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 |