The Catalyst IW9165D is designed to make wireless backhaul deployment simple. It comes with a built-in directional antenna that enables long-range, high-throughput connectivity anywhere fiber is not an option, so you can create a fixed wireless infrastructure (point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and mesh) as well as backhaul traffic from mobile devices along wayside or trackside deployments. The external antenna ports let you quickly extend your network to new places when needed and choose the right antenna based on the use cases and deployment architectures. With heavy-duty IP67 design, the Catalyst IW9165D is certified to operate under wet, dusty, and extreme temperature conditions.
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)/Wi-Fi 6E ready
The IEEE 802.11ax standard, also known as High-Efficiency Wireless or Wi-Fi 6, builds on 802.11ac. IW9165 can support up to a 3.6 Gbps PHY data rate with 2x2 MIMO and two spatial streams. Wi-Fi 6E is Wi-Fi 6 "extended" into the 6 GHz frequency band, allowing the use of additional channels. IW9165 is Wi-Fi 6E ready, subject to approvals and regulations for the use of the 6 GHz spectrum by each country's regulatory agencies.
Multigigabit Ethernet
Multigigabit Ethernet supports speeds up to 2.5 Gbps. All speeds are supported on Category 5e cabling, as well as 10GBASE-T (IEEE 802.3bz) cabling.
GNSS
A built-in GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver provides coordinates to track the location of the access point.
M12 adapter
The M12 adapter accessories give the flexibility to convert interfaces on the base unit into M12 interfaces, while retaining all the certifications.
