CW9176I / CW9176D1 Datasheet
High-Performance Wi-Fi 7 Wireless
Cisco Wireless 9176 Series Wi-Fi 7 access points are ideal for high-density environments and critical applications. These access points also allow choosing between on-premises and cloud management. Cisco Wireless' Wi-Fi 7 access points can leverage Wi-Fi 7 to support video streaming, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) applications. These access points offer real-time insights and personalized user experiences.
The Cisco Wireless 9176 Series Wi-Fi 7 access points enable operation in the 2.4, 5 and 6GHz bands for higher throughput and capacity. These access points provide three 4x4 radios and IoT radios.
The Cisco Wireless 9176 Series offers an Omni-directional antenna model, the CW9176I, suitable for most enterprise deployments and an internal directional antenna model, the CW9176D1, designed for use cases and areas with high ceilings such as auditoriums, warehouses, and other large open space areas. The CW9176D1 should be leveraged where typically external antennas would be required. Since the CW9176D1 uses a built-in directional antenna, it eliminates the need for additional hardware to achieve ideal wireless coverage.
Operational management is flexible because the network management can be changed anytime. If a network with Cisco Wireless 9176 Series access points was originally an on-premises deployment, it can be changed to cloud-based management without the need to purchase and redistribute additional hardware.
Cisco Meraki Cloud Management
Pairing the Cisco Wireless 9176 Series access points with the Meraki cloud platform provides a unified IT experience for network monitoring and management. The Meraki dashboard has an intuitive and interactive web interface.
Through the dashboard, Meraki provides sophisticated and scalable tools to automate network optimization, deploy policy and segmentation configurations across thousands of sites and devices. It also can manage a full-stack network with SD-WAN, Access, and IoT technologies. The platform supports over 3.5 million active networks around the world.
Working together, the Cisco Wireless 9176 Series and Cisco Meraki offer such features as:
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Cisco Spaces
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Cisco Identity Services Engine
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Meraki Health intelligent optimization and assurance
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Meraki Vision, smart cameras, and sensors for network closet monitoring
Cisco Catalyst Center and Catalyst 9800 WLC support
Cisco Wireless 9176 Series access points can also be managed with Catalyst 9800 WLC and Cisco Catalyst Center. Cisco Catalyst Center allows you to understand your network with real-time analytics, quickly detect and contain security threats, and easily provide network-wide consistency through automation and virtualization.
Working together, the Cisco Wireless 9176 Series and Catalyst Center offer such features as:
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Cisco Spaces
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Cisco Identity Services Engine
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Cisco Catalyst Center Analytics and Assurance along with Intelligence Capture (iCAP)
For information about Cisco Catalyst Center, refer to the Cisco Networking Solution Overview.
Software Configurable Flex Radio Architecture for Dual 5 GHz Support
The Cisco Wireless 9176 supports a software-defined flex radio which can be operated in either a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz mode. This provides an option to operate the AP in either a dual-band configuration with 5 GHz and 6 GHz configuration or a tri-band configuration.
Tri-band configuration uses the spectrum in the 6 GHz frequency range, which provides additional channels to increase throughput and reduce interference from legacy devices. 6 GHz support ensures that the CW9176 supports future technologies.
High-Performance 802.11be Compatible Wireless
The CW9176 is a cloud-managed 4x4:4 802.11be compatible access point that emphasizes wireless performance and efficiency. Designed for next-generation deployments in offices, schools, hospitals, retail shops, and hotels, the CW9176 offers high throughput, enterprise-grade security, and simple management.
The CW9176 provides a maximum of 18 Gbps* aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios. A dedicated fourth radio provides real-time WIDS/WIPS with automated RF optimization, and a fifth integrated IoT radio delivers Bluetooth scanning and beaconing.
With the combination of cloud management, high-performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the CW9176 handles the most demanding of uses, including high-density deployments and performance-intensive applications like voice and high-definition video.
