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Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points

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What is Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points?

The Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points includes the 9115 and 9117, and designed to meet high demand network access.

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Amazing Experience

9 out of 10
February 08, 2024
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We are using the new Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points c9105 with/without embedded wireless controller options. After the deployment, the …
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What is Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points?

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The Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points includes the 9115 and 9117, and designed to meet high demand network access.

Reviewers rate Performance highest, with a score of 9.5.

The most common users of Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use 120 Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points. We use Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points for IT environments in more than 20 different locations. In some locations, we use 2 - 4 APs in one flour. We use a network controller and Cisco Catalyst Center. We use Cisco ISE for managing security. We have several SSID. We use 2.4Gh and 5GHz radio frequency.
  • Good coverage
  • Two frequency bands
  • High connectivity speed
  • Radio disturbance
  • Energy consumption
  • Even better coverage
We use Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points in IT and OT networks. Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points is reliable. With Cisco ISE, the security is not the issue. Some Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points work in extreme environments and they work as expected. Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points are really easy to mount. The problems that we have are in locations where there are a lot of other WiFi networks and end user is far from Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points and there.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use them in the whole organization to compensate for the lack of a wired working station. They address the issues about user capacity and 2.4 Ghz low channel utilization.
  • Coverage
  • User capacity
  • Performance
  • Office areas
  • Common areas
  • Outdoor
They are perfect for indoor areas with high density requirements. They have some issues in outdoor environments.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use them for our customers’ environment to help them create a good wi-if network within every building of their organization and also on every floor with great RF profiles and all the works within a C9800 controller. Within that controller, we have enabled a few options to make sure the connection and coverage are great.
  • Coverage
  • Management
  • Ease of install
  • None
  • None
  • None
Within healthcare buildings, they’re great for coverage and ease of use for the customer.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points (9166) are being deployed across our healthcare customers to ensure best in class wireless services for endpoints, accurate RTLS telemetry being fed into Spaces and the additional benefits of the integrated environmental sensors to kickstart the journey into Smart Workplaces.
  • Distributed RRM via the wLCs
  • Seamless roaming
  • Low profile aesthetics
  • Additional methods for incorporating aesthetic requirements, such as color coding the APs
  • Decreased boot times
Deployment across healthcare locations where mission critical wireless connectivity is required with inherent security applied. The ability to ensure each environment is covered with either internal or external antenna models, which helps with ensuring that such areas as clinical clean environments can have dedicated wireless without compromising levels of cleanliness.
February 08, 2024

Amazing Experience

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are using the new Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points c9105 with/without embedded wireless controller options. After the deployment, the difference we felt is the seamless connectivity no jitter and enhanced end users speed.
  • Secure connectivity
  • Seamless connectivity
  • No jitter
  • No disconnection
  • Pricing
  • Designing
It's well suited for the places where you want secure and seamless connectivity.
It's not appropriate if you have low bandwidth internet connection.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are running hundreds of Cisco access points . We are using it to provide reliable access to sdwan and internet services. We are utilizing following models: 9115, 9120, 3802, 2802 in flexconnect mode. Using local switching and local authentication in any location. We are supporting sites with Meraki wifi solutions.
  • Catalyst 9115i
  • Catalysts 9120i
  • Aironet 3802
  • Aironet 2802
  • MR55
  • Packet capture on Meraki APs - missing both direction
  • Sniffer mode on 9120 not working well with 9800 controller
I would recommend Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points to everyone, we find the best in class. We understand the gaps but still these are the most stable solutions on the market. We are missing flexibility on Meraki APs.- sniffing, packet capturing, debugging. Catalyst 9800-cl controller support in Meraki Dashboard would be great, hope Cisco will do it soon!
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our Wi-Fi network is built solely around several thousand Cisco APs that provide wireless access to all our users mobile devices. These include laptops, phones, tablets, medical equipment and so on. Our infrastructure stretches across varied locations from a few APs to thousands per location. Our users rely heavily on a functional wireless network.
  • Ease of deployment
  • Reliability
  • Ability to support our WiFi need
  • Packaging
  • Power draw
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points are well suited for most applications as they scale very well and can be configured to work in a lot of different scenarios. However they are quite costly so they may not be suited for all business purposes. But they do perform and deliver and rarely cause issues.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Whole organization, in business offices and production facilities. They address the problem of providing Wi-Fi for all employees. And they solve our need for standardization.
  • Software Upgrades/Image downloads
  • Wireless coverage
  • Stability of operation
  • Energy efficiency
  • Flexibility in terms of ecosystem
  • Deployment modes
They are suited for every scenario since they come with a variety of antenna configurations and form factors and also outdoor solutions.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Educational institute. They connect the students and employees to the internet. In general de Cisco ap’s and alc’s have proven to be very sturdy.
  • Secure
  • Stable
  • Fast
  • Make them cheaper. ;-)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Whole organisation, worldwide WIFI access for standardised SSID access, for Guest but also internal access.
  • Reliable
  • Quick to deploy
  • Lower price
  • Longer support time
Quick to deploy, reliable
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Across all the organization.
  • Good coverage
  • Good stability
  • Good speed
  • Troubleshooting
  • Clients performance or KPI
  • Stability of all series
Beautiful design or sometimes might be too large. High density areas.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have about 1300 Cisco APs in use across our sites. They are providing network access to mobile devices, laptops, Wi-Fi phones and IoT devices. We are also looking to leverage the technology for asset tracking.

