CW9171I
The Cisco Wireless 9171 Series Wi-Fi 7 access points are high-performance wireless
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Overview:
Cisco 9171 Series
The Cisco® Wireless 9171 Series Wi-Fi 7 access points provide a seamless entry into next-generation wireless networking, delivering reliable, high-performance connectivity for environments like boutique hotels, student housing, retail stores, healthcare clinics, remote work hubs, and distributed business locations such as satellite offices, regional branches, and logistics hubs. With a compact, energy-efficient design and flexible management options, the CW9171 helps ensure strong, future-ready connectivity without compromising affordability.
The Cisco Wireless 9171 Series Wi-Fi 7 access points are high-performance wireless solutions designed for environments like healthcare clinics, student housing, and distributed business locations. With dual-radio functionality across the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz or 6-GHz bands, the CW9171 provides reliable, high-speed connectivity (frame rate up to 6120 Mbps) for spaces with low to moderate device density. Flexible deployment options—cloud, on-premises, or hybrid—allow seamless integration into existing networks.
Features:
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Dual-radio tri-band Wi-Fi 7 (2.4 and 5/6 GHz) | Delivers reliable, high-speed connectivity for modern devices. |
| Aggregate data rate of 6120 Mbps | Supports bandwidth-intensive applications like streaming and IoT. |
| Cloud, on-premises, or hybrid management | Enables flexible, scalable deployment across diverse environments with your choice of network management and monitoring. |
| IoT radios (BLE, 802.15.4) | The integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and IoT radios power smart spaces with asset tracking and automation. |
| Compact design with mount compatibility | Simplifies installation and reduces deployment time. |
| Power efficiency | The CW9171I has a maximum power requirement of 30W which reduces operational costs and supports sustainability goals. |
| Moderate-density radio configurations | Optimizes performance for specific use cases like retail or healthcare. |
| Dual power options (PoE/DC) | Offers deployment flexibility in older or temporary spaces. |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | The IEEE 802.11be standard, also known as Extremely High Throughput (EHT) or Wi-Fi 7, is the latest in Wi-Fi with enhancements such as 4K-QAM, Multilink Operation (MLO), enhanced orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA), and preamble puncturing support for a 320-MHz channel width built to increase data transfer rates and connection performance, especially for applications requiring low latency like AR and VR apps. |
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | The IEEE 802.11ax standard, also known as High-Efficiency Wireless (HEW) or Wi-Fi 6, builds on 802.11ac. It delivers better experience in typical environments with more predictable performance for advanced applications such as 4K or 8K video; high-density, high-definition collaboration apps; all-wireless offices; and IoT. Wi-Fi 6E is Wi-Fi 6 “extended” into the 6-GHz frequency band. |
| Band steering | Band steering is a feature that enables your dual-band devices to detect higher radio frequency of 5 GHz or the 6 GHz band and allows the device to automatically transmit on that band. This feature allows your dual-band access point to steer and direct devices to a more optimal radio frequency, improving network performance. |
| 2.5-Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet | Multigigabit Ethernet provides speeds up to 2.5 Gbps. Note: Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat6A cabling is required. |
| AP power optimizations (AP Power Save Mode) | AP power optimizations (AP Power Save mode) allow the access point to reduce its power consumption by, for example, shutting off radios during off-hours and weekends – while still being smart enough to reengage all features should they be needed. This both saves power and reduces the carbon footprint of running a wireless network. |
| Intelligent Capture | Intelligent Capture probes the network and provides Cisco Catalyst™ Center with deep analysis. The software can track more than 240 anomalies and instantaneously review all packets on demand, emulating the onsite network administrator. Intelligent Capture allows for more informed decisions on your wireless networks. |
| Bluetooth/BLE | The integrated BLE 5.3 radio enables location-based use cases such as asset tracking, wayfinding, and analytics. Upgradable to BLE 6 with a future software update. |
| Application hosting | Application hosting helps simplify IoT deployments and ready them for the future by eliminating the need to install and manage overlay networks. Using the USB interface, containerized applications and hardware modules can be deployed to reduce cost and complexity. Adding Cisco Catalyst Center provides workflows and deployment-wide application lifecycle management. |
| Container support for applications | Container support enables edge computing capabilities for IoT applications on the host access point. |
Benefits:
Specifications:
| Product | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | Cisco Wireless 9171 Access Points: Internal antennas CW9171I model: Indoor access point with omnidirectional antennas |
| Software | Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.18.2 or later Cisco Meraki MR32.1.5 or later |
| Supported wireless LAN controllers | Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers (physical or virtual) Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches with Embedded Wireless Controller in SD-Access mode. |
| Integrated antenna | 2.4 GHz: Peak gain 4dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth 5 GHz: Peak gain 5.5dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth 6 GHz: Peak gain 6dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth IoT: Peak gain 2dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth |
| 802.11n version 2.0 (and related capabilities) | 2x2 MIMO with two spatial streams MRC 802.11n and 802.11a/g beamforming 20- and 40-MHz channels PHY data rates up to 440 Mbps (2x2 40 MHz with 5 GHz and 2x2 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz) Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive) 802.11 DFS CSD support |
| Interfaces | 1x 100M/1000M/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) uplink Management console port (RJ-45) with default speed of 115200 bps USB 2.0 at 4.5W DC power jack, 54V |
| Incorporated radios | Wi-Fi 7 802.11be on all three radios 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz or 6 GHz (all 2x2:2) Dedicated scan/aux radio and IoT (BLE 6) radio |
| Indicators | Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, and boot loader errors |
| Dimensions (WxLxH) | CW9171I model (without mounting brackets): 7.8 x 7.8 x 2.1 in. (20 x 20 x 5.3 cm) |
| Weight | 1.9 lb (874g) |
| Mounting brackets | AIR-AP-BRACKET-1 or AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 |
| Certifications | Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi 7 (R1), Wi-Fi 6 (R2), Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3-R3, WPA3-Suite B, Enhanced Open Security Bluetooth SIG: Bluetooth Low Energy |
Documentation:
Download the CW9171I (.PDF)
Pricing Notes:
- All Prices are Inclusive of GST
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
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