LDKEDOVE2617Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series

1 Cisco Systems, Inc.www.cisco.com GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points First Published: June 21, 2019 Last Updated: October 13, 2020 2 Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 1About this Guide 2About the Access Point 3Safety Instructions 4Unpacking 5AP Views, Ports, and Connectors 6Preparing the AP for Installation 7Installation Overview 8Performing a Pre-Installation Configuration 9Mounting the Access Point 10Grounding the Access Point 11Powering the Access Point 12Configuring and Deploying the Access Point 13Self-Identifying Antennas 14Checking the Access Point LEDs 15Miscellaneous Usage and Configuration Guidelines 16FAQs 17Related Documentation 18Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Communications, Services, and Additional Information Cisco Bug Search Tool 3 Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points 1 About this Guide This guide provides instructions on how to install your Cisco Catalyst 9120AX series access points and provides links to resources which can help you configure the access point. This guide provides mounting instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. The 9120AX series access point is referred to as access point or AP in this document. 2 About the Access Point The Cisco Catalyst 9120AX series wireless access point is a dual band, dual concurrent, enterprise 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) AP. This AP series has three models, one with integrated antennas and the other two with external antennas, which are designed to use both 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands. This access point supports a greater overall High Density Experience (HDX) which provides a more predictable performance for advanced applications such as 4K or 8K video, high-density and high-definition collaboration applications, all-wireless offices and Internet-of-Things (IoT). The access point supports full interoperability with leading 802.11ax and 802.11ac clients, and supports a mixed deployment with other access points and controllers. These APs provide integrated security, resiliency and operational flexibility as well as increased network intelligence. A full listing of the access point's features and specifications are provided in the Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Point Data Sheet, at the following URL: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9120ax-series-access-points/datasheet-c78-7 42115.html Access Point Features The 9120AX series access point is a wireless controller-based product and supports: Four dual-band integrated internal antennas, omni directional in azimuth for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz on the 9120AXI access point models (C9120AXI-x and C9120AXI-EWC-x) NoteThe ‘x’ in the model numbers represents the regulatory domain. For information on supported regulatory domains, see the“AP Model Numbers and Regulatory Domains” section on page 5. External antennas on the 9120AXE and 9120AXP AP models (C9120AXE-x, C9120AXE-EWC-x, C9120AXP-x and C9120AXP-EWC-x). Four radios—a 4x4 XOR radio for 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, a single band 4x4 radio for 5 GHz, a 2.4 GHz radio that can be used with BLE, Zigbee, Thread and other 802.15.4 protocol devices, and an auxiliary radio for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Simultaneous 4x4 MIMO with four spatial streams for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands Multiuser Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) technology with 4 spatial streams for downlink. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)-based scheduling for both downlink and uplink The following hardware external interfaces: —1x100/1000/2500 Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) —RS-232 Console Interface through RJ-45 —Recovery push button (enables partial or full system configuration recovery) 4 Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Access Points —USB 2.0 Port —One multi-color LED Status indicator. see the “Checking the Access Point LEDs” section on page 22 for information on the colors of the LED status indicator. Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio to enable IoT use cases such as location tracking and wayfinding. Cisco RF ASIC, a fully integrated Software Defined Radio (SDR), that can perform advanced RF spectrum analysis and delivers features like CleanAir, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), and DFS detection. Intelligent Capture probes the network and provides Cisco DNA Center with deep analysis. Spatial Reuse (also known as Basic Service Set (BSS) coloring) which allows APs and their clients to differentiate between BSSs, thus permitting more simultaneous transmissions. New power savings mode called Target Wake Time (TWT) which allows the client to stay asleep and wake up only at pre-scheduled (target) times to exchange data with the AP. This provides significant energy savings for battery-operated devices. Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) support enables Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences, Apple FastLane and Cisco Identity Services Engine. Optimized AP Roaming for ensuring that client devices associate with the AP in their coverage range that offers the fastest data rate available. Cisco CleanAir technology enhanced with 160MHz channel support. CleanAir delivers proactive, high-speed spectrum intelligence across 20-, 40-, and 80-, and 160-MHz-wide channels to combat performance problems arising from wireless interference. The AP supports both Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller and lightweight deployments (using Cisco Wireless Controllers). The AP also supports the following operating modes: Local—This is the default mode for the Cisco AP. In this mode, the AP serves clients. FlexConnect—FlexConnect mode for the Cisco AP. Monitor—This is the monitor-only mode for the Cisco AP. Sniffer—In the wireless sniffer 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 or Wireshark (packet analyzers for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs). This includes information on the time stamp, signal strength, packet size, etc. NoteIn the…

