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Meraki CW9174E-RTG | Cisco Wireless 9174 Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Access Point, External Antenna

SKU:CW9174E-RTG

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Regular price $3,385.20 AUD
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Description

The Cisco Meraki CW9174E-RTG is a Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point engineered for high-density enterprise deployments requiring external antenna flexibility. Supporting tri-band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz with up to 10 spatial streams, this access point delivers exceptional performance for warehouses, hospitals, stadiums, and other challenging RF environments. It features a 5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet uplink, DART-8 external antenna connector, integrated BLE for IoT, and seamless cloud or on-premises management via Meraki Dashboard or Cisco Catalyst Center.

Features

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for simultaneous multi-band transmission
- 4K QAM modulation and 320 MHz channels on 6 GHz for maximum throughput
- MU-MIMO and OFDMA for efficient uplink and downlink handling in high-density environments
- Preamble puncturing to maximize spectrum utilization in the presence of interference
- Target Wake Time (TWT) for battery-powered IoT device power savings
- CleanAir Pro technology with advanced spectrum intelligence across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz
- Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA) to dynamically optimize radio operation based on RF environment
- Dedicated scanning radio for real-time network monitoring and troubleshooting
- Integrated BLE for location services, asset tracking, and wayfinding applications
- USB 2.0 port supporting optional GPS module (CW-ACC-GPS1) and other accessories
- Intelligent Capture for deep packet-level diagnostics and anomaly detection
- Cisco Trust Anchor Technology for secure boot and supply chain trust
- Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Beamforming for optimized coverage
- Integration with Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco Spaces, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- AP Power Save mode for energy efficiency during off-hours

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Radio Configuration: Tri-band mode (2.4 GHz 2x2:2, 5 GHz 4x4:4, 6 GHz 4x4:4) or dual-band mode (2.4 GHz 4x4:4, 5 GHz 4x4:4)
- Total Spatial Streams: Up to 10 in tri-band mode, 8 in dual-band mode
- Antenna: External DART-8 connector, requires separate external antennas (sold separately)
- Ethernet Interface: 1x multigigabit RJ-45 (100 Mbps/1 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/5 Gbps)
- Power: 802.3at PoE+ (full radio, 2.5 Gbps uplink) or 802.3bt Class 5 (5 Gbps uplink, 9W USB)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash
- Additional Radios: Dedicated scanning radio, integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- USB: USB 2.0 port with up to 9W power output (requires 802.3bt)
- Management: Meraki Dashboard (cloud), Cisco Catalyst Center (on-premises), or hybrid
- Mounting: Wall/ceiling mountable, includes CW-MNT-9 integrated mount option for CW-ANT-T-D2-D8
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)

FAQs

Q: Does the CW9174E-RTG include antennas?
A: No, the CW9174E requires external antennas which are sold separately. Compatible options include CW-ANT-T-O2-D8 (omnidirectional), CW-ANT-T-D2-D8 (directional patch), and CW-ANT-T-O4-R (omnidirectional dipole with RP-TNC, requiring AIR-CAB002-D8-R= adapter).

Q: What licensing is required for the CW9174E?
A: This access point requires a Cisco Networking Subscription: either Cisco Wireless Essentials or Cisco Wireless Advantage license. The unified license model supports both cloud-managed (Meraki) and on-premises (Catalyst 9800) deployments from the same hardware.

Q: Can this access point be used with both Meraki and Catalyst controllers?
A: Yes, the CW9174E is a global use access point that can be deployed with either the Meraki cloud platform or Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers on-premises. The access point intelligently discovers the management mode during onboarding.

Q: What is the difference between tri-band and dual-band mode?
A: Tri-band mode operates 2.4 GHz (2x2:2), 5 GHz (4x4:4), and 6 GHz (4x4:4) simultaneously for 10 total streams. Dual-band mode reconfigures to 2.4 GHz (4x4:4) and 5 GHz (4x4:4) for 8 streams, providing stronger 2.4 GHz coverage in legacy environments.

Q: What are typical deployment scenarios for the CW9174E?
A: The CW9174E is ideal for environments requiring directional or specialized coverage patterns, including warehouses with high ceilings and narrow aisles, hospital clean rooms (antenna inside, AP outside), cold storage facilities, stadiums with under-seat deployments, and public venues like airports.

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