Overview
The Cisco Wireless 9171 Series Wi-Fi 7 access points are high-performance wireless solutions designed for environments like healthcare clinics, student housing, and distributed business locations. With dual-radio functionality across the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz or 6-GHz bands, the CW9171 provides reliable, high-speed connectivity (frame rate up to 6120 Mbps) for spaces with low to moderate device density. Flexible deployment options—cloud, on-premises, or hybrid—allow seamless integration into existing networks.
These access points are designed to enhance wireless performance and enable smarter spaces. For customers, the CW9171 Series delivers reliable Wi-Fi 7 performance, enabling advanced applications like IoT integration, telehealth, and seamless customer experiences. The primary business benefits are future-ready connectivity with energy efficiency, reducing power consumption while supporting evolving network demands. This makes CW9171 a cornerstone for modernizing and optimizing network infrastructure.
Specifications
| Category | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | Brand | Cisco |
| Product Line | Cisco Wireless | |
| Model | 9171I | |
| Manufacturer | CISCO DS HARDWARE DIRECT | |
| Memory | Flash Memory | 16 GB |
| RAM | 4096 MB (4 GB) | |
| Network & Communication | Product Type | Wireless Access Point |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | |
| Wireless LAN | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Bluetooth 5.3 LE | |
| Network Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | |
| Aggregate Data Rate | 6120 Mbps | |
| Data Link Protocols | Bluetooth 5.3 LE, IEEE 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E), 802.11b, 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), 802.11g, 802.11n | |
| Wi-Fi Certifications | Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 | |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.11d, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.15.4, 802.1x, 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3af, 802.3at | |
| Spread Spectrum Method | OFDMA | |
| Power over Ethernet | UPOE | |
| Form Factor | External | |
| Status Indicators | Status | |
| Wireless Features | Features | 802.1x authentication, Beamforming, BSS Coloring, Cisco Trust Anchor module, Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD), Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), Image Signing, Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), Multi-Link Operation (MLO), A-MPDU/A-MSDU Packet Aggregation, Preamble Puncturing, Secure Boot, Target Wake Time (TWT), Uplink/Downlink MU-MIMO |
| Connectivity | Ethernet | 1 × 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Management | 1 × RJ-45 | |
| USB | 1 × USB 2.0 | |
| Power | Operational Power Consumption | 30 W |
| Power Device | External power adapter / power injector (not included) | |
| Antenna | Antenna Form Factor | Internal |
| Directivity | Omni-directional | |
| Security | Encryption | 128-bit AES-GCMP, 256-bit AES-CCMP, 256-bit AES-GCMP, AES, SHA-256, WPA2, WPA3 |
| Authentication | EAP-FAST, EAP-GTC, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP, MS-CHAP v.2, PEAPv0, PEAPv1 | |
| Technical | Line Coding Format | 1024 QAM, 4096 QAM, OFDMA |
| IoT Compatible | Yes | |
| IoT Communications | Bluetooth 5.3 LE | |
| Required OS | Cisco IOS XE 17.18.2 or later | |
| Environmental | Min. Operating Temperature | 32°F |
| Max. Operating Temperature | 122°F | |
| Operating Humidity | 0–95% (non-condensing) | |
| Ruggedized Design | Indoor | |
| Product Information | Country | Global |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | |
| Service Activation | No | |
| Dimensions & Weight | Height | 2.1 in |
| Width | 7.9 in | |
| Depth | 7.9 in | |
| Weight | 30.83 oz (1.93 lb) |
