Access point Cisco CW9179F
Dual Multigigabit RJ‑45 100 M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G (power‑ & link‑redundant)
Cisco Catalyst 9100 – An innovative series of access to the Internet of the Corporate Plan, which are equipped with a state -of -the -art hardware part and support modern patented Technologies and techniques Cisco.
The units of this level are profiled on modern high -tech firms and businesses that value high level of productivity and safety.
The line of new access points Cisco Catalyst 9100 represented by several subseries, both for external and internal location of access points. The features of series can be attributed - Wi-Fi 6-th generation or 802.11ax, which provides triple increase in Internet signal reception and transmission speed, simultaneous operation on all frequencies, interface for connecting to a multigigabit network, new power-saving mode extends battery life, trust technology support ensuring software and hardware authenticity, Wi-Fi 6 certification, three radio modules: 2,4 GHz, 5 GHz and low energy Bluetooth (BLE) 5,0, support OFDMA and MU-MIMO 4x4
Specifications of access point Cisco CW9179F:
| Specification Category | Details |
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| Model | CW9179F |
| Release Date / Last Updated | Last updated June 10, 2025 |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11be (Wi‑Fi 7), also compatible with Wi‑Fi 6, Wi‑Fi 6E |
| Radio Configuration | ● 4×4 + 4×4 UL/DL MU‑MIMO (5 GHz)● 4×4 UL/DL MU‑MIMO (2.4 GHz & 6 GHz)● 4096 QAM |
| Beamforming / Antennas | Software‑configurable beams (boresight, wide, front/back); 4 external antenna connectors; hyper‑directional coverage |
| Ethernet Ports | Dual Multigigabit RJ‑45 100 M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G (power‑ & link‑redundant) |
| Cabling for 10 Gbps | Cat 6 or Cat 6A required (Cat 5e supports up to 5 Gbps) |
| Built‑in GPS/GNSS | Yes—enables Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC), global regulatory compliance |
| Power Optimizations | AP Power Save mode: radios shut off during off‑hours, auto re‑enable |
| Accelerometer | Yes—confirms installation alignment |
| Application Hosting | USB port supports containerized applications / IoT edge computing |
| Indoor/Outdoor Convertible | Convertible with optional "environment pack" (CW‑ACC‑9179‑B‑00)—adds outdoor sealing and chips for AF C; enables 6 GHz outdoor use |
| Dimensions & Weight | 18.7″ × 13″; ~10 lb (4.5 kg) |
| Certification & Security | Wi‑Fi Alliance: Wi‑Fi 7 R1, Wi‑Fi 6 R2, Wi‑Fi 6E, WPA3‑R3, WPA3‑Suite B, Enhanced Open; Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Supported Controllers | Catalyst 9800 Series (physical/virtual); Catalyst 9000 switches with SDA‑mode embedded wireless controller |
| Software Requirements | Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 or later |
| Licensing | Cisco Networking Subscription (Essentials or Advantage) required |
| Part Number(s) | CW9179F (AP); CW‑ACC‑9179‑B‑00 (outdoor environment pack) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty (valid while owned); 5 years support after end‑of‑life announcement |
| condition | new |
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