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Cisco CW9178: Cisco Wireless 9178I (Wi-Fi 7, 4 radio, 3 band 4×4, UWB), Global Use
Ultra High-Performance Wi-Fi 7 Wireless
Ultra High-Performance Wi-Fi 7 Wireless
Cisco's new Wi-Fi 7 access points power the next generation of wireless experiences, designed to revolutionize connectivity and digital experiences. Offering unprecedented speeds, enhanced security, and resilient connectivity, these products are ideal for high-density environments and critical applications. They seamlessly integrate into your existing network, whether on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid, providing flexible deployment options to suit various organizational needs.
Cisco Wireless' Wi-Fi 7 access points enable transformative user experiences. Enterprises can leverage the predictability and low latency of Wi-Fi 7 to support better video streaming, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) applications. By connecting people and things within physical spaces, Cisco's wireless solutions with Wi-Fi 7 offer real-time insights and actions such as indoor navigation and personalized user experiences.
Create differentiated customer experiences, accelerate digital business transformation, and prepare networks for the future with Cisco's Wi-Fi 7 solutions. With faster data transfer rates, reduced network congestion, and simplified network management with AI-driven insights and automation, Cisco Wireless 9178 Series access points provide the foundation for the future of wireless.
The Cisco Wireless 9178 Series Access Points (AP) allow you to choose between on-premise and cloud management. They are the next-generation AP perfect for mission-critical deployments and support the new 6GHz Wi-Fi band and Wi-Fi 7 capabilities. They are resilient, secure, and intelligent.
The Cisco Wireless 9178I Wi-Fi 7 access points enable operation in the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to provide more reliable and secure networks, with higher throughput, more capacity, and less device interference. These access points provide four 4x4 radios and a host of cutting-edge features, and IoT radios.
Operational management is flexible because customers can change their network management whenever they want. If a network with Cisco Wireless 9178I Access Point was originally an on-premises deployment (WLC Management Mode), it can be changed to cloud-based management without the need to purchase and redistribute additional hardware, saving you money when deploying your network.
With the industry’s leading on-premises network platform (Catalyst) joining the industry’s leading cloud IT platform (Meraki), these access points provide an unparalleled network experience. For organizations that need a wireless solution to deliver a reliable, flexible, and superior experience for their users, the Cisco Wireless 9178 Series Access Point is the best choice.
Cisco Meraki Cloud Management
Pairing Cisco Wireless 9178I Series Access Points with the Meraki dashboard gives organizations a unified IT experience for network monitoring and management. Dashboard provides an intuitive and interactive web interface connecting your network to the industry’s leading cloud IT platform
Through Dashboard, Meraki provides sophisticated and scalable tools to automate network optimization, deploy policy and segmentation configurations across thousands of sites and devices, and manage a full-stack network from SD-WAN to Access and IoT technologies. The platform supports over 3.5 million active networks around the world.
The Cisco Wireless 9178I and dashboard allow for the integration of features such as:
- Cisco Spaces
- Cisco Identity Services Engine
- Meraki Health intelligent optimization and assurance
- Meraki Vision, smart cameras, and sensors for network closet monitoring
Cisco Catalyst Center and Catalyst 9800 WLC support
The Cisco Wireless 9178I Access Points can also be paired with Catalyst 9800 WLC and Cisco Catalyst Center. Cisco Catalyst Center allows you to understand your network with real-time analytics, quickly detect and contain security threats, and easily provide network-wide consistency through automation and virtualization
Working together, the Catalyst 9176 Series and Catalyst Center offer such features as:
- Cisco Spaces
- Cisco Identity Services Engine
- Cisco Catalyst Center Analytics and Assurance along with Intelligence Capture (iCAP)
- For information about Cisco Catalyst Center, refer to the Cisco Networking Solution Overview.
Extremely High-Performance 802.11be compatible wireless
The CW9178I is a cloud-managed Tri-band 4x4:4 802.11be compatible access point that raises the bar for wireless performance and efficiency. Designed for next-generation deployments in offices, schools, hospitals, retail shops, and hotels, the CW9178I offers high throughput, enterprise-grade security, and simple management.
