C9120AXE-E Indoor WiFi6 AP with External Ant. (EU Regulatory Domain)

Cisco C9120AXE-E - Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Point

The Cisco Catalyst C9120AXE-E is part of the 9120AX Series, delivering next-generation Wi-Fi 6 performance with advanced RF intelligence, security, and programmability. The “E” model requires external antennas, making it ideal for environments where antenna placement and coverage shaping are critical (e.g., warehouses, auditoriums, or high-ceiling spaces).

🔧 Key Specifications

• Wi-Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
• Radios:
  • 5 GHz: 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
  • 2.4 GHz: 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
• Antenna Type: External (requires separate antennas)
• Maximum Data Rate: Up to ~5.2 Gbps aggregate throughput
• Ports:
  • 1x Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig) port (2.5G/1G)
  • 1x 100/1000 Ethernet port
• PoE Requirement: 802.3at (PoE+) recommended for full functionality
• Security: WPA3, Cisco Trustworthy Solutions, secure boot, hardware-based encryption
• Management: Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers, CLI, APIs
• Advanced Features:
  • OFDMA and BSS Coloring for efficiency in dense environments
  • CleanAir Pro for RF interference detection and mitigation
  • Flexible Radio Assignment (dual 5 GHz mode)
  • IoT readiness with integrated BLE and Zigbee (with dongle)

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Medium-density enterprise WLANs (offices, schools, hospitals)
• Environments requiring custom antenna placement for coverage optimization
• Deployments needing Wi-Fi 6 efficiency for high client counts
• Organizations adopting Cisco DNA and SD-Access architectures