PoE for WiFi7

[EdgeFarming]

Hi, 

I want to make a proposal of WiFi7 and looking at the info for MS150 switch, it says are ideal for WiFi7 because of PoE++, but looking at the datasheet of 9172I it says that operates at 30W (PoE+) for full radio functionality. So, Do I need PoE++ switches for WiFi7 or just normal switches with PoE+ is enough?

Thanks

[ww]

From this info it looks like the usb port would not function. But radio would be fine.  

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9100ax-access-points/wireless-91...

Its also mentioned here

https://meraki.cisco.com/product-collateral/meraki-wireless-cloud-family-datasheet-managed-wireless-...

Higher model AP will lose more features

https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/MR_Overview_and_Specifications/CW9176I_%2F%2F_CW9176D1_Datasheet...

[KarstenI]

My 9178 doesn't even announce Wi-Fi 7 without PoE++. 

For a new rollout I would go for devices that support more than 30W. And if the MS150-X models are considered, it's worth looking into 9300L which are heavily discounted at the moment and are only slightly more expensive than the MS150-X.

[DarrenOC]

@KarstenI 

Hasn’t WiFi8 just been announced as well….? 😁. You need multiple Generators for each AP.

[KarstenI]

Expected for 2028, I would not expect to be happy with only 30W … But likely also not a IEC 60309 plug. 😀

[DarrenOC]

 

I can see that working!