Cisco CW9178I-CFG | CW9178 Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Access Point, 24 Gbps, 4x4

The Cisco CW9178I-CFG is a cloud-managed Wi-Fi 7 access point delivering 24 Gbps aggregate throughput across tri-band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios with four 4x4:4 configurations. Designed for ultra-high-density enterprise environments, it features a dedicated fourth radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS and RF optimization, plus an integrated Bluetooth 5.3 IoT radio. Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports with LACP support and 802.3bt PoE enable flexible, high-performance deployment in offices, hospitals, retail, and educational facilities.

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with support for 320 MHz channels, 4K-QAM, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for ultra-low latency
- Quad-radio architecture: simultaneous 2.4 GHz, dual 5 GHz, and 6 GHz operation with up to 24 Gbps aggregate throughput
- Dedicated fourth radio for real-time wireless intrusion detection/prevention (WIDS/WIPS), AirMarshal security, and automated RF optimization
- Integrated Bluetooth 5.3 radio for BLE beaconing, asset tracking, and location analytics
- Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports with LACP link aggregation for up to 10 Gbps wired throughput
- 802.3bt PoE (Class 6, 60W) for full quad-radio operation; supports dual PoE for redundant power
- MU-MIMO and OFDMA support for efficient multi-user transmission and high client density
- Transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity for extended coverage and higher client capacity
- Layer 7 deep packet inspection and traffic shaping for application-based QoS policies
- Enterprise-grade security with WPA3, WPA3-SAE-EXT, Enhanced Open (OWE), 802.1X, and hardware AES encryption
- Zero-touch provisioning and cloud-based firmware updates via Meraki Dashboard
- Flexible management: cloud-managed via Meraki Dashboard or on-premises with Catalyst 9800 WLC
- Support for guest access, network segmentation, and role-based policies
- Advanced RF analytics and machine learning-based anomaly detection
- UWB (Ultra-Wideband) and GNSS/GPS radios for precise indoor positioning and asset tracking
- Kensington lock slot and security hasp for physical theft prevention

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