Cisco Part Number: CW9179F is a Cisco Wireless 9179F Access Point (W7,4 radio,3 band 4x4), Global
The Cisco Wireless CW9179F is an enterprise-grade, Wi-Fi 7 certified high-density access point designed specifically for large public venues such as stadiums, arenas, festivals, and airports. It is a convertible indoor-outdoor unit that offers software-configurable beam patterns and coverage flexibility to meet demanding wireless connectivity needs.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Wi-Fi 7 Support: Designed for incredible performance in challenging environments.
- Convertible Indoor/Outdoor Model: With a patented environment pack, it can be converted for indoor or outdoor use, including 6 GHz spectrum support outdoors.
- Configurable Antennas: Software-configurable antenna configurations for boresight, wide, and front & back beam coverage, plus support for additional external antennas.
- Dual 10G Multigigabit Ethernet: Provides power-redundant and link-redundant uplink ports with speeds up to 10 Gbps, requiring Cat 6/Cat 6A cabling for 10 Gbps speeds.
- Built-in GNSS/GPS: Supports Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) with intelligent regulatory domain and location selection.
- Power Optimizations: AP Power Save mode reduces power consumption during off-hours while maintaining feature readiness.
- Built-in Accelerometer: Enables continuous post-deployment verification of AP installation.
- Application Hosting: Supports containerized applications for IoT and edge computing, simplifying deployments and lifecycle management.
Installation and Deployment:
- The CW9179F can be mounted on poles or walls with versatile mounting options.
- Installation requires adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Accessories such as environment packs (indoor/outdoor), solar shield kits, quick connect cables, and antenna adapters are available.
- The device relies on building installation for short-circuit protection, requiring protective devices rated not greater than 20 A.
- Installation must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Licensing:
- Cisco Wi-Fi 7 access points, including the CW9179F, require a Cisco Networking Subscription license, available in Essentials or Advantage tiers.
- The subscription supports flexible management options including on-premises, cloud, or hybrid deployments.
For detailed hardware specifications, installation procedures, and licensing information, please refer to the official Cisco Wireless 9179F Access Point Data Sheet and Installation Guide.