CW9176 and Meraki Cloud Management
Management of the CW9176 is through the dashboard with an intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment without time-consuming deployment complexity and time-consuming staging process. Since the CW9176 is self-configuring and managed over the web, it can be deployed at a remote location in a matter of minutes, even without on-site IT staff.
24x7 monitoring via the Meraki cloud delivers real-time alerts if the network encounters problems. Remote diagnostic tools enable immediate troubleshooting over the web so that distributed networks can be managed with minimal hassle.
The CW9176’s firmware is automatically kept up to date via the cloud. New features, bug fixes, and enhancements are delivered seamlessly over the web. This means no manual software updates to download or missing security patches to worry about.
Product Highlights
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Features
- Tri–radio Aggregate Frame Rate of up to 18 Gbps*
A 6 GHz 4x4:4, 5 GHz 4x4:4 and 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 radio offer a combined tri–radio aggregate frame rate of 18 Gbps*, with upto 11,520 Mbps in 6 GHz band, 5700 bps in 5 GHz band and 688 Mbps in 2.4 GHz band. Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity allow the CW9176 to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in better performance for more clients from each AP.
* 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.
- Multi Link Operation (MLO)
With support for features of 802.11be, the CW9176 can operate in multiple bands simultaneously to achieve higher throughput and improved SLA. This improves network performance and the end-user experience.
- Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)
With support for features of 802.11be, the CW9176 offers DL/UL MU-MIMO and OFDMA for more efficient transmission to multiple clients. Suited for environments with numerous mobile devices, MU-MIMO and OFDMA enable multiple clients to receive data simultaneously.
- Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and Scanning Radio
An integrated Bluetooth radio provides seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and effortless visibility of Bluetooth devices. The CW9176 enables the next generation of location-aware applications while future-proofing deployments.
- Automatic Cloud-Based RF Optimization
The RF data collected by the dedicated fourth radio is continuously fed back to the Meraki cloud. This data is then used to automatically tune the channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings for optimal performance under even the most challenging RF conditions.
- Integrated Enterprise Security and Guest Access
The CW9176 features integrated, easy-to-use technologies to provide secure connectivity for employees and guests alike. Advanced security features such as AES hardware-based encryption, Enterprise authentication with 802.1X, and Active Directory integration provide wired-like security while still being easy to configure. CW9176 also supports WPA3 192-bit encryption for added wireless network security. One-click guest isolation provides secure, Internet-only access for visitors. PCI compliance reports check network settings against PCI requirements to simplify secure retail deployments.
- Dedicated Scanning Radio Delivers 24x7 Air Marshal and RF Analytics
The CW9176’s dedicated tri-band scanning and security radio continually assesses the environment, characterizing RF interference and containing (in 2.4GHz and 5GHz only, since 6GHz mandates PMF) wireless threats like rogue access points. There’s no need to choose between wireless security (AirMarshal), advanced RF analysis, and serving client data - a dedicated fourth radio means that all functions occur in real-time, without any impact on client traffic or AP throughput.
- Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) Integration
Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates with the CW9176 to offer automatic, context-aware security. Meraki Systems Manager’s self-service enrollment helps to rapidly deploy MDM without installing additional equipment, and then dynamically tie firewall and traffic shaping policies to client posture.
- Application-Aware Traffic Shaping
The CW9176 includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling the configuration of QoS policies based on traffic type, helping to prioritize mission-critical applications while setting limits on recreational traffic like peer-to-peer and video streaming. Policies can be implemented per network, per SSID, per user group, or per individual user for maximum flexibility and control.
- Voice and Video Optimizations
Industry-standard QoS features are built-in and easy to configure. Wireless Multimedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards support, all ensure important applications get prioritized correctly, not only on the CW9176 but on other devices in the network. Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) and the new Target Wait Time feature in 802.11ax clients ensure minimal battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.
- Self-configuring, Self-Maintaining, Always Up-to-Date
When plugged in, the CW9176 automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate network. Administrators can schedule automatic firmware upgrades for their dashboard network seamlessly. This ensures the network is kept up-to-date with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.
