Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

First Published: 2022-02-15

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 CONTENTS

PREFACE Preface vii

About this Guide vii
Conventions vii
Related Documentation viii
Communications, Services, and Additional Information viii
Cisco Bug Search Tool viii
Documentation Feedback viii

CHAPTER 1 About Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points 1

Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points 1

Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points Features 1
AP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains 3
Antennas and Radios 4
Internal Antennas 4
Operating Frequency and Maximum Output Power 4

CHAPTER 2 Hardware Features 7

Access Point Views, Ports, and Connectors 7

Connectors and Ports on the AP 7
C9136I (Internal Antenna) Radiation Patterns 9

CHAPTER 3 Installing the Access Point 15

Unpacking the Package 15

Package Contents 15
Unpacking the Access Point 15
Cisco Orderable Accessories 16

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Preinstallation Checks and Installation Guidelines 16

Performing a Preinstallation Configuration (Optional) 17
Mounting the Access Point 19
Powering the Access Point 21
Redundant Power over Ethernet 21

CHAPTER 4 Configuring and Deploying the Access Point 23

The Controller Discovery Process 23

Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network 24
Checking the Access Point LEDs 24

CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting 27

Using the Mode Button 27

Troubleshooting the Access Point to Cisco Controller Join Process 28
Important Information for Controller-Based Deployments 29
Configuring DHCP Option 43 29

CHAPTER 6 Safety Guidelines and Warnings 31

Safety Instructions 31

CHAPTER 7 Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information 33

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement 33

VCCI Statement for Japan 34
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Japan 35
Canadian Compliance Statement 36
United Kingdom Compliance Statement 39
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Compliance 39
Administrative Rules for Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Taiwan 39
Operation of Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Brazil 40
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure 41
Generic Discussion on RF Exposure 41
This Device Meets International Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves 41
This Device Meets FCC Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves 41
This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves 42

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Additional Information on RF Exposure 43

Declaration of Conformity Statements 44

APPENDIX A Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values 45

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 Preface
This preface describes this guide and provides information about the conventions used in this guide, and
related documentation.
It includes the following sections:
• About this Guide, on page vii
• Conventions, on page vii
• Related Documentation, on page viii
• Communications, Services, and Additional Information, on page viii

About this Guide

This guide provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points and provides
links to resources that can help you configure it. This guide also provides mounting instructions and
troubleshooting information.
Note that the Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points is referred to as access point or AP in this document.

Conventions
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equipment damage or loss of data.

Warning Safety warnings appear throughout this guide in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, can cause physical
injuries. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.

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Related Documentation

Related Documentation
All user documentation for the Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points is available at:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/catalyst-9136-series-access-points/series.html
For detailed information and guidelines about configuring and deploying your access point in a wireless
network, see the following documentation:
Cisco 9800 Wireless Controller Configuration Guide

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About Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points
• Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points, on page 1
• Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points Features, on page 1
• AP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains, on page 3
• Antennas and Radios, on page 4

Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points

The Cisco Catalyst 9136 series wireless access point is a tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz), enterprise 802.11ax
(Wi-Fi 6) AP. The AP has one model with integrated antennas and is designed to use the 2.4-GHz, 5-GHz,
and 6-GHz bands. This AP supports a greater overall Cisco High Density Experience (HDX), which provides
a more predictable performance for advanced applications such as 4K or 8K videos, high-density and
high-definition collaboration applications, all-wireless offices, and Internet of Things (IoT). The AP supports
full interoperability with leading 802.11ax and 802.11ac clients, along with mixed deployment with other
APs and controllers. These APs provide integrated security, resiliency, and operational flexibility as well as
increased network intelligence.
A full listing of the AP's features and specifications is provided in the Cisco Catalyst 9136I Series Access
Point Data Sheet, at:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9100ax-access-points/
nb-06-cat9136-access-point-ds-cte-en.html

Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points Features

The C9136I AP is an enterprise-grade wireless access point designed to work with a Cisco wireless controller.
The AP includes the following hardware and supporting features:
• Five radios:
• A 4x4:4 6-GHz radio
• A 8x8:8 5-GHz radio
• A 4x4:4 2.4-GHz radio
• A tri-band scanning radio
• A 2.4-GHz IoT (802.15.4) radio

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Note The Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) uses the Omni IoT radio.

• Integrated internal antennas that are omni directional in azimuth for 2.4-GHz, 5-GHz, and 6-GHz bands.
• Scanning radio utilizes two 2.4-GHz, 5-GHz, and 6-GHz antennas.
• Multiuser Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) technology for uplink and downlink.
• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access-based (OFDMA-based) scheduling for both uplink and
downlink.
• Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig)
• The following hardware external interfaces:
• 2x100/1000/2500/5000 Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• RS-232 Console Interface through RJ-45
• Recovery push button (enables partial or full system configuration recovery)
• USB 2.0 port
• One multicolor LED

• Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio to enable IoT use cases such as location tracking and
wayfinding.
• Link Aggregation Group (LAG) is supported.

Note • LAG and dual ports are not supported when the AP is in SDA/fabric (local)
mode.
• LAG mode is not supported in dual homed connection.
• When C9136 AP is deployed in Non-LAG, dual homed deployment, the
VLANs of the switchover have to be same in both the switches.

• Intelligent Capture probes the network, and provides Cisco Catalyst Center (earlier known as Cisco DNA
Center) with deep analysis.
• Spatial Reuse (also known as Basic Service Set [BSS] coloring) that allows APs and their clients to
differentiate between multiple BSS, thus permitting simultaneous transmissions.
• Power savings mode called Target Wake Time (TWT), which allows a client to stay asleep and wake up
only at prescheduled (target) times to exchange data with the AP. This provides significant energy savings
for battery-operated devices.
• Cisco Catalyst Center supports to enable Cisco Spaces (earlier known as Cisco DNA Spaces), Apple
FastLane, and Cisco Identity Services Engine.
• Optimized AP Roaming to ensure that client devices associate with the AP in the coverage range that
offers the fastest data rate available.

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AP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains

• Cisco CleanAir technology enhanced with 160-MHz channel support. CleanAir delivers proactive,
high-speed spectrum intelligence across 20, 40, 80, and 160-MHz-wide channels to combat performance
problems arising from wireless interference.

The AP supports lightweight deployments (using Cisco Wireless Controllers). The AP also supports the
following operating modes:
• Local mode: This is the default mode for the AP. In this mode, the AP serves clients. The AP creates
two CAPWAP tunnels to the controller, one for management and the other for data traffic. This is known
as central switching because the data traffic is switched (bridged) from the AP to the controller where it
is then routed.
• FlexConnect mode: In FlexConnect mode the data traffic is switched locally and is not sent to the
controller. In this mode, the AP behaves like an autonomous AP, but is managed by the controller. Here,
the AP can continue to function even if connection to the controller is lost.
• Site Survey or Monitor mode: In this mode, specified Cisco APs exclude themselves from handling
data traffic between clients and the infrastructure. These APs act as dedicated sensors for location-based
services (LBS), rogue AP detection, and intrusion detection system (IDS).When APs are in monitor
mode, they actively monitor the airwaves and typically, do not serve clients.
• Sniffer mode: In this mode, the AP starts sniffing the air on a given channel. It captures and forwards
all the packets from the clients on that channel to a remote machine that runs AiroPeek NX or Wireshark
(packet analyzers for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs). This includes information on time stamp, signal
strength, packet size, and so on.

Note In the sniffer mode, the server to which the data is sent should be on the same VLAN as the wireless controller
management VLAN. Otherwise, an error is displayed.

AP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains

AP Type Model Number Details

Access Point for indoor environments, C9136I-x Tri-band, controller-based 802.11ax

with internal antennas

Verify whether the AP model you have is approved for use in your country. To verify approval and to identify
the regulatory domain that corresponds to a particular country, see https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/assets/prod/
wireless/wireless-compliance-tool/index.html. Not all regulatory domains have been approved. As and when
they are approved, this compliance list is updated.

Note The x in the model numbers represents the regulatory domain.

