Cisco MERAKI CW9176I Installation Manual

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CW9176I Installation Guide

Product Overview

The Cisco Wireless CW9176I is a Tri-band, Tri-radio, enterprise-class, Wi-Fi 7, cloud-managed access point supporting

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and the newly opened unlicensed 6 GHz frequency bands. Designed for ultra-high capacity and

highest density, the CW9176I meets the needs of the most demanding and mission-critical environments. The access

point also includes a fourth radio dedicated to optimizing the RF environment and securing the airwaves. The CW9176I

also has an additional Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) capable radio used for location and other IoT applications. In

addition to this, the CW9176I also has a USB port to support external devices for IoT applications

About this Guide

This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure your CW9176I access points. It also provides mounting

instructions and limited troubleshooting procedures. For more wireless installation guides, refer to the

installation guides section

Physical Specifications

CW9176I

Interfaces

• 1x 100/1000/2.5G/5G/10G BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45)

• USB 2.0 at 9W

• Console Port (default speed of 115200 bps)

• External GPS/GNSS Antenna Port

Power

• Power over Ethernet: 42.5 - 57 V (802.3at/PoE+ and 802.3bt/PoE++/UPoE compliant)

on our documentation website.

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Page 1 CW9176I Installation Guide Product Overview The Cisco Wireless CW9176I is a Tri-band, Tri-radio, enterprise-class, Wi-Fi 7, cloud-managed access point supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and the newly opened unlicensed 6 GHz frequency bands. Designed for ultra-high capacity and highest density, the CW9176I meets the needs of the most demanding and mission-critical environments. The access point also includes a fourth radio dedicated to optimizing the RF environment and securing the airwaves.
Page 2 • Power consumption: 30W to 52W (802.3bt required) • Power over Ethernet injector (CW-INJ-8, MA-INJ-6 & AIR-PWRINJ7) Note: - PoE Injector sold separately - Actual power consumption may vary depending on the AP usage. - USB will be disabled when powered by 802.3at (PoE+) - It is required that you ensure that LLDP is enabled to allow proper power negotiation Environment •...
Page 3 1. Security hasp for padlocking AP to the mounting bracket. 2. Kensington lock socket 3. USB 2.0 Port 4. Status LED CW9176I Top View...
Page 4: Mounting Brackets
1. GPS Antenna Port 2. Security hasp for padlocking AP to the mounting bracket. 3. Mode button 4. RJ-45 Console Port 5. Ethernet Port (Eth1) 6. Kensington Lock slot Mounting Brackets The two most common mounting brackets are: • The low-profile bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-1), which is included by default in the package, provides a tight fit between the access point and the ceiling but does not accommodate network or electrical boxes or above-ceiling mounts.
Page 5 2. Security hasp 3. Hard surface mounting holes. The Meraki CW9176I comes with the default Cisco Low Profile Mounting Bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-1). The Universal mounting bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-2) can be ordered that has the following features: 1. Access Point Mounting Keyholes 2. Security Hasp 3.
Page 6: Ethernet Ports
Warning: Some of the pre-standard 802.3at/PoE+ switches do not negotiate full 802.3at power output with the CW9176I by default. For these switches (Cisco Catalyst 2960,3560, etc) the switch port that is connected to and powering up the CW9176I should be manually configured to provide 30 watts of power. This can be done by going into the interface of...
Page 7: Factory Reset Button
Ethernet Speed Flex Radio 5GHz 6GHz Scan 1 Gig 1 Gig 4x4(FB) (2.4 GHz ) 1 Gig 2x2 (5 GHz HB) (5 GHz LB) 10 Gig (2.4 GHz) 10 Gig (5 GHz LB) (5 GHz HB) FB - Full Band (UNII-1, 2a, 2c, & 3) LB - Lower Band (UNII-1 &...
Page 8: Led Indicators And Run Dark Mode
More than 20 seconds - Full reset, maintain management mode More than 30 seconds - Clear FIPS config (Only for Catalyst Mode) More than 60 seconds - Factory reset LED Indicators and Run Dark Mode Your access point is equipped with a multi-color LED light on the front of the unit to convey information about system functionality and performance: •...
Page 9: Safety And Warnings
4. 5x Screws (6-32 x ¼ included) Note: AIR-AP-BRACKET-2 (ordered separately) and AIR-AP-T-RAIL-F (ordered separately) are other universal mounting options for the CW9176I AP when it needs to be mounted flush to the wall or ceiling Safety and Warnings These operations must adhere to full compliance with all applicable local laws. Please take the following into consideration for safe operation: •...
Page 10: Assigning An Ip Address
Check and Set Firmware To ensure your access point performs optimally immediately following installation, it is recommended that you facilitate a ﬁrmware upgrade prior to mounting your AP. 1. Attach your AP to power and a wired Internet connection. See the "Getting Power to the AP" section for details. 2.
Page 11: Collect Tools
