio and an 8x8 flexible 5 GHz radio. Cisco Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA) allows the 8x8 5 GHz radio to operate as a single high-capacity radio or split into two independent 4x4 5 GHz radios, providing additional flexibility for high-density deployments.

The C9130AXE-C includes an 8-port Smart Antenna (DART) connector and supports Cisco external antenna solutions. It also provides a 5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet interface, Cisco RF ASIC technology, integrated Bluetooth Low Energy and IoT capabilities, and advanced RF intelligence.

Cisco C9130AXE-C Key Features

• Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) enterprise indoor access point
• External antenna architecture for flexible RF deployment
• 4x4 MIMO 2.4 GHz radio
• 8x8 MIMO flexible 5 GHz radio
• Up to 5.38 Gbps maximum PHY data rate
• Flexible Radio Assignment for dual 4x4 5 GHz operation
• 8-port Smart Antenna DART connector
• Supports Cisco Self-Identifying Antennas
• 5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet uplink
• Integrated Cisco RF ASIC
• Cisco CleanAir and advanced RF management capabilities
• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy and IoT radio
• OFDMA and MU-MIMO support
• PoE+ and Cisco UPOE support

Technical Specifications

Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 with External Antennas

The Cisco Catalyst C9130AXE-C is designed for enterprise wireless deployments where external antenna flexibility is important. The external antenna architecture allows network designers to select suitable antenna patterns and gain characteristics according to coverage, mounting and RF requirements.

4x4 2.4 GHz and 8x8 5 GHz MIMO

The C9130AXE-C combines a 4x4 MIMO 2.4 GHz radio with an 8x8 MIMO 5 GHz radio. This high-capacity architecture is designed to support demanding Wi-Fi 6 client environments and applications.

Flexible Radio Assignment

Cisco Flexible Radio Assignment enables the 8x8 5 GHz radio to be divided into two independent 4x4 5 GHz radios. This provides additional 5 GHz serving capacity when the deployment benefits from multiple serving radios.

External Smart Antenna Architecture

The C9130AXE-C uses an 8-port Smart Antenna DART connector and supports Cisco external antenna systems. Cisco specifies support for antenna gains up to 13 dBi depending on the antenna and connection configuration.

Advanced RF Intelligence

The integrated Cisco RF ASIC provides advanced RF analysis capabilities, while Cisco CleanAir technology helps identify sources of wireless interference. These capabilities support improved RF visibility and wireless performance in enterprise environments.

5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet

The access point provides a multigigabit Ethernet interface supporting up to 5 Gbps. This provides high-speed wired backhaul for demanding Wi-Fi 6 deployments.

Wi-Fi 6 Efficiency

OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring, Target Wake Time and 802.11ax beamforming improve spectrum utilization and wireless efficiency when serving multiple connected devices.

Applications

• Enterprise campus wireless networks
• Large indoor WLAN deployments
• High-density office environments
• Challenging indoor RF environments
• Universities and educational institutions
• Healthcare facilities
• Warehouses and large indoor facilities
• Video conferencing and collaboration networks
• IoT-enabled enterprise networks
• Deployments requiring directional or specialized external antennas

Compatibility

The Cisco Catalyst C9130AXE-C is designed for Cisco enterprise wireless infrastructure and supports Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers and compatible Cisco wireless management platforms.

The C9130AXE platform supports Cisco external antenna solutions through its 8-port Smart Antenna DART connector. Supported antennas include Cisco Smart Antennas and compatible antenna configurations documented by Cisco. The selected antenna and cable configuration should be verified before installation.

The “-C” suffix identifies a Cisco regulatory-domain variant. Country-specific regulatory approval, supported channels and permitted operating frequencies should be verified before deployment.

Cisco C9130AXE-C Price in Bangladesh

The Cisco C9130AXE-C price in Bangladesh may vary depending on regulatory domain, external antenna selection, licensing, warranty, cabling, accessories and availability. For the latest Bangladesh price and purchasing information, contact Datacom Technologies (BD).

Contact: sales@datacom.com.bd

Why Choose Cisco Catalyst C9130AXE-C?

• Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 access point for challenging indoor environments
• 4x4 2.4 GHz and 8x8 5 GHz high-capacity radio architecture
• Up to 5.38 Gbps maximum PHY data rate
• External antenna flexibility for specialized coverage requirements
• 8-port Smart Antenna DART connector
• Up to 13 dBi supported antenna gain depending on configuration
• 5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet backhaul
• Cisco RF ASIC and CleanAir technology
• Integrated Bluetooth and IoT capabilities
• Flexible Radio Assignment for additional 5 GHz capacity
• Ideal for large enterprise and specialized indoor wireless deployments