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Antennas and Radios

Antennas and Radios

The C9136I series access point configuration is:
• C9136I-x

Internal Antennas
The Cisco Catalyst 9136 AP (C9136I-x) has the following list of internal antennas:
• Four internal dual-band antennas with a dedicated 2.4-GHz radio and a 5-GHz radio
• Four internal single-band antennas with a dedicated 5-GHz radio
• Four internal single-band antennas with a dedicated 6-GHz radio
• One internal single-band antenna with a dedicated 2.4-GHz IoT radio
• One dual-band antenna with a dedicated 2.4-GHz radio and a 5-GHz Aux radio
• Two tri-band antennas with a dedicated 2.4-GHz, 5-GHz, and 6-GHz Aux radio

Operating Frequency and Maximum Output Power

Table 1: Cisco Catalyst 9136I AP Values for European Union (CE) Region

Radio Frequency Bands Maximum Total EIRP Level (dBm)

Wi-Fi 2400–2483.5 MHz 20

5150–5350 MHz 23

5470–5725 MHz 30

5725–5850 MHz 23

5945–6425 MHz 23

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 2400–2483.5 MHz 20

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Table 2: Cisco Catalyst 9136I AP Values for United Kingdom Region

Radio Frequency Bands Maximum Total EIRP Level (dBm)

Wi-Fi 2400–2483.5 MHz 20

5150–5350 MHz 23

5470–5725 MHz 30

5725–5850 MHz 23

5925–6425 MHz 24

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 2400–2483.5 MHz 20

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Hardware Features
This chapter describes the hardware features of Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points and contains the
following sections:
• Access Point Views, Ports, and Connectors, on page 7
• C9136I (Internal Antenna) Radiation Patterns, on page 9

Access Point Views, Ports, and Connectors

The AP has multiple options that you can use to power the AP. For information about connectors and ports
for the AP models, see Connectors and Ports on the AP, on page 7.

Environment Sensors
The AP has inbuilt environment sensors that work with Cisco Spaces (earlier known as Cisco DNA Spaces).
There are two visible vents at the top of the AP. The sensors measure the following environment parameters:
• Ambient air temperature
• Air quality (Total Volatile Organic Compounds [TVOC])
• Humidity

Connectors and Ports on the AP

The following figures show the available ports on the AP:

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Connectors and Ports on the AP

C9136I Face View

Figure 1: C9136I Face View

1 Status LED

2 Location of the ports and connectors on the head of the AP.

3 USB 2.0 port

C9136I Top View

Figure 2: C9136I Top View with Connectors and Ports

1 Kensington lock slot 5 RJ-45 console port

2 Security hasp for padlocking AP to the 6 5-GbE port 1

mounting bracket

3 Environment Sensor vents 7 5-GbE port 0

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4 Mode button 8 USB 2.0 port

For information about how to use the Mode
button, see Using the Mode Button, on page
27

C9136I (Internal Antenna) Radiation Patterns

The following illustrations show the C9136I model with internal antenna radiation patterns:
Figure 3: C9136I - Dual-Band Antenna Radiation Pattern (2.4-GHz Figure 4: C9136I - Dual-Band Antenna Radiation Pattern (2.4-GHz
Azimuth) Elevation)

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Figure 5: C9136I - Dual-Band Antenna Radiation Pattern (5-GHz Figure 6: C9136I - Dual-Band Antenna Radiation Pattern (5-GHz
Azimuth) Elevation)

Figure 7: C9136I - Single-Band Antenna Radiation Pattern (5-GHz Figure 8: C9136I - Single-Band Antenna Radiation Pattern (5-GHz
Azimuth) Elevation)

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Figure 9: C9136I - 8x8 Mode Antenna Radiation Pattern (5-GHz Figure 10: C9136I - 8x8 Mode Antenna Radiation Pattern (5-GHz
Azimuth) Elevation)

Figure 11: C9136I - Single-Band Antenna Radiation Pattern (6-GHz Figure 12: C9136I - Single-Band Antenna Radiation Pattern (6-GHz
Azimuth) Elevation)

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Figure 13: C9136I - AUX Antenna Radiation Pattern (2.4-GHz Azimuth) Figure 14: C9136I - AUX Antenna Radiation Pattern (2.4-GHz
Elevation)

Figure 15: C9136I - AUX Antenna Radiation Pattern (5-GHz Azimuth) Figure 16: C9136I - AUX Antenna Radiation Pattern (5-GHz Elevation)

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Figure 17: C9136I - AUX Antenna Radiation Pattern (6-GHz Azimuth) Figure 18: C9136I - AUX Antenna Radiation Pattern (6-GHz Elevation)

Figure 19: C9136I - IoT Antenna Radiation Pattern (2.4-GHz Azimuth) Figure 20: C9136I - IoT Antenna Radiation Pattern (2.4-GHz Elevation)

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Installing the Access Point
Installing an AP involves the following high-level tasks.
• Unpacking the Package, on page 15
• Performing a Preinstallation Configuration (Optional), on page 17
• Mounting the Access Point, on page 19
• Powering the Access Point, on page 21

Unpacking the Package

Package Contents
Each AP package contains the following items:
• One C9136I AP
• Default mounting brackets: Adjustable ceiling-rail clip AIR-AP-T-RAIL-R and AIR-AP-BRACKET-1=
• Orderable optional mounting brackets: AIR-AP-T-RAIL-F, AIR-AP-BRACKET-2=
• Cisco product documentation and pointer card

Unpacking the Access Point

Procedure

Step 1 Unpack and remove the access point and the selected mounting accessory kit from the shipping box.
Step 2 Return the packing material to the shipping container and save it for future use.
Step 3 Verify that you have received all items ordered. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco
representative or reseller for instructions.

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Cisco Orderable Accessories

Cisco Orderable Accessories

Order the following accessories separately from Cisco:
• AP-mounting brackets to mount the C9136I AP.

Mounting Brackets Description

AIR-AP-BRACKET-1= For low profile installations

AIR-AP-BRACKET-2= For electrical or network boxes above ceiling mounts

• Power injectors when PoE is not available.

Power Supply Description

AIR-PWRINJ7= Mid-span power injector AIR-PWRINJ7= when Power over Ethernet (PoE) is not
available

Preinstallation Checks and Installation Guidelines

Before you mount and deploy your access point, we recommend that you perform a site survey (or use the
Site Planning tool) to determine the best location to install your access point.
You should have the following information about your wireless network available:
• Access point locations
• Access point mounting options: Below a suspended ceiling, on a flat horizontal surface, or on top of a
desk

Note You can mount the access point above a suspended ceiling, but you must purchase additional mounting
hardware: For more information, see Mounting the Access Point, on page 19.

• Access point power options: Use either of the following options to power the AP:
• Cisco-approved power injector
• PoE with a supporting switch

Note • The Underwriter Laboratories (UL)-approved Listed Power Adapter must

meet the following minimum specifications—rated output of 42.5 to 57 Vdc,
min. 1.11A, Tma is 50°C minimum, altitude is 3048m minimum.
• If 802.3af is used, all the radios get switched off. Ethernet gets downgraded
to 1 GbE. The USB port is also off.

• Operating temperature:

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Performing a Preinstallation Configuration (Optional)

• C9136I: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

Note When installing the C9136I AP in an environment where the ambient temperature
is in the range of 104°F and 122°F (>40°C and 50°C), the access point
configuration will change from 8x8 to 4x4 on the 5-GHz radios, and the uplink
Ethernet will downgrade to 1 GbE. However, the USB port will remain enabled.

• Console access using the console port

We recommend that you use a console cable that is one meter or less in length.

Note The AP may face issues while booting if you use an unterminated console cable
(not plugged into any device or terminal) or a console cable that is more than one
meter in length.

We recommend that you make a site map showing access point locations so that you can record the device
MAC addresses from each location and return them to the person who is planning or managing your wireless
network.

Performing a Preinstallation Configuration (Optional)

The following procedures describe the processes to ensure that your AP installation and initial operation go
as expected.

Note Performing a preinstallation configuration is an optional procedure. If your network controller is properly
configured, you can install your access point in its final location and connect it to the network from there. For
more information, see Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network, on page 24.

The following illustration shows the preinstallation configuration setup:

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Performing a Preinstallation Configuration (Optional)

Perform the following steps:

Before you begin

Ensure that the Cisco Controller Distribution System (DS) port is connected to the network. Use the procedure
for CLI or GUI as described in the release appropriate Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software
Configuration Guide.
• Enable Layer 3 connectivity between APs, Cisco Controller Management, and AP-Manager interface.
• Configure the switch to which your AP has to attach. See the Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration
Guide for the release you are using, for additional information.
• Configure the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller as the primary so that new APs always
join it.
• Ensure that the DHCP is enabled on the network. The AP must receive its IP address through DHCP.

