Meraki CW9172I: Indoor access point, SKUs and licences

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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