The CW9178I provides a maximum of 24 Gbps aggregate frame rate with concurrent 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios. A dedicated fourth radio provides real-time WIDS/WIPS with automated RF optimization, and a fifth integrated IoT radio delivers Bluetooth scanning and beaconing.
The Cisco Wireless CW9178I supports a software-defined flex radio which can be operated in a Tri-Radio or Quad-Radio. The option to operate in Quad-Radio provides dual 5 GHz configuration that will help in high-density deployments.
With the combination of cloud management, high-performance hardware, multiple radios, and advanced software features, the CW9178 makes an outstanding platform for the most demanding of uses—including high-density deployments and bandwidth or performance-intensive applications like voice (Cisco WebEx) and high-definition video.
CW9178I and Meraki cloud management
Management of the Cisco Wireless 9178I is through the Meraki cloud, with an intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid deployment without time-consuming deployment complexity and time-consuming staging process. Since the CW9178I is self-configuring and managed over the web, it can be deployed at a remote location in a matter of minutes, even without on-site IT staff.
24x7 monitoring via the Meraki cloud delivers real-time alerts if the network encounters problems. Remote diagnostic tools enable immediate troubleshooting over the web so that distributed networks can be managed with a minimum of hassle.
The Cisco Wireless 9178I firmware can be scheduled to upgrade to a latest version at will by the customer. New features, bug fixes, and enhancements are delivered seamlessly over the web. This means no manual software updates to download or missing security patches to worry about.
Product Highlights
- Four 4x4:4 MU-MIMO 802.11be compatible
- 24 Gbps quad-radio aggregate frame rate
- 24x7 real-time WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analytics via dedicated fourth radio
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy beacon and scanning radio
- Dual 10 Gbps mGig ethernet port support for PoE and link redundancy
- USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector) with 9.0W power budget
- Enhanced transmit power and receive sensitivity
- Full-time Wi-Fi location tracking via a dedicated third radio
- Integrated enterprise security and guest access
- Application-aware traffic shaping
- Optimized for voice and video
- Self-configuring, plug-and-play deployment
- Common hardware capable of connecting to Meraki dashboard or Cisco Catalyst On-perm deployment
Additional information
| Weight | 1.87 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 25 × 5.1 cm |
| Wireless Antennas | |
| AP Interfaces | |
| Wi-Fi Standard |
Meraki Enterprise or Advanced Security License (for MR Access Points)
| Licence length | 1yr, 3yr, 5yr, 7yr, 10yr, No License Ordered, 1day (for per-device licensing model only) |
|---|---|
| Wireless License Type |
Meraki Multigigabit 802.3bt PoE Injector
| Country for plug |
|---|
Meraki AC Power Cord for MX and MS (Various Plugs)
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Country for plug |
Features
Quad–radio aggregate frame rate of up to 24 Gbps
A 6 GHz 4×4:4, Dual 5 GHz 4×4:4 and 2.4 GHz 4×4:4 radio offer a combined Quad radio aggregate frame rate of 24 Gbps*, with up to 11,520 Mbps in 6GHz band, 5,700 Mbps 5 GHz band (each Radio) and, 688 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Technologies like transmit beamforming and enhanced receive sensitivity allow the CW9178I to support a higher client density than typical enterprise-class access points, resulting in better performance for more clients, from each AP.
* Refers to maximum over-the-air data frame rate capability of the radio chipset, and may exceed data rates allowed by IEEE 802.11be operation.
Multi Link Operation (MLO)
With support for features of 802.11be, the CW9178I can operate in multiple bands simultaneously to achieve higher throughput and reduced latency. This increases the total network performance and improves the end-user experience.
Multi User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO)
With support for features of 802.11ax, the CW9178I offers DL and UL MU-MIMO and OFDMA for more efficient transmission to multiple clients. Especially suited to environments with numerous mobile devices, MU-MIMO and OFDMA enable multiple clients to receive data simultaneously. This increases the total network performance and improves the end-user experience.
Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon and Scanning Radio
An integrated Bluetooth radio provides seamless deployment of BLE Beacon functionality and effortless visibility of Bluetooth devices. The CW9178I enables the next generation of location-aware applications while future-proofing deployments, ensuring it’s ready for any new customer engagement strategies.
