Is the Cisco Meraki CW9163E end of life?
No — as of 2026-08-08, the CW9163E has no end-of-sale or end-of-life announcement on Cisco's consolidated Meraki EOL list.
An absence can go stale, so the date is part of the answer — this page was checked against Cisco's consolidated EOL list on 2026-08-08, and that list is one click away to confirm. If an announcement lands, this page will say so, with the dates and the suggested replacement. Full matrix: Wireless (MR) · all models with no announcement.
CW9163E specifications
| Uplink | 1x 2.5G mGig RJ45 |
|---|---|
| PoE | 802.3at PoE+ |
| Wi-Fi generation | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| MIMO | 2x2:2 on all three bands |
| Max data rate | 3.9 Gbps tri-radio aggregate |
| Environment | Outdoor (IP67) |
| Antennas | External — 4x N-type + GNSS; ordered separately |
Transcribed from the Cisco datasheet.
Still orderable: CW9163E-MR
Catalyst 9163E AP(W6E, tri-band 2x2,Outdoor) w/MERAKI — verified orderable on Cisco's price list, re-checked weekly. $2,132.95 at easyMeraki (Cisco list $3,047.07). Specs, accessories & ordering →
Renewing licenses for the CW9163E?
Licenses for the CW9163E renew normally — price the renewal at easyMeraki in about a minute, or browse the full renewal price list.