Note An 802.11ax AP is assigned an IP address from the DHCP server only if a default
router (gateway) is configured on the DHCP server (enabling the AP to receive
its gateway IP address) and the gateway ARP is resolved.

• CAPWAP UDP ports must not be blocked in the network.

• The AP must be able to find the IP address of the controller. This can be accomplished using DHCP,
DNS, or IP subnet broadcast. This guide describes the DHCP method to convey the controller IP address.
For other methods, see the product documentation. See also the Configuring DHCP Option 43, on page
29 for more information.

Note The AP requires a multi-gigabit Ethernet (5 Gbps) link to prevent the Ethernet
port from becoming a bottleneck for traffic.

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Mounting the Access Point

Procedure

Step 1 Power the AP using supported power source.

See Powering the Access Point, on page 21.
• As the AP attempts to connect to the controller, the LED cycles through a green, red, and off sequence,
which can take up to five minutes.
Note If the AP remains in this mode for more than five minutes, the AP cannot find the primary Cisco
9800 controller. Check the connection between the AP and the Cisco 9800 controller and be sure
that they are on the same subnet.
• If the AP shuts down, check the power source.
• After the AP finds the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller, it attempts to download the new
operating system code if the AP code version differs from the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless
Controller code version. While this is happening, the Status LED blinks blue.

If the operating system download is successful, the AP reboots.

Step 2 (Optional) Configure the AP. Use the controller CLI, GUI, or Cisco Spaces to customize the access
point-specific 802.11ax network settings.
Step 3 If the preinstallation configuration is successful, the Status LED is green, indicating normal operation.
Disconnect the AP and mount it at the location at which you intend to deploy it on the wireless network.
Step 4 If your AP does not indicate normal operation, turn it off and repeat the preinstallation configuration.
Note When you are installing a Layer 3 access point on a subnet that is different from the Cisco 9800
controller, ensure the following setup is configured:
• A DHCP server is reachable from the subnet on which you plan to install the AP.
• The subnet has a route back to the controller.
• This route has destination UDP ports 5246 and 5247 open for CAPWAP communications.
• The route back to the primary, secondary, and tertiary controller allows IP packet fragments.
• If address translation is used, the access point and the controller have a static 1-to-1 NAT to an
outside address. Port Address Translation is not supported.

Mounting the Access Point

Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series Access Points can be mounted in the following places:
• Suspended ceiling
• Hard ceiling
• Wall
• Electrical or network box

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• Above a suspended ceiling

For detailed instructions on mounting the AP, see the Access Point Mounting Instructions document at:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/mounting/guide/apmount.html.

The standard mounting hardware supported by the AP is listed in the table below.

Table 3: Brackets and Clips for Mounting the AP

Part Number Description

Brackets123 AIR-AP-BRACKET-1 Low-profile bracket: Used for ceiling-mount
installations (This is the default option.)

AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 Universal bracket: Used for wall or electrical box

installations.

Clips AIR-AP-T-RAIL-R Ceiling grid clip (recessed mounting) (This is the

default option.)

AIR-AP-T-RAIL-F Ceiling grid clip (flush mounting)

AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER Optional adapter for channel-rail ceiling grid profile.

1
Mount the AP using no less than four screw holes on a bracket.
2
AIR-AP-BRACKET-3 is not compatible for use with Cisco Catalyst 9136 series access points.
3
You can also use in-tile mounting options available from third parties. For more information, see the
C9136 access point data sheet
When mounting the AP in areas where there is a possibility of the AP being knocked off the mounting bracket,
use the lock hasp at the back of the AP (see Figure 21: Locking the AP to the Bracket, on page 20 ) to lock
it to the bracket.
Figure 21: Locking the AP to the Bracket

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 Installing the Access Point
Powering the Access Point

Powering the Access Point

Caution Ensure that the AP is powered using a Underwriters' Laboratories-compliant (UL-compliant) PoE power
source. You must connect the unit only to the PoE network, without routing to the outside plant.

The AP can be powered only through PoE using the following:

• 802.3bt: Any 802.3bt-compliant switch port or Cisco Power Injector AIR-PWRINJ7=
• Cisco Universal PoE (Cisco UPoE)
• 802.3at (PoE+): Any 802.3at (30.0 W)-compliant switch port
• 802.3af: Any 802.3af (15.4 W)-compliant switch port

Note If 802.3af is used, all the radios get switched off, the Ethernet port is downgraded
to 1 GbE, and the USB port is shut off.

• Supports dual-PoE hitless redundant power functionality.

Redundant Power over Ethernet

The AP supports PoE power input on both the 5-GbE ports. The dual-PoE hitless redundant power feature
enables the AP to support hitless failover when the powered port experiences a power failure. When the PoE
is present on both ports, only one port draws power, and the other is in standby mode. The AP switches over
to the standby port in a hitless transition if the active PoE port fails.
The hitless failover functions correctly when both PSE ports are of the same type, that is, 802.3at x2 or 802.3bt
x2. You can use the switch-based PSE ports and power injectors in this configuration.

Note The dual-PoE operation requires even power input. The AP may reboot if there is drop in power at one of the
PoE ports. A UPoE providing 60 W is recommended to ensure that all the radios are operational, with all the
spatial streams active, and the necessary Ethernet speed to operate in full 5G mode. To avoid AP rebooting
because of low power in any two ports, use only one Ethernet port to power the AP.

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Redundant Power over Ethernet

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 CHAPTER 4
Configuring and Deploying the Access Point
This section describes how to connect the AP to a controller. For instructions on how to configure the AP,
see the relevant release Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration Guide..
• The Controller Discovery Process, on page 23
• Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network, on page 24
• Checking the Access Point LEDs, on page 24

The Controller Discovery Process

To support C9136AXI AP, the controller must be running Cisco IOS-XE 17.7.1 or a later release. For more
information, see the access point data sheet at: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/
catalyst-9100ax-access-points/nb-06-cat9136-access-point-ds-cte-en.html

Guidelines and Limitations

• It is not possible to edit or query an access point using the controller CLI if the name of the access point
contains a space.
• Make sure that the controller is set to the current time. If the controller is set to a time that has already
occurred, the access point might not join the controller because its certificate may not be valid for that
time.

The controller must discover AP before it can become an active part of the network. The AP supports the
following controller discovery processes:
• Locally stored controller IP address discovery: If the access point was previously joined to a controller,
the IP addresses of the primary, secondary, and tertiary controllers are stored in the access point's
nonvolatile memory. This process of storing controller IP addresses on an access point for later deployment
is called priming the access point. For more information about priming, see the Performing a Preinstallation
Configuration (Optional), on page 17.
• DHCP server discovery: This feature uses DHCP option 43 to provide controller IP addresses to the
access points. Cisco switches support a DHCP server option that is typically used for this capability. For
more information about DHCP option 43, see the Configuring DHCP Option 43, on page 29.
• DNS discovery: The access point can discover controllers through your domain name server (DNS). For
the access point to do so, you must configure your DNS to return controller IP addresses in response to
CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.localdomain, where localdomain is the access point domain name.

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Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network

Configuring the CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER provides backwards compatibility in an existing

customer deployment. When an access point receives an IP address and DNS information from a DHCP
server, it contacts the DNS to resolve CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER.localdomain. When the DNS
sends a list of controller IP addresses, the access point sends discovery requests to the controllers.

Deploying the Access Point on the Wireless Network

After you have mounted the access point, follow these steps to deploy it on the wireless network:

Procedure

Step 1 Connect and power up the access point.

Step 2 Observe the access point LED.
For LED status descriptions, see Checking the Access Point LEDs, on page 24.
• When you power up the access point, it begins a power-up sequence that you can verify by observing
the access point LED. If the power-up sequence is successful, the discovery and join process begins.
During this process, the LED blinks green, red, and off sequentially. When the access point joins a
controller, the LED is green if no clients are associated, or blue if one or more clients are associated.
• If the LED is not on, the access point is most likely not receiving power.
• If the LED blinks sequentially for more than five minutes, the access point is unable to find its primary,
secondary, and tertiary controller. Check the connection between the access point and the Cisco Wireless
Controller, and be sure that the access point and the Cisco Wireless Controller are either on the same
subnet or that the access point has a route back to its primary, secondary, and tertiary Cisco Wireless
Controller. Also, if the access point is not on the same subnet as the Cisco Wireless Controller, ensure
that there is a properly configured DHCP server on the same subnet as the access point.
For more information, see Configuring DHCP Option 43, on page 29.