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QA-FR-172-A FCC Confidential Authorization 2022-07-06 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONS Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Subject: Confidentiality Request regarding application for certification of FCC ID: LDKEDOVE2617 In accordance with Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, Cisco Systems, Inc. hereby requests long-term confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below:  Block Diagram  Schematics  Operation Description As well as short-term confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below:  Internal Photos  User’s Manual  External Photos  Test Set-up Photos The above materials contain proprietary and confidential information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these materials provides unjustified benefits to its competitors in the market. Sincerely, Samuel Kim, Engineering Manager [email protected] (408) 527-1446 125 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA

July 6, 2022 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONS Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Certification and Engineering Bureau P.O. Box 11490, Station ‘H’ 3701 Carling Ave., Building 94 Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8S2 Canada Dear Sir/Madam, We, Cisco Systems, Inc., hereby authorize Bay Area Compliance Lab Corp (New Taipei Lab) to act as a laboratory for testing and test report generation for the following project: Product: Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Model: C9120AXE-B (USA), FCC ID: LDKEDOVE2617 C9120AXE-A (Canada), IC: 2461N-EDOVE2617 The EUT is an updated version based on previous certified device approved in 2019 with FCC ID: LDKEDAC92157 and IC: 2461N-EDAC92157. The change between the current device and previous device is as following: 1. Original BLE chipset was replaced to Silabs BLE chipset Since 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Chilwave circuitry remain unchanged, spot checking will be verified and partial test data will be referred to original device. We will take full responsibility that the test data as referenced represents compliance for the new FCC ID and IC ID. Sincerely, Samuel Kim, Engineering Manager [email protected] (408) 527-1446 125 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) No.: RXZ220627002RF02 Note: It may not be duplicated or used in part without prior written consent from Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) Page 11 of 26 5 FCC §15.247(i), § 1.1307(b)(3)(i) – RF Exposure 5.1 Applicable Standard According to subpart 15.247(i) and subpart §1.1307(b)(3)(i), systems operating under the provisions of this section shall be operated in a manner that ensures that the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy level in excess of the Commission’s guidelines. For single RF sources (i.e., any single fixed RF source, mobile device, or portable device, as defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section): A single RF source is exempt if: (A) The available maximum time-averaged power is no more than 1 mW, regardless of separation distance. This exemption may not be used in conjunction with other exemption criteria other than those in paragraph (b)(3)(ii)(A) of this section. Medical implant devices may only use this exemption and that in paragraph (b)(3)(ii)(A); (B) Or the available maximum time-averaged power or effective radiated power (ERP), whichever is greater, is less than or equal to the threshold Pth (mW) described in the following formula. This method shall only be used at separation distances (cm) from 0.5 centimeters to 40 centimeters and at frequencies from 0.3 GHz to 6 GHz (inclusive). Pth is given by: Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) No.: RXZ220627002RF02 Note: It may not be duplicated or used in part without prior written consent from Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) Page 12 of 26 Band Freq (MHz) Tune‐up Power (dBm) Ant Gain (dBi) Distances (mm) Duty (%) Tune‐up Power (mW) ERP (dBm) ERP (mW) BLE248056300100%3.168.857.67 do0 2.4GHz XOR 24622412300100%251.1933.85 2426.61 d01 5GHz Regualr 58502311300100%199.5331.85 1531.09 do4 5G Aux5850146300100%25.1217.8560.95 Band Freq (MHz) Result Option A BLE2480 not exempt do0 2.4GHz XOR 2462 not exempt d01 5GHz Regualr 5850 not exempt do4 5G Aux5850 not exempt 5.2 RF Exposure Evaluation Result The EUT can be used in the following modes, selecting the worst mode for evaluation. Mode 1: WIFI 2.4GHz XOR + WIFI 5GHz Regular + WIFI 2.4GHz Aux + BLE Mode 2: WIFI 2.4G XOR + WIFI 5GHz Regular + WIFI 5GHz Aux + BLE Mode 3: WIFI 5G XOR + WIFI 5GHz Regular + WIFI 2.4GHz Aux + BLE Mode 4: WIFI 5G XOR + WIFI 5GHz Regular + WIFI 5GHz Aux + BLE Worst case is Mode 2 : Project info Option A The available maximum time-averaged power is no more than 1 mW Option B The available maximum time-averaged power or effective radiated power (ERP), whichever is greater. This method shall only be used at separation distances (cm) from 0.5 centimeters to 40 centimeters and at frequencies from 0.3 GHz to 6 GHz (inclusive). Simultaneous Analysis : Result: The EUT meets exemption requirement- RF exposure evaluation greater than 30cm distance.

