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Cisco Catalyst CW9176
Cisco Catalyst CW9176
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 12 (4x4:4 per band)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 18 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) plus 5 auxiliary (Scanning, IoT, GNSS, UWB)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 10 Gbps mGig
  • Max Clients: 1,200 total (400 per radio)
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (UPOE/PoE++) for full functionality

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Next-generation Wi-Fi 7 support with massive 18 Gbps aggregate throughput; dual-stack management via Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki Cloud; integrated sensors including UWB, GNSS, and environmental monitoring.
  • ✘ Cons: Very high hardware cost; requires high-power 802.3bt (UPOE) for full 4x4:4 radio operation; mandatory subscription licensing required for operation.
  • Est. Price: $1,495 - $1,600

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