Step 3 Reconfigure the Cisco Wireless Controller so that it is not the primary.
Note A primary Cisco Wireless Controller should be used only for configuring access points and not in a
working network.

Checking the Access Point LEDs

The location of the access point status LED is shown in Figure 1: C9136I Face View, on page 8.

Note Regarding LED status colors, it is expected that there will be small variations in color intensity and hue from
unit to unit. This is within the normal range of the LED manufacturer’s specifications and is not a defect.
However, the intensity of the LED can be changed through the controller.

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Checking the Access Point LEDs

The access point status LED indicates various conditions, which are described in the following table.

Table 4: LED Status Indications

Message Type LED State Message Meaning

Association status Green Normal operating condition, but no

wireless client associated

Blue Normal operating condition, at least

one wireless client association

Boot loader status Green Executing boot loader

Boot loader error Blinking Green Boot loader signing verification

failure

Operating status Blinking Blue Software upgrade in progress

Alternating between Green and Red Discovery or join process in

progress

Access point operating system Cycling through General warning; insufficient inline
errors Red-Off-Green-Off-Blue-Off power

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Checking the Access Point LEDs

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 CHAPTER 5
Troubleshooting
• Using the Mode Button, on page 27
• Troubleshooting the Access Point to Cisco Controller Join Process, on page 28
• Important Information for Controller-Based Deployments, on page 29
• Configuring DHCP Option 43, on page 29

Using the Mode Button

Using the Mode button (see Figure 2: C9136I Top View with Connectors and Ports, on page 8) you can
perform the following tasks:
• Reset the AP to the default factory-shipped configuration
• Clear AP's internal storage, including all the configuration files

To use the Mode button, press, and continue to press the Mode button on the access point during the AP boot
cycle. Wait until the AP console shows a seconds counter. When the counter indicates the number of seconds
for which the Mode button is pressed, the AP status LED changes to blinking red. Then reset the AP to the
default factory-shipped configuration, keep the mode button pressed for less than 20 seconds. The AP
configuration files are cleared.
Clear the AP internal storage, including all the configuration files, keep the Mode button pressed for more
than 20 seconds, but less than 60 seconds. This resets all the configuration settings to factory defaults, including
passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID.

Note If the Mode button is pressed for more than 30 seconds, but less than 60 seconds, the FIPS mode flag is also
cleared during the full factory reset of the AP. If the FIPS flag is set, the console access is disabled.

The AP status LED changes from blue to red, and all the files in the AP storage directory are cleared.
If you keep the Mode button pressed for more than 60 seconds, the button is assumed as being faulty and no
changes are made.

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Troubleshooting the Access Point to Cisco Controller Join Process

Troubleshooting the Access Point to Cisco Controller Join

Process

Note As specified in the Cisco Wireless Solutions Software Compatibility Matrix, ensure that your controller is
running controller software Cisco IOS-XE 17.7.1 or a later release to support C9136I AP.

Access points can fail to join a controller for many reasons—a RADIUS authorization is pending, self-signed
certificates are not enabled on the controller, the access point and the controller regulatory domains do not
match, and so on.
Controller software enables you to configure the access points to send all CAPWAP-related errors to a syslog
server. You do not need to enable any debug commands on the controller because all of the CAPWAP error
messages can be viewed from the syslog server itself.
The state of the access point is not maintained on the controller until it receives a CAPWAP join request from
the access point. Therefore, it can be difficult to determine why the CAPWAP discovery request from a certain
access point was rejected. In order to troubleshoot such joining problems without enabling CAPWAP debug
commands on the controller, the controller collects information for all the access points that send a discovery
message to it and maintains information on any access points that have successfully joined it.
The controller collects all the join-related information for each access point that sends a CAPWAP discovery
request to the controller. Collection begins with the first discovery message received from the access point
and ends with the last configuration payload sent from the controller to the access point.
When the controller is maintaining join-related information for the maximum number of access points, it does
not collect information for any more access points.
An access point sends all the syslog messages to the IP address 255.255.255.255 by default.
You can also configure a DHCP server to return a syslog server IP address to the access point using option 7
on the server. The access point then starts sending all the syslog messages to this IP address.
When the access point joins a controller for the first time, the controller sends the global syslog server IP
address (the default is 255.255.255.255) to the access point.
• The access point is disconnected from the controller and joins another controller. In this case, the new
controller sends its global syslog server IP address to the access point.
• Whenever a new syslog server IP address overrides the existing syslog server IP address, the old address
is erased from persistent storage, and the new address is stored in its place. The access point also starts
sending all the syslog messages to the new IP address, provided the access point can reach the syslog
server IP address.

Note You can configure the syslog server for access points and view the access point join information only from
the controller CLI.

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Important Information for Controller-Based Deployments

Important Information for Controller-Based Deployments

Keep these guidelines in mind when you use the C9136I Series AP:
• The AP can only communicate with Cisco wireless controllers.
• The AP does not support Wireless Domain Services (WDS) and cannot communicate with WDS devices.
However, the controller provides functionality equivalent to WDS when the AP joins it.
• CAPWAP does not support Layer 2. The AP must get an IP address and discover the controller using
Layer 3, DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast.
• The AP console port is enabled for monitoring and debug purposes.
• All the configuration commands are disabled when the AP is connected to a controller.

Configuring DHCP Option 43

You can use DHCP Option 43 to provide a list of controller IP addresses to the access points, enabling them
to find and join a controller.
The following is a DHCP Option 643 configuration example on a Windows 2003 Enterprise DHCP server
for use with Cisco Catalyst lightweight access points. For other DHCP server implementations, see the product
documentation for configuring DHCP Option 43. In Option 43, you should use the IP address of the controller
management interface.

Note DHCP Option 43 is limited to one access point type per DHCP pool. You must configure a separate DHCP
pool for each access point type.

The C9136I AP uses the type-length-value (TLV) format for DHCP Option 43. DHCP servers must be
programmed to return the option based on the access point DHCP Vendor Class Identifier (VCI) string (DHCP
Option 43). The VCI string for the C9136I Series access point is:
Cisco AP C9136
The format of the TLV block is as follows:
• Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241)
• Length: Number of controller IP addresses x 4
• Value: IP addresses of the wireless controller management interfaces listed sequentially in Hex code.

To configure DHCP Option 43 in the embedded Cisco IOS DHCP server, follow these steps:

Procedure

Step 1 Enter the configuration mode

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Configuring DHCP Option 43

Step 2 Create the DHCP pool, including the necessary parameters such as default router and name server. A DHCP
scope example is as follows:

ip dhcp pool <pool name>

network <IP Network> <Netmask>
default-router <Default router>
dns-server <DNS Server>

Here:

<pool name>: is the name of the DHCP pool, such as AP9136I

<IP Network>: is the network IP address where the controller resides, such as 10.0.15.1

<Netmask>: is the subnet mask, such as 255.255.255.0

<Default router>: is the IP address of the default router, such as 10.0.0.1

<DNS Server>: is the IP address of the DNS server, such as 10.0.10.2

Step 3 Add the Option 43 line using the following syntax:

option 43 hex <hex string>

The hex string is assembled by concatenating the following TLV values:

Type + Length + Value
For example, if there are two controllers with management interface IP addresses, 10.126.126.2 and
10.127.127.2, the type is f1(hex), the length is 2 * 4 = 8 = 08 (hex), and the IP addresses translate to 0a7e7e02
and 0a7f7f02. Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. The resulting Cisco IOS command
added to the DHCP scope is option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02.

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 CHAPTER 6
Safety Guidelines and Warnings
• Safety Instructions, on page 31

Safety Instructions
Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the translated safety warnings document
that is shipped with your AP. The translated warnings are also in the Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco
Catalyst Access Points, which is available on Cisco.com.

