The Cisco Wireless 9171 Series are high-performance Wi‑Fi 7 access points engineered for modern wireless connectivity across a wide range of environments. Ideal for boutique hotels, student housing, retail locations, healthcare facilities, remote work hubs, and distributed business sites like satellite offices and regional branches, the 9171 Series delivers reliable, scalable, and future-ready wireless coverage.
Key Features
Wi‑Fi 7 Performance – Supports the latest Wi‑Fi 7 enhancements including 4K modulation, Multi‑Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz channel width, preamble puncturing, Multi Resource Units, and enhanced block acknowledgements for optimized throughput and capacity.
Multi‑Band Tri‑Radio Architecture – Simultaneous support for 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and optional 6 GHz bands, delivering combined frame rates up to 6120 Mbps for high‑density environments.
Flexible Deployment – Manage in cloud‑based, on‑premises, or hybrid models with support for a range of Cisco Catalyst Wireless LAN Controllers (9800‑series) and integration with Cisco DNA Center for automation and assurance.
IoT and Services Ready – Works with Cisco Spaces for location and IoT services, and with Cisco Identity Services Engine for advanced security and policy control.
Energy Efficient – Designed to operate at just ~30 W, minimizing power draw to support sustainability and lower operational costs.
Management & Licensing
The 9171 Series requires a Cisco Networking Subscription license (Wireless Essentials or Wireless Advantage) for full feature access. Embedded wireless controller (EWC) mode is not supported on this series.
Benefits
Future‑ready wireless performance and capacity
Lower energy usage and operational costs
Flexible deployment options to meet diverse business needs
