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Cisco Wireless 9178I Quad-Radio Wi-Fi 6E Access Point, Global

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: CW9178I-CFG UPC#: 889728622318
  • Cisco Wireless 9178I(W7,4 radio,3 band 4x4,UWB),Global
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  • Tri-band support: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequency bands
  • Quad-radio with 4x4 MU-MIMO for multi-user, high-throughput performance
  • Integrated connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
  • 10 Gbps data transfer rate via Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
  • Internal antenna design and compact indoor form factor (9.9" x 9.9" x 2")
  • Compliant with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be and PoE standards (802.3bt/at/af)

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Key Benefits

Eye-Insights
  • Delivers robust wireless throughput and coverage with quad-radio 4x4 MU-MIMO architecture
  • Supports emerging 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), enabling future-proof investments
  • Built-in UWB and Bluetooth radio expand use cases to include location services and asset tracking

Product Overview

The Cisco Wireless 9178I is a high-performance tri-band access point designed for demanding indoor wireless infrastructures. With support for 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz frequencies and quad-radio, 4x4 MU-MIMO architecture, it handles high-density, high-throughput environments effectively. Enhanced with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB capabilities, it provides rich connectivity and real-time location accuracy. Compatible with Wi-Fi 6E and 802.11be standards, the CW9178I ensures scalable implementation and future-readiness. Engineered with Gigabit Ethernet support, integrated antenna design, and backed by a limited lifetime warranty, it is ideal for enterprise or large venue deployments requiring secure, high-speed connectivity.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Access Point
Model CW9178I
Form Factor Ceiling mountable or wall mountable
Environment Indoor
Processor / Type
Memory (RAM) 4 GB
Flash Memory 16 GB
MIMO Type 4x4 MU-MIMO
Radio Count Quad
Power Requirements PoE+ (802.3at) / UPOE (802.3bt)
Data Transfer Rate 10 Gbps
Service & Support Type Limited lifetime warranty

Wireless Features
Frequency Band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Wi-Fi Standard 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 6E and 802.11be)
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.1
UWB Support Integrated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio
Antenna Type Integrated, omnidirectional
Max Spatial Streams 4
OFDMA Support Yes
MU-MIMO Yes

Compliance & Origin
Networking Compliant Standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 802.11be, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt
Country of Origin
TAA Compliance
Certifications UL, FCC Part 15C, ICES-003, RoHS, REACH, WEEE

Advanced Security Features
WPA3 Support Yes
Rogue AP Detection Yes
Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) Yes
Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) Yes
Content Filtering Yes (via Cisco Umbrella integration)
Malware Protection Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) Integration

Interfaces
Networking / Ports Qty 4
LAN Interface Type Gigabit Ethernet
WAN Interfaces 1x 5Gbps mGig port
USB Ports 1 x USB-C console port
Console Port 1 x USB-C
Data Link Protocol 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7 ready)
Transport Protocol Gigabit Ethernet

Physical & Environmental
Width 9.9 inch
Depth 9.9 inch
Height 2 inch
Weight 2.82 lbs (1.28 kg)
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity (Operating) 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Relative Humidity (Storage) 5% to 93% (non-condensing)

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform Cisco Meraki Dashboard (Meraki-managed mode), or Cisco Catalyst Controller (Catalyst mode)
Licensing Model Subscription-based (Meraki licensing required for cloud-managed deployment)
Cloud Features Real-time monitoring, centralized configuration, remote firmware updates, traffic analytics