Cisco Wireless 9174E Access Point - Wi-Fi 7, Tri-Band, 4x4:4, External Antenna, Configured

The Cisco Wireless 9174E is a high-performance Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) access point designed for demanding enterprise environments. With tri-band support (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) and 4x4:4 MIMO on each band, it delivers aggregate data rates up to 18.7 Gbps. This configured model is optimized for use with Cisco external antennas (C-ANT9101-RF, C-ANT9102-RF, C-ANT9103-RF, CSC-C-ANT9103). It also features Bluetooth 5.3 LE for IoT applications and is managed via Cisco DNA Center or Catalyst 9800 Series controllers.

Advantages

Experience unparalleled wireless performance with Wi-Fi 7 technology, including Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz channel bandwidth in the 6 GHz band, and OFDMA for efficient spectrum utilization. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet (mGig) uplink ensures no bottleneck, while PoE+ (802.3at) and UPOE/PoE++ (802.3bt) support flexible deployment. Enhanced security with WPA3, Cisco Trust Anchor, and Secure Boot protects your network.

Suitable for

• Enterprise offices and campuses requiring high-density connectivity
• Educational institutions and healthcare facilities
• Retail and hospitality environments with demanding IoT and mobile device support
• Deployments requiring external antenna flexibility for optimized coverage

Key specifications

• Wireless Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
• Frequency Bands: Tri-Band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
• MIMO Configuration: 4x4:4 on all bands
• Max Aggregate Data Rate: Up to 18.7 Gbps
• Bluetooth: 5.3 LE
• Ethernet Ports: 1x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (mGig), 1x 1 Gigabit Ethernet
• PoE Support: 802.3at (PoE+), 802.3bt (UPOE/PoE++)
• Antenna Type: External (requires separate antennas)
• Management: Cisco DNA Center, Catalyst 9800 Series
• Security: WPA3, Trust Anchor, Secure Boot, MACsec
• USB Port: 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
• Mounting: Ceiling or wall
• IoT Support: Bluetooth LE integrated; Zigbee/Thread via optional module

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this access point with Cisco external antennas such as C-ANT9101-RF, C-ANT9102-RF, or C-ANT9103-RF. Ensure your network infrastructure supports PoE+ or PoE++ for power and data over a single cable.