Wi-Fi for the future-proofed workplace.
Secure, intelligent, assured wireless across Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 6, indoor and outdoor. We size, source, and deploy the right access points for your sites.
Cisco access points by Wi-Fi generation
Indoor and outdoor models across Wi-Fi 7, 6E, and 6. Open any datasheet to read the full specs right here.
The newest standard (802.11be): 320 MHz channels, Multi-Link Operation, and 4K-QAM for the highest density, throughput, and lowest latency.
Indoor
CW9179F
Wi-Fi 7Ultra-high-performance Wi-Fi 7 for high-density large public venues
- 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT, GNSS/GPS and dedicated scan radio
- Switchable radio configurations, tailoring beams for optimal coverage in varied environments
CW9178I
Wi-Fi 7Ultra-high-performance Wi-Fi 7 for high-density environments
- 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT, GNSS/GPS, ultra-wideband and dedicated scan radio
- Dual 10 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet
CW9176D1
Wi-Fi 7High-performance Wi-Fi 7 internal directional antenna
- 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz), flexible configuration
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT, GNSS/GPS, ultra-wideband and dedicated scan radio
- 10 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet
CW9176I
Wi-Fi 7High-performance Wi-Fi 7 internal omni-directional antenna
- 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz), flexible configuration
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT, GNSS/GPS, ultra-wideband and dedicated scan radio
- 10 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet
CW9174I
Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 with internal omnidirectional antenna for moderate to high-density deployments
- 2x2:2 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz), 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (5 GHz and 6 GHz) or 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT and dedicated scan radio
- 5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet, USB
CW9174E
Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 with external antenna connector for moderate to high-density deployments
- 2x2:2 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz), 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (5 GHz and 6 GHz) or 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT and dedicated scan radio
- 5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet, USB
CW9172I
Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 for moderate-density deployments with internal omnidirectional antennas
- 2x2:2 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT and dedicated scan radio
- 2.5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet, USB
CW9172H
Wi-Fi 7Wall plate with internal omnidirectional antennas
- 2x2:2 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT and dedicated scan radio
- 2.5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet, three 1 Gbps LAN ports
CW9171
Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 for lower density environments in compact form factor with internal omnidirectional antennas
- 2x2:2 MIMO (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz/6 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT and dedicated scan radio
- 2.5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet, USB
Outdoor
CW9179F
Wi-Fi 7Ultra-high-performance Wi-Fi 7 for high-density large public venues
- 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT, GNSS/GPS and dedicated scan radio
- Switchable radio configurations, tailoring beams for optimal coverage in varied environments
CW9177I
Wi-Fi 7High-performance Wi-Fi 7 for high-density outdoors
- 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT, GNSS/GPS, and dedicated scan radio
- 10 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet and a dual rate (1/10) Gbps SFP/SFP+ fiber port
CW9177D
Wi-Fi 7High-performance internal directional antenna Wi-Fi 7 for high-density outdoors
- 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT, GNSS/GPS, and dedicated scan radio
- 10 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet and a dual rate (1/10) Gbps SFP/SFP+ fiber port
CW9177E
Wi-Fi 7High-performance Wi-Fi 7 for high-density outdoors with external antenna connectors
- 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy®/IoT, GNSS/GPS, and dedicated scan radio
- 10 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet and a dual rate (1/10) Gbps SFP/SFP+ fiber port
Wi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6
| Feature | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 802.11ax | 802.11ax (6 GHz) | 802.11be |
| Bands | 2.4 / 5 GHz | 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz | 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz |
| Max channel width | 160 MHz | 160 MHz | 320 MHz |
| Modulation | 1024-QAM | 1024-QAM | 4096-QAM (4K-QAM) |
| Multi-Link Operation | No | No | Yes |
| Best for | Value, mature clients | Clean spectrum, density | Highest density, low latency |
Not sure which fits? We size the right generation for your density, clients, and budget before quoting.
Best access point for your environment
High-density public venues
Stadiums, arenas, convention centers
Wi-Fi 7 CW9178I / CW9179F
Large mission-critical campus
Hospitals, universities, HQ
Wi-Fi 7 CW9176I / Wi-Fi 6E CW9166
Standard office and midsize
Branch and corporate floors
Wi-Fi 7 CW9172I / CW9174I
Small sites and lower density
Retail, clinics, small branch
Wi-Fi 7 CW9171 / Wi-Fi 6 C9105AXI
Outdoor and perimeter
Yards, quads, stadium bowls
Wi-Fi 7 CW9177I / Wi-Fi 6E CW9163E
Budget with mature clients
Where 6 GHz is not yet needed
Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 6
Access points are one piece. We scope the whole system.
An AP is only as good as the switching, control, and policy behind it. We size and quote the full stack so the design holds at turn-up.
Multigigabit switching and PoE
Catalyst 9000 access switches with mGig (2.5 / 5 / 10G) uplinks and PoE+, UPOE, or UPOE+ to power Wi-Fi 7 and 6E APs at full capability.
Wireless control: controller or cloud
Catalyst 9800 controllers (appliance, embedded, or cloud) or Meraki cloud-managed. Many APs run either mode, so management strategy stays flexible.
Identity and Zero Trust with ISE
Cisco ISE for identity-based access, profiling, posture, and software-defined segmentation, from the user to the application.
Assurance and lifecycle
Catalyst Center or the Meraki dashboard for RF optimization, monitoring, firmware lifecycle, and client-to-cloud assurance after go-live.
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Get an instant estimate sized by area, users, and density, then we validate the exact Cisco bill of materials.