Cisco Wireless Access Point product family Table 1. Indoor access points Product name Part number Description Cisco Catalyst 9115AX C9115AXI-x Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Series Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO C9115AXE-x Cisco Catalyst 9115AX Access Point, External antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 4x4:4 MIMO Cisco Catalyst 9117AX C9117AXI-x Cisco Catalyst 9117AX Access Point, Internal antenna; Wi-Fi 6; 8x8:8 MIMO Cisco Catalyst 9120AX C9120AXI-x Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Access Point, internal anten

Wireless access points (APs) are networking devices that extend wireless connectivity to users and IoT devices within a defined area. Cisco’s wireless APs provide high-performance Wi-Fi solutions, enabling organizations to deliver seamless internet access with built-in security, IoT readiness, and advanced management capabilities.

What does a Cisco wireless controller do? A WLAN controller manages wireless network access points that allow wireless devices to connect to the network. What a wireless access point does for your network is similar to what an amplifier does for your home stereo.

Understanding how a wireless access point improves your network and the role it plays is important. Learn more about the different ways you can set up access points.