Cisco IW9167EH-ROW-HZ | Catalyst IW9167 Wi-Fi 6E Hazardous Location Access Point, 8 N-Type RF Ports, Tri-Band

Q: What is the difference between the IW9167EH-ROW-HZ and standard IW9167E models?
A: The IW9167EH-ROW-HZ variant is certified for installation in hazardous locations with UL Class I Division 2, ATEX Zone 2, and IECEx ratings. It features hardened PG25 ports and meets explosive environment safety standards, allowing deployment in areas with flammable gases or vapors where standard access points cannot be used.

Q: Does this access point require external antennas?
A: Yes, the IW9167EH model has eight N-type female RF connectors and requires compatible external antennas. For hazardous location deployments, antennas must be passive, IP66/67 rated, and compliant with IEC 60079-0. The access point supports various antenna configurations including omnidirectional, directional, and self-identifying antennas across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands.

Q: What does ROW domain mean in the model number?
A: ROW stands for Rest of World regulatory domain, covering countries not included in specific regional domains like A, B, E, F, Q, or Z. Customers are responsible for verifying approval and compliance for use in their individual countries, as regulatory requirements vary globally for wireless equipment.

Q: Can this access point operate in both Wi-Fi and URWB modes?
A: Yes, the IW9167EH is a multi-mode platform that can operate as a Wi-Fi 6E access point, Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) for point-to-point connectivity, or Workgroup Bridge (WGB). The operating mode is software-selectable, allowing you to reconfigure the device without hardware changes to suit different applications such as client access or wireless backhaul.

Q: What controller is required to manage this access point?
A: The IW9167EH requires a Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller for configuration and management. The access point uses CAPWAP (Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points) protocol to join the controller and cannot function standalone. DHCP, DNS, or IP subnet broadcast methods can be used for controller discovery during deployment.