CW9172I-RTG - Cisco Wireless 9172I Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

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The Cisco Wireless 9172I (SKU: CW9172I-RTG) is an advanced Wi-Fi 7 enterprise indoor access point equipped with a high-performance eight-radio architecture, delivering next-generation wireless connectivity for modern business environments. This multi-band AP supports three distinct Wi-Fi frequency bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) alongside additional radios for IoT, making it ideal for organisations seeking future-ready wireless infrastructure.

Flexible Radio Configuration: The AP operates in tri-band mode as 2.4 GHz (2x2:2), 5 GHz (2x2:2), 6 GHz (2x2:2), or in dual-band mode as 2.4 GHz (2x2:2), and 5 GHz (4x4:4). The CW9172I provides a maximum of 9 Gbps aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios, ensuring exceptional throughput for bandwidth-intensive applications.

Unified Management Platform: These access points seamlessly operate in a cloud, on-premises, or hybrid deployment mode. Designed for seamless integration with the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller, this AP delivers superior connectivity, expanded coverage, and support for advanced IoT applications. The CW9172I-RTG can also be managed either on-premises with Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) or cloud-managed through the Meraki dashboard.

Key Features:

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) technology with support for 802.11ax clients
• Tri-radio or dual-radio configuration with software-defined flex radio capability
• Up to 9 Gbps aggregate throughput across all frequency bands
• Integrated omnidirectional antennas for comprehensive coverage
• Dedicated fourth radio for real-time WIDS/WIPS with automated RF optimisation
• Fifth integrated IoT radio with Bluetooth Low Energy scanning and beacon capabilities
• MU-MIMO and OFDMA support for efficient multi-device connectivity
• 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed wired connectivity
• USB 2.0 port for peripheral integration (requires 45W PoE)
• 802.3at PoE powered (30W for full radio functionality)
• Enterprise-grade security with WPA3, AES encryption, and 802.1X authentication
• Global use design with single SKU for worldwide deployment

Advanced Security and Analytics: The CW9172I's dedicated tri-band scanning and security radio continually assesses the environment, characterising RF interference and containing wireless threats like rogue access points. The AP supports machine learning-based anomaly detection, server root cause analysis, wireless client scoring based on performance and connectivity metrics.

Compact and Energy-Efficient Design: Measuring 20 x 20 x 5.3 cm and weighing just 874 g, this compact access point features backward-compatible mounting options, streamlining brownfield deployments and reducing installation complexity.

Ideal for: Healthcare clinics, retail stores, boutique hotels, student housing, satellite offices, regional branches, distributed enterprises, and any medium-density environment requiring reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Compatible Products:

Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
The CW9172I-RTG requires Cisco IOS XE 17.15.2b or later for on-premises controller-based management. Compatible with Catalyst 9800-40, 9800-80, 9800-L, CW9800M, and CW9800H1/H2 controllers for centralised network management and control.

Cisco Meraki Cloud Management
Cloud-managed deployment through the Meraki dashboard with intuitive browser-based interface, zero-touch provisioning, and 24/7 monitoring. Requires active Meraki subscription licence for operation.

Cisco Catalyst Center
Integration with Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center) for automation, assurance, and advanced network analytics with AI-driven insights.

Mounting Accessories
Compatible with AIR-AP-BRACKET-1 (default), AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 (universal mounting), AIR-AP-T-RAIL-R and AIR-AP-T-RAIL-F (T-rail drop ceiling), and AIR-CHNL-ADAPTER (channel-rail ceiling profiles).

Power Injectors
802.3at PoE injectors available separately when in-line power is not available from network infrastructure.

Note: The CW9172I-RTG is a unified global use access point that can be deployed with either Cisco Catalyst management or Meraki cloud management, providing flexibility and investment protection for evolving network requirements.