In short
A Wi-Fi 7 access point built for stadiums, arenas, festivals and airports, with four 4x4 client radios (2.4 GHz, two 5 GHz and 6 GHz) and software-selectable beam patterns from integrated directional antennas. It ships with an indoor environment pack; adding the outdoor pack (CW-ACC-9179-B-00) makes it IP65/IP67 for outdoor use. Dual 10 Gbps ports give link and power redundancy, and it can be managed in the Meraki da
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Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), quad radio, 4x4:4 on all radios, up to 16 spatial streams |
| PHY data rate | Up to 24 Gbps in quad-radio mode |
| Antennas | Integrated directional with boresight, wide and front-and-back beams (6 GHz 12 dBi boresight); 4x external connectors |
| Radios | 2.4 GHz, dual 5 GHz and 6 GHz client radios, scanning radio, BLE/IoT, GNSS |
| Ethernet | 2x 100M-10G multigigabit (RJ45), console port |
| Power | 802.3bt Class 6 / UPOE 47 W max for full operation; 802.3at with reduced radios; CW-INJ-8 injector |
| Environment | IP65/IP67 with outdoor environment pack; -20 °C to 60 °C (50 °C with solar load) |
| Dimensions and weight | 475 x 330 x 73 mm; 4.54 kg (bracket 1.72 kg) |
| Warranty | Enhanced limited lifetime warranty |
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Order codes
| SKU | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| CW9179F | Cisco Wireless 9179F access point: Wi-Fi 7, internal directional antennas with software-configurable beams, quad radio, 10G mGig, integrated GNSS. Global Use SKU (one SKU for all regions; onboards to Meraki dashboard or on-premises management). | |
| CW-ACC-9179-B-00 | Outdoor environment pack for CW9179F; required for outdoor installation. |
Licences for the CW9179F
| 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-ACC-9179-A-00 | Cisco indoor environment pack for CW9179F | |
| CW-ACC-9179-CVR | Cisco solar shield kit for CW9179F | |
| CW-MNT-ART3 | Cisco articulating wall or 2-5 in pole mount kit for CW9179F; also fits CW9177D using the 1-pivot option only. | |
| CW-ACC-QCKCNCT1 | Cisco quick-connect Cat 6A extension cable, 25 cm, for CW9179F | |
| CW-ACC-N2RPTNC | 4-pack of N-type to RP-TNC adapters for external antennas | |
| CW-ANT-T-D3-N | Cisco tri-band (2.4/5/6 GHz) directional mini-patch antenna, single port, 6/7.5/7.5 dBi, N-type male, IP66/IP67, self-identifying. Fits CW9177E; on CW9179F up to four can be used on the 2.4/5 GHz external ports for backfill coverage | |
| AIR-ANT2588P4M-NS= | Cisco 2.4/5 GHz 8 dBi 4-port dual-polarised patch antenna, N connectors, self-identifying; four RF cables needed. Fits CW9177E and CW9179F. | |
| AIR-ANT2566D4M-R | Cisco 4-port 6 dBi 2.4/5 GHz antenna, RP-TNC (needs CW-ACC-N2RPTNC) | Ask us |
| AIR-ANT2566D4M-RS= | Cisco 4-port 6 dBi 2.4/5 GHz self-identifying antenna, RP-TNC (needs CW-ACC-N2RPTNC) (spare part number as Cisco lists it in the Wireless Ordering Guide; the CW9179F install guide writes it without "=") | |
| AIR-ANT2566P4W-R | Cisco 4-port 6 dBi 2.4/5 GHz antenna, RP-TNC (needs CW-ACC-N2RPTNC) | Ask us |
| AIR-ANT2566P4W-RS= | Cisco 4-port 6 dBi 2.4/5 GHz self-identifying antenna, RP-TNC (needs CW-ACC-N2RPTNC) (spare part number as Cisco lists it in the Wireless Ordering Guide; the CW9179F install guide writes it without "=") | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| AIR-PWRINJ7= | Cisco 802.3bt power injector, 5 Gbps Ethernet | |
| 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-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 |
Datasheet and ordering
Full specifications are in the Cisco Meraki CW9179F datasheet.
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Frequently asked questions
What licence does the Meraki CW9179F need?
The CW9179F 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.
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