Cisco Catalyst IW9165

The Cisco Catalyst IW9165 Series delivers rugged, high‑performance wireless connectivity for demanding industrial environments. Built for both fixed and mobile use cases—such as autonomous vehicles, robots, and outdoor backhaul—the IW9165 series supports Wi‑Fi 6/6E and Cisco’s Ultra‑Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) for low latency, seamless roaming, and high availability.

Key Models

IW9165E – Rugged Access Point / Wireless Client

Compact, low‑power design with IP30 industrial rating.
Supports Wi‑Fi 6E with 2×2 MIMO and external antennas.
Flexible mode support: Wi‑Fi AP, Workgroup Bridge (WGB), URWB, or combinations.
Ideal for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and cabinet installations.
DIN‑rail mountable.
Dying Gasp support alerts the network before power loss.

IW9165D – Heavy‑Duty Outdoor Access Point

IP67 rugged design with integrated directional and optional external antennas.
Supports Wi‑Fi 6/6E and URWB for point‑to‑point and point‑to‑multipoint applications.
Optimized for industrial backhaul where fiber isn’t available.
Two Ethernet interfaces (2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps) with optional industrial M12 adapters.
Ultra‑low latency and reliable packet delivery in challenging environments.

Common Features

Expanded capacity and reduced interference using 6 GHz spectrum (regulatory dependent).
Seamless roaming and high‑availability networking with URWB.
Universal Workgroup Bridge (uWGB) mode for integration with third‑party APs.

Known Issue

Some IW9165 units may not fail over to PoE correctly when dual powered; a documented workaround is available from Cisco. Designed for industrial IoT, the Catalyst IW9165 Series offers robust wireless solutions for mission‑critical operations in harsh and dynamic environments.