Description
The Cisco Wireless 9178I is a next-generation Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) indoor access point designed for high-density enterprise environments requiring ultra-low latency, extreme throughput, and advanced location services. Featuring a quad-radio architecture, the 9178I supports simultaneous operation across 2.4 GHz, dual 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, delivering exceptional capacity and performance for modern wireless networks.
Equipped with 4x4 MU-MIMO across all bands, 320-MHz channel support, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO), the 9178I enables faster speeds, improved reliability, and optimized client experiences for applications such as AR/VR, AI workloads, real-time collaboration, and high-definition video. Integrated Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth LE, and GNSS radios enhance precision location tracking, asset visibility, and advanced IoT use cases.
Designed for global deployment, the CW9178I-CFG simplifies installations with automatic regulatory domain selection and seamless onboarding across on-premises, cloud, or hybrid management environments. Dual 10-Gigabit Multigigabit Ethernet uplinks and flexible PoE support ensure scalable, resilient connectivity for enterprise campuses, healthcare, education, and large public venues.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Series | Cisco Wireless 9178 Series |
| Model | 9178I (Internal Antennas) |
| Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), backward compatible with Wi-Fi 6E / 6 / 5 |
| Radio Architecture | Quad-Radio (4 Radios Total) |
| Spatial Streams | 4x4 MU-MIMO per band |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz, Dual 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Maximum Channel Width | Up to 320 MHz (6 GHz) |
| Peak PHY Data Rate | Up to 24 Gbps (quad-radio mode) |
| Multi-Link Operation (MLO) | Supported |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Integrated |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.3 (upgradeable) |
| GNSS / GPS | Integrated |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 × Multigigabit Ethernet (up to 10G) |
| Power Options | 802.3bt (UPOE), 802.3at (PoE+), power injector support |
| Maximum Power Consumption | Up to 47W |
| Management | Catalyst 9800, Catalyst Center, or Meraki Dashboard |
| Security | WPA3, Secure Boot, Trust Anchor |
| Mounting | Ceiling or wall mount (indoor) |
| Regulatory Domain | Global (CFG) |
| Deployment Environment | Indoor, enterprise-grade |
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