[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) |
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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
- Product Type: Indoor wireless access point with omnidirectional internal antennas
- SKU: CW9176I-CFG
- Series: Cisco Wireless 9176 Series
- Wireless Standard: 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 (Backward compatible with legacy standards)
- Radio Design: 4x4 MU-MIMO with four spatial streams per client radio
- Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz spectrum
- Maximum PHY Data Rate: Up to 18 Gbps (tri-band) / Up to 23 Gbps (dual-5 GHz mode)
- Ethernet Interface: 1x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit RJ-45 port
- USB Interface: USB 2.0 host interface (Type A) with 9W power budget
- 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.
