Introduction

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

2.4 GHz

Yes

5 GHz

Yes

6 GHz

Yes

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

Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth version

5.3

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Yes

MIMO

Yes

MIMO type

Multi User MIMO

Spread spectrum method

OFDMA

Band steering

Yes

BeamForming

Yes

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

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Yes

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

200 mm

Depth

200 mm

Height

53 mm

Weight

874 g

Packaging content

Quantity per pack

1 pc(s)

Quick start guide

Yes

Operational conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

10 - 90%

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 50 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-30 - 70 °C