- Meraki Health
CW9176 supports analytics to provide 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 CW9176 provides advanced location analytics via API and graphs in the dashboard to provide a clear picture of client density and their movement across the floor plan.
- Choice of Mode
Cisco Wireless 9176 Series access points can be managed either on-premises with Catalyst 9800 Wireless Lan Controllers (WLC) or cloud-managed through the dashboard. Customers have the flexibility to deploy these access points in one mode and migrate to the other mode in the future.
Specifications
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Radios |
Due to the 6 GHz band requiring PMF some Air Marshal functions may not be effective
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GPS |
Built-in GPS/ GNSS module for location analytics |
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Antenna |
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802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities |
Note: *40MHz channels are supported only in the 5GHz band. |
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802.11be Capabilities |
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Power |
Power cord - MA-PWR-CORD-XX (XX Country Code) should be ordered separately for the Ethernet injector |
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Interfaces |
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Mounting |
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Physical Security |
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Environment |
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Reliability |
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Physical Dimensions |
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Security |
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Quality of Service |
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Mobility |
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Analytics |
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LED Indicators |
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Regulatory |
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Warranty |
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Ordering Information |
Power cord - MA-PWR-CORD-XX (XX Country Code) should be ordered separately for the Ethernet injector Note: Meraki access point license required |
9176 Power Negotiation and Features
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Power source |
2.4-GHz radio |
5-GHz radio |
6 -GHz radio |
Link Speed |
USB |
Max PoE power consumption |
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| 802.3bt (Class 6) (UPOE) |
4x4 |
4x4 |
4x4 |
1 x 10G |
Y (9W) |
39W |
| 802.3at (PoE+) | 2x2 | 4x4 | 4x4 | 1x 2.5G | N | 25.5W |
| 802.3af (PoE) | - | - | - | 1x 1G | N | 13.95W |
9176D1 Power Negotiation and Features
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Power source |
2.4-GHz radio |
5-GHz radio |
6 -GHz radio |
Link Speed |
USB |
Max PoE power consumption |
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| 802.3bt (Class 6) (UPOE) |
4x4 |
4x4 |
4x4 |
1 x 10G |
Y (9W) |
39W |
| 802.3at (PoE+) | 2x2 | 4x4 | 4x4 | 1x 2.5G | N | 25.5W |
| 802.3af (PoE) | - | - | - | 1x 1G | N | 13.95W |
Note: Actual power consumption may vary depending on the AP usage.
Compliance and Standards
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IEEE Standards |
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Certifications |
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Safety Approvals |
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Radio Approvals |
Note: For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki sales |
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EMI Approvals (Class B) |
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Exposure Approvals |
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Context and Comparisons
802.11be, 802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n, 802.11be Capabilities
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MR44 |
MR46 |
CW9166 |
CW9176I |
CW9176D1 |
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DL-OFDMA, UL-OFDMA, TWT support**, BSS coloring** |
DL-OFDMA, UL-OFDMA, TWT support**, BSS coloring** |
DL-OFDMA, UL-OFDMA, TWT support**, BSS coloring** |
DL-OFDMA, UL-OFDMA, TWT support**, BSS coloring** MLO |
DL-OFDMA, UL-OFDMA, TWT support**, BSS coloring** MLO |
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2.4 GHz: 2 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with two spatial streams 5 GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams |
2:4GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams 5 GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams |
2.4 GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams 5 GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams 6 GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams |
2.4 GHz 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams 5 GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams 6 GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams |
2.4 GHz 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams 5 GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams 6 GHz: 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams |
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Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming |
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming |
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming |
