Enterprise Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity

The Cisco Wireless CW9176I-ROW is built for organizations transitioning to next-generation Wi-Fi 7 networks. It supports IEEE 802.11be and operates across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands, providing high wireless capacity for modern enterprise environments.

The access point supports 4x4:4 MU-MIMO on its client-serving radios and provides up to 12 spatial streams. Depending on the selected radio configuration, the platform can provide up to 18 Gbps PHY data rate in standard 2.4/5/6 GHz operation and up to 23 Gbps PHY data rate when configured for 5/5/6 GHz operation.

Key Features

Advanced Wi-Fi 7 Architecture

Wi-Fi 7 introduces several technologies designed to improve throughput, efficiency and reliability in enterprise wireless environments. The CW9176I-ROW supports Multi-Link Operation (MLO), allowing compatible client devices to use multiple wireless links more efficiently.

The access point also supports 4096-QAM, OFDMA, beamforming, preamble puncturing and up to 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band. These capabilities help provide higher data rates and improved spectrum utilization for compatible Wi-Fi 7 clients.

Flexible Radio Configuration

The Cisco CW9176I supports flexible radio deployment across the available frequency bands. It can operate in a conventional 2.4/5/6 GHz configuration or a 5/5/6 GHz configuration where additional 5 GHz capacity is required.

10G Multigigabit Ethernet

A built-in 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port provides the high-speed wired connection required to support the access point's advanced Wi-Fi 7 capabilities.

With compatible 802.3bt Cisco UPOE, the access point can support a 10G Ethernet link and the full radio configuration. With 802.3at PoE+, Ethernet operation is limited to 2.5G according to the available power configuration.

Integrated Location, IoT & Security Technologies

The CW9176I-ROW integrates multiple technologies beyond conventional Wi-Fi connectivity. Built-in GNSS/GPS and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) capabilities support location-aware applications and asset-tracking solutions.

The platform also incorporates an IoT radio, dedicated scanning capabilities and Bluetooth Low Energy. These features enable organizations to build wireless infrastructures that support Wi-Fi, IoT and location services from a common enterprise access-point platform.

Bluetooth & IoT Connectivity

Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 provides connectivity for supported Bluetooth-enabled devices and location applications. Cisco also indicates that BLE capabilities can be enhanced through future software support.

The integrated IoT radio helps support enterprise IoT deployments without requiring separate wireless infrastructure for every connected device.

Power & Installation

The Cisco CW9176I-ROW supports multiple Ethernet power configurations, allowing organizations to select the appropriate power source according to the required wireless and wired capabilities.

Wi-Fi 7 Applications

• High-density enterprise wireless networks
• Corporate offices and headquarters
• Universities and educational campuses
• Healthcare and medical facilities
• Conference and collaboration environments
• Large public venues and high-density locations
• IoT-enabled enterprise deployments
• Asset tracking and location-aware applications
• High-bandwidth video and collaboration applications
• Next-generation Wi-Fi 7 infrastructure deployments

Global-Use Regulatory Architecture

The CW9176I uses Cisco's global-use architecture rather than the traditional country-specific hardware SKU model used by some previous Catalyst wireless access points. Regulatory information is associated with the deployment country and applicable country code.

Before deployment, organizations should verify local wireless regulations, permitted frequency bands, channel availability and transmit-power requirements for the country where the access point will operate.

Enterprise Wireless Management

The CW9176I-ROW operates with Cisco IOS XE and supports Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controllers. Cisco also provides cloud-managed deployment capabilities through Cisco Meraki Dashboard, providing organizations with flexible management options for different network architectures.

Why Choose Cisco CW9176I-ROW?

The Cisco Wireless CW9176I-ROW combines Wi-Fi 7, 4x4 MIMO, 10G Multigigabit Ethernet, advanced radio technologies, IoT connectivity, UWB and GNSS/GPS capabilities in a single enterprise indoor access point. Its high wireless capacity and flexible radio architecture make it suitable for organizations preparing their networks for next-generation Wi-Fi 7 clients and bandwidth-intensive applications.