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Cisco CW9171I — The Next‑Generation Wi‑Fi 7 Access Point for Modern Enterprises
Introduction The Cisco CW9171I represents Cisco’s newest step into Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be), delivering extremely high throughput, improved spectrum efficiency, and a unified hardware architecture that supports both Catalyst and Meraki management stacks. Designed for indoor enterprise environments, it targets organisations...
Cisco or Meraki licensing? The choice is yours!
Cisco and Meraki have introduced a new dual‑licensing era for wireless access points — combining Cisco’s traditional DNA licensing with Meraki’s cloud‑first subscription model. This shift is part of Cisco’s broader 2026 strategy to unify hardware platforms while giving customers...
Deciphering the Catalyst Lineup: Cisco Catalyst 1300 vs. Catalyst 9200
For years, the "Catalyst" brand was synonymous with Cisco’s premier enterprise-grade networking hardware. However, Cisco's recent restructuring of its product portfolio has brought several small-to-medium business (SMB) lines under the Catalyst umbrella. This rebranding has created confusion for network architects....
Cisco Secure Firewall 200 Series
Officially released in 2025 and now showing availability, the Cisco Secure Firewall 200 Series represents a strategic leap in Cisco’s security portfolio, specifically designed to bring enterprise-grade protection to the "modern edge"—distributed enterprises, branch offices, and retail sites. Unveiled as...
Understanding Cisco StackPower
Cisco StackPower technology allows up to four (or up to eight in specific configurations) Catalyst 3750-X, 3850, or 9300 series switches to pool their power supplies into a shared resource, creating a highly reliable, "zero-footprint" redundant power system. It is...
Recommended Guidelines for Configuring Switch Stacking
If you need additional ports on your network, switch stacking offers a cost-effective option. This widely used approach links multiple switches together so they operate as a single unit, avoiding the need to upgrade to a larger switch. This article...