Note: It may not be duplicated or used in part without prior written consent from Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) Page 1 of 49 FCC Part 15.247 TEST REPORT For Cisco Systems, Inc. 125 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, USA FCC ID: LDKEDOVE2617 Report Type: Original Report Product Type: Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Wi-Fi 6 Access Points Report Producer : Coco Lin Report Number : RXZ220627002RF01 Report Date : 2022-07-08 Reviewed By: Andy Shih Prepared By: Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) 70, Lane 169, Sec. 2, Datong Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City 22183, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: +886 (2) 2647 6898 Fax: +886 (2) 2647 6895 www.bacl.com.tw Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) No.: RXZ220627002RF01 Note: It may not be duplicated or used in part without prior written consent from Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) Page 2 of 49 Revision History Revision No. Report Number Issue Date Description Author/ Revised by 0.0 RXZ220627002 RXZ220627002RF012022-07-08Original Report Coco Lin Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) No.: RXZ220627002RF01 Note: It may not be duplicated or used in part without prior written consent from Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) Page 3 of 49 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 General Information ....................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Product Description for Equipment under Test (EUT) ......................................................... 5 1.2 Objective ............................................................................................................................... 6 1.3 Test Methodology .................................................................................................................. 6 1.4 Statement ............................................................................................................................... 6 1.5 Measurement Uncertainty ..................................................................................................... 7 1.6 Environmental Conditions ..................................................................................................... 7 1.7 Test Facility ........................................................................................................................... 7 2 System Test Configuration ............................................................................................. 8 2.1 Description of Test Configuration ......................................................................................... 8 2.2 Equipment Modifications ...................................................................................................... 8 2.3 EUT Exercise Software ......................................................................................................... 8 2.4 Support Equipment List and Details ...................................................................................... 8 2.5 External Cable List and Details ............................................................................................. 8 2.6 Test Mode .............................................................................................................................. 9 2.7 Block Diagram of Test Setup ................................................................................................ 9 2.8 Duty Cycle ........................................................................................................................... 11 3 Summary of Test Results .............................................................................................. 12 4 Test Equipment List and Details ................................................................................. 13 5 FCC §15.247(i), §1.1307(b)(3)(i) - RF Exposure ........................................................ 15 5.1 Applicable Standard ............................................................................................................ 15 5.2 RF Exposure Evaluation Result ........................................................................................... 16 6 FCC §15.203 – Antenna Requirements ....................................................................... 17 6.1 Applicable Standard ............................................................................................................ 17 6.2 Antenna Information ........................................................................................................... 17 7 FCC §15.207(a) – AC Line Conducted Emissions ..................................................... 18 7.1 Applicable Standard ............................................................................................................ 18 7.2 EUT Setup ........................................................................................................................... 18 7.3 EMI Test Receiver Setup .................................................................................................... 19 7.4 Test Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 19 7.5 Corrected Factor & Margin Calculation .............................................................................. 19 7.6 Test Results ......................................................................................................................... 20 8 FCC §15.209, §15.205 , §15.247(d) – Spurious Emissions ......................................... 22 8.1 Applicable Standard ............................................................................................................ 22 8.2 EUT Setup ........................................................................................................................... 23 8.3 EMI Test Receiver & Spectrum Analyzer Setup................…

