CW9172i-CFG Cisco Wireless 9172i Access Point, Indoor WiFi7, Internal Antenna, Configurable

Overview

The Cisco CW9172I-CFG is a Cisco Wireless 9172I Series Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point with internal omnidirectional antennas. It is designed for enterprise wireless deployments that need high-speed connectivity, flexible management, and support for modern 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz wireless environments.

The CW9172I supports tri-radio Wi-Fi 7 operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz, with an aggregate data rate of up to 9000 Mbps. It can operate in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid management modes, giving organizations flexibility across Cisco and Meraki-managed environments. It also includes integrated IoT radios for Bluetooth Low Energy and 802.15.4 use cases.

Specifications

• Product Code: CW9172I-CFG
• Product Family: Cisco Wireless 9172 Series Access Points
• Product Description: Cisco Wireless 9172I Indoor Access Point with Internal Omnidirectional Antennas
• Device Type: Wireless access point
• Wireless Standard: Wi-Fi 7 / IEEE 802.11be
• Deployment Type: Indoor
• Antenna Type: Internal omnidirectional antennas
• Management Options: Cloud, on-premises, or hybrid management
• Supported Controllers: Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers and Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches with Embedded Wireless Controller in SDA mode
• Software Requirement: Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.15.2b or later
• Licensing: Requires Cisco Networking Subscription with Cisco Wireless Essentials or Cisco Wireless Advantage

Wireless Performance

• Radio Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz
• Wi-Fi 7 Configuration: 2x2 with two spatial streams on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz; or 2x2 on 2.4 GHz and 4x4 with four spatial streams on 5 GHz
• Maximum PHY Data Rate: Up to 9 Gbps in tri-band mode
• Alternative PHY Data Rate: Up to 6.0 Gbps with 4x4 160 MHz on 5 GHz and 2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz
• Channel Support: 20, 40, 80, 160, and 320 MHz channels on 6 GHz; 20, 40, 80, and 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz; 20 MHz channels on 2.4 GHz
• Wi-Fi Features: 4096 QAM, multilink operation, preamble puncturing, uplink/downlink OFDMA, TWT, BSS coloring, MRC, DFS, CSD, and WPA3 support

Integrated Radios and Antennas

• Wi-Fi Radios: Wi-Fi 7 802.11be on all three radios
• Radio Configuration: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz, all 2x2:2; or 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 + 5 GHz 4x4:4
• Dedicated Radios: Dedicated scan/auxiliary radio and IoT BLE 6 radio
• 2.4 GHz Antenna Gain: 4 dBi peak gain
• 5 GHz Antenna Gain: 5.5 dBi peak gain
• 6 GHz Antenna Gain: 6 dBi peak gain
• IoT Antenna Gain: 2 dBi peak gain

Interfaces

• Network Uplink: 1 x 100M/1000M/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet RJ-45
• Console Port: RJ-45 management console port, default speed 115200 bps
• USB: USB 2.0, up to 4.5W
• Status Indicator: Status LED for boot loader status, association status, operating status, warnings, and errors

Power

• Power Options: PoE-based power
• 802.3bt Class 5 / UPOE: 2x2 on 2.4 GHz, 2x2 on 5 GHz, 2x2 on 6 GHz, 2.5G link speed, USB enabled, max PoE requirement 32W
• 802.3at / PoE+ Tri-Radio: 2x2 on 2.4 GHz, 2x2 on 5 GHz, 2x2 on 6 GHz, 2.5G link speed, USB disabled, max PoE requirement 25.5W
• 802.3at / PoE+ Dual-Radio: 2x2 on 2.4 GHz, 4x4 on 5 GHz, 6 GHz disabled, 2.5G link speed, USB disabled, max PoE requirement 25.5W
• 802.3af / PoE: 1x1 on 2.4 GHz, 1G link speed, USB disabled, max PoE requirement 12.95W
• Typical Power Consumption: 11.2W ±4W in dual-radio PoE+ mode; 12.2W ±4W in tri-radio PoE+ mode

Physical and Environmental

• Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 2.1 in
• Dimensions Metric: 20 x 20 x 5.3 cm
• Weight: 1.9 lb / 874 g
• Mounting Brackets: AIR-AP-BRACKET-1 or AIR-AP-BRACKET-2
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F / 0°C to 50°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°F to 158°F / -40°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 0% to 95%, non-condensing
• Operating Altitude: Tested at 45°C up to 4205 m / 13,800 ft

Security and Compliance

• Security Standards: WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, Enhanced Open / OWE, AES GCMP128, GCMP256, and CCMP256
• EAP Support: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, PEAP, EAP-FAST, EAP-SIM, and related EAP types
• Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications: Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3-R3, WPA3-Suite B, and Enhanced Open Security
• Bluetooth Certification: Bluetooth Low Energy
• Safety Standards: IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, EN 60950-1, EN 62368-1, UL 60950-1, UL 62368-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2, AS/NZS, UL 2043, and Class III equipment
• IEEE Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3af/at, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 802.11h, and 802.11d

Warranty

• Warranty: Limited lifetime hardware warranty
• Hardware Replacement: 5-day advance hardware replacement
• Software Media Coverage: 90 days

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