Cisco Catalyst CW9178I Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

Cisco Catalyst CW9178I Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

Brand: Cisco | Category: Wireless Access Points

SKU: CW9178I-B | Part #: CW9178I-B | MPN: CW9178I-B

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About the Cisco Catalyst CW9178I Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

The CW9178I brings Wi-Fi 7 to high-density indoor environments, delivering multi-link operation and 320MHz channels via 802.3bt PoE.

At a glance — key specifications

Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7
Part NumberCW9178I-B
ManufacturerCisco
PoE Input802.3af / 802.3at / 802.3bt
ManagementCloud controller or on-prem controller

Perfect for

  • High-density offices and conference centres
  • Hotels and resorts (per-room coverage)
  • Education campuses and lecture halls
  • Warehouses with rugged ruggedised mounting
  • Healthcare facilities with dense client counts

Frequently asked questions

Does the Cisco Catalyst CW9178I Wi-Fi 7 Access Point include a controller licence?

Some vendors bundle cloud controller licensing (Meraki, Aruba Central), others ship with on-prem controller licensing (Cisco WLC, Aruba MM). We clarify licensing during quoting and bundle controller seats matched to AP count.

Can it be ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted?

All enterprise APs ship with mounting hardware for ceiling, wall, or T-bar mount. Outdoor variants include rugged enclosures rated IP65/IP67. Pole-mount brackets are available as optional accessories.

What roaming and seamless handover does it support?

802.11r Fast BSS Transition, 802.11k/v assisted roaming, and band steering are supported on modern Wi-Fi 6 / 6E / 7 APs. Voice-grade roaming with sub-50ms handover for Microsoft Teams Phone / Cisco Webex Calling.

Do you supply matching PoE switches?

Yes — we quote PoE+ / PoE++ switches alongside APs to ensure sufficient per-port power budget (especially for Wi-Fi 7 APs which can draw up to 60W).

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryWireless Access Points
SKUCW9178I-B
Part NumberCW9178I-B
ConditionNew
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7
PoE Input802.3af / 802.3at / 802.3bt
ManagementCloud controller or on-prem controller
Manufacturer Part NumberCW9178I-B
Form FactorWall-mount / Ceiling-mount
Throughput12 Gbps
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Ethernet Ports1 x 10GbE RJ45 (Uplink)
Antenna ConfigurationInternal MIMO arrays with beamforming
Security FeaturesWPA3, 802.1X EAP authentication, enterprise encryption
Operating Temperature0–40°C
Humidity Range10–90% non-condensing
Dimensions213 x 213 x 60 mm

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst CW9178I Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

Does the Cisco Catalyst CW9178I Wi-Fi 7 Access Point include a controller licence?

Some vendors bundle cloud controller licensing (Meraki, Aruba Central), others ship with on-prem controller licensing (Cisco WLC, Aruba MM). We clarify licensing during quoting and bundle controller seats matched to AP count.

Can it be ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted?

All enterprise APs ship with mounting hardware for ceiling, wall, or T-bar mount. Outdoor variants include rugged enclosures rated IP65/IP67. Pole-mount brackets are available as optional accessories.

What roaming and seamless handover does it support?

802.11r Fast BSS Transition, 802.11k/v assisted roaming, and band steering are supported on modern Wi-Fi 6 / 6E / 7 APs. Voice-grade roaming with sub-50ms handover for Microsoft Teams Phone / Cisco Webex Calling.

Do you supply matching PoE switches?

Yes — we quote PoE+ / PoE++ switches alongside APs to ensure sufficient per-port power budget (especially for Wi-Fi 7 APs which can draw up to 60W).