Danger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation
that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved
with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the
statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety
warnings that accompanied this device.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Statement 1071

Danger This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than 20A. Statement 1005

Danger Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074

Danger In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas for Low Power Interface
should be located at a minimum of 12.0 inches (30.48 cm) or more for from the body of all persons.
Statement 332

Danger In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas for Standard Power
Interface should be located at a minimum of 22.83 inches (58 cm) or more for from the body of all
persons. Statement 332

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Safety Instructions

Danger Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Statement 1040

Danger This equipment is suitable for use in environment air spaces (plenums) in accordance with Section
300.22 (C) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.2. External power supply, power adapter and/or power injector, if
provided, are not suitable for installation in air spaces. Statement 440

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 CHAPTER 7
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory
Information
This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Catalyst 9136 Series
Access Points APs. You can find additional information at: http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance.
• Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement, on page 33
• VCCI Statement for Japan, on page 34
• Canadian Compliance Statement, on page 36
• United Kingdom Compliance Statement, on page 39
• European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Compliance, on page 39
• Administrative Rules for Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Taiwan, on page 39
• Operation of Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Brazil, on page 40
• Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure, on page 41
• Declaration of Conformity Statements, on page 44

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration

of Conformity Statement

Access Point Models Certification Number

C9136I-B LDKMU6CR2417
LDKVEHVR2777

Manufacturer:
Cisco Systems, Inc.170 West Tasman DriveSan Jose, CA 95134-1706USA
This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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VCCI Statement for Japan

1. This device may not cause harmful interference

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This
device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other
channels is not possible. The operation of this device is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and
aircraft. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications
with unmanned aircraft systems.

VCCI Statement for Japan

Warning Warning This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment,
it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to
the instruction manual.

Warning

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Guidelines for Operating Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Japan

Guidelines for Operating Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Japan

This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Catalyst access points in
Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English.

English Translation
This equipment operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such
as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio stations and
unlicensed specified low-power radio stations) used in factory production lines.
1. Before using this equipment, make sure that no premises radio stations or specified low-power radio
stations of RF-ID are used in the vicinity.
2. If this equipment causes RF interference to a premises radio station of RF-ID, promptly change the
frequency or stop using the device; contact the number below and ask for recommendations on avoiding
radio interference, such as setting partitions.
3. If this equipment causes RF interference to a specified low-power radio station of RF-ID, contact the
number below.
Contact Number: 03-6434-6500

Statement 371—Power Cable and AC Adapter

English Translation
When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC
adaptors. Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material

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Canadian Compliance Statement

Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code) for any other
electrical devices than products designated by CISCO. The use of cables that are certified by Electrical
Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have “PSE” shown on the code) is not limited to CISCO-designated
products.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause interference.
• This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation,
Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
• L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage.
• L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

Wi-Fi 6E Device
• Operation shall be limited to indoor use only.
• Operation on oil platforms, automobiles, trains, maritime vessels and aircraft shall be prohibited except
for on large aircraft flying above 3,048 m (10,000 ft).
• Devices shall not be used for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

appareil Wi-Fi 6E
• Utilisation limitée à l’intérieur seulement
• Utilisation interdite à bord de plateformes de forage pétrolier, de voitures, de trains, de bateaux et
d’aéronefs, sauf à bord d’un gros aéronef volant à plus de 10 000 pieds d’altitude.
• Les dispositifs ne doivent pas être utilisés pour commander des systèmes d’aéronef sans pilote ni pour
communiquer avec de tels systèmes.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and
maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une
antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans
le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le
type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas
l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.

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Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
Canadian Compliance Statement

This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below
with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna
types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly
prohibited for use with this device.Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour
fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance
requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur
au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

Table 5: List of Internal Antennas Supported on C9136AXI

Antenna Type Antenna Gain Antenna Impedance

Single-Port Dual-Band 2.4 GHz—4dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Vertical
5 GHz—5dBi
Polarization)

Single-Port Dual-Band 2.4 GHz—4dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Vertical
5 GHz—5dBi
Polarization)

Single-Port Dual-Band 2.4 GHz—4dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Vertical
5 GHz—5dBi
Polarization)

Single-Port Dual-Band 2.4 GHz—4dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Vertical
5 GHz—5dBi
Polarization)

Single-Port Single-Band 5 GHz—5dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Horizontal
Polarization)

Single-Port Single-Band 5 GHz—5dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Horizontal
Polarization)

Single-Port Single-Band 5 GHz—5dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Horizontal
Polarization)

Single-Port Single-Band 5 GHz—5dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Horizontal
Polarization)

Single-Port Single-Band 6 GHz—6dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Vertical
Polarization)

Single-Port Single-Band 6 GHz—6dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Vertical
Polarization)

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Canadian Compliance Statement

Antenna Type Antenna Gain Antenna Impedance

Single-Port Single-Band 6 GHz— 6dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Vertical
Polarization)

Single-Port Single-Band 6 GHz—6dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Vertical
Polarization)

Single-Port Tri-Band 2.4 GHz—6dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Vertical
5 GHz—6dBi
Polarization, Auxiliary)
6 GHz—6dBi

Single-Port Tri-Band 2.4 GHz—6dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Vertical
5 GHz—6dBi
Polarization, Auxiliary)
6 GHz—6dBi

Single-Port Single-Band 5dBi 50 ohms

Omni-Directional (Vertical
Polarization, BLE)

The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz
sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable
aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.Le module émetteur peut
ne pas être coïmplanté avec un autre émetteur ou antenne.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other
channels is not possible.Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis / Canada du marché, seul le canal 1 à
11 peuvent être exploités. Sélection d'autres canaux n'est pas possible.
Access Point Models:
C9136I-A

Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain
frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance.

Industry Canada

Access Point Models Certification Number

C9136I-A V01 2461N-MU6CR2417

C9136I-A V03 2461N-VEHVR2777

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United Kingdom Compliance Statement

United Kingdom Compliance Statement

The product carries the UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) mark:

The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating between 5150 MHz and 5350 MHz, 5945 MHz
and 6425 MHz frequency range.
Access Point Models:

C9136I-ROW

European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and

Liechtenstein Compliance
The product carries the CE Mark:

The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating between 5150 MHz and 5350 MHz, 5945 MHz
and 6425 MHz frequency range.
This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm (7.87 inches) between the radiator
& your body.

Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain
frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance.

Access Point Models:

C9136I-E

Administrative Rules for Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Taiwan

This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Catalyst access points in Taiwan. The rules for
all access points are provided in both Simplified Chinese and English.

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Operation of Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Brazil

Simplified Chinese Translation

【低功率射頻器材技術規範】取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均
不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安
全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合
法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及
醫?用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。

English Translation
Without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency,
enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to a approved low power
radio-frequency devices. The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and
interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is
achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the
Telecommunications Management Act. The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the
interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.
The operations near the radar system shall not be influenced.
This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Catalyst access points in Taiwan.

Access Point Models Certification Number

C9136I-ROW xxxxx-xx-xxxxx

Operation of Cisco Catalyst Access Points in Brazil

Figure 22: Brazil Regulatory Information

Portuguese Translation
Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência
em sistemas devidamente autorizados.

English Translation
This equipment is not entitled to the protection from harmful interference and may not cause interference with
duly authorized systems.
This section contains special information for operation of Cisco Catalyst access points in Brazil.

Access Point Models Certification Number

C9136I-ROW xxxxx-xx-xxxxx

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Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure

This section contains information on compliance with guidelines related to RF exposure.

Generic Discussion on RF Exposure

The Cisco products are designed to comply with the following national and international standards on Human
Exposure to Radio Frequencies:
• US 47 Code of Federal Regulations Part 2 Subpart J
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers / IEEE
C 95.1 (99)
• International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 98
• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits on Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in
the range from 3kHz to 300 GHz
• Australia Radiation Protection Standard

To ensure compliance with various national and international Electromagnetic Field (EMF) standards, the
system should only be operated with Cisco approved antennas and accessories.

This Device Meets International Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves

The C9136I series device includes a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for
exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) recommended by international guidelines.
The guidelines were developed by an independent scientific organization (ICNIRP) and include a substantial
safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is
recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as
specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall
exposure of the user or operator.

Separation Distance

20 cm (7.87 inches)

The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the need for
any special precautions for the use of wireless devices. They recommend that if you are interested in further
reducing your exposure then you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user or placing he
antennas at a greater separation distance then recommended.

