Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Series Heavy Duty Access Points

Part #: CISCO CATALYST IW9167 HEAVY DUTY SERIES ACCESS POINT SERIES

The Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Series Heavy Duty Access Points are industrial-grade, tri-radio Wi-Fi 6/6E access points with optional URWB, built to deliver ultra-reliable wireless in the harshest environments.
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The Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Series delivers cutting-edge wireless connectivity tailored for industrial, outdoor, and hazardous environments. Engineered for resilience and performance, this family of access points offers a versatile platform for mission-critical operations—from mines and rail yards to smart cities and manufacturing floors.

Whether extending connectivity to mobile assets, deploying high-density Wi-Fi networks, or integrating ultra-reliable backhaul links, the IW9167 Series provides exceptional flexibility with support for Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Workgroup Bridge (WGB), and Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB)—all selectable via software without hardware swaps.

Key Features:

  • Tri-radio design (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz-ready)

  • IP67-rated, hardened enclosure for industrial use

  • Modes: Wi-Fi 6, WGB, or URWB

  • Smart AP power efficiency and band steering features

  • Integrated Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and edge container support

  • Dual multigigabit Ethernet (up to 5 Gbps), with fiber and copper SFP options

Ideal Applications:

  • Smart manufacturing and logistics

  • Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and guided vehicles (AGVs)

  • Rail and mining operations

  • Hazardous/explosive zones (Class I Div 2, ATEX, IECEx with HZ model)

  • Temporary or hard-to-wire sites needing URWB

  • Specifications

Technical Specifications

Model Variants

  • IW9165DH-x-URWB – 2 RF ports + directional antenna, URWB software

  • IW9165DH-x-AP – 2 RF ports + directional antenna, Wi-Fi Access Point software
    (x = regulatory domain)

Wireless Capabilities

  • Radios: Dual-radio 2×2 MIMO

    • 5 GHz: 20/40/80 MHz

    • 5/6 GHz: 20/40/80/160 MHz (6 GHz subject to regulatory approval)

  • Data Rates: Up to 2.4 Gbps (combined)

  • Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E)

  • URWB mode: Ultra-reliable performance, seamless handoffs, <10 ms latency

  • MultiPath Operations (MPO): Optional packet duplication for high-availability links

Antenna Options

  • Integrated directional antenna:

    • 15 dBi gain

    • Dual polarization

    • 30° azimuth and elevation beamwidth

  • 2x N-Type antenna ports for optional external antennas

  • 1x TNC GNSS port

  • BLE antenna: 4 dBi omnidirectional

  • SIA: Supports Cisco Self-Identifying Antennas

Interfaces

  • 1x Multigigabit Ethernet (100M/1G/2.5G RJ45 with PoE+/UPOE)

  • 1x 1G Ethernet port (RJ45)

  • Console port (RJ45), DC input (micro-fit or M12 A-code), system LED, reset

Mounting & Enclosure

  • IP67, heavy-duty cast enclosure

  • Pole mount with ±25° vertical tilt, ±45° slant adjustment

  • Dimensions: 18.3 x 9.1 x 18.0 cm (7.2 x 3.6 x 7.1 in)

  • Weight: 2.0 kg (4.4 lb)

Power Requirements

  • Input: 802.3af, 802.3at (PoE+), UPOE, or 24–48 VDC

  • Power Draw:

    • 20W with PoE+ or DC (full 2×2)

    • 12.95W with PoE (reduced 1×1)

  • Surge Protection:

    • ±4 kV on Ethernet ports

    • ±2 kV (line-earth), ±1 kV (line-line) on DC input

Environmental Performance

  • Operating Temp: -40°C to +60°C (PoE); extended to +75°C with DC

  • Storage Temp: -40°C to +85°C

  • Humidity: 0–95% (non-condensing)

  • Altitude: Up to 15,000 ft

  • Wind Resistance: Sustained winds up to 160 mph

  • Environmental Ratings: IP66/IP67, UL50E Type 4X

Certifications & Compliance

  • Rail: EN 50155, EN 50121-4, EN 61373, AREMA, AAR S9401

  • Industrial EMC: EN 61000-6-2/6-4

  • Wi-Fi & URWB radio certifications: FCC, IC, CE, AS/NZS CISPR

  • Safety: EN/IEC 62368-1, EN 62311

Software Compatibility

  • Cisco IOS XE (Wi-Fi AP)

  • Cisco Unified Industrial Wireless (URWB)

  • Software field-switchable between modes

Licensing Options

  • URWB: Network Essentials / Advantage / Premier

  • Wi-Fi: Included in AP firmware

  • Optional IoT-OD Essentials or Advantage licenses

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