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Cisco C9124AXE-B, FCC ID: LDKEDOVE2617 Data Reference Matrix Reference Technical Requirement Reference FCC ID Date of Grant Report Number Reference Pages 6 dB Bandwidth LDKEDAC92157 10/25/2019 EDCS-18334966 Page 17 EDCS-18351925 Page 15 99% Bandwidth LDKEDAC92157 10/25/2019 EDCS-18334966 Page 21 EDCS-18351925 Page 18 Output Power LDKEDAC92157 10/25/2019 EDCS-18334966 Page 25 EDCS-18351925 Page 21 Power Spectral Density LDKEDAC92157 10/25/2019 EDCS-18334966 Page 33 EDCS-18351925 Page 27 Conducted Spurious Emission LDKEDAC92157 10/25/2019 EDCS-18334966 Page 56 EDCS-18351925 Page 42 Restricted Band LDKEDAC92157 10/25/2019 EDCS-18334966 Page 61 EDCS-18351925 Page 45 Radiated Spurious Emission LDKEDAC92157 10/25/2019 R1909242-247 Page 16

Note: It may not be duplicated or used in part without prior written consent from Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) Page 1 of 26 FCC Part 15.247 TEST REPORT For Cisco Systems, Inc. 125 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, USA FCC ID: LDKEDOVE2617 Report Type: Original Report Product Type: Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Wi- Fi 6 Access Points Report Producer : Coco Lin Report Number : RXZ220627002RF02 Report Date : 2022-07-08 Reviewed By: Andy Shih Prepared By: Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) 70, Lane 169, Sec. 2, Datong Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City 22183, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: +886 (2) 2647 6898 Fax: +886 (2) 2647 6895 www.bacl.com.tw Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) No.: RXZ220627002RF02 Note: It may not be duplicated or used in part without prior written consent from Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) Page 2 of 26 Revision History Revision No. Report Number Issue Date Description Author/ Revised by 0.0 RXZ220627002 RXZ220627002RF02 2022-07-08 Original Report Coco Lin Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) No.: RXZ220627002RF02 Note: It may not be duplicated or used in part without prior written consent from Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) Page 3 of 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 General Information ....................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Product Description for Equipment under Test (EUT) .............................................. 4 1.2 Objective .................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Test Methodology ...................................................................................................... 4 1.4 Statement ................................................................................................................... 5 1.5 Measurement Uncertainty .......................................................................................... 5 1.6 Environmental Conditions ......................................................................................... 5 1.7 Test Facility ............................................................................................................... 6 2 System Test Configuration ............................................................................................. 7 2.1 Equipment Modifications .......................................................................................... 7 2.2 Test Mode .................................................................................................................. 7 2.3 Support Equipment List and Details .......................................................................... 7 2.4 External Cable List and Details ................................................................................. 7 2.5 Block Diagram of Test Setup .................................................................................... 8 3 Summary of Test Results ................................................................................................ 9 4 Test Equipment List and Details ................................................................................. 10 5 FCC §15.407(f), § 1.1307(b)(3)(i) – RF Exposure....................................................... 11 5.1 Applicable Standard ................................................................................................. 11 5.2 RF Exposure Evaluation Result ............................................................................... 12 6 FCC §15.209, §15.205 , §15.247(d) – Spurious Emissions ......................................... 13 6.1 Applicable Standard .............................................................................................. 13 6.2 EUT Setup .............................................................................................................. 14 6.3 EMI Test Receiver & Spectrum Analyzer Setup ................................................ 15 6.4 Test Procedure ......................................................................................................... 15 6.5 Corrected Factor & Margin Calculation ............................................................. 15 6.6 Test Results............................................................................................................. 16 7 FCC §15.247(b)(3) – Maximum Output Power .......................................................... 26 7.1 Applicable Standard .............................................................................................. 