Meraki CW9179F: Indoor/outdoor convertible high-density access point,

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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Is the Meraki CW9179F still on sale?

Yes. The CW9179F is part of the current Cisco Meraki range.

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