They provide good coverage, but improvements can be made in placement and configuration.
  • Good signal strength
  • Easy install
  • Easy to order
  • The Aires are very outdated GUI
  • Would like better RF management in dense deployments
Good for medium to large environments. Provide plenty of features.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Internal network. We are a partner and build networks for customers.
  • Reliability
  • Easy to deploy
  • Powerful
  • Ineroperability with other vendors
We are deploying Cisco Access Points in a lot of office areas and in production. Production areas depending on industrial machines it is difficult to deploy and need some special antenna design. Less appropriate for temporary deployments. For stadions and high-density deployment, we recommend Cisco as well. We have good experience with Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
They deployed Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points to our client but now we manage them.
  • Easy to configure
  • Robust
  • Easy to manage
  • Documentation
  • Price
  • Bug fixes
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points are well suited for outdoor use.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points are reliable and proven worthy of our recommendation to one of our clients.
  • 9120
  • 9115
  • 2802
  • 9115
  • 9124
  • 2702
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points has great reliability.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have been using Cisco Catalyst Access Points for many years. The first WLC I supported was WiSM2, 5508 and 2504. We later upgrade them to the 5520 and 3504. Currently, we are deploying the 9800-40 and 9800L across campuses. We also have multiple access points like the 3700, 3800, 1815w, 9130, and 9166. We used them to provide wireless connectivity throughout our campuses for staff, students and visitors.
  • Integration with Cisco Ecosystem
  • High Performance and Throughput
  • Robust Security Features
  • Awesome Warranty and Support and RMA
  • Cost
  • Configuration - setup and configuration can be complicated
  • Integration with Non-Cisco Devices
  • MESH
Cisco Aironet Access Points are well-suited for various scenarios where reliable and high-performance wireless networking is essential. However, there are also situations where they may be less appropriate, depending on specific requirements and environmental factors. For example, some of the well suited scenarios are Enterprise Environments, exhibition centers, Universities Institutions and office spaces as they offer seamless roaming and security protocols.

Less appropriate scenarios are small businesses with limited budget. Also if you are looking for a basic and easy to set up wireless solution for a lab or home network, do not go with Cisco. These APs are designed for enterprise level and is overkill for home network requirement and they are not user friendly.
December 19, 2023

9100 APs good all rounder

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our deployment of Cisco Access Points is across our entire organisation they provide access for all staff, students and many IoT devices.
  • Well documented radiation patterns
  • excellent analyitics
  • Clean Air properties for all channels (not just the one being used)
  • greater accessibility to features for integration - spectrum mode for example
Cisco APs work extremely well in both indoor and outdoor settings. The RRM function generally works well to set channels and transmit power appropriately. Bridged P2P networks however, are likely too simple for such advanced APs.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are using these across the entire organization including housing units. The access points help connect our students to the network for the elearning as well as their in class instruction. Our business units rely on our wireless network to conduct meetings and in many cases, just for day to to day functions.
  • Robust connectivity allowing multiple devices on at any given time
  • Load balacing
  • throughtput
  • Price point
These access points are so versatile that we can use them just about anywhere. We do not use them as bridges
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We Use 9000 Series AP to deliver wireless to guests, all the way to IOT Devices. We love the ease of configuring these newer APs on 9800 controllers. These APs rarely have issues and are easily configured. We can have them up and running in under 15 minutes from the initial boot.
  • Fantastic coverage in dense settings.
  • Ease of use to configure on newer controllers
  • 4x4 mimo antennas provide great service
  • Internal Antennas could be stronger
  • Antennas should be expandable from base model instead of choosing a A or E
  • Pricing. Cisco is price heavy, its always been.
Wireless connectivity is the main feature. Inside meeting or conference rooms, The best place to set up your router is in a central, unobstructed location to ensure your home Wi-Fi network has a strong signal anywhere in your house. Moving your AP even just a few feet might save you from endless connection problems and allow you to get the most out of your internet connection.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
various Cisco AP models are being used across the enterprise. We currently have a mixture of models as we move to the WiFi 6E models
  • Easily upgradeable to latest software code versions
  • various mounting brackets available
  • third party mounting features are readily available
  • It would be great if there were small wall mount type AP's that could be placed in a network data outlet to provide flexibility in environments that are already deployed
starting with the new 91xx series, the AP's are more pleasing to the eye (interior designers like this newer design better than the big ol square 28xx models
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We use it as main Access Points in whole organization.
  • Stable
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Easy to use
  • Price
  • Better accesories documentation
They are practical in all application as has broad model portfolio.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Primarily used in one of our call centers. They provide wireless client access for roaming clients in our environment.
  • Provide wireless acccess
  • Have a simple configuration due to controller based architecture
  • Would like to see all models support wips functionality internally without requiring the access point to be dedicated entirely to that function.
They are well suited to corporate environments. I don't think they are well suited for home office environments.
Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
To connect two buildings together that does not have fiber available
  • Connects
  • Doesn't move with the wind
  • Very durable
  • Maintain connection through weather
  • Water proof
Places that cannot run fiber but need to be connected
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