26 7.2 Test Procedure ....................................................................................................... 26 7.3 Test Results............................................................................................................. 26 Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) No.: RXZ220627002RF02 Note: It may not be duplicated or used in part without prior written consent from Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (New Taipei Laboratory) Page 4 of 26 1 General Information 1.1 Product Description for Equipment under Test (EUT) Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc. 125 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, USA Brand(Trade) Name CISCO Product (Equipment) Cisco Catalyst 9120AX Series Wi-Fi 6 Access Points Main Model Name C9120AXE-B Frequency Range 2412 ~ 2462 MHz Modulation Technique DSSS , OFDM Power Operation (Voltage Range) 55Vdc from PoE port Received Date 2022/6/27 Date of Test 2022/6/30 ~ 2022/7/4 *All measurement and test data in this report was gathered from production sample serial number: RXZ220627002-01 (Assigned by BACL, New Taipei Laboratory). 1.2 Objective This report is prepared on behalf of Cisco Systems, Inc. in accordance with Part 2, Subpart J, Part 15, Subparts A and C of the Federal Communicat…

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Custom EMC Test Report No: EDCS – 18334966 Page No: 1 of 88 This document is uncontrolled. Please refer to the electronic copy within EDCS for the most up to date version. Cisco Systems, Inc. Company Confidential Test Report C1920AXE-x (x = A, B, N, T) Cisco Catalyst C9120AX Series 802.11ax Access Point 2.4GHz WLAN Radio + 2dBi Antenna FCC ID: LDKEDAC92157 IC: 2461N-EDAC92157 2400-2483.5 MHz Against the following Specifications: CFR47 Part 15.247 RSS-247 RSS-Gen Issue 5 LP0002 (2018-01-10) Cisco Systems 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134 Author: Chris Blair Tested By: Chris Blair Approved By: Gez Thorpe Title: Radio Compliance Manager Revision: See EDCS This report replaces any previously entered test report under EDCS – 18334966.This test report has been electronically authorized and archived using the CISCO Engineering Document Control system. Test Report Template EDCS# 11644121. Custom EMC Test Report No: EDCS – 18334966 Page No: 2 of 88 This document is uncontrolled. Please refer to the electronic copy within EDCS for the most up to date version. Cisco Systems, Inc. Company Confidential SECTION 1: OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 3 SECTION 2: ASSESSMENT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 4 2.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 2.2 DATE OF TESTING ................................................................................................................................................ 6 2.3 REPORT ISSUE DATE ............................................................................................................................................ 6 2.4 TESTING FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................................. 6 2.5 EQUIPMENT ASSESSED (EUT) ............................................................................................................................. 6 2.6 EUT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................... 7 SECTION 3: RESULT SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... 9 3.1 RESULTS SUMMARY TABLE ................................................................................................................................. 9 SECTION 4: SAMPLE DETAILS ........................................................................................................................... 12 4.1 SAMPLE DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................... 12 4.2 SYSTEM DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................... 12 4.3 MODE OF OPERATION DETAILS ......................................................................................................................... 12 APPENDIX A: EMISSION TEST RESULTS ........................................................................................................ 13 CONDUCTED TEST SETUP DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................ 13 TARGET MAXIMUM CHANNEL POWER .................................................................................................................... 13 A.1 DUTY CYCLE .................................................................................................................................................... 14 A.2 DTS BANDWIDTH (6DB BANDWIDTH) .............................................................................................................. 17 A.3 OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH .................................................................................................................................... 21 A.4 MAXIMUM CONDUCTED OUTPUT POWER ......................................................................................................... 25 A.5 POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY .............................................................................................................................. 33 A.6 CONDUCTED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ................................................................................................................... 41 A.7 CONDUCTED RECEIVER SPURIOUS EMISSIONS .................................................................................................. 56 A.8 CONDUCTED BANDEDGE (RESTRICTED BAND) ...................................................…

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