Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) is a wireless technology developed for mission and business critical applications that demand high reliability, low latency, and robust performance. It operates in the 5 GHz frequency band and is based on the widely adopted IEEE 802.11 standards. Leveraging the 802.11 framework simplifies implementation for Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) teams. As a result, URWB enables greater deployment flexibility, reduced infrastructure costs, and accelerated installation when connecting fixed and mobile devices.
Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul Background
Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) is a wireless technology that delivers highly reliable, low-latency network connectivity for critical applications and devices, using IEEE 802.11 standards in the 5 GHz band.
Configure URWB using the controller
Configures URWB network settings and parameters using the wireless controller interface. This process enables centralized management and deployment of ultra-reliable wireless backhaul profiles for optimized connectivity in mission-critical environments.
URWB telemetry protocol
URWB telemetry protocol provides real-time wireless network performance monitoring by sending structured UDP packets containing key metrics such as signal strength, latency, jitter, and packet loss.
URWB recovery
URWB recovery enables access points to automatically troubleshoot and restore their connection to the network controller, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient operations in wireless networks.
Dynamically configure URWB parameters
Adjust URWB parameters dynamically on APs without rebooting, improving network management and reducing service interruptions.
Controller-directed URWB traffic
Introduces controller-directed URWB traffic, enabling communication across broadcast domains and infrastructure subnets, centralizing traffic forwarding, preserving seamless mobility, and maintaining vehicle location and VLAN context for Layer 3 mobility.
Support for 6 GHz Low Power Indoor mode
Supports the operation of Catalyst IW916x access points in 6 GHz Low Power Indoor (LPI) mode for enhanced wireless performance and regulatory compliance in indoor environments.
NAT/PAT for URWB
Outlines NAT/PAT functionality for URWB networks, including support for AGV mobility, IP and port mapping to WAN addresses, traffic flow management, policy-based configuration, and port address translation for accessing multiple services via single external IPs.
Digital I/O ports
Introduces digital I/O port functionality, explaining their features, operational characteristics, and integration within system architectures.
IOx frameworks
Introduces IOx frameworks, describing the core concepts, architecture, and operational principles that support IOx application deployment and management on network devices.
URWB topology awareness
Explains how URWB topology awareness works across multiple controllers in a mobility group to ensure unified network visibility and high availability.
Ethernet port authentication
Explains how 802.1X authentication secures Ethernet ports in vehicle ground access scenarios by validating hardware and managing access through industry-standard protocols.