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Cisco Catalyst CW9176
Cisco Catalyst CW9176
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MIMO
  • Aggregate Throughput: 5.9 Gbps
  • Radios: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1 Gbps Ethernet
  • Max Clients: 256
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3bt Type 3 (60W)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Advanced Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology enables superior performance and efficiency; High aggregate throughput of 5.9 Gbps supports demanding applications and high-density environments; Enterprise-grade security features including 802.1X, WPA3 encryption, and threat detection for secure deployments
  • ✘ Cons: Requires 802.3bt Type 3 PoE infrastructure which is not universally available in legacy deployments; High power consumption (60W) increases operational costs and cooling requirements; Premium enterprise pricing makes it less suitable for small or budget-conscious deployments
  • Est. Price: $850 - $1,200

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