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Cisco Catalyst 9172 Series Access Points

Next-Generation Wireless Networking with Tri-Radio High-Performance Wi-Fi 7

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Brand : Cisco Catalyst 9172 Series
Deployment : Indoor
Standard : Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), backward compatible with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, and earlier standards
Radio Specification : 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands
Management : Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers (physical/virtual), Catalyst 9000 switches with Embedded Wireless Controller

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Advanced Wi-Fi 7 Access Points for Modern Indoor Networks

The Cisco 9172 Series Access Points provide high-performance Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) technology, delivering ultra-fast speeds up to 9 Gbps across tri-band radios (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz). Designed for indoor environments like retail stores, healthcare clinics, and offices, these APs offer flexible deployment options including cloud, on-premises, or hybrid. With IoT-ready Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radios, energy-efficient operation (as low as 30W), and robust security features like WPA3, the 9172 Series ensures reliable, scalable connectivity for businesses. Its compact design and mount compatibility further simplify installation.

Features

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Support

Tri-radio operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with up to 9 Gbps aggregate data rates.

Flexible Radio Configurations

Supports 4x4:4 spatial streams on 5 GHz (when 6 GHz is disabled) for high-density environments.

IoT & Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Integration

Dedicated BLE 5.0 and 802.15.4 radios for smart building automation, asset tracking, and IoT connectivity.

Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Uplink

Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Uplink with high-speed 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports featuring PoE+ (802.3at) or UPoE support.

Advanced Security

WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE), and Cisco Trust Anchor for secure boot, and firmware validation.

Cloud/On-Premises/Hybrid Management

Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers and Catalyst 9000 Embedded Wireless.

Energy Efficiency

Low power consumption (as low as 10.3W idle, 12.8W typical) with 30W/45W modes for sustainability.

Compact & Mount-Compatible Design

Indoor ceiling or ceiling wall mountable compact design with slim wall-plate form factor for hospitality/enterprise spaces.

Software :
- Cisco Wireless 9172I – Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.15.2b or later
- Cisco Wireless 9172H – Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.17.1 or later
Supported Wireless LAN controllers :
- Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers (physical or virtual)
- Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches with Embedded Wireless Controller in SDA mode.
802.11be :
- 2x2 with two spatial streams (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) or 2x2 with two spatial streams (2.4 GHz) and 4x4 with four spatial streams (5 GHz)
- 4096 QAM
- Multilink operation
- Preamble puncturing
- Uplink/downlink OFDMA
- TWT
- BSS coloring
- Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC)
- 20-, 40-, 80-, 160-, and 320-MHz channels (6 GHz)
- 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels (5 GHz)
- 20-MHz channels (2.4 GHz)
CW9172I:
- PHY data rates up to 9 Gbps (2x2 320 MHz on 6 GHz, 2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz, and 2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz) or PHY data rates up to 6.0 Gbps (4x4 160 MHz on 5 GHz, 2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz)
- Packet aggregation: Aggregate MAC Protocol Data Unit (A-MPDU) (transmit and receive), Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit (A-MSDU) (transmit and receive)
- 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
- Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support
- Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) support
CW9172H:
- PHY data rates up to 9 Gbps (2x2 320 MHz on 6 GHz, 2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz, and 2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz)
- Packet aggregation: Aggregate MAC Protocol Data Unit (A-MPDU) (transmit and receive), Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit (A-MSDU) (transmit and receive)
- 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
- Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support
- Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) support
802.11ax :
- 2x2 with two spatial streams (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) or 2x2 with two spatial streams (2.4 GHz) and 4x4 with four spatial streams (5 GHz)
- Uplink/downlink OFDMA
- 1024 QAM
- TWT
- BSS coloring
- MRC
- 802.11ax beamforming
- 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels (5 and 6-GHz)
- 20-MHz channels (2.4-GHz)
CW9172I:
- PHY data rates up to 5 Gbps (2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz, 2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz, and 2x2 160 MHz on 6 GHz) or PHY data rates up to 5 Gbps (2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz, 4x4 160 MHz on 5 GHz)
- Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
- 802.11 DFS
- CSD support
- WPA2/WPA3 support
CW9172H:
- PHY data rates up to 5 Gbps (2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz, 2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz, and 2x2 160 MHz on 6 GHz)
- Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
- 802.11 DFS
- CSD support
- WPA2/WPA3 support
802.11ac :
- 2x2 + 2x2 downlink MU-MIMO with 2x2 spatial streams
- MRC
- 802.11ac beamforming
- 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels
CW9172I:
- PHY data rates up to 3.4 Gbps (4x4 160 MHz on 5 GHz) or PHY data rates up to 1.7 Gbps (2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz)
- Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
- 802.11 DFS
- CSD support
- WPA2/WPA3 support
CW9172H:
- PHY data rates up to 1.7 Gbps (2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz and 2x2 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz)
- Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
- 802.11 DFS
- CSD support
- WPA2/WPA3 support