This Device Meets FCC Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves

The C9136I series device includes a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for
exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) as referenced in FCC Part 1.1310. The
guidelines are based on IEEE ANSI C 95.1 (92) and include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure
the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

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This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves

As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is
recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as
specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall
exposure of the user or operator.
The device has been tested and found compliant with the applicable regulations as part of the radio certification
process.

Power Interface Separation Distance

Standard Power 58 cm (22.83 inches)

Interface

Low Power Interface 30.48 cm (12.0

inches)

The US Food and Drug Administration has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the
need for any special precautions for the use of wireless devices. The FCC recommends that if you are interested
in further reducing your exposure then you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user or
placing the antennas at a greater separation distance then recommended or lowering the transmitter power
output.

This Device Meets the Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio
Waves
The C9136I series device includes a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for
exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) as referenced in Health Canada Safety Code
6. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed into the limit to ensure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is
recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as
specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guidelines which are designed to reduce the overall
exposure of the user or operator.

Table 6: Separation Distance

Frequency Distance

2.4-GHz 29.5 cm (11.61 inches)

5-GHz

6-GHz

Health Canada states that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions
for the use of wireless devices. They recommend that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure
you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user, placing the antennas at a greater separation
distance than recommended, or lowering the transmitter power output.

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Additional Information on RF Exposure

Cet appareil est conforme aux directives internationales en matière d'exposition aux fréquences
radioélectriques
Cet appareil de la gamme C9136I comprend un émetteur-récepteur radio. Il a été conçu de manière à respecter
les limites en matière d'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (champs électromagnétiques de fréquence
radio), recommandées dans le code de sécurité 6 de Santé Canada. Ces directives intègrent une marge de
sécurité importante destinée à assurer la sécurité de tous, indépendamment de l'âge et de la santé.
Par conséquent, les systèmes sont conçus pour être exploités en évitant que l'utilisateur n'entre en contact avec
les antennes. Il est recommandé de poser le système là où les antennes sont à une distance minimale telle que
précisée par l'utilisateur conformément aux directives réglementaires qui sont conçues pour réduire l'exposition
générale de l'utilisateur ou de l'opérateur.

Table 7: Distance d'éloignement

Fréquence Distance

2.4-GHz 29.5 cm (11.61 inches)

5-GHz

6-GHz

Santé Canada affirme que la littérature scientifique actuelle n'indique pas qu'il faille prendre des précautions
particulières lors de l'utilisation d'un appareil sans fil. Si vous voulez réduire votre exposition encore davantage,
selon l'agence, vous pouvez facilement le faire en réorientant les antennes afin qu'elles soient dirigées à l'écart
de l'utilisateur, en les plaçant à une distance d'éloignement supérieure à celle recommandée ou en réduisant
la puissance de sortie de l'émetteur.

Additional Information on RF Exposure

You can find additional information on the subject at the following links:
• Cisco Systems Spread Spectrum Radios and RF Safety white paper at:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/witc/ao340ap/prodlit/rfhr_wi.htm

• FCC Bulletin 56: Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
• FCC Bulletin 65: Evaluating Compliance with the FCC guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields

You can obtain additional information from the following organizations:

• World Health Organization Internal Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
• United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board
• Cellular Telecommunications Association at:

https://www.ctia.org

• The Mobile & Wireless Forum at:

https://www.mwfai.org

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Declaration of Conformity Statements

Declaration of Conformity Statements

All the Declaration of Conformity statements related to this product can be found at the following location:
https://pas.cisco.com/pdtcnc/#/

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Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values
Table 8: C9136I AP Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values

6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

802.11/11b

1 Mbps 1 4 – – – – – – 23 -104

11 Mbps 1 4 – – – – – – 23 -98

802.11a/g

6 Mbps 1 4 23 -99 23 -99 23 -99 23 -99

24 Mbps 1 4 23 -93 23 -90 23 -90 23 -93

54 Mbps 1 4 23 -85 23 -83 23 -83 21 -84

802.11n HT20

MCS0 1 4 – – 23 -100 23 -100 23 -100

MCS4 1 4 – – 23 -87 23 -87 23 -90
MCS7 1 4 – – 23 -80 23 -80 20 -82
MCS8 2 4 – – 23 -96 23 -96 23 -98
MCS12 2 4 – – 23 -84 23 -84 23 -86
MCS15 2 4 – – 23 -77 23 -77 20 -79
MCS16 3 4 – – 23 -95 23 -95 23 -97
MCS20 3 4 – – 23 -82 23 -82 23 -85
MCS23 3 4 – – 23 -74 23 -74 20 -76
MCS24 4 4 – – 23 -93 23 -93 23 -95

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Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values

6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS28 4 4 – – 23 -81 23 -81 23 -83

MCS31 4 4 – – 23 -74 23 -74 20 -76
802.11n HT40

MCS0 1 4 – – 23 -97 23 -97 – –

MCS4 1 4 – – 23 -87 23 -87 – –
MCS7 1 4 – – 22 -79 22 -79 – –
MCS8 2 4 – – 23 -94 23 -94 – –
MCS12 2 4 – – 23 -83 23 -83 – –
MCS15 2 4 – – 22 -76 22 -76 – –
MCS16 3 4 – – 23 -92 23 -92 – –
MCS20 3 4 – – 23 -81 23 -81 – –
MCS23 3 4 – – 22 -74 22 -74 – –
MCS24 4 4 – – 23 -91 23 -91 – –
MCS28 4 4 – – 23 -80 23 -80 – –
MCS31 4 4 – – 22 -73 22 -73 – –
802.11ac VHT20

MCS0 1 4 – – 23 -100 23 -100 – –

MCS4 1 4 – – 23 -91 23 -91 – –
MCS7 1 4 – – 23 -84 23 -84 – –
MCS8 1 4 – – 22 -78 22 -78 – –
MCS9 1 4 – – – – – – – –
MCS0 2 4 – – 23 -96 23 -96 – –
MCS4 2 4 – – 23 -87 23 -87 – –
MCS7 2 4 – – 23 -80 23 -80 – –
MCS8 2 4 – – 22 -75 22 -75 – –
MCS9 2 4 – – – – – – – –
MCS0 3 4 – – 23 -95 23 -95 – –
MCS4 3 4 – – 23 -85 23 -85 – –
MCS7 3 4 – – 23 -78 23 -78 – –

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Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values

6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS8 3 4 – – 22 -73 22 -73 – –

MCS9 3 4 – – 21 -72 21 -72 – –
MCS0 4 4 – – 23 -93 23 -93 – –
MCS4 4 4 – – 23 -84 23 -84 – –
MCS7 4 4 – – 23 -77 23 -77 – –
MCS8 4 4 – – 22 -72 22 -72 – –
MCS9 4 4 – – – – – – – –
MCS0 1 8 – – 26 -100 Using 5-GHz – –
primary &
secondary

MCS4 1 8 – – 26 -93 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 1 8 – – 26 -85 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 1 8 – – 25 -79 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 1 8 – – – – – – – –

MCS0 2 8 – – 26 -98 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 2 8 – – 26 -89 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 2 8 – – 26 -82 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 2 8 – – 25 -77 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 2 8 – – – – – – – –

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Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values

6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS0 3 8 – – 26 -96 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 3 8 – – 26 -88 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 3 8 – – 26 -81 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 3 8 – – 25 -76 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 3 8 – – 24 -74 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 4 8 – – 26 -95 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 4 8 – – 26 -87 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 4 8 – – 26 -79 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 4 8 – – 25 -74 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 4 8 – – – – – – – –

MCS0 6 8 – – 26 -94 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 6 8 – – 26 -85 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values

6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS7 6 8 – – 26 -77 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 6 8 – – 25 -72 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 6 8 – – 24 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 8 8 – – 26 -93 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 8 8 – – 26 -84 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 8 8 – – 26 -77 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 8 8 – – 25 -72 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 8 8 – – – – – – – –

802.11ac VHT40

MCS0 1 4 – – 23 -98 23 -98 – –

MCS4 1 4 – – 23 -89 23 -89 – –

MCS7 1 4 – – 22 -81 22 -81 – –

MCS8 1 4 – – 21 -77 21 -77 – –

MCS9 1 4 – – 21 -73 21 -73 – –

MCS0 2 4 – – 23 -95 23 -95 – –

MCS4 2 4 – – 23 -85 23 -85 – –

MCS7 2 4 – – 22 -77 22 -77 – –

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Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values

