CW9179F – Quad 4×4 Wi-Fi 7 Radios – 2x 10G mGig Uplinks – Convertible Indoor/Outdoor Venue AP
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CW9179F Description
The CW9179F is a Cisco Wireless 9179 Series Wi-Fi 7 convertible indoor/outdoor access point for stadiums, arenas, airports and other high-density public venues. The access point runs a quad-radio design with 4x4 on 6 GHz, dual 4x4 on 5 GHz and 4x4 on 2.4 GHz for up to 24 Gbps, with 12 dBi integrated directional antennas and two 10G Multigigabit uplinks. The housing is rated IP65, or IP67 with the CW-ACC-9179-B-00 Outdoor Environment Pack.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
CW9179F |
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Wireless standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) certified, PHY rate up to 24 Gbps |
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Radio architecture |
Quad-radio: 4×4 on 6 GHz, dual 4×4 on 5 GHz, 4×4 on 2.4 GHz |
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Deployment form |
Convertible indoor/outdoor with software-configurable beam patterns |
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Antenna system |
Integrated directional antennas up to 12 dBi; four external antenna connectors |
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Uplink ports |
2x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
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Power input |
802.3bt Class 6 UPOE 47W maximum; 802.3at PoE+ 25.5W reduced modes |
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Outdoor rating |
IP65; IP67 with CW-ACC-9179-B-00 Outdoor Environment Pack |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 |
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License requirement |
Cisco Networking Subscription, Essentials or Advantage |
Application Scenarios
Mounted above and around seating bowls in stadiums and arenas, the access point aims software-configurable directional beams at densely packed spectator sections.
Across departure halls, gate areas and exposed curbside zones of an airport, one convertible model covers both conditioned and outdoor spaces.
On temporary or fixed structures at festival grounds, the access point provides high-density outdoor coverage and keeps 6 GHz service available in the open air.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
CW9179F | ||
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Wireless standards |
IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) |
IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) |
IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) |
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Radio architecture |
Quad-radio: 4×4 on 6 GHz, dual 4×4 on 5 GHz, 4×4 on 2.4 GHz |
Tri-radio 4×4, or quad-radio with dual 4×4 on 5 GHz |
Tri-radio 4×4 on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz |
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802.11be PHY data rate |
Up to 24 Gbps quad-radio; 23 Gbps dual 5 GHz |
Up to 24 Gbps in quad-radio mode |
Up to 18 Gbps; 23 Gbps in dual 5 GHz mode |
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Ethernet interfaces |
2x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit (RJ-45) |
2x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit (RJ-45) |
1x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit (RJ-45) |
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Maximum PoE draw |
47W (802.3bt Class 6 UPOE) |
47W (802.3bt Class 6 UPOE) |
39W (802.3bt Class 5 UPOE) |
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Antenna system |
Integrated directional, 12 dBi at 5 and 6 GHz; four external antenna connectors |
Internal omnidirectional, 4 to 6 dBi |
Internal omnidirectional, 5 to 6 dBi |
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Operating temperature |
-20 to 60°C excluding solar load |
0 to 50°C |
0 to 50°C |
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Weight |
4.54 kg (10.0 lb) |
1.87 kg (4.1 lb) |
1.56 kg (3.4 lb) |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.15.2 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.15.2 |
CW9179F and CW9178I-RTG share the same 24 Gbps quad-radio design and two 10G Multigigabit uplinks, and the housing is what separates them: CW9179F is a 10.0 lb convertible indoor/outdoor unit rated -20 to 60C excluding solar load, with 12 dBi directional antennas and four external antenna connectors, while CW9178I-RTG is a 4.1 lb indoor unit with internal omnidirectional antennas. Ceiling-mounted indoor floors that do not need directional cells move to CW9178I-RTG, which joins controllers from Cisco IOS XE 17.15.2 against 17.18.1 for CW9179F. Indoor areas with moderate client density and one cable drop per access point are served by CW9176I-RTG at 18 Gbps, one 10G port and 39W Class 5.
Ordering Checklist
- Outdoor Environment Pack: Add CW-ACC-9179-B-00 to the order for outdoor deployment. IP67 protection applies only with the pack installed, and the housing is otherwise rated IP65.
- Power source: Use a switch port supplying 802.3bt Class 6 UPOE at 47W, or a Cisco CW-INJ-8 power injector. 802.3at PoE+ runs all radios at 2×2 with reduced uplink speed.