802.11n version 2.0 :
- 2x2 MIMO with four spatial streams
- MRC
- 802.11n and 802.11a/g beamforming
- 20- and 40-MHz channels
CW9172I:
- PHY data rates up to 440 Mbps (2x2 40 MHz with 5 GHz and 2x2 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz) or 744 Mbps (4x4 40 MHz on 5 GHz and 2x2 on 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz)
- Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
- 802.11 DFS
- CSD support
CW9172H:
- PHY data rates up to 440 Mbps (2x2 40 MHz with 5 GHz and 2x2 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz)
- Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
- 802.11 DFS
- CSD support
Integrated Antenna :
CW9172I:
- 2.4GHz: Peak gain 4dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
- 5GHz: Peak gain 5.5dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
- 6GHz: Peak gain 6dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
- IoT: Peak gain 2dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
CW9172H:
- 2.4GHz: Peak gain 4dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
- 5GHz: Peak gain 7dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
- 6GHz: Peak gain 6dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
- IoT: Peak gain 1.25dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
Interfaces :
CW9172I:
- 1x100M/1000M/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) Uplink
- Management console port (RJ-45) with default speed of 115200 bps
- USB 2.0 at 4.5W
CW9172H:
- 1x100M/1000M/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) Uplink
- Management console port (RJ-45) with default speed of 115200 bps
- 3x100M/1000M Ethernet LAN ports, 1xLAN port capable of POE out
- 1x Passthrough port
Indicators :
- Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, and boot loader errors
Dimensions (WxLxH) :
CW9172I (without mounting brackets):
- 7.8 x 7.8 x 2.1 in. (20 x 20 x 5.3 cm)
CW9172H (without mounting brackets):
- 5.1 x 7.0 x 1.0 in (13 x 18 x 2.6 cm)
Weight :
CW9172I:
- 1.9 lb (874g)
CW9172H:
- 1.26 lb (572 g)

The Cisco Wireless 9172 Series Access Points are next-generation Wi-Fi 7 solutions designed for environments like boutique hotels, retail stores, healthcare clinics, and distributed business locations. These APs feature tri-radio functionality across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, delivering high-speed connectivity with aggregate data rates up to 9000 Mbps. The series includes two models: the 9172I, optimized for retail and healthcare with flexible configurations, and the 9172H, customized for hospitality with additional LAN ports and IoT capabilities.

Key features include cloud, on-premises, or hybrid management, energy-efficient design (30W/45W options), and support for IoT integration via BLE and 802.15.4 radios. The APs offer advanced security with WPA3, Cisco Trust Anchor, and seamless integration into existing networks. Compact and mount-compatible, they ensure quick deployment. Licensed under the Cisco Networking Subscription (Essentials or Advantage), the 9172 Series combines performance, scalability, and sustainability, aligning with modern connectivity needs while reducing operational costs. The warranty includes a limited lifetime hardware coverage.

Cisco Catalyst 9172 Series Access Points

Next-Generation Wireless Networking with Tri-Radio High-Performance Wi-Fi 7

Advanced Wi-Fi 7 Access Points for Modern Indoor Networks