Access Points

Stay connected across every corner of your home or business with high-performance access points. Whether you’re covering a large workspace or strengthening signals in a busy household, the right access point ensures your WiFi is stable, reliable, and fast, wherever it’s needed.

SKU: CW9176I-CFG

Key Features:

Brand Cisco
Product type Access point
Ethernet LAN data rates 100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate 18000 Mbit/s
Antenna type Internal
Antennas quantity 4
Antenna gain level (max) 6 dBi
Antenna direction type Omni-directional
Width 242.3 mm
Depth 242.2 mm
Weight 1.56 kg
Height 52.8 mm
In Stock
Excl. VAT: £1,314.29
Incl. VAT: £1,577.14
SKU: E7-Audience

Key Features:

Brand Ubiquiti
Type Wireless Access Point
Wifi Technology Wi-Fi 7
Maximum data transfer rate 11500 Mbit/s
Networking standards IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax,
Power consumption (typical) 51 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
Placement Pole, Wall
Product colour White
6 GHz Yes
2.4 GHz No
5 GHz Yes
Number of users 1500 user(s)
VLAN support Yes
Rate limiting Yes
Networking standards IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate 11500 Mbit/s
Fast roaming Yes
MIMO type Multi User MIMO
MIMO Yes
Band steering Yes
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz) 8600 Mbit/s
Fit AP mode features Hotspot 2.0
Maximum data transfer rate (6 GHz) 11500 Mbit/s
Spatial streams 12
Coverage area 465 m²
Wireless meshing Yes
Maximum Tx power (5 GHz) 30 dBmW
Maximum Tx power (6 GHz) 30 dBmW
Security algorithms PPSK
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 2
Power consumption (typical) 51 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supported PoE++ (4PPoE)
DC voltage range 42.5 - 57 V
Housing material Aluminium, Polycarbonate (PC)
Placement Pole, Wall
Product colour White
Reset button Yes
LED indicators Yes
Antenna type Internal
Antenna gain level (max) 15 dBi
Antenna direction type Directional
Reset button Yes
Compliance certificates CE, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
Compliance certificates CE, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
LED indicators Yes
Fast roaming Yes
Width 474.1 mm
Depth 42.2 mm
Weight 3.2 kg
Height 239.4 mm
Mounting kit Yes
Quantity per pack 1 pc(s)
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T) -40 - 60 °C
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Excl. VAT: £1,278.50
Incl. VAT: £1,534.20
SKU: CW9166I-E

Key Features:

Brand Cisco
Product type Access point
Product Family Catalyst
Suported WLC Catalyst 9800, Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches with Embedded Wireless Controller in SDA mode
Data Link Protocols Bluetooth 5.1, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax
Frequency Band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Encryption Algorithms AES, WPA2, WPA3
Authentication Method TLS, TTLS, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-FAST, GTC, SIM
Antenna type 2.4 GHz: Peak gain 3 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth, 5 GHz: Peak gain 5 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth, 5GHz (XOR): Peak gain 5 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth, 6-GHz: Peak gain 6 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
Antenna Directivity Omni-directional
Interfaces 1x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), Management console port (RJ-45), USB 2.0 at 4.5W
Included Accessories N/A
PoE type supported PoE, PoE+, UPOE
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Width 24.13 cm
Depth 24.13 cm
Height 5.59 cm
Weight 1.6 kg
Warranty Limited lifetime
In Stock
Excl. VAT: £1,174.95
Incl. VAT: £1,409.94
SKU: CW9164I-E

Key Features:

Brand Cisco
Product type Access point
Product Family Catalyst
Suported WLC Catalyst 9800
Frequency Band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Encryption Algorithms AES, WPA2, WPA3
Included Accessories N/A
PoE type supported PoE, PoE+, UPOE
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Width 24.13 cm
Depth 24.13 cm
Height 5.59 cm
Weight 1.6 kg
In Stock
Excl. VAT: £1,060.29
Incl. VAT: £1,272.35
SKU: C9120AXE-E

Key Features:

Brand Cisco
Type Wireless Access Points
Ethernet LAN data rates 100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate 5000 Mbit/s
Country of origin Mexico
On/off switch Yes
Firmware upgradeable Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
Channels quantity 29 channels
Maximum data transfer rate 5000 Mbit/s
MIMO type Multi User MIMO
MIMO Yes
Internal memory 2048 MB
Flash memory 1024 MB
Placement Ceiling, Floor, Table
Country of origin Mexico
On/off switch Yes
Product colour White
Number of connectors 2
Antenna type Internal & external
Antennas quantity 4
Antenna gain level (max) 6 dBi
Antenna connector type RP-TNC
Antenna direction type Omni-directional
Antenna features Detachable antenna
Width 216 mm
Depth 216 mm
Weight 1.36 kg
Height 51 mm
In Stock
Excl. VAT: £968.31
Incl. VAT: £1,161.97
SKU: C9120AXI-E

Key Features:

