{"product_id":"cisco-wireless-9178-wi-fi-7-access-point-cw9178i-cfg","title":"Cisco Wireless 9178 Wi-Fi 7 Access Point | CW9178I-CFG","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Cisco \u0026amp; Meraki CW9178I is ideal for high-density environments, WiFi 7 (802.11be) indoor wireless access point with internal antenna.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 4×4:4 MU-MIMO 802.11be compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 Gbps quad-radio aggregate frame rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24×7 real-time WIDS\/WIPS and spectrum analytics via dedicated fourth radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Bluetooth Low Energy beacon and scanning radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 10 Gbps mGig ethernet port support for PoE and link redundancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector) with 9.0W power budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-time Wi-Fi location tracking via a dedicated third radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated enterprise security and guest access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication-aware traffic shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for voice and video\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-configuring, plug-and-play deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon hardware capable of connecting to Meraki dashboard or Cisco Catalyst on-prem deployment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eOptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cisco Wireless Access Point Network Subscription\" href=\"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/cisco-wireless-access-point-subscription\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eCisco Network Subscriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/meraki-access-point-license-options\" title=\"Meraki Access Point License Options\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eMeraki Subscriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cisco Wireless 9176 \u0026amp; 9178 WiFi 7 Access Point Mounting Options\" href=\"https:\/\/networkwarehouse.co.uk\/products\/cisco-wireless-9176-9178-wifi-7-access-point-mounting-options\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eMounting Options (Required. AP does not ship with mounting as standard)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/wireless\/catalyst-9100ax-access-points\/wireless-9178-series-access-point-ds.html\" title=\"Cisco Wireless 9178 Series Access Points Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Cisco Wireless 9178I Series Wi-Fi 7 access points are perfect for high-density environments and critical applications. These access points offer the flexibility of choosing between on-premises and cloud management. Leveraging Wi-Fi 7, they support video streaming, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) applications, providing real-time insights and personalized user experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating in the 2.4, 5, and 6GHz bands, the Cisco Wireless 9178I Series Wi-Fi 7 access points deliver higher throughput and capacity. They feature four 4x4 radios and IoT radios. The series includes the CW9178I model with an omni-directional antenna, suitable for most enterprise deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNetwork management is highly adaptable, allowing changes at any time. If initially deployed on-premises, the Cisco Wireless 9178I Series access points can be switched to cloud-based management without the need for additional hardware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eCisco Meraki Cloud Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCombining Cisco Wireless 9178I Series access points with the Meraki cloud platform offers a seamless IT experience for network monitoring and management. The Meraki dashboard features an intuitive and interactive web interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough this dashboard, Meraki provides advanced and scalable tools for automating network optimization, deploying policy and segmentation configurations across thousands of sites and devices, and managing a comprehensive network that includes SD-WAN, Access, and IoT technologies. The platform supports over 3.5 million active networks worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cisco Wireless 9178I Series and Meraki dashboard enable the integration of features such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCisco Spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCisco Identity Services Engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeraki Health intelligent optimisation and assurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeraki Vision, smart cameras, and sensors for network closet monitoring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eCisco DNA and Catalyst 9800 WLC Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Cisco Wireless 9178I access points can also be managed using the Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) and Cisco Catalyst Center. The Cisco Catalyst Center provides real-time analytics to help you understand your network, quickly identify and mitigate security threats, and ensure network-wide consistency through automation and virtualization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the CW9178I Series and Cisco Catalyst Center offer features such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCisco Spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCisco Identity Services Engine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCisco DNA Analytics and Assurance along with Intelligence Capture (iCAP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor information about Cisco DNA, refer to the Cisco DNA Solution Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eHigh-performance 802.11be compatible wireless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe CW9178I is a cloud-managed tri-band 4x4:4 802.11be-compatible access point designed to enhance wireless performance and efficiency. Ideal for next-generation deployments in offices, schools, hospitals, retail stores, and hotels, the CW9178I offers high throughput, enterprise-grade security, and straightforward management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith concurrent 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios, the CW9178I achieves a maximum aggregate frame rate of 24 Gbps. It includes a dedicated fourth radio for real-time WIDS\/WIPS with automated RF optimization, and a fifth integrated IoT radio for Bluetooth scanning and beaconing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cisco Wireless CW9178I features a software-defined flex radio that can operate in either Tri-Radio or Quad-Radio mode. The Quad-Radio option provides a dual 5 GHz configuration, which is beneficial for high-density deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining cloud management, high-performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the CW9178I is well-suited for demanding applications, including high-density deployments and performance-intensive tasks