C9105AXW-E - Cisco Catalyst 9100 WiFi 6 APs Overview
C9105AXW-E - Cisco Catalyst 9100 WiFi 6 APs is a genuine wireless coverage and secure client access product from Cisco, a global name in networking whose platforms are used by enterprises, service providers and data-center operators alike. Belonging to the Cisco family, the C9105AXW-E unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is deployed as a standalone unit or as part of a larger managed network, following the standard operating procedures of the platform.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include high-density wireless for offices and halls, branch and remote-site Wi-Fi coverage, and guest networks and IoT onboarding. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “Cisco Catalyst 9105AX Wall Plate, with internal antennas; Wi-Fi 6; 2x2 MIMO with two spatial streams, E Domain”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the C9105AXW-E. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise Campus
High-density ports power users, phones and APs at the access layer.
Branch Office
Stackable units simplify branch deployment and management.
Wireless & IoT
PoE budget supports dense wireless and IoT endpoints.
Buying a Pre-Owned C9105AXW-E
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
C9105AXW-E Specification | |
Software | Catalyst 9105AXW ● Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.10MR3 or later ● Cisco IOS ® XE Software Release 17.3.1 or later |
Supported wireless LAN controllers | ● Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers ● Cisco 3504, 5520, and 8540 Wireless Controllers and Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller |
802.11n version 2.0 (and related) capabilities | ● 2x2 MIMO with two spatial streams ● Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC) ● 802.11n and 802.11a/g ● 20- and 40-MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 444.4 Mbps (40 MHz with 5 GHz and 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz) ● Packet aggregation: Aggregate MAC Protocol Data Unit (A-MPDU) (transmit and receive), Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit (A-MSDU) (transmit and receive) ● 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) ● Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support |
802.11ac | ● 2x2 downlink MU-MIMO with two spatial streams ● MRC ● 802.11ac beamforming ● 20-, 40-, 80- MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 866.7 Mbps (80 MHz with 5GHz) ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) ● 802.11 DFS ● CSD support ● WPA3 support |
802.11ax | ● 2x2 uplink/downlink MU-MIMO with two spatial streams ● Uplink/downlink OFDMA ● TWT ● BSS coloring ● MRC ● 802.11ax beamforming ● 20-, 40-, 80- channels ● PHY data rates up to 1.488 Gbps (80 MHz with 5 GHz and 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz) ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) ● 802.11 DFS ● CSD support ● WPA3 support |
Integrated antenna | Catalyst 9105AXW ● 2.4 GHz: Peak gain 3 dBi, internal antenna ● 5 GHz: Peak gain 5 dBi, internal antenna |
Interfaces | Catalyst 9105AXW ● 1x 100/1000/2500 Base-T (Ethernet) Uplink Interface ● 3x 10/100/1000 Base-T (Ethernet) Downlink Interface (LAN1,LAN2 and LAN3, LAN1 supports 10.5W PSE Power Budget) ● Management console port (RJ-45) ● USB 2.0 at 4.5W ● Passthru Port |
Indicators | ● Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, and boot loader errors |
Dimensions | ● Access point (without mounting brackets): ◦ C9105AXW: 3.54 x 6.3 x 1.3 in. (90 x 160 x 32.66 mm) |







