Cisco CW9176I

Wi-Fi 7 for resilient connectivity and future-proofed spaces
High performance and predictability with internal directional antennas and a smart platform for the AI enterprise.
Cisco's new Wi-Fi 7 access points power the next generation of wireless experiences, designed to revolutionize connectivity and digital experiences. Offering unprecedented speeds, enhanced security, and resilient connectivity, these products are ideal for high-density environments and critical applications. They seamlessly integrate into your existing network, whether on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid, providing flexible deployment options to suit various organizational needs.
Cisco Wireless' Wi-Fi 7 access points enable transformative user experiences. Enterprises can leverage the predictability and low latency of Wi-Fi 7 to support better video streaming, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) applications. By connecting people and things within physical spaces, Cisco's wireless solutions with Wi-Fi 7 offer real-time insights and actions such as indoor navigation and personalized user experiences.
Create differentiated customer experiences, accelerate digital business transformation, and prepare networks for the future with Cisco's Wi-Fi 7 solutions. With faster data transfer rates, reduced network congestion, and simplified network management with AI-driven insights and automation, Cisco Wireless 9176 Series access points provide the foundation for the future of wireless.
The Cisco Wireless 9176 Series Wi-Fi 7 access points enable operation in the 2.4, 5 and 6GHz bands to produce a network that is more reliable and secure, with higher throughput, more capacity, and less device interference. These access points provide three 4x4 radios and a host of cutting-edge features, and IoT radios.
The Catalyst 9176 Series even offers an Omni-directional antenna model  - the Catalyst 9176I suitable for most enterprise deployments and an internal directional antenna model - the Catalyst 9176D1 - designed for use cases and areas with high ceilings such as auditoriums, warehouses, and other large open space areas. The Catalyst 9176D1 should be leveraged where typically external antennas would be required. And because the Catalyst 9176D1 uses a built-in directional antenna, it eliminates the need for additional hardware to achieve ideal wireless coverage.
Operational management is flexible because customers can change their network management whenever they want. 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, saving you money as you network your way.    
With the industry’s leading on-premises network platform (Catalyst) joining the industry’s leading cloud IT platform (Meraki), these access points provide an unparalleled network experience. For organizations that need a wireless solution to deliver a reliable, flexible, and superior experience for their users, the Cisco Wireless 9176 Series Access Points are the best choice.
Cisco Meraki Cloud Management
Pairing the Cisco Wireless 9176 Series Access Points with the Meraki cloud platform gives organizations a unified IT experience for network monitoring and management. The Meraki dashboard provides an intuitive and interactive web interface connecting your network to the industry’s leading cloud IT platform.
Through the dashboard, Meraki provides sophisticated and scalable tools to automate network optimization, deploy policy and segmentation configurations across thousands of sites and devices, and manage a full-stack network from SD-WAN to Access to IoT technologies. The platform supports over 3.5 million active networks around the world.
Working together, the Catalyst 9176 Series and Cisco Meraki offer such features as:
Cisco Spaces
Cisco Identity Services Engine
Meraki Health intelligent optimization and assurance
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 paired with Catalyst 9800 WLC and Cisco Wireless Center. Cisco Wireless 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 Catalyst 9176 Series and Catalyst Center offer such features as:
Cisco Spaces
Cisco Identity Services Engine
Cisco Catalyst Center Analytics and Assurance along with Intelligence Capture (iCAP)
For information about Cisco Catalyst Center, refer to the Cisco Networking Solution Overview.
Product Highlights
Tri-radio, 4x4:4 MU-MIMO 802.11be, 12 spatial streams (2.4/5GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
​​18 Gbps tri-radio aggregate frame rate
24x7 real-time WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics via dedicated Scanning radio
Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and scanning radio
Single 10 Gbps mGig Ethernet port
USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector) with 9W power budget 
Built-in GPS/GNSS module
Dedicated 2.4 GHz IoT Radio with Application hosting technology
Full-time Wi-Fi location tracking via dedicated Scanning radio
Integrated enterprise security and guest access
Application-aware traffic shaping
Optimized for voice and video
Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
CW9176D1 Antennas:
2.4 GHz: Peak gain 7 dBi, internal antenna, directional, 80x80 beamwidth
5 GHz: Peak gain 8 dBi, internal antenna, directional, 70x70 beamwidth
6 GHz: Peak gain 8 dBi, internal antenna, directional 70x70 beamwidth