Automatic Cloud-Based RF Optimization
The RF data collected by the dedicated fourth radio is continuously fed back to the Meraki cloud. This data is then used to automatically tune the channel selection, transmit power, and client connection settings for optimal performance under even the most challenging RF conditions.
Integrated Enterprise Security and Guest Access
The CW9178I features integrated, easy-to-use security technologies to provide secure connectivity for employees and guests alike. Advanced security features such as AES hardware-based encryption and Enterprise authentication with 802.1X and Active Directory integration provide wired-like security while still being easy to configure. CW9178I will also support 192-bit encryption along with WPA3 support for added security of the wireless network. One-click guest isolation provides secure, Internet-only access for visitors. PCI compliance reports check network settings against PCI requirements to simplify secure retail deployments.
Dedicated Scanning Radio Delivers 24×7 Air Marshal and RF analytics
The CW9178I’s dedicated tri-band scanning and security radio continually assesses the environment, characterizing RF interference and containing (in 2.4GHz and 5GHz only, since 6GHz mandates PMF) wireless threats like rogue access points. There’s no need to choose between wireless security (AirMarshal), advanced RF analysis, and serving client data – a dedicated fourth radio means that all functions occur in real-time, without any impact on client traffic or AP throughput.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) Integration
Meraki Systems Manager natively integrates with the CW9178I to offer automatic, context-aware security. Meraki Systems Manager’s self-service enrollment helps to rapidly deploy MDM without installing additional equipment, and then dynamically tie firewall and traffic shaping policies to client posture.
Application-Aware Traffic Shaping
The CW9178I includes an integrated layer 7 packet inspection, classification, and control engine, enabling the configuration of QoS policies based on traffic type, helping to prioritize mission-critical applications while setting limits on recreational traffic like peer-to-peer and video streaming. Policies can be implemented per network, per SSID, per user group, or individual user for maximum flexibility and control.
Voice and Video Optimizations
Industry-standard QoS features are built-in and easy to configure. Wireless Multimedia (WMM) access categories, 802.1p, and DSCP standards support, all ensure important applications get prioritized correctly, not only on the CW9178I, but on other devices in the network. Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD) and new Target Wait Time feature in 802.11ax clients ensure minimal battery drain on wireless VoIP phones.
Self-configuring, Self-Maintaining, Always Up-to-Date
When plugged in, the CW9178I automatically connects to the Meraki cloud, downloads its configuration, and joins the appropriate network. Administrators can schedule firmware upgrades for their dashboard network seamlessly. This ensures the network is kept up-to-date with bug fixes, security updates, and new features.
Meraki Health
CW9178I will support all the latest and greatest analytics to provide machine learning-based anomaly detection, server root cause analysis, wireless client scoring based on performance and connectivity metrics and network benchmarking for networks of similar size and vertical. Along with these features, CW9178 will provide advanced location analytics via API and graphs in the dashboard to provide a clear picture of client density and their movement across the floor plan.
Choice of Mode
Cisco Wireless 9178 Series Access Points can be managed either on-premises with Catalyst 9800 Wireless Lan Controllers (WLC) or cloud-managed through the Meraki dashboard. Customers have the flexibility to deploy these access points in one mode and migrate to the other mode in the future.
Specifications
Radios
- Tri-radio mode (Default):
- 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/be client access radio
- 5 GHz 802.11 a/n/ac/ax/be client access radio
- 6 GHz 802.11 ax/be client access radio
- Quad-radio mode:
- 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/be client access radio
- 5 GHz 802.11 a/n/ac/ax/be client access radio (UNII-1 & 2 bands)
- 5 GHz 802.11 a/n/ac/ax/be client access radio (UNII-2E & 3 bands)
- 6 GHz 802.11 ax/be client access radio
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz tri-band Air Marshal WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, & location analytics radio
- 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio with Beacon and BLE scanning support Concurrent operation of all five radios. BLE version (5.3), software upgradable to 6.0 in the future.
- Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
- 2.401 – 2.484 GHz
- 5.150 – 5.250 GHz (UNII-1)
- 5.250 – 5.350 GHZ (UNII-2A)
- 5.490 – 5.730 GHz (UNII-2C)
- 5.735 -5.825 GHz (UNII-3)
GPS
- Built-in GPS/ GNSS
Antenna
- 2.4 GHz: Peak gain 4 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
- 5 GHz: Peak gain 5 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
- 6 GHz: Peak gain 6 dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave 2 and 802.11n Capabilities
- DL-OFDMA, UL-OFDMA, TWT support, BSS coloring
- 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams
- SU-MIMO, UL MU-MIMO, and DL MU-MIMO support
- Maximal ratio combining (MRC) & beamforming
- 20 and 40 MHz channels (802.11n); 20, 40 and 80 MHz channels (802.11ac Wave 2); 20, 40 and 80 MHz channels (802.11ax)
- Note: 40MHz channels are supported only in the 5GHz band.
- Up to 1024-QAM on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
- Packet aggregation
802.11be Capabilities
- Up to 4096-QAM on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands
- 20 MHz channels on 2.4 GHz bands
- 20, 40, 80, 160 MHz on 5 GHz bands
- 20, 40, 80, 160, 320 MHz on 6 GHz bands
- MLO (Multi-link operation) across different bands
- MRU (Multiple Resource Unit) allocation in OFDMA
- 4 x 4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) with four spatial streams
Power
- Power over Ethernet: 802.3bt/ 802.3at/ 802.3af
- Power reservation: 60W max (802.3bt required for full operation)
- Power over Ethernet injector sold separately
- Note: Actual power consumption may vary depending on access point usage. It is recommended that you ensure that Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)/Cisco Discovery Protocol is enabled to allow proper power negotiation.
Interfaces
- 2x 100M/ 1G/ 2.5G/ 5G/ 10G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)
- Management console port (RJ-45)
- USB 2.0 at 9W
Mounting
- All standard mounting hardware included
- Desktop, ceiling, and wall mount capable
- Ceiling tile rail (9/16, 15/16 or 1 1⁄2” flush or recessed rails), assorted cable junction boxes
Physical Security
- Kensington lock
Physical Dimensions
- 9.9 x 9.9 x 2.0 inches (25 x 25 x 5.1 cm)
- Weight: 4.1 lb. (1.87 kg)
In the Box
- CW9178I Cloud Managed Access Point
- T-Rail Mount Attachment (AIR-AP-TRAIL-R)
- Low Profile Mounting Bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-1)
- 5x Screws.(6-32 x ¼ included)
Environment
- Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)
- Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25˚C (77°F) at 15,000 ft (4600 m)
- Operating temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
- Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
- Operating altitude test: 40˚C (104°F) at 9843 ft (3000 m)
- Humidity:10% to 90% non-condensing
Reliability
- Mean time between failure (MTBF): 942,282 hrs at +25°C operating temperature
Security
- Integrated layer 7 firewall with mobile device policy management
- Real-time WIDS/WIPS with alerting and automatic rogue AP containment with Air Marshal
- Flexible guest access with device isolation
- VLAN tagging (802.1q) and tunneling with IPsec VPN
- PCI compliance reporting
- WEP*, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X, WPA3 – Personal**, WPA3 – Enterprise**, WPA3 – Enhanced Open (OWE)***
- EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM
- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
- Enterprise mobility management (EMM) and Mobile device management (MDM) integration
- Cisco ISE integration for guest access and BYOD posturing
Quality of Service
- Advanced power save (U-APSD)
- WMM access categories with DSCP and 802.1p support
- Layer 7 application traffic identification and shaping
Mobility
- PMK, OKC, and 802.11r for fast layer 2 roaming
- Distributed or centralized layer 3 roaming
Analytics
- Embedded location analytics reporting and device tracking
- Global layer 7 traffic analytics reporting per network, per device, and per application
LED Indicators
- One power/booting/firmware upgrade status
- 1 link state, 1 Tx/ Rx LED ethernet port
Regulatory
- RoHS
- For additional country-specific regulatory information, please contact Meraki sales
Warranty
- Indoor access point
- Lifetime hardware warranty with advanced replacement included
Ordering Information
- CW9178: Cisco Wireless 9178I (Wi-Fi 7, 4 radio, 3 band 4×4, UWB), Global Use
- MA-INJ-6: Meraki Multigigabit 802.3bt Power over Ethernet Injector (power cable separate SKU)
- Cisco AIR-PWRINJ-6 802.3at
- Cisco AIR-PWRINJ-7 802.3bt
- Power cord – MA-PWR-CORD-XX (XX Country Code) should be ordered separately for the AC adapter and Ethernet injector
- Mounting bracket:
- AIR-AP-BRACKET-1
- AIR-AP-BRACKET-2
- Meraki access point license required
MR Comparison
| Usage | Radios | Interface | Power | Performance Features | Cloud Controlled price (£) of base model hardware | |
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Basic wireless, very low-density deployments |
1 × 802.11b/g/n
1 × 802.11a/n/ac
1.3 Gbit/sec max rate
2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming
|
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
2×2:2 MU-MIMO
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
MR20 is End Of Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Basic wireless, very low-density deployments |
1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac
1 × 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1.5 Gbit/sec max rate
2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming
|
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
|
2×2:2 MU-MIMO
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
|
|
|
In-room hotel or dormitory deployments that must service IP-enabled devices |
1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1.3 Gbit/sec max rate
2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming
|
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port
1 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN port with 802.3af PoE
3 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports |
802.3af PoE |
2×2:2 MU-MIMO
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
MR30H is End Of Sale |
|
|
Basic 802.11ac Wave 2 for futureproof deployments |
1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1.3 Gbit/sec max rate
2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming
|
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
2×2:2 MU-MIMO
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
MR33 is End Of Sale |
|
|
High-performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) to futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA |
1 × 2.4 Ghz 802.11b/g/n/ax
1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax
1 × WIDS/WIPS
1 × Bluetooth
1.7 Gbit/sec max rate 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
2×2:2 MU-MIMO an d OFDMA
160 MHz Channels** Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
|
|
|
In-room hotel or dormitory deployments that must service IP-enabled devices |
1 × 802.11b/g/n
1.3 Gbit/sec max rate
2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming
|
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port (uplink)
1 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN port with 802.3af PoE
2 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports |
802.3af PoE |
2×2:2 MU-MIMO
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
|
|
|
General purpose 802.11ac Wave 2 for campus and enterprise | 1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.9 Gbit/sec max rate 3×3:3 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port |
802.3at/802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
3×3:3 MU-MIMO
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
MR42 is End Of Sale |
|
|
General purpose wireless, challenging RF, or focused coverage scenarios | 1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.9 Gbit/sec max rate 3×3:3 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
3×3:3 MU-MIMO
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
Removable antennas |
MR42E is End Of Sale |
|
|
High performance, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2.5Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet for medium density campus and enterprise, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA | 1 × 2.4 Ghz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 3 Gbit/sec max rate 2×2:2 + 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 100/1000/2.5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) |
30W max (802.3at) or 15W max (802.3af) – low power mode
DC power adapter
|
2.4GHz: 2 x 2:2 + 5GHz: 4 x 4:4 UL/DL MU-MIMO) and OFDM
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
Removable antennas |
|
|
|
High performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet for high density campus and enterprise, with MU-MIMO and OFMDA |
1 × 2.4 Ghz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 3.5 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
4×4:4 MU-MIMO and OFMDA
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
MR45 is End Of Sale |
|
|
High-performance, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet for high density campus and enterprise, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA |
1 × 2.4 Ghz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 3.5 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
4×4:4 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
80 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
|
|
|
High-performance, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet for high density campus and enterprise, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA |
1 × 2.4 Ghz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 2.98 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
4×4:4 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
80 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
Removable antennas
|
|
|
|
Highest performance 802.11ac Wave 2 for high density campus, enterprise, and MU-MIMO |
1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 2.5 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
2 × Gigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
4×4:4 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
160 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
MR52 is End Of Sale |
|
|
Highest performance 802.11ac Wave 2 with Multigigabit for high density campus, enterprise, and MU-MIMO |
1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 2.5 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port 1 × Gigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
4×4:4 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
160 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
MR53 is End Of Sale |
|
|
Performance-critical wireless for high-density, challenging RF, or focused coverage scenarios |
1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 2.5 Gbit/sec max rate 4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port 1 × Gigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
4×4:4 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
160 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
Removable antennas |
MR53E is End Of Sale |
|
|
High performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet for high density campus, enterprise, with MU-MIMO and OFDMA | 1 × 2.4 Ghz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 5.9 Gbit/sec max rate 8×8:8 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
|
8×8:8 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
160 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
|
MR55 is End Of Sale |
|
|
Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Multigigabit Ethernet for high density campus and enterprise, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA | 1 × 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 5.9 Gbit/sec max rate 8×8:8 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port |
802.3af PoE
DC power adapter
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8×8:8 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
