Primary Device
Cisco Catalyst CW9179F
★ 3.1 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
- Aggregate Throughput: 24 Gbps
- Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
- Uplink Port Speed: Dual 10 Gbps mGig + 1x SFP Fiber
- Max Clients: 1,000+
- PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (UPOE/Class 6)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 support with massive 24Gbps throughput; rugged IP67-rated enclosure for extreme environments; versatile dual 10G and fiber uplink options.
- ✘ Cons: Prohibitively expensive for most deployments; requires high-tier Cisco DNA or Meraki licensing; demands UPOE (802.3bt) for full radio performance.
- Est. Price: $6,300 - $9,755
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro Wall
★ 5.0 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total (2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands)
- Aggregate Throughput: 10.7 Gbps
- Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
- Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE RJ45
- Max Clients: 300+
- PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Supports the full Wi-Fi 7 standard including the 6 GHz band for low-latency performance; Massive 10.7 Gbps aggregate throughput; 2.5 GbE uplink prevents bottlenecking; Slim, aesthetically pleasing wall-mount design with optional table stand.
- ✘ Cons: Lacks the integrated Ethernet switch/passthrough ports found on previous 'In-Wall' models; Requires PoE+ power due to higher 22W max consumption; Runs noticeably warm during operation.
- Est. Price: $199 - $229