ACCESS POINTS

Product overview

The Cisco Wireless 9172 Series Wi-Fi 7 access points are high-performance wireless solutions designed for environments like boutique hotels, healthcare clinics, retail stores, student housing, 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 (frame rate 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.

These access points are designed to enhance wireless performance and enable smarter spaces. The 9172H model is tailored for hospitality and multi-dwelling environments, offering additional LAN ports for wired devices and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) IoT capabilities for smart room automation. 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. Both models feature plug-and-play setup with 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.

Features
Feature: 2.4 GHz
Feature: 5 GHz
Feature: 6 GHz
Maximum data transfer rate: 9000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates: 100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
Networking standards: IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11n
Feature: Bluetooth
Bluetooth version: 5.3
Feature: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Feature: MIMO
MIMO type: Multi User MIMO
Spread spectrum method: OFDMA
Feature: Band steering
Feature: BeamForming
Receiver sensitivity: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz or 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz (4x4:4)
Security
Security algorithms: EAP, WPA2, WPA3
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 2
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1
Power
Feature: Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power consumption (typical): 30 W
Design
Placement: Ceiling, Wall
Product colour: White
Antenna
Antenna type: Internal
Antenna direction type: Omni-directional
Antenna gain level (max): 6 dBi
Performance
Flash memory: 16000 MB
Internal memory: 4096 MB
Weight & dimensions
Width: 130 mm
Depth: 180 mm
Height: 26 mm
Weight: 572 g
Packaging content
Quantity per pack: 1 pc(s)
Feature: Quick start guide
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H): 10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T): -30 - 70 °C