160 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
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MR56 is End Of Sale |
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Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 6GHz band with Multigigabit Ethernet for high density campus and enterprise, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA | 1 × 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × 6 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 7.78 Gbit/sec max rate 4 ×4: 4 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
2 × 5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port |
802.3bt PoE
DC power adapter
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4×4:4 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
80 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
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Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 6GHz band with Multigigabit Ethernet to futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA | 1 × 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × 6 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 3.9 Gbit/sec max rate 2 ×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port |
802.3at PoE
DC power adapter
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2x2:2 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
160 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
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Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 6GHz band with Multigigabit Ethernet to futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA | 1 × 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × 6 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 3.9 Gbit/sec max rate 2 ×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port 1 x Management Console port RJ45 |
802.3at PoE
DC power adapter
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2x2:2 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
160 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
Removable antennas
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Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 6GHz band with Multigigabit Ethernet to futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA | 1 × 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × 6 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 7.49 Gbit/sec max rate 4 ×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port |
802.3bt UPoE
DC power adapter
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4x4:4 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
160 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption;
Band steering
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Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 6GHz band with Multigigabit Ethernet to futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA | 1 × 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × 6 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 7.78 Gbit/sec max rate 4 ×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port |
802.3bt UPoE
DC power adapter
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4x4:4 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
160 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
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Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 6GHz band with Multigigabit Ethernet to futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA | 1 × 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × 6 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 7.78 Gbit/sec max rate 4 ×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × 5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port |
802.3bt UPoE
DC power adapter
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4x4:4 MU-MIMO a nd OFDMA
160 MHz channels Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM)
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
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Basic outdoor/rugged WLAN, very low density deployments | 1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1.3 Gbit/s max rate 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port Integrated omni-directional antennas | 802.3af Power over Ethernet DC power adapter |
2×2:2 MU-MIMO Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering |
MR70 is End Of Sale |
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Rugged/outdoor general purpose WLAN, outdoor campuses, industrial, point-to-point links, outdoor location services | 1 × 802.11b/g/n 1 × 802.11a/n/ac 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.3 Gbit/s max rate 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with beamforming |
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port Four external N-type connectors (antennas sold separately) |
802.3af Power over Ethernet | 2×2:2 MU-MIMO Priority Voice (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption Higher-density support Band steering |
MR74 is End Of Sale |
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Rugged/outdoor general purpose WLAN, outdoor campuses, industrial, point-to-point links, outdoor location services | 1 × 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.5Gb/s max rate 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 and 5 GHz 2x2:2 with beamforming |
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port Four external N-type connectors (antennas sold separately) |
802.3af Power over Ethernet | 2×2:2 MU-MIMO Priority Voice (802.11e/WMM) Enterprise-grade CPU Hardware-accelerated encryption Higher-density support Band steering |
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Basic outdoor/rugged WLAN, very low density deployments | 1 × 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 1.5Gb/s max rate 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 and 5 GHz 2x2:2 with beamforming |
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port Integrated omni-directional antennas |
