Cisco 9176I Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band 4×4 UWB Wireless Access Point – CW9176I-CFG

Cisco 9176I Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band 4×4 UWB Global Wireless Access Point

The Cisco Catalyst 9176I is a next-generation Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) access point built for enterprise environments demanding the highest levels of wireless performance, density, and security. With three radios across three bands, 4×4 MU-MIMO, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for precise location services, and global regulatory compliance, it delivers unmatched throughput and reliability for modern campuses and high-density deployments.

Key Specifications

• Part Number / MPN: CW9176I-CFG
• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
• Radio Configuration: 3 radios, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz)
• MIMO: 4×4 MU-MIMO per band
• Ultra-Wideband (UWB): Yes — for sub-meter location accuracy
• Regulatory Domain: Global (CFG)
• Form Factor: Indoor ceiling-mount

Wireless Performance

• Wi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
• Supported Standards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
• 2.4GHz Radio: 4×4 MU-MIMO, up to 688 Mbps
• 5GHz Radio: 4×4 MU-MIMO, up to 5.76 Gbps
• 6GHz Radio: 4×4 MU-MIMO, up to 5.76 Gbps
• Multi-Link Operation (MLO): Yes
• 320 MHz Channel Support: Yes (6GHz)
• Target Wake Time (TWT): Yes

Connectivity

• Uplink: 1x 10GbE (mGig) RJ-45
• PoE: 802.3bt (PoE++) required
• USB: 1x USB 2.0
• Management: Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), Cisco IOS XE, Cloud-managed
• Security: WPA3, 802.1X, MACsec, Cisco TrustSec

Location & IoT

• Ultra-Wideband (UWB): Yes — IEEE 802.15.4z, sub-meter accuracy
• BLE: Yes — Bluetooth 5.2 for IoT and asset tracking
• Cisco Spaces: Compatible for location analytics

Physical & Environmental

• Mounting: Ceiling mount (T-bar, flat surface)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• RoHS Compliant: Yes
• Country of Origin: China

Compatibility

• Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) for centralized management
• Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
• Cisco Meraki cloud management (with appropriate licensing)
• Compatible with 802.3bt PoE++ switches