In short
A tri-band Wi-Fi 7 access point for moderate-density offices, clinics and branches, with 2x2 radios on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. It can be managed from the Meraki dashboard and is Cisco's named successor to the MR36. Add the CW9172I, its licence and accessories to your basket and we will quote.
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Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz |
| MIMO | 2x2:2 on each band, or 2x2 2.4 GHz + 4x4 5 GHz with 6 GHz off |
| Max PHY rate | Up to 9 Gbps |
| Uplink | 1x 100M/1G/2.5G mGig (RJ45) |
| USB | USB 2.0, 4.5 W |
| Other radios | BLE and 802.15.4 IoT radio, dedicated scan radio |
| Power | 30 W for full function, optional 45 W mode for USB; or 54 V DC (MA-PWR-50WAC) |
| Dimensions | 20 x 20 x 5.3 cm (excl. bracket) |
| Weight | 874 g |
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Order codes
| SKU | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| CW9172I | Cisco Wireless 9172I AP, Wi-Fi 7, internal omni antennas, tri-radio, 2x2:2, 2.5G uplink, USB, DC jack. Global-use PID: no regulatory-domain or -MR suffix; the AP onboards to Meraki dashboard or on-premises management on install. |
Licences for the CW9172I
| SKU | Tier | Term | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIC-CW-E | Essentials | Cisco Wireless Essentials unified subscription licence, one per AP; term set by the subscription. Required tier family for Wi-Fi 7 (CW917x) APs; Meraki also maps LIC-CW to older MR APs | ||
| LIC-CW-A | Advantage | Cisco Wireless Advantage unified subscription licence, one per AP; term set by the subscription. Required tier family for Wi-Fi 7 (CW917x) APs; Meraki also maps LIC-CW to older MR APs |
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Accessories
| SKU | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| MA-PWR-50WAC | Meraki 50 W AC/DC power adapter (54 V, 0.92 A; power cord sold separately): the replacement adapter for Z4 and Z4C, and the AC adapter option for MR57, CW9164I, CW9166I and Wi-Fi 7 access points with a DC jack | |
| CW-INJ-8 | Cisco 802.3bt 60 W PoE injector, up to 10 Gbps Ethernet; full power for Wi-Fi 7 APs (CW9172I, CW9172H, CW9176, CW9177 series, CW9178I, CW9179F). Power cord ordered separately | |
| MA-INJ-6 | Meraki multigigabit 802.3bt PoE injector, 60 W, up to 10 Gbps, worldwide unit (power cord not included; order MA-PWR-CORD-UK for the UK) | |
| AIR-PWRINJ7= | Cisco 802.3bt power injector, 5 Gbps Ethernet | |
| AIR-PWRINJ6= | Cisco 802.3at power injector, indoor (some APs run with reduced features on 802.3at; check the AP data sheet) | |
| MA-PWR-CORD-UK | Meraki AC power cord, UK plug, 1.8 m (6 ft). Not included in the box: order one for each Meraki switch, appliance, power adapter or PoE injector that ships without a cord | |
| AIR-AP-BRACKET-1 | Cisco low-profile access point mounting bracket (default option) | |
| AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 | Cisco universal access point mounting bracket | |
| AIR-AP-T-RAIL-R | Cisco ceiling grid clip, recessed mounting (default option) | |
| AIR-AP-T-RAIL-F | Cisco ceiling grid clip, flush mounting | |
| AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER | Cisco optional adapter for channel-rail ceiling grid profiles |
Datasheet and ordering
Full specifications are in the Cisco Meraki CW9172I datasheet.
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Frequently asked questions
What licence does the Meraki CW9172I need?
The CW9172I needs a Meraki licence for its product type to run in the dashboard. The licence codes that apply are listed on this page by tier and term; we confirm the right licensing model for your organisation at quote.
How do I get a quote for the Meraki CW9172I?
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Is the Meraki CW9172I still on sale?
Yes. The CW9172I is part of the current Cisco Meraki range.
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