Cisco CW9178I

Wi-Fi 7 for resilient connectivity and future-proofed spaces
Ultra-high performance and predictability for high-density environments, with 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 9178 Series access points provide the foundation for the future of wireless.
The Cisco Wireless 9178 Series Access Points (AP) allow you to choose between on-premise and cloud management. They are the next-generation AP perfect for mission-critical deployments and support the new 6GHz Wi-Fi band and Wi-Fi 7 capabilities. They are resilient, secure, and intelligent.
The Cisco Wireless 9178I Wi-Fi 7 access points enable operation in the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to provide more reliable and secure networks, with higher throughput, more capacity, and less device interference. These access points provide four 4x4 radios and a host of cutting-edge features, and IoT radios.
Operational management is flexible because customers can change their network management whenever they want. If a network with Cisco Wireless 9178I Access Point was originally an on-premises deployment (WLC Management Mode), it can be changed to cloud-based management without the need to purchase and redistribute additional hardware, saving you money when deploying your network.    
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 9178 Series Access Point is the best choice.
Cisco Meraki Cloud Management
Pairing Cisco Wireless 9178I Series Access Points with the Meraki dashboard gives organizations a unified IT experience for network monitoring and management. Dashboard provides an intuitive and interactive web interface connecting your network to the industry’s leading cloud IT platform.
Through 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 and IoT technologies. The platform supports over 3.5 million active networks around the world.
The Cisco Wireless 9178I and dashboard allow for the integration of features such 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
The Cisco Wireless 9178I Access Points can also be paired 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 CW9178I Access Point Series and Cisco DNA offer such features as:
Cisco Spaces
Cisco Identity Services Engine
Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance along with Intelligence Capture (iCAP)
For information about Cisco DNA, refer to the Cisco DNA Solution Overview.
Product Highlights
Quad radio, 4x4:4 MU-MIMO 802.11be, 16 spatial streams (2.4 GHz, dual 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
24 Gbps quad-radio aggregate frame rate
24x7 real-time WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics via dedicated fourth radio
Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy beacon and scanning radio
Dual 10 Gbps mGig ethernet port support for PoE and link redundancy
USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector) with 9.0W power budget
Built-in GPS/GNSS module
Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
Full-time Wi-Fi location tracking via a dedicated third radio
Integrated enterprise security and guest access
Application-aware traffic shaping
Optimized for voice and video
Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
Common hardware capable of  connecting to Meraki dashboard or Cisco Catalyst On-perm deployment
CW9178I Antennas:
2.4-GHz: Peak gain 4 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
5-GHz: Peak gain 5 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
 6-GHz: Peak gain 6 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth