Exceptional connectivity and efficiency for medium-density environments, with robust support for hybrid workspaces and smart enterprise solutions.
The Meraki cloud-managed wireless series is a line of enterprise-grade WLAN access points (APs) that leverage the award-winning Cisco Meraki cloud-managed architecture to provide powerful and intuitive centralized management, while eliminating the cost and complexity of traditional on-site wireless controllers. Meraki wireless APs are designed for challenging enterprise environments characterized by high-performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features with proven scale and reliability (99.9 cloud SLA) to support the most demanding use cases.
The Cisco® Wireless 9172 Series Wi-Fi 7 access points provide a seamless entry into next-generation wireless networking, delivering reliable, high-performance connectivity for environments like boutique hotels, student housing, retail stores, healthcare clinics, remote work hubs, and distributed business locations such as satellite offices, regional branches, and logistics hubs. With a compact, energy-efficient design and flexible management options, the 9172 Series helps ensure strong, future-ready connectivity without compromising affordability.
The Cisco Wireless 9172 Series Wi-Fi 7 access points are high-performance wireless solutions designed for environments like healthcare clinics, retail stores, and distributed business locations such as regional branches and logistics hubs. With tri-radio functionality across 2.4-GHz, 5-GHz, and 6-GHz bands, the 9172 Series provides reliable, high-speed connectivity (up to 9000 Mbps) for spaces with low to moderate device density. Flexible deployment options—cloud, on-premises, or hybrid—allow seamless integration into existing networks.
The 9172I model supports flexible configurations, including a high-density 4x4 radio option for 5 GHz when the 6-GHz band is disabled, making it ideal for retail, healthcare, and branch office use. Featuring plug-and-play setup with existing mount compatibility for quick and efficient deployment.
For customers, the 9172 Series delivers reliable Wi-Fi 7 performance, enabling advanced applications like IoT integration, telehealth, and seamless customer experiences. The primary business benefit is future-ready connectivity with energy efficiency, reducing power consumption while supporting evolving network demands. This makes the 9172 Series a cornerstone for modernizing and optimizing network infrastructure.
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Usage | Branch office, small/home office, SMB, retail |
| Radio specification | 802.11be, Wi-Fi 7 |
| Spatial streams | 2.4 GHz: 2x2:2 5 GHz: 2x2:2 (with 6 GHz radio enabled), 4x4:4 (with 6 GHz radio disabled) 6 GHz: 2x2:2 |
| WIDS/WIPS | |
| Bluetooth© Low Energy/ IoT Radio | |
| Aggregate frame rate | up to 9000 Mbps |
| Interface | 1x 2.5 Gbps uplink 1x RJ45 console port |
| USB 2.0 | Yes |
| Management | On premises or cloud |
| Power | 30W for full radio operation 45W to enable USB port |
| Performance features | Tri-radio or dual radio 6 spatial stream Wi-Fi 7 802.11be on all radios 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz (all 2x2:2) or 2.4 GHz (2x2:2) + 5 GHz (4x4:4) 1x 2.5 Gbps Dedicated scan/auxiliary radio IoT radio (BLE, 802.15.4) USB 2.0 port DC power jack |
| Dimensions | 8 in x 8 in x 1.8 in (203 mm x 203 mm x 46 mm) |
| Weight | 1 lb 15 oz (879 g) |
Download the Cisco Meraki CW9172I - Indoor access point with omnidirectional antennas Datasheet (PDF).
Download the Cisco Wireless 9172 Series Access Points Datasheet (PDF).
Download the Cisco Meraki Wireless Cloud-Managed Access Points Datasheet (PDF).
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