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Cisco Catalyst CW9176I
Cisco Catalyst CW9176I
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 (2.4 GHz), 4x4 (5 GHz), 2x2 (6 GHz)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 10.8 Gbps
  • Radios: Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 10 GbE
  • Max Clients: 512
  • PoE Requirement: 95.3W (High Power PoE++)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 6 GHz spectrum support enables superior capacity in congested environments; Dual 10 GbE uplink options for high-capacity deployments; Advanced AI/ML-driven security and threat detection built-in; Enterprise-grade coverage with four spatial streams on 2.4/5 GHz; Fast roaming and seamless hand-off for mobile clients
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing limits deployment in cost-sensitive environments; Requires PoE++ infrastructure investment; Slightly higher power consumption compared to previous generation models; Complex configuration for maximum performance benefits; Limited compatibility with legacy Wi-Fi 5 clients without fallback optimization
  • Est. Price: $3,200 - $4,800

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