6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS8 2 4 – – 21 -74 21 -74 – –

MCS9 2 4 – – 21 -72 21 -72 – –

MCS0 3 4 – – 23 -93 23 -93 – –

MCS4 3 4 – – 23 -83 23 -83 – –

MCS7 3 4 – – 22 -75 22 -75 – –

MCS8 3 4 – – 21 -72 21 -72 – –

MCS9 3 4 – – 21 -70 21 -70 – –

MCS0 4 4 – – 23 -92 23 -92 – –

MCS4 4 4 – – 23 -82 23 -82 – –

MCS7 4 4 – – 22 -74 22 -74 – –

MCS8 4 4 – – 21 -70 21 -70 – –

MCS9 4 4 – – 21 -69 21 -69 – –

MCS0 1 8 – – 26 -98 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 1 8 – – 26 -91 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 1 8 – – 25 -83 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 1 8 – – 24 -78 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 1 8 – – 24 -76 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 2 8 – – 26 -96 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values

6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS4 2 8 – – 26 -87 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 2 8 – – 25 -80 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 2 8 – – 24 -76 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 2 8 – – 24 -74 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 3 8 – – 26 -95 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 3 8 – – 26 -86 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 3 8 – – 25 -78 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 3 8 – – 24 -74 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 3 8 – – 24 -72 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 4 8 – – 26 -94 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 4 8 – – 26 -85 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 4 8 – – 25 -77 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS8 4 8 – – 24 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 4 8 – – 24 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 6 8 – – 26 -93 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 6 8 – – 26 -83 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 6 8 – – 25 -75 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 6 8 – – 24 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 6 8 – – 24 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 8 8 – – 26 -92 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 8 8 – – 26 -82 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 8 8 – – 25 -74 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 8 8 – – 24 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 8 8 – – 24 -69 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values

6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

802.11ac VHT80
MCS0 1 4 – – 23 -93 23 -93 – –

MCS4 1 4 – – 23 -85 23 -85 – –

MCS7 1 4 – – 22 -78 22 -78 – –

MCS8 1 4 – – 21 -73 21 -73 – –

MCS9 1 4 – – 20 -71 20 -71 – –

MCS0 2 4 – – 23 -91 23 -91 – –

MCS4 2 4 – – 23 -81 23 -81 – –

MCS7 2 4 – – 22 -74 22 -74 – –

MCS8 2 4 – – 21 -70 21 -70 – –

MCS9 2 4 – – 20 -68 20 -68 – –

MCS0 3 4 – – 23 -89 23 -89 – –

MCS4 3 4 – – 23 -79 23 -79 – –

MCS7 3 4 – – 22 -72 22 -72 – –

MCS8 3 4 – – 21 -68 21 -68 – –

MCS9 3 4 – – 20 -66 20 -66 – –

MCS0 4 4 – – 23 -88 23 -88 – –

MCS4 4 4 – – 23 -78 23 -78 – –

MCS7 4 4 – – 22 -71 22 -71 – –

MCS8 4 4 – – 21 -66 21 -66 – –

MCS9 4 4 – – 20 -65 20 -65 – –

MCS0 1 8 – – 26 -94 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 1 8 – – 26 -87 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values

6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS7 1 8 – – 25 -79 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 1 8 – – 24 -74 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 1 8 – – 23 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 2 8 – – 26 -92 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 2 8 – – 26 -84 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 2 8 – – 25 -76 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 2 8 – – 24 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 2 8 – – 23 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 3 8 – – 26 -91 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 3 8 – – 26 -82 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 3 8 – – 25 -75 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 3 8 – – 24 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS9 3 8 – – 23 -69 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 4 8 – – 26 -90 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 4 8 – – 26 -81 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 4 8 – – 25 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 4 8 – – 24 -69 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 4 8 – – 23 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 6 8 – – 26 -89 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 6 8 – – 26 -79 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 6 8 – – 25 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 6 8 – – 24 -67 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 6 8 – – – – – – – –

MCS0 8 8 – – 26 -88 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS4 8 8 – – 26 -78 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 8 8 – – 25 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 8 8 – – 24 -66 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 8 8 – – 23 -65 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

802.11ac VHT160
MCS0 1 4 – – 23 -88 Using – –
5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS4 1 4 – – 23 -81 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS7 1 4 – – 22 -73 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS8 1 4 – – 21 -69 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS9 1 4 – – 20 -67 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS0 2 4 – – 23 -87 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS4 2 4 – – 23 -78 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS7 2 4 – – 22 -70 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS8 2 4 – – 21 -66 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS9 2 4 – – 20 -64 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS0 3 4 – – 23 -86 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS4 3 4 – – 23 -76 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS7 3 4 – – 22 -68 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS8 3 4 – – 21 -64 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS9 3 4 – – – – – – –

MCS0 4 4 – – 23 -85 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS4 4 4 – – 23 -75 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS7 4 4 – – 22 -67 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS8 4 4 – – 21 -63 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

MCS9 4 4 – – 20 -61 Using – –

5-GHz
primary
&
secondary

802.11ax HE20
MCS0 1 4 23 -98 23 -100 23 -100 23 -100

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS4 1 4 23 -92 23 -90 23 -90 23 -91

MCS7 1 4 22 -84 23 -83 23 -83 20 -84

MCS8 1 4 22 -80 22 -77 22 -77 19 -78

MCS9 1 4 21 -79 21 -77 21 -77 19 -78

MCS10 1 4 20 -74 20 -70 20 -70 18 -73

MCS11 1 4 20 -73 20 -70 20 -70 18 -71

MCS0 2 4 23 -97 23 -97 23 -97 23 -97

MCS4 2 4 23 -88 23 -86 23 -86 23 -87

MCS7 2 4 22 -81 23 -80 23 -80 20 -80

MCS8 2 4 22 -77 22 -75 22 -75 19 -75

MCS9 2 4 21 -77 21 -74 21 -74 19 -75

MCS10 2 4 20 -72 20 -68 20 -68 18 -71

MCS11 2 4 20 -70 20 -66 20 -66 18 -68

MCS0 3 4 23 -95 23 -95 23 -95 23 -95

MCS4 3 4 23 -87 23 -84 23 -84 23 -86

MCS7 3 4 22 -79 23 -77 23 -77 20 -78

MCS8 3 4 22 -76 22 -73 22 -73 19 -74

MCS9 3 4 21 -75 21 -73 21 -73 19 -73

MCS10 3 4 20 -69 20 -66 20 -66 18 -69

MCS11 3 4 20 -68 20 -65 20 -65 18 -66

MCS0 4 4 23 -94 23 -94 23 -94 23 -95

MCS4 4 4 23 -85 23 -83 23 -83 23 -84

MCS7 4 4 22 -78 23 -77 23 -77 20 -78

MCS8 4 4 22 -74 22 -72 22 -72 19 -73

MCS9 4 4 21 -73 21 -71 21 -71 19 -72

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS10 4 4 20 -69 20 -66 20 -66 18 -68

MCS11 4 4 20 -67 20 -65 20 -65 18 -66

MCS0 1 8 – – 26 -100 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 1 8 – – 26 -92 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 1 8 – – 26 -86 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 1 8 – – 25 -80 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 1 8 – – 24 -79 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 1 8 – – 23 -74 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 1 8 – – 23 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 2 8 – – 26 -99 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 2 8 – – 26 -89 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 2 8 – – 26 -79 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 2 8 – – 25 -78 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS9 2 8 – – 24 -76 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 2 8 – – 23 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 2 8 – – 23 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 3 8 – – 26 -98 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 3 8 – – 26 -84 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 3 8 – – 26 -81 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 3 8 – – 25 -77 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 3 8 – – 24 -75 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 3 8 – – 23 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 3 8 – – 23 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 4 8 – – 26 -96 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 4 8 – – 26 -86 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS7 4 8 – – 26 -80 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 4 8 – – 25 -75 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 4 8 – – 24 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 4 8 – – 23 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 4 8 – – 23 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 6 8 – – 26 -95 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 6 8 – – 26 -84 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 6 8 – – 26 -77 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 6 8 – – 25 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 6 8 – – 24 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 6 8 – – 23 -67 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 6 8 – – 23 -65 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS0 8 8 – – 26 -94 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 8 8 – – 26 -83 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 8 8 – – 26 -77 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 8 8 – – 25 -72 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 8 8 – – 24 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 8 8 – – 23 -66 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 8 8 – – 23 -65 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