- Wireless subscription: Add LIC-CW-E (Essentials) or LIC-CW-A (Advantage) per access point, because the CW9179 Series needs a Cisco Networking Subscription.
- Supported controllers: Use Catalyst 9800 Series controllers on Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 or later, or Catalyst 9000 switches running the Embedded Wireless Controller in SDA mode. These are the controller platforms listed for the access point.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | CW9179F | Deployment form | Convertible indoor/outdoor, 6 GHz supported outdoors, software-configurable beam patterns |
| Wireless standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Radio architecture | Quad-radio: 4×4 on 6 GHz, dual 4×4 on 5 GHz (LB+HB), 4×4 on 2.4 GHz |
| Peak 802.11be PHY rate | 24 Gbps quad-radio; 18 Gbps tri-radio; 23 Gbps dual-5 GHz | Legacy PHY rates | 802.11ax up to 10.2 Gbps (1024-QAM); 802.11ac up to 3.4 Gbps; 802.11n up to 1.5 Gbps |
| Channel widths | 320 MHz on 6 GHz; 160 MHz on 5 GHz; 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 features | 4096-QAM, MLO, preamble puncturing, OFDMA, TWT, BSS coloring, MRC |
| Integrated antennas | 2.4 GHz 6 dBi; two 5 GHz 12 dBi; 6 GHz 12 dBi boresight / 7 dBi wide; IoT 6 dBi omni; GNSS 6 dBi front / 3 dBi back | External antenna option | Four color-coded external antenna connectors |
| Available transmit power | 2.4/5/6 GHz each 17 dBm (50 mW) maximum to -10 dBm (0.1 mW) minimum; 6 GHz radio disabled where not approved | Ethernet interfaces | 2x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Management ports | RJ-45 console at 115200 bps; front and back status LED | Power input options | 802.3bt Class 6 UPOE 47W maximum; 802.3at PoE+ 25.5W reduced modes; 802.3af 13.95W staging only; CW-INJ-8 power injector |
| Power consumption | 802.3bt UPOE idle 19.6W / typical 25.7W; 802.3at PoE+ idle 19.6W / typical 23.6W | Supported controllers | Catalyst 9800 Series (physical or virtual); Catalyst 9000 switches with Embedded Wireless Controller in SDA mode |
| Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE 17.18.1 | Onboard capabilities | Built-in GNSS/GPS, accelerometer, AP Power Save Mode, application hosting with container support |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 60C excluding solar load; -20 to 50C including solar load; radios shift 4×4 to 2×2 above 40C | Storage environment | Storage -30 to 70C; humidity 10-90% noncondensing; operating altitude test 3000 m at 40C; storage altitude test 5182 m at 25C |
| Ingress protection | IEC 60529 IP65; IP67 with CW-ACC-9179-B-00 Outdoor Environment Pack | Outdoor hardening | Wind 100 mph sustained / 165 mph gusts; icing MIL-STD-810F (13 mm); corrosion NEMA 250 (600 hrs salt); solar radiation EN 60068-2-5 (753 W/m2) |
| Dimensions | 18.7 x 13.0 x 2.9 in (475 x 330 x 73 mm) without brackets | Weight | AP 10.0 lb (4.54 kg); bracket 3.8 lb (1.72 kg) |
| Safety compliance | IEC/EN/UL/CSA 62368-1 Ed.3 (and 60950-1), UL 2043, Class III | Radio compliance | CISPR 32, EN 55032, 47 CFR FCC Part 15B, ICES-003, VCCI; EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 303 687, FCC Part 15C/15.247/15.407, RSS-247; RF safety EN 50385, FCC Part 2.1091, RSS-102 |
| Security | WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X-SHA256, Enhanced Open/OWE, AES GCMP128/GCMP256/CCMP256, EAP-TLS/TTLS/PEAP/FAST/SIM/GTC | Certifications | Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi 7 (R1), Wi-Fi 6 (R2), Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3-R3, WPA3-Suite B, Enhanced Open Security; Bluetooth SIG Bluetooth Low Energy |
| License requirement | Cisco Networking Subscription for wireless, Essentials or Advantage | Ordering information | CW9179F access point; CW-ACC-9179-B-00 Outdoor Environment Pack for outdoor deployment |
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