[shortdesc]Wi-Fi 7 802.11be, 4x4 MU-MIMO, 18 Gbps PHY rates, 10G mGig RJ-45, BLE 5.3, GPS/GNSS[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Brand |
Cisco |
| Model |
CW9176I |
| SKU |
CW9176I-CFG |
| Product Type |
Indoor access point with omnidirectional antenna |
| Series |
Cisco Wireless 9176 Series |
| Wireless Standard |
Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be |
| Interface |
1x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| PoE Support |
802.3bt Cisco Universal PoE, 802.3at PoE+, 802.3af PoE |
| Dimensions |
9.5 x 9.5 x 2.0 in. (24 x 24 x 5.1 cm) |
| Weight |
3.4 lb. (1.56 kg) |
| Operating Temperature |
32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| 802.11be Capabilities |
4x4 uplink/downlink MU-MIMO with four spatial streams, 4096 QAM, Multilink Operation (MLO), preamble puncturing, uplink/downlink OFDMA, Target Wake Time (TWT), BSS coloring, Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC) |
| PHY Data Rate |
Up to 18 Gbps (4x4 320 MHz on 6 GHz, 4x4 160 MHz on 5 GHz, and 4x4 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz) or up to 23 Gbps (4x4 320 MHz on 6 GHz, dual 4x4 160 MHz on 5 GHz) |
| Frequency Bands |
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz (Supports Flexible Radio Assignment for tri-radio or dual-5 GHz operation) |
| Antenna |
Internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth. Peak gains: 2.4 GHz: 5 dBi; 5 GHz (XOR): 5 dBi; 5 GHz: 6 dBi; 6 GHz: 6 dBi |
| Interfaces |
1x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), management console port (RJ-45), USB 2.0 host interface (Type A) at 9W power budget |
| Radios |
Five integrated radios: 2.4 GHz (4x4), 5 GHz (4x4), 6 GHz (4x4), a dedicated tri-band scanning radio for 24x7 WIDS/WIPS and RF analytics, and a dedicated IoT/Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.3 radio. Features built-in GPS/GNSS module and integrated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio. |
| Input Power Requirements |
802.3bt Cisco Universal PoE (UPOE), 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), 802.3af PoE (low power mode for configuration staging) |
| Maximum PoE Power Consumption |
39W with 802.3bt, 25.5W with 802.3at, 15.4W with 802.3af |
| Power Consumption |
802.3bt (UPOE): 15.5W ±2W idle, 17.7W ±4W typical; 802.3at (PoE+): 15.4W ±2W idle, 17.2W ±4W typical |
| Operating Humidity |
10% to 90% noncondensing |
| Storage Temperature |
-22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C) |
| Compliance Standards |
Safety: IEC/EN/UL 60950-1 and 62368-1, EN 60601 certified, UL 2043 Plenum Rating; Radio: EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 303 687, FCC Part 15C/15E; EMI: FCC Part 15B, EN 55032, EN 55024 |
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[accessories]
| Included |
Standard mounting hardware framework support (AP brackets reusable from legacy models) |
| Recommended Power Injector |
Cisco Wireless 802.3bt Power Over Ethernet Injector (CW-INJ-8) |
| Compatible Accessories |
Meraki Multigigabit 802.3bt Power over Ethernet Injector (MA-INJ-6); Cisco 802.3bt Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ-7) |
[/accessories]
Cisco Wi-Fi 7 Performance for Enterprise Access
The Cisco CW9176I-CFG is a Cisco Wireless 9176 Series indoor access point designed for high-density wireless environments and critical business applications. It supports Wi-Fi 7 connectivity across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, with flexible deployment through Cisco Meraki cloud management or Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers and Cisco Catalyst Center environments.
Key Benefits and Features
- Supports Wi-Fi 7 802.11be with 4x4 uplink and downlink MU-MIMO across client-serving bands.
- Provides PHY data rates up to 18 Gbps or up to 23 Gbps with flexible tri-band or dual-5 GHz assignment options.
- Includes a single 10G Multigigabit Ethernet RJ-45 interface to support high-speed network uplinks.
- Integrates five distinct radios including dedicated scanning for 24x7 security, BLE 5.3, IoT, and UWB radio tracking.
- Supports scalable cloud, on-premises, and hybrid operational management paths for full investment protection.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise offices requiring high-density Wi-Fi 7 access and investment protection.
- Schools, hospitals, hotels, and high-density retail environments.
- Wireless networks supporting low-latency video streaming, AR, VR, and collaboration traffic.
- Deployments needing 6 GHz capacity, asset tracking, and flexible radio optimization.
Technical Specifications
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Product Type: Indoor wireless access point with omnidirectional internal antennas
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SKU: CW9176I-CFG
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Series: Cisco Wireless 9176 Series
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Wireless Standard: 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 (Backward compatible with legacy standards)
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Radio Design: 4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams per client radio
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Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz spectrum
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Maximum PHY Data Rate: Up to 18 Gbps (tri-band) / Up to 23 Gbps (dual-5 GHz mode)
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Ethernet Interface: 1x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit RJ-45 port
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USB Interface: USB 2.0 host interface (Type A) with 9W power budget
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Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.5 x 2.0 in. (24 x 24 x 5.1 cm) without mounting brackets
Upgrade Enterprise Wireless with Cisco CW9176I-CFG
Choose the Cisco CW9176I-CFG for a Wi-Fi 7 access point built for high-density enterprise WLAN performance, flexible infrastructure management, and modern wireless asset visibility applications.
