| Product Type | Access Point |
| Model | CW9178I |
| Environment | Indoor |
| Form Factor | Ceiling-mountable |
| Power Requirements | IEEE 802.3af/at/bt PoE |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Flash Storage | 16 GB |
| MIMO Type | 4x4 MU-MIMO |
| Radio Count | Quad |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz; 6 GHz |
| Antenna Type | Internal antennas |
| Maximum Data Rate | 10 Gbps |
Cisco Wireless 9178I Access Point, 4 Radio, Wi-Fi 6E, UWB, CW9178I-RTG

Key Benefits
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- Supports the latest Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and legacy standards for wide device compatibility
- Integrated Bluetooth and UWB enable location-aware services and future IoT expansion
- Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, providing strong value and peace of mind for enterprise deployments
Product Overview
The Cisco Wireless 9178I Access Point (model CW9178I-RTG) delivers quad-radio, tri-band coverage across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz spectrums and supports Wi-Fi 6E alongside legacy protocols. Built for enterprise-grade networking, this indoor AP handles 10 Gbps throughput with 4x4 MU-MIMO, ideal for high-density environments. It features Bluetooth and an integrated UWB radio for advanced location services. The robust hardware includes 4 network ports, 4 GB RAM, and 16 GB flash storage, supporting centralized management and future firmware upgrades. With compliance to PoE standards (802.3af/at/bt) and a limited lifetime warranty, it provides operational efficiency and long-term ROI.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E ready |
| Tri-Band Coverage | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Integrated |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1 |
| OFDMA | Yes |
| Target Wake Time (TWT) | Yes |
| Spatial Streams | 4 |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | |
| TAA Compliance | |
| Certifications | UL, FCC, IC, ETSI, CE, RoHS |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Advanced Security Features
| Wireless Security Protocols | WPA3, WPA2, WPA |
| Radio Resource Management (RRM) | Yes |
| Rogue Access Point Detection | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes |
| MAC Filtering | Yes |
| 802.1X Authentication | Supported |
Interfaces
| Network Ports Quantity | 4 |
| Ethernet Interface | 1 x 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE, 3 x 1GbE |
| Uplink Port | 1 x mGig (5Gbps) Ethernet |
| PoE Interfaces | 1 x 802.3bt/at/af |
| Management Interface | 1 x Console (RJ-45) |
| Data Link Protocols | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 802.11be, Ethernet, Bluetooth |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 9.9 inches |
| Depth | 9.9 inches |
| Height | 2 inches |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (approx.) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Platform | Cisco Catalyst Center / Cisco Meraki Dashboard (Cloud-managed option) |
| Licensing Requirements | Cisco DNA licensing required for Catalyst Center |
| Included Cloud Features | Centralized management, firmware updates, policy configuration |