Brand Cisco
Type Wireless Access Point
Wifi Technology Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet LAN data rates 2500 Mbit/s
Networking standards IEEE 802.11ac
Power plug type Type C
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
Placement In-wall
Product colour Grey
2.4 GHz Yes
5 GHz Yes
Country of origin Mexico
Networking standards IEEE 802.11ac
Ethernet LAN data rates 2500 Mbit/s
MIMO type Multi User MIMO
MIMO Yes
Networking standards IEEE 802.11ac
2.4 GHz Yes
5 GHz Yes
Networking standards IEEE 802.11ac
Ethernet LAN data rates 2500 Mbit/s
Maximal-Ratio Combining (MRC) Yes
Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) Yes
MIMO type Multi User MIMO
MIMO Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
Power plug type Type C
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
Placement In-wall
Country of origin Mexico
Product colour Grey
Antenna type Internal
Products per shipping (inner) case 1 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
Maximal-Ratio Combining (MRC) Yes
Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) Yes
Width 216 mm
Depth 216 mm
Height 43 mm
Package width 244.6 mm
Package depth 263.7 mm
Package height 90.4 mm
Package weight 1.59 kg
Package width 244.6 mm
Package depth 263.7 mm
Package height 90.4 mm
Package weight 1.59 kg
Number of products included 1 pc(s)
Number of products included 1 pc(s)
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) -30 - 70 °C
   
In Stock
Excl. VAT: £918.17
Incl. VAT: £1,101.81
SKU: E7-Campus

Key Features:

Brand Ubiquiti
Type Wireless access point 
Wifi Technology Wifi 7
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Power consumption 44 W
Product colour White
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate 11500 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz No
5 GHz Yes
Reset button Yes
Number of users 1500 user(s)
VLAN support Yes
Rate limiting Yes
Networking standards IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate 11500 Mbit/s
MIMO type Multi User MIMO
MIMO Yes
Band steering Yes
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) Yes
Number of users 1500 user(s)
Networking standards IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
VLAN support Yes
Rate limiting Yes
Access point management Wi-Fi schedule
6 GHz Yes
2.4 GHz No
5 GHz Yes
Number of users 1500 user(s)
VLAN support Yes
Rate limiting Yes
Networking standards IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate 11500 Mbit/s
Fast roaming Yes
MIMO type Multi User MIMO
MIMO Yes
Band steering Yes
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz) 8600 Mbit/s
Fit AP mode features Hotspot 2.0
Maximum data transfer rate (6 GHz) 11500 Mbit/s
Spatial streams 12
Coverage area 465 m²
Wireless meshing Yes
Maximum Tx power (5 GHz) 30 dBmW
Maximum Tx power (6 GHz) 30 dBmW
Security algorithms PPSK
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 2
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supported PoE++ (4PPoE)
DC voltage range 42.5 - 57 V
Housing material Aluminium, Polycarbonate (PC)
Placement Pole, Wall
Antenna type Internal
Antenna gain level (max) 15 dBi
Antenna direction type Directional
Reset button Yes
Compliance certificates CE, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
Width 474.1 mm
Depth 42.2 mm
Weight 3.2 kg
Mounting kit Yes
Mounting kit Yes
Quantity per pack 1 pc(s)
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T) -40 - 60 °C
In Stock
Excl. VAT: £669.50
Incl. VAT: £803.40

What Is a Wireless Access Point?

An access point works as a bridge between your existing wired router and wireless devices. Instead of relying solely on the router's limited range, access points create additional WiFi zones, improving coverage in areas where signals drop or slow down.

For homes with thick walls or offices spread across multiple floors, access points reduce dead zones and deliver better speeds where you need them most.

Home and Business Use

  • For homes: An access point helps extend coverage into upstairs rooms, garages, or garden offices. Models like WiFi 6 access points for home offer faster speeds and better support for multiple connected devices — ideal for streaming, smart home devices, and gaming.

  • For small businesses: Reliable internet is essential. Access points ensure your team stays connected without interruptions. If you're setting up a cafe, clinic, or retail shop, the right model can support high user density while keeping your network secure.

Choosing the Right Access Point

When picking an access point, here are a few things to consider:

Looking to Extend Your Coverage Further?

If you're looking to go beyond just extending WiFi, a WiFi range extender can be a helpful alternative, especially for simpler needs. But for more stable and long-term coverage, a properly placed access point will always deliver better results.

FAQs – Access Points

1: Do I need a router if I have an access point?

Yes, a router is still required. Access points extend your router’s network but don’t replace it.

2: What's the difference between a range extender and an access point?
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Range extenders rebroadcast signals, which can lead to reduced speeds. Access points offer a more stable and efficient solution by directly connecting to your network.

3: Can access points be used outdoors?
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Yes, outdoor-rated models are designed for weather resistance and wider signal reach.

4: Are access points better than mesh WiFi?
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They serve different needs. Access points are ideal for wired networks or large spaces, while mesh WiFi systems are easier to install and more suited for homes with no existing wiring.

5: How many access points do I need?
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This depends on your building’s size and layout. A single access point may be enough for a small area, while larger properties may need two or more for complete coverage.