Cisco CW9177I - Omnidirectional Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 tri-band access point

Cisco Part Number: CW9177I is a Cisco Omnidirectional Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 tri-band access point

Cisco CW9177I Wi-Fi 7 Outdoor Access Point

The Cisco CW9177I is a high-performance enterprise outdoor access point designed to deliver reliable, high-capacity wireless connectivity in demanding environments. Part of the Cisco Wireless 9177 Series, it combines Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) technology with a rugged IP67-rated enclosure, making it suitable for outdoor deployments such as campuses, stadiums, industrial sites, transport facilities and smart-city environments.

The CW9177I features integrated omnidirectional antennas, providing broad wireless coverage without requiring separate external antennas. Its tri-radio architecture supports the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands, with up to 12 spatial streams and advanced Wi-Fi 7 capabilities for high-density and bandwidth-intensive applications.

Key Features

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 4x4 MU-MIMO and four spatial streams per radio
• Tri-band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz
• Up to 18 Gbps PHY data rate in tri-radio configuration
• Integrated omnidirectional antennas for broad outdoor coverage
• IP67-rated ruggedised enclosure for demanding outdoor conditions
• Integrated GNSS/GPS receiver supporting AFC and location-based capabilities
• Dedicated scanning radio with Cisco CleanAir Pro for interference detection and mitigation
• Integrated Bluetooth 6.0 for location services, asset tracking and analytics
• Support for Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB)
• 10G Multigigabit Ethernet RJ-45 and 1/10G Ethernet SFP/SFP+ connectivity
• Support for WPA2 and WPA3 security

Flexible Enterprise Deployment

The CW9177I can be managed using Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers or through Cisco's unified networking approach with cloud-based management. This provides organisations with flexibility to adapt their wireless infrastructure as requirements evolve, without replacing the access point hardware.

With its rugged construction, advanced Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, high-speed uplinks and intelligent RF features, the Cisco CW9177I is an excellent choice for extending secure, high-performance enterprise wireless connectivity into challenging outdoor environments.