Describes the features and operational modes of the Cisco Catalyst IW9167E and IW9165 series access points. These devices provide reliable wireless connectivity and backhaul capabilities for industrial and mission-critical environments.
Overview of Cisco Catalyst IW9167E and IW9165 Access Points
Introduces the Cisco Catalyst IW9167E and IW9165 access points, highlighting their industrial wireless capabilities, supported operating modes, Wi-Fi 6E features, and deployment use cases.
Initial configuration of the unit in Provisioning Mode
Guides through the initial setup and configuration of network units in provisioning mode, including factory resets, reboots, and console port connections.
SSH and Web UI Access
Guides administrators through enabling and disabling SSH and Web UI access controls to manage secure remote connectivity and browser-based management interfaces.
Upgrade the Device using GUI
Guides software upgrade procedures through the web-based interface, including image upload, upgrade execution, and post-upgrade verification.
Upgrade the Device using TFTP
Explains device upgrade methods using TFTP, including automatic manifest-based upgrades, direct upgrades, manifest file requirements, and CLI-based validation.
Smart Licensing
Introduces Cisco's Smart Licensing framework and guides users through the setup and management of license entitlements for network devices and software.
Fixed domains and country codes (ROW)
Guides configuration and verification of country codes and fixed domains for Rest of World deployments using both command-line and graphical interfaces.
Indoor Deployment
Describes indoor deployment considerations for High Efficiency operation, focusing on guard interval configuration and validation.
LED Pattern for Catalysts IW9167 and IW9165
Details the Ultra Reliable Wireless Backhaul LED status indicators and patterns for Catalyst IW967 and IW9165 access points to assist with troubleshooting and system monitoring.
IPv6 Support
Introduces IPv6 networking concepts, address types, and limitations, then guides through configuring and verifying IPv6 settings using both command-line interface and graphical user interface methods.
FIPS Certification
Explains how to configure and verify Federal Information Processing Standards compliance on access points using command-line interface procedures.
URWB Operation Mode
Details the configuration processes for Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul operation modes, including command-line interface setup, graphical user interface access, and Internet of Things operational deployment settings.
URWB Radio Mode
Covers URWB radio mode configuration, including radio state, frequency, modulation, spatial streams, RTS, WMM, NTP, and validation using CLI and GUI.
IW Service Cluster
Introduces the IW Service Cluster architecture and provides step-by-step guidance for configuring and verifying cluster deployments through command line interface.
Wired Interface
Guides users through enabling and disabling wired network interfaces and configuring Maximum Transmission Unit settings for optimal network performance.
Radio Antenna Settings
Guides through the configuration of radio antenna parameters and provides methods to validate Ultra Reliable Wideband antenna signal strength measurements.
Radio Channel and Bandwidth
Guides users through configuring radio frequencies, channel bandwidth settings, and validation procedures across different regional frequency bands including specialized configurations for US, Canada, and Great Britain.
High Efficiency (802.11 ax)
Guides users through the configuration and validation processes for High Efficiency settings, including global gateway setup through the graphical user interface.
Roaming Parameters
Explains roaming-related packet retry behavior and shows how to configure and verify maximum retry limits for packet retransmissions.
Key Controller (Wireless Security)
Guides through the configuration and validation processes for implementing key controller functionality to secure wireless network communications.
SNMP
Guides the configuration and validation of Simple Network Management Protocol settings to enable network monitoring and management capabilities.
URWB Telemetry Protocol
Guides users through configuring Ultra Reliable Wireless Broadband telemetry protocols using command-line interface methods, including live configuration and Global Navigation Satellite System telemetry setup.
IW Monitor Management
Outlines the configuration and management of IW Monitor functionality through both command-line interface and graphical user interface methods.
Multicast
Guides users through configuring and managing multicast networking features using both graphical and command-line interfaces, including verification and deletion procedures.
Quality of Service
Introduces Quality of Service concepts and provides comprehensive guidance for configuring, verifying, and managing QoS policies, traffic shaping, and Class of Service remapping using command-line interface.
Frequency Scan
Introduces frequency scanning capabilities including fluidity and fluidmax scanning methods, with configuration and verification procedures using both command-line interface and graphical user interface.
Network Address Translation
Describes NAT support for AGV data flows, including NAPT, SNAT, port assignment, rule configuration, deletion, and verification of NAT translations.
Layer 2 Mesh Transparency
Guides the configuration of Layer 2 mesh transparency settings and demonstrates how to configure and verify Layer-2 protocol forwarding using both command line interface and web-based management tools.
Multipath Operation
Introduces Multipath Operation features, including packet duplication, deduplication, limitations, configuration, and monitoring for improved link resilience.
Fluidmax Topology
Explains Fluidmax topology configuration and validation, including point-to-multipoint setup, CLI examples, and topology verification.
Point-to-Point Relay Topology
Guides through the configuration process for point-to-point relay network topologies and provides validation methods to ensure proper implementation and connectivity.
Mixed Mode (Fixed infrastructure + Fluidity) Topology
Describes mixed mode topology combining fixed infrastructure and Fluidity, with CLI configuration examples and validation procedures.
Fast Failover
Covers fast failover configuration and validation to support rapid path recovery and service continuity during link or path failures.