static IP addresses on the upstream DHCP server. Through “DHCP reservations,” IP addresses are “reserved” for the MAC addresses of the Meraki APs. Please consult the documentation for the DHCP server to conﬁgure DHCP reservations. Collect Tools You will need the following tools to perform an installation: Phillips screwdriver, Hammer (optional), Drill with 0.1360-in.
Page 12: Installation Instructions
2. Power over Ethernet supports a maximum cable length of 300 ft (100 m). 3. If being used in a mesh deployment, the AP should have a line of sight to at least two other Meraki devices. A Cisco Partner can help ensure that your AP placement is ideal. Install the AP For most mounting scenarios, the access point low profile mounting bracket provides a quick, simple, and flexible means of mounting your device.
Page 13 2. Use a screwdriver to tighten the two ceiling grid clip locking screws to prevent the clip from sliding along the T-rail. Note: The T-Rail mount attachment (AIR-AP-T-RAIL-R) has two included screws pre-installed to lock the T-Rail mount to the actual T-Rail so it will not slide back and forth. These two screws are not to be confused with the #6-32 x 1/4 screws in a separate bag for mounting the universal bracket to the T-Rail mount (steps 4 and 5 below).
Page 14 3. Observe the ceiling grid clip width detent letter (A, B, or C) that corresponds to the T-rail width. 4. Align the corresponding holes (A, B, or C) on the mounting bracket over the mounting holes on the ceiling grid clip.Hold the mounting bracket and insert a 6-32 x 1/4 in.
Page 15 CW9176I is now ready to be mounted on the drop ceiling. To attach the CW9176I AP to the low profile mounting bracket properly, align the access point feet over the keyhole mounting slots on the mounting bracket. Since the cradle is already mounted to the drop ceiling, gently guide the CW9178I AP toward the mounting cradle until it clicks into place.
Page 16 Wall or Solid Ceiling Mount Using Low Profile Bracket. Using included wall anchors and screws, attach the low-profile mounting bracket to your mounting wall or ceiling. It is recommended that the AP be mounted to a wall or solid ceiling using the low profile mounting bracket for physical security reasons.
Page 17 4. Place the low profile mounting bracket over the faster holes and then use screws up to 6 mm in diameter and at least 1 - 1/4 inch length (not included) to tighten it flush to the wall Ceiling Mount Wall Mount CW9176I is now ready to be mounted on the wall or solid ceiling.
Page 18 Ceiling Mount Wall Mount Once the AP is mounted, the Ethernet Cable can be plugged in straight due to the lower recess and the large bay. Getting Power to the AP If mounting to an electrical junction box, feed the Ethernet cable through the cable access hole in the mount cradle. If mounting to a wall or ceiling, the Ethernet cable will feed on behind the AP.
Page 19: Physical Security
Physical Security Depending on your mounting environment, you may want to secure the AP to its mount location. The access point can be secured in several ways. Security Hasp If the AP has been installed using the universal mounting bracket, it can be secured by inserting a padlock in the security hasp and locking the AP to the mounting bracket.
Page 20 320 MHz Channel Width Wi-Fi 7 allows channel width of up to 320 MHz for 6 GHz Frequency band. This higher channel width helps to increase the overall throughput. In countries with support of 1200 MHz of 6 GHz Frequency spectrum, a total of 3 non- overlapping 320 MHz channels can be achieved, when the AP is operating in Low Power (LPi) Indoor Mode.
Page 21 Note: When the CW9176I is operating in Dual 5 GHz mode, the operating channels are restricted to UNII-1 and UNII-2a for the first 5 GHz radio and UNII-2c and UNII-3 for the second 5 GHz radio. WPA3 Support Wi-Fi 7 requires the client to support WPA3 or OWE with Protected Management Frame (PMF) as a mandatory mode of operation for Wi-Fi 7 -i.e.
Page 22 OWE Configuration: From Wireless → Configure → Access Control → Security 1. Select Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE) 2. Select WPA3 as the Encryption, 3. 802.11w as Required. 4. From Advanced WPA3 settings (Cipher and AKM suite settings), select the cipher as GCMP 256.
Page 23: Basic Troubleshooting
Note: If an SSID is configured to support WPA3 transition mode for Personal across all three frequency bands, then the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz frequency will broadcast the SSID with transition mode support. The SSID will not be broadcast in the 6 GHz mode.
Page 24 If you are still experiencing hardware issues, please contact Cisco Meraki support by logging in to the Dashboard and using the Help option near the top of the page, then opening an email case or calling using the contact information on...
Page 25: Warranty
Meraki CW9176I devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 26 • The equipment should be stored in its original packaging in a room protected from atmospheric precipitation. The permissible temperature and humidity ranges during storage are specified in the Operation (Installation) Manual. • Transportation of equipment should be carried out in the original packaging in covered vehicles by any means of transport.

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