802.11ax HE40
MCS0 1 4 23 -95 23 -96 23 -96 – –

MCS4 1 4 23 -89 23 -87 23 -87 – –

MCS7 1 4 22 -82 22 -81 22 -81 – –

MCS8 1 4 22 -77 21 -76 21 -76 – –

MCS9 1 4 22 -77 21 -75 21 -75 – –

MCS10 1 4 20 -74 19 -71 19 -71 – –

MCS11 1 4 20 -71 19 -68 19 -68 – –

MCS0 2 4 23 -94 23 -95 23 -95 – –

MCS4 2 4 23 -86 23 -84 23 -84 – –

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS7 2 4 22 -79 22 -77 22 -77 – –

MCS8 2 4 22 -74 21 -73 21 -73 – –

MCS9 2 4 22 -73 21 -71 21 -71 – –

MCS10 2 4 20 -70 19 -69 19 -69 – –

MCS11 2 4 20 -68 19 -66 19 -66 – –

MCS0 3 4 23 -93 23 -93 23 -93 – –

MCS4 3 4 23 -84 23 -82 23 -82 – –

MCS7 3 4 22 -77 22 -75 22 -75 – –

MCS8 3 4 22 -72 21 -72 21 -72 – –

MCS9 3 4 22 -72 21 -70 21 -70 – –

MCS10 3 4 20 -68 19 -67 19 -67 – –

MCS11 3 4 20 -66 19 -63 19 -63 – –

MCS0 4 4 23 -91 23 -92 23 -92 – –

MCS4 4 4 23 -82 23 -81 23 -81 – –

MCS7 4 4 22 -75 22 -74 22 -74 – –

MCS8 4 4 22 -71 21 -70 21 -70 – –

MCS9 4 4 22 -70 21 -69 21 -69 – –

MCS10 4 4 20 -67 19 -65 19 -65 – –

MCS11 4 4 20 -64 19 -62 19 -62 – –

MCS0 1 8 – – 26 -98 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 1 8 – – 26 -89 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 1 8 – – 25 -81 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS8 1 8 – – 24 -77 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 1 8 – – 24 -76 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 1 8 – – 22 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 1 8 – – 22 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 2 8 – – 26 -96 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 2 8 – – 26 -86 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 2 8 – – 25 -79 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 2 8 – – 24 -75 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 2 8 – – 24 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 2 8 – – 22 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 2 8 – – 22 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 3 8 – – 26 -94 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS4 3 8 – – 26 -84 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 3 8 – – 25 -77 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 3 8 – – 24 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 3 8 – – 24 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 3 8 – – 22 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 3 8 – – 22 -66 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 4 8 – – 26 -94 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 4 8 – – 26 -83 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 4 8 – – 25 -75 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 4 8 – – 24 -72 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 4 8 – – 24 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 4 8 – – 22 -67 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS11 4 8 – – 22 -65 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 6 8 – – 26 -92 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 6 8 – – 26 -81 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 6 8 – – 25 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 6 8 – – 24 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 6 8 – – 24 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 6 8 – – 22 -65 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 6 8 – – 22 -63 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 8 8 – – 26 -91 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 8 8 – – 26 -80 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 8 8 – – 25 -72 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 8 8 – – 24 -69 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity Values

6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS9 8 8 – – 24 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 8 8 – – 22 -65 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 8 8 – – 22 -63 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

802.11ax HE80

MCS0 1 4 23 -91 23 -92 23 -92 – –

MCS4 1 4 23 -85 23 -85 23 -85 – –

MCS7 1 4 22 -78 22 -77 22 -77 – –

MCS8 1 4 22 -75 21 -74 21 -74 – –

MCS9 1 4 21 -73 20 -72 20 -72 – –

MCS10 1 4 20 -70 20 -67 20 -67 – –

MCS11 1 4 20 -68 19 -65 19 -65 – –

MCS0 2 4 23 -90 23 -91 23 -91 – –

MCS4 2 4 23 -82 23 -81 23 -81 – –

MCS7 2 4 22 -75 22 -74 22 -74 – –

MCS8 2 4 22 -71 21 -70 21 -70 – –

MCS9 2 4 21 -69 20 -68 20 -68 – –

MCS10 2 4 20 -66 20 -64 20 -64 – –

MCS11 2 4 20 -64 19 -62 19 -62 – –

MCS0 3 4 23 -89 23 -89 23 -89 – –

MCS4 3 4 23 -81 23 -79 23 -79 – –

MCS7 3 4 22 -73 22 -72 22 -72 – –

MCS8 3 4 22 -70 21 -68 21 -68 – –

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS9 3 4 21 -68 20 -66 20 -66 – –

MCS10 3 4 20 -65 20 -62 20 -62 – –

MCS11 3 4 20 -63 19 -60 19 -60 – –

MCS0 4 4 23 -88 23 -88 23 -88 – –

MCS4 4 4 23 -79 23 -78 23 -78 – –

MCS7 4 4 22 -72 22 -71 22 -71 – –

MCS8 4 4 22 -69 21 -67 21 -67 – –

MCS9 4 4 21 -67 20 -65 20 -65 – –

MCS10 4 4 20 -64 20 -61 20 -61 – –

MCS11 4 4 20 -62 19 -59 19 -59 – –

MCS0 1 8 – – 26 -94 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 1 8 – – 26 -87 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 1 8 – – 25 -81 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 1 8 – – 24 -76 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 1 8 – – 23 -74 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 1 8 – – 23 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 1 8 – – 22 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS0 2 8 – – 26 -93 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 2 8 – – 26 -84 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 2 8 – – 25 -78 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 2 8 – – 24 -73 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 2 8 – – 23 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 2 8 – – 23 -67 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 2 8 – – 22 -64 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 3 8 – – 26 -92 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 3 8 – – 26 -83 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 3 8 – – 25 -76 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 3 8 – – 24 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 3 8 – – 23 -69 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS10 3 8 – – 23 -65 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 3 8 – – 22 -63 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 4 8 – – 26 -91 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 4 8 – – 26 -81 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 4 8 – – 25 -74 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 4 8 – – 24 -70 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 4 8 – – 23 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 4 8 – – 23 -64 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 4 8 – – 22 -62 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 6 8 – – 26 -89 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 6 8 – – 26 -79 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 6 8 – – 25 -72 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS8 6 8 – – 24 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 6 8 – – 23 -66 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 6 8 – – 23 -62 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 6 8 – – 22 -59 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 8 8 – – 26 -88 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 8 8 – – 26 -78 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 8 8 – – 25 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 8 8 – – 24 -67 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 8 8 – – 23 -65 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 8 8 – – 23 -61 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 8 8 – – 22 -59 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

802.11ax HE160

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS0 1 4 23 -90 23 -87 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 1 4 23 -84 23 -82 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 1 4 22 -76 22 -74 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 1 4 22 -72 21 -69 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 1 4 21 -70 20 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 1 4 20 -66 20 -63 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 1 4 20 -66 19 -62 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 2 4 23 -88 23 -87 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 2 4 23 -82 23 -79 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 2 4 22 -73 22 -71 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 2 4 22 -69 21 -66 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 2 4 21 -67 20 -65 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS10 2 4 20 -63 20 -61 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 2 4 20 -63 19 -59 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 3 4 23 -86 23 -86 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 3 4 23 -79 23 -76 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 3 4 22 -70 22 -69 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS8 3 4 22 -67 21 -65 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 3 4 21 -65 20 -63 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 3 4 20 -61 20 -59 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 3 4 20 -60 19 -58 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS0 4 4 23 -85 23 -85 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS4 4 4 23 -77 23 -75 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS7 4 4 22 -69 22 -68 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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6-GHz Radio 5-GHz Primary 5-GHz Secondary 2.4-GHz Radio

Radio Radio

Spatial Number Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx Total Tx Rx

Streams of Active Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity Power Sensitivity
Antennas (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm)

MCS8 4 4 22 -66 21 -64 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS9 4 4 21 -64 20 -62 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS10 4 4 20 -60 20 -58 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

MCS11 4 4 20 -59 19 -56 Using 5-GHz – –

primary &
secondary

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