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Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc. Catalyst 9130AXI access point

SKU CH-R0MH-FJFRS

Wireless access point with 802.11ax, dual-band operation, Bluetooth 5.0, and multi-gigabit Ethernet ports up to 5.0 Gbps

  • Interface type802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth 5.0 LE
  • Antenna configurationInternal
  • In the boxCeiling grid clip, Low profile bracket - No License or PoE I
  • Dual-band 802.11ax coverage for dense environments
  • Internal antennas simplify ceiling installation
  • 5 and 5 GigE ports handle high-throughput uplinks
  • Bluetooth 5.0 enables location services and IoT onboarding
  • Ceiling clip and low-profile bracket included for quick mounting

Purpose and Audience

The Cisco Catalyst 9130AXI is a wireless access point designed for ceiling or wall mounting using the included clips and low-profile bracket. It serves environments that need dual-band operation across legacy and current Wi-Fi standards while also supporting Bluetooth 5.0 for location or IoT services. The unit ships without a PoE injector or licence, so the installer must provide power and licensing separately. Internal antennas keep the profile low for discreet deployment.

Fit and Alternatives

This model suits network teams that want a single vendor platform with Gigabit, 2.5 Gigabit and 5 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks and integrated Bluetooth 5.0 LE. Buyers who need external antenna flexibility or a unit that bundles a PoE injector and licence should look elsewhere. Projects that require outdoor-rated enclosures or specialised mounting hardware beyond the supplied clips will also need a different product.

Deciding Specification

The uplink speed is the specification that decides whether this is the right part. The access point provides three Ethernet ports rated at 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps respectively. If the wired backbone cannot deliver at least 2.5 Gbps to the installation point, the higher-speed ports will not be fully utilised. Matching the switch port speed to the 5 Gbps capability ensures the wireless throughput is not bottlenecked by the wired link.

How it compares

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Price $1,974.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 782 comparable items (median $253.99).

Specifications

Product
Product lineCisco Catalyst
Model name9130AXI
Connectivity
Antenna configurationInternal
Ports & slots
Interface type802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth 5.0 LE
In the box
In the boxCeiling grid clip, Low profile bracket - No License or PoE Injector

Questions about this item

What real-world throughput can I expect from the 5 GigE port on the 9130AXI?

The 5 GigE uplink supports up to 5 Gb/s wired backhaul, so the 802.11ax radios can deliver multi-gigabit Wi-Fi speeds to clients without the uplink becoming the bottleneck.

Does the Bluetooth 5.0 radio share the same antenna system as the Wi-Fi?

Bluetooth 5.0 operates alongside the dual-band 802.11ax radios inside the same housing, using the internal antenna array for both location services and IoT connectivity.

Can the 9130AXI be surface-mounted on a solid ceiling?

The box includes a low-profile bracket for surface mounting and a ceiling-grid clip for T-bar ceilings, so it can be fixed directly to a solid ceiling or suspended grid.

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