| Protokoll | IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1 LE, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E), 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 
| Kryptering | EAP-TTLS, EAP-GTC, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-SIM, MSCHAPv2, WPA2-Personal, WPA3, AES, PEAPv1, WPA3-Personal, EAP-TLS, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enhanced Open | 
| Trådløs/kablet | Trådløs | 
- Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
 - AP power optimizations (AP Power Save mode)
 - CleanAir Pro
 - Client steering
 - Uplink/downlink OFDMA
 - Uplink/downlink MU-MIMO technology
 - BSS coloring
 - Target Wake Time (TWT)
 - Intelligent Capture
 - Application hosting
 - Bluetooth 5.1
 - Self-identifying antenna
 - Container support for applications
 
The Cisco Catalyst 9163E Series outdoor Wi-Fi 6E access point is designed with a weatherized and robust enclosure, ensuring uninterrupted wireless access even in the most challenging outdoor environments.