802.3af Power over Ethernet |
2×2:2 MU-MIMO
Priority Voice, Power Save (802.11e/WMM) Hardware-accelerated encryption Band steering |
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Highest performance 802.11ac Wave 2 with Multigigabit for tough RF and high-density environments |
1 × 802.11b/g/n/ac
1 × 802.11a/n/ac
1 × WIDS/WIPS
1 × Bluetooth
2.5 Gbit/s max rate
4×4:4 MU-MIMO with beamforming
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1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port
1 × Gigabit Ethernet port
Four external N-type connectors
(antennas sold separately)
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802.3af Power over Ethernet |
4×4:4 MU-MIMO
160 MHz channels
Highest-density support
Priority Voice (802.11e/WMM)
Enterprise-grade CPU
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
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MR84 is End Of Sale |
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Highest performance 802.11ac Wave 2 with Multigigabit for tough RF and high-density environments | 1 × 802.11b/g/n/ax 1 × 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1 × WIDS/WIPS 1 × Bluetooth 3 Gb/s max rate 2.4 GHz 4x4:4 and 5 GHz 4x4:4 with beamforming |
1 × 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet port Four external N-type connectors
(antennas sold separately)
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802.3af Power over Ethernet |
4×4:4 MU-MIMO
80 MHz channels
Highest-density support
Priority Voice (802.11e/WMM)
Enterprise-grade CPU
Hardware-accelerated encryption
Band steering
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Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands, 9 Gbps tri-radio aggregate frame rate for futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA |
1x 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax/be
1x 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be
1x 6 GHz 802.11 ax/be
1x 2.4 GHz IoT Radio
1x 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz tri-band radio
1x 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
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1x 100M / 1G / 2.5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) 1x USB 2.0 at 4.5W 1x DC power jack |
802.3bt/at/af UPoE | 2×2:2 MU-MIMO and OFDMA, up to 320 MHz channels on 6GHz band, with a combined tri–radio aggregate frame rate of 9 Gbps | |
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High-performance, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 6 GHz 2x2:2, 5 GHz 2x2:2 and 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 radio offer a combined tri–radio aggregate frame rate of 9 Gbps*, with up to 5764 Mbps in 6 GHz band, 2882 Mbps in 5 GHz band and 344 Mbps in 2.4 GHz band |
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax/be
5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be
6 GHz 802.11 ax/be
1x 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz tri-band radio
1x 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
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1x 100M / 1G / 2.5G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) 2x 100/1,000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) LAN Ports 1x 100/1,000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) LAN port with 802.3af PoE output 1x Passthrough (RJ45) Port 1x Console Port |
802.3bt/at/af PoE | 2×2:2 MU-MIMO and OFDMA, up to 320 MHz channels on 6GHz band, with a combined tri–radio aggregate frame rate of 9 Gbps | |
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Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands, 18 Gbps tri-radio aggregate frame rate for futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA |
1x 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax/be
2x 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be
1x 6 GHz 802.11 ax/be
1x 2.4 GHz IoT Radio
1x 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz tri-band radio
1x 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
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1x 100M / 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) 1x USB 2.0 at 9W |
802.3bt/at/af UPoE | 4×4:4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA, up to 320 MHz channels on 6GHz band, with a combined tri–radio aggregate frame rate of 18 Gbps | |
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Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands, 18 Gbps tri-radio aggregate frame rate for futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA |
1x 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax/be
2x 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be
1x 6 GHz 802.11 ax/be
1x 2.4 GHz IoT Radio
1x 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz tri-band radio
1x 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
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1x 100M / 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) 1x USB 2.0 at 9W |
802.3bt/at/af UPoE | 4×4:4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA, up to 320 MHz channels on 6GHz band, with a combined tri–radio aggregate frame rate of 18 Gbps | |
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Ultra High-performance, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands, 24 Gbps quad-radio aggregate frame rate for futureproof deployments, with UL/DL MU-MIMO and OFMDA |
1x 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax/be
2x 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be
1x 6 GHz 802.11 ax/be
1x 2.4 GHz IoT Radio
1x 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz tri-band radio
1x 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
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2x 100M/ 1G/ 2.5G/ 5G/ 10G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45) 1x Management console port (RJ-45) 1x USB 2.0 at 9W |
802.3bt UPoE Required for full operation | 4×4:4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA, up to 320 MHz channels on 6GHz band, with a combined quad–radio aggregate frame rate of 24 Gbps |
