Brand: Cisco | Category: Wireless Access Points
SKU: CW9178I-E | Part #: CW9178I | MPN: CW9178I
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The Cisco Wireless 9178I Access Point (part number CW9178I) is an indoor access point with internal antennas, operating across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. The integrated omnidirectional antennas provide peak gains of 4 dBi, 5 dBi and 6 dBi respectively, and the 6 GHz band supports 20-, 40-, 80-, 160- and 320-MHz channels. It runs Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.15.2 or later and is managed by Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers (physical or virtual) or Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches with Embedded Wireless Controller in SDA mode.
Interfaces include 2x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) ports, an RJ-45 management console port and a USB 2.0 port at 9W. The unit is powered by 802.3bt Cisco UPOE, 802.3at PoE+ or the Cisco Power Injector CW-INJ-8, with a maximum PoE draw of 47W (802.3bt Class 6). 802.3af PoE is for staging configuration only, with all radios off.
Measuring 9.9 x 9.9 x 2.0 in. and weighing 4.1 lb., it is rated for 0° to 50°C and suits controller-managed enterprise wireless networks.
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| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Wireless Access Points |
| SKU | CW9178I-E |
| Part Number | CW9178I |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CW9178I |
| Part numbers | Cisco Wireless 9178I Access Point: Internal antennas ● CW9178I |
| Software | Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.15.2 or later |
| Supported wireless LAN controllers | Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers (physical or virtual) ● Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches with Embedded Wireless Controller in SDA mode |
| Interfaces | 2x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) ● Management console port (RJ-45) with default speed of 115200 bps ● USB 2.0 at 9W |
| Dimensions (W x L x H) | 9.9 x 9.9 x 2.0 in. (25.1 x 25.1 x 5.1 cm) |
| Weight | 4.1 lb. (1.87 kg) |
| Input power requirements | 802.3bt Cisco Universal PoE (Cisco UPOE), 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), 802.3af PoE (only for configuring staging, all radios off) ● (Or) Cisco Power Injector – CW-INJ-8 |
| Max PoE power consumption (802.3bt Class 6) | 47W |
| Power consumption (802.3bt UPOE) | Idle 20.7W ±2W · Typical 25.7W ±4W |
| Integrated antenna | 2.4 GHz: Peak gain 4 dBi ● 5 GHz: Peak gain 5 dBi ● 6 GHz: Peak gain 6 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth |
| Operating temperature | 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) |
| Channels (6 GHz) | 20-, 40-, 80-, 160- and 320-MHz channels |
The Cisco Catalyst 9178I WiFi 7 Tri-Radio Access Point is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.
Key specifications for the Cisco Catalyst 9178I WiFi 7 Tri-Radio Access Point: new condition; brand Cisco; series Catalyst 9100; model CW9178I-E; wifi standard WiFi 7 (802.11be); max speed 11.5 Gbps aggregate; channel width Up to 320MHz. Manufacturer part number CW9178I-E. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The Cisco Catalyst 9178I WiFi 7 Tri-Radio Access Point interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.