like voice and high-definition video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eCW9178I and Meraki Cloud Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Cisco Wireless 9178I is managed through an intuitive, browser-based dashboard that facilitates rapid deployment without the complexity and time-consuming staging processes. Being self-configuring and web-managed, the CW9178I can be set up remotely in minutes, even without on-site IT staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meraki cloud provides 24\/7 monitoring, delivering real-time alerts for any network issues. Remote diagnostic tools enable immediate troubleshooting over the web, making it easy to manage distributed networks with minimal hassle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmware updates for the Cisco Wireless 9178I are automatically handled via the cloud, ensuring new features, bug fixes, and enhancements are seamlessly delivered. This eliminates the need for manual software updates and concerns about missing security patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eQuad–radio aggregate frame rate of up to 24 Gbps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CW9178I features 6 GHz 4x4:4, dual 5 GHz 4x4:4, and 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radios, offering a combined quad-radio aggregate frame rate of 24 Gbps*. This includes up to 11,520 Mbps in the 6 GHz band, 5,700 Mbps in each 5 GHz radio, and 688 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies such as transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity enable the CW9178I to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in improved performance for more clients per AP.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11be operation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eMulti Link Operation (MLO)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting 802.11be features, the CW9178I can operate across multiple bands simultaneously, achieving higher throughput and reduced latency. This enhances network performance and the user experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eMulti-User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWith 802.11ax features, the CW9178I offers DL\/UL MU-MIMO and OFDMA for efficient transmission to multiple clients. Ideal for environments with numerous mobile devices, MU-MIMO and OFDMA enable simultaneous data reception by multiple clients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eBluetooth Low Energy Beacon and Scanning Radio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn integrated Bluetooth radio facilitates seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and easy visibility of Bluetooth devices. The CW9178I supports next-generation location-aware applications and future-proofs deployments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eAutomatic cloud-based RF Optimisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRF data collected by the dedicated fourth radio is continuously fed to the Meraki cloud, which uses this data to automatically adjust channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings for optimal performance under challenging RF conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eIntegrated Enterprise Security and Guest Access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CW9178I includes integrated, user-friendly technologies to ensure secure connectivity for both employees and guests. Advanced security features such as AES hardware-based encryption, enterprise authentication with 802.1X, and Active Directory integration provide wired-like security while remaining easy to configure. The CW9178I also supports WPA3 192-bit encryption for enhanced wireless network security. One-click guest isolation offers secure, Internet-only access for visitors. PCI compliance reports verify network settings against PCI requirements, simplifying secure retail deployments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eDedicated scanning radio delivers 24x7 Air Marshal and RF analytics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated scanning radio allows simultaneous wireless security (AirMarshal), advanced RF analysis, and client data service without impacting client traffic or AP throughput. The CW9178I's tri-band scanning radio continuously monitors the environment, characterizing RF interference and containing wireless threats like rogue access points (containment in 2.4GHz and 5GHz only, as 6GHz mandates PMF).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eEnterprise Mobility Management (EMM) \u0026amp; Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeraki Systems Manager integrates with the CW9178I to offer automatic, context-aware security. System Manager's self-service enrollment facilitates rapid MDM deployment without additional equipment, dynamically linking firewall and traffic shaping policies to client posture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eApplication-aware traffic shaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CW9178I features an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling QoS policy configuration based on traffic type. This helps prioritize mission-critical applications while limiting recreational traffic like peer-to-peer and video streaming. Policies can be applied per network, SSID, user group, or individual user for maximum flexibility and control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eVoice and video optimisations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in industry-standard QoS features are easy to configure. Wireless Multimedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards ensure important applications are prioritized correctly, not only on the CW9178I but also on other network devices. Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) and Target Wait Time features in 802.11ax clients minimize battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eSelf-configuring, self-maintaining, always up-to-date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen connected, the CW9178I automatically links to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate network. Administrators can schedule automatic firmware upgrades via the Dashboard, ensuring the network remains up-to-date with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eMeraki Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CW9178I supports advanced analytics for machine learning-based anomaly detection, server root cause analysis, wireless client scoring based on performance and connectivity metrics, and network benchmarking for networks of similar size and vertical. Additionally, the CW9178I provides advanced location analytics via API and Dashboard graphs, offering a clear picture of client density and movement across the floor plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(191, 0, 29);\"\u003eChoice of Mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCisco Wireless 9178I Series access points can be managed on-premises with Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) or cloud-managed through the dashboard. 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