In short
A quad-radio Wi-Fi 7 access point with two 5 GHz radios and dual 10 Gbps uplinks for the busiest indoor spaces, such as lecture theatres, conference centres and trading floors. It adds GNSS and ultra-wideband radios for location services. Add the CW9178I, 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), quad radio: 2.4 / 5 / 5 / 6 GHz |
| MIMO | 4x4:4 on all radios, up to 16 spatial streams |
| Max PHY rate | Up to 24 Gbps (quad-radio mode) |
| Uplinks | 2x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G mGig (RJ45) |
| USB | USB 2.0, 9 W |
| Other radios | GNSS/GPS, ultra-wideband (UWB), BLE/IoT, scan radio |
| Power | 802.3bt UPOE or 802.3at PoE+ (reduced); CW-INJ-8 recommended injector |
| Dimensions | 25.1 x 25.1 x 5.1 cm (excl. bracket) |
| Weight | 1.87 kg |
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Order codes
| SKU | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| CW9178I | Cisco Wireless 9178I AP, Wi-Fi 7, internal antennas, quad client radios, 4x4:4, dual 5 GHz, 10G mGig, GNSS, UWB. Global-use PID: no regulatory-domain or -MR suffix; the AP onboards to Meraki dashboard or on-premises management on install. |
Licences for the CW9178I
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| CW-ANT-GPS1-M-00 | Cisco external GNSS antenna, MMCX connector, 10 m, for APs with integrated GNSS where the AP cannot see the sky |
Datasheet and ordering
Full specifications are in the Cisco Meraki CW9178I datasheet.
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Frequently asked questions
What licence does the Meraki CW9178I need?
The CW9178I 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 CW9178I?
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Is the Meraki CW9178I still on sale?
Yes. The CW9178I is part of the current Cisco Meraki range.
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