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming |
Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming |
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SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO and DL MU-MIMO support |
SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO and DL MU-MIMO support |
SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO and DL MU-MIMO support |
SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO and DL MU-MIMO support |
SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO and DL MU-MIMO support |
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20 and 40 MHz* channels (802.11n); 20, 40*, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40* and 80 MHz channels (802.11ax) |
20 and 40 MHz* channels (802.11n); 20, 40*, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40* and 80 MHz channels (802.11ax) |
20 and 40 MHz* channels (802.11n); 20, 40*, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40*, 80MHz and 160MHz channels (802.11ax) |
20 and 40 MHz* channels (802.11n); 20, 40*, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40*, 80MHz and 160MHz channels (802.11ax) 320MHz channels (802.11be) |
20 and 40 MHz* channels (802.11n); 20, 40*, and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40*, 80MHz and 160MHz channels (802.11ax) 320MHz channels (802.11be) |
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Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz bands |
Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz bands |
Up to 1024-QAM on all three - 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands |
Up to 4096-QAM on all three - 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands |
Up to 4096-QAM on all three - 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands |
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Packet aggregation |
Packet aggregation |
Packet aggregation |
Packet aggregation |
Packet aggregation |
Power
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MR44 |
MR46 |
CW9166I |
CW9176I |
CW9176D1 |
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Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3at) or 37 - 57 V (802.3af) - low power mode ** |
Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3at compliant) |
Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3at and 802.3bt compliant) |
Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3at and 802.3bt compliant) |
Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3at and 802.3bt compliant) |
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Alternative: 12 V DC input |
Alternative: 12 V DC input |
Alternative: 54 V DC input |
Alternative: Power Injectors |
Alternative: Power Injectors |
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Power consumption: 30W max (802.3at) or 15W max (802.3af) - low power mode ** |
Power consumption: 30W max (802.3at required) |
Power consumption: 30.5W max with USB support and 25W max without USB support |
Power consumption: 39W max with USB support and 30W max without USB support |
Power consumption: 39W max with USB support and 30W max without USB support |
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Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately |
Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately |
Power over Ethernet injector and DC adapter sold separately |
Power over Ethernet injector sold separately |
Power over Ethernet injector sold separately |
Note: ** features can be enabled via future firmware updates
Interfaces
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MR46 |
CW9166I |
CW9176I |
CW9176D1 |
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1x 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) |
1x 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) |
1x 100/1000/2.5G/5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) |
1x 1000/2.5G/5G/10G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) |
1x 1000/2.5G/5G/10G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) |
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1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive) |
1x DC power connector (5.5 mm x 2.5 mm, center positive) |
1x DC power connector (8 mm, center positive) |
Alternative: Power Injectors |
Alternative: Power Injectors |
Physical Dimensions
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MR44 |
MR46 |
CW9166I |
CW9176I |
CW9176D1 |
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12.05" × 5.06" × 1.74" (306.0 × 12.8.4 × 44.3 mm), not including mount plate |
12.05" × 5.06" × 1.74" (306.0 × 12.8.4 × 44.3 mm), not including mount plate |
12.83” x 5.54” x 1.76” (326.0 x 140.79 x 44.7 mm), not including mount plate |
9.5 x 9.5 x 2.0 in. (241.3 x 241.3 x 50.8 mm), not including mount plate |
9.5 x 9.5 x 2.0 in. (241.3 x 241.3 x 50.8 mm), not including mount plate |
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Weight: 26.07 oz (0.739 kg) |
Weight: 1.76lbs (0.800 kg) |
Weight: 2.2lbs (1 kg) |
Weight: 3.40lbs (1.56kg) |
Weight: 3.40lbs (1.56kg) |
Signal Coverage Patterns
Client Serving Radios
CW9176I 6 GHz Radio
CW9176I 5 GHz Radio Slot 1
CW9176I 5 GHz Radio Slot 2
CW9176I 2.4 GHz Radio
CW9176I AI/ML-Driven Scan Radio
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2.4 GHz |
5 GHz |
6 Ghz |
CW9176I IoT Radio
CW9176I GNSS Radio
CW9176D1 6 GHz Radio
CW9176D1 5 GHz Radio Slot 1
CW9176D1 5 GHz Radio Slot 2
CW9176D1 2.4 GHz Radio
CW9176D1 AI/ML-Driven Scan Radio
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2.4 GHz |
5 GHz |
6 Ghz |
CW9176D1 IoT Radio
CW9176D1 GNSS Radio
