Iw6300 TDM

Cisco Catalyst
IW6300 Heavy Duty

Series Access Points
Technical Overview
May 2022
Agenda list
1 IW6300 Introduction 5 Compliance and Certifications
2 Hardware and Accessories 6 1552H Migration Path
3 Software Overview 7 IW6300 vs. Competition
4 Partner Integration 8 Resources
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IW6300 Series Introduction
Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Points
Hazloc certified: Class I, Division 2/Zone 2
Simpler deployment with light and more

Cisco® compact design
Catalyst®
IW6300 802.11AC Wave 2
Heavy Duty
IoT module for enhanced capability
Cisco® Digital Network Architecture

(Cisco DNA) ready
Extend Intent-Based Networking to Hazardous Environment

IW6300 At a Glance
• 802.11 ac wave 2, 2x2 MIMO with 2 spatial streams
• Dual PoE/PoE+ out to power other devices
• Wide variety of power source: AC/DC, PoE+,UPoE
• Multiple uplink options: SFP, Ethernet and wireless
• Versatile RF coverage with external N-type antenna
connectors
• Resilient WiFi Mesh architecture support to reliably
extend the network
• Dust and water protection (IP67-rated)
• Operate in extended operating temperature range (-50 to
+75°C)
Cisco Catalyst IW6300 IoT Partner module
Enabling partners to provide enhanced capabilities for their customers
Go further in your digital transformation. Connect to Wireless HART, ISA100 and more.
• Future-proof your deployments
• Industrial IoT multi-lingual access brings

IoT devices together
Easy-to-install
Expansion modules • Extend value to hazardous locations
* Bluetooth *
WirelessHART ISA.100 GPS* * Zigbee*
Low-Energy*
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It’s a Catalyst…
Simplified operations, Cisco DNA Center

intent-based networking
all the way to the IoT edge
• IOS XE compatible, SDA-ready

• Central network policy control
• Proactive management
Manage and monitor IoT network with the same

tools that manage the IT network,
such as Cisco DNA Center
Unified network management for
enterprise wireless
Unified experience
Policy Automation Assurance
Abstracting network OS and unifying workflows (UX/API) across AireOS and Cisco® Catalyst® WLC
Intent-based network infrastructure
Cisco Catalyst 9800 series Cisco Catalyst and AireOS wireless

wireless controller Aironet® access points controller
IW6300 Models
Low V DC AC
Power Power
Supply Supply
IW-6300H-DC-X–K9 IW-6300H-DCW-X–K9 IW-6300H-AC-X–K9

• 44 VDC - 57 VDC • 10.8 VDC - 36 VDC • 100 VAC - 240 VAC
• 35.3 Watts PoE output • 35.3 Watts PoE output • 35.3 Watts PoE output
• 9.7” x 11” x 3.8” at 9.9 lbs • 9.7” x 11” x 5.6” at 13.1 lbs • 9.7” x 11” x 5.6” at 13.7 lbs
• DC/PoE dual power input* • DC/PoE dual power input* • AC/PoE dual power input*
* DC/AC takes priority over PoE, on AC/DC power lost, power input will fall back to PoE (AP reload), on DC/AC power recover, power input will revert to DC/AC (no reload)
IW6300 Series Hazardous Location Certification
• CSA certification for North America
• Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
• ATEX certification for EU countries
• Class I, Zone 2, Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
• IECEx certification
• Class I, Zone 2, Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
Class I area classification – Flammable gases, vapors, or liquids

North America (NEC 500) ATEX / IECEx (NEC 505)
Division 2: Zone 2:
Where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, or liquids are Where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, or liquids are
not likely to exist under normal operating conditions. not likely to exist under normal operating conditions.
Source: UL's Hazardous Locations Services

IW6300 Key Use cases
Use cases
• Wireless Mobile Worker
• Plant Turnaround
• Remote Expert
• Personal Health & Safety by
detecting and monitoring
leaks
• Asset and Personnel Location
Tracking enabled by Cisco
wireless location-based
services solution
• Wireless Bridging extend
connectivity to remote site
• Physical security provided
video surveillance over mesh
network
Industrial IoT Wireless AP Positioning
IW6300 IW3702 ESW6300

Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n)
5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac) 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac) 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac)
Data Rate Up to 867Mbps Up to 1.3Gbps Up to 867Mbps
Ethernet 3 x RJ45 + 1 SFP 2 x M12 3 x RJ45 + 1 SFP
PoE-out Yes (PoE+) Yes (PoE) Yes (PoE+)
Hazloc Certified Yes (Class I, Div2/Zone2) No No
IoT Modularity Yes No No
Edge Compute Yes No Yes
USB 3.0 Future No Yes
Hardware and Accessories
IW6300 Hazloc Access Point Interfaces
IoT Module Mounting Antenna Ports (Type-N) IoT Module Interface PS Output Port
Customer Access Cover Console/Reset Port PS Input Port Customer I/O Ports Vent Port System LED
IW6300 Hazloc Access Point Interfaces
IW6300 PoE Out Options
Power Input POE OUT 1 POE OUT 2 POE OUT 1 POE OUT2 USB 3.0
Type (10/100/1000 Traffic)
(POE PSE) (POE PSE) (10/100/1000 Traffic)
PoE+ 802.3at No No Yes Yes No
UPoE/Power No No Yes Yes Yes*

Injector
AC/DC/DCW PoE+ capable PoE+ capable Yes Yes Yes*
* 17.5.1 release
Maximum of 35.3 Watts are shared between 2 PoE out and USB ports when powered by AC/DC/DCW
• If one port supports PoE+ (30 W), then the other ports have no PoE.
• Two ports support PoE (15.4 W) at the same time
For IW-6300H-DC-x-K9, to output 802.3at (PoE+) PoE out power, DC input must >=51V, to output 802.3af (PoE) PoE out
power, DC input must >=45V
Flexible Antenna Port
Dual Band Mode Single Band Mode *
2.4/5GHz 2.4/5GHz 2.4GHz 5GHz 5GHz 2.4 GHz

A B A D C B
* Do not connect four omnidirectional antennas directly to the chassis. For more information refer to the Antenna Selection Examples and the IW-6300
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Supported Dual Band Antennas
Model AIR-ANT2513P4M-N AIR-ANT2588P3M-N AIR-ANT2568VG-N AIR-ANT2547V(G)-N(-HZ)
Ports 4 3 1 1
Type Directional Directional Omnidirectional Omnidirectional
Environment Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor
Gain, 2.4 GHz 13 dBi 8 dBi 6 dBi 4 dBi
Gain, 5 GHz 13 dBi 8 dBi 8 dBi 7 dBi
Dimensions 14.5” x 20.0” 12” x 7” 14.8” (L) x 1.25” (D) 11.1” (L) x 1.3” (D)
Supported Single Band Antennas
Model AIR-ANT2450V-N(-HZ) AIR-ANT2480V-N AIR-ANT2413P2M-N AIR-ANT5180V-N AIR-ANT5114P2M-N2
Ports 1 1 2 1 2
Type Omnidirectional Omnidirectional Directional Omnidirectional Directional
Environment Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor
Gain, 2.4 GHz 5 dBi 8 dBi 13 dBi - -
Gain, 5 GHz - - - 8 dBi 13 dBi1
Dimensions 11” (L) x 1” (D) 19.5” (L) x 0.75” (D) 7.8” x 7.8” 11” (L) x 1” (D) 7.8” x 7.8”
1
The antenna element gain is 14dBi, but due to 1dB loss of RF cable the net gain is 13dBi
Certified Antennas in Hazloc Environment
Antenna Frequency Band Gain Antenna Type
AIR-ANT2547V-N-HZ 2.4/5 GHz 4/7 dBi Omnidirectional
AIR-ANT2588P3M-N 2.4/5 GHz 8/8 dBi Directional
AIR-ANT2513P4M-N 2.4/5 GHz 13/13 dBi Directional
AIR-ANT2450V-N-HZ 2.4 GHz 5 dBi Omnidirectional
AIR-ANT2480V-N 2.4 GHz 8 dBi Omnidirectional
AIR-ANT5180V-N 5 GHz 8 dBi Omnidirectional
AIR-ANT5114P2M-N 5 GHz 14 dBi Directional
AIR-ANT2413P2M-N 2.4 GHz 13 dBi Directional
Antenna Selection Examples
Use Case Antennas Coaxial Cables Accessories Antenna Band
Mode Setting
Omnidirectional coverage on both radios 2x AIR-ANT2547V(G)-N(-HZ) None None Dual band
or 2x AIR-ANT2568VG-N
Omnidirectional coverage on 2.4 GHz, 2x AIR-ANT2547V(G)-N(-HZ) 2x N(m) – N(m) cables for 2x CGR-LA-NM-NF and Single band
backhaul on 5 GHz or 2x AIR-ANT2568VG-N AIR-ANT5114P2M-N 2x AIR-ACC370-NF-NF
or 2x AIR-ANT2450V(G)-N(-HZ) for AIR-ANT5114P2M-N
or 2x AIR-ANT2480V-N
AND
1x AIR-ANT5114P2M-N
Omnidirectional coverage on 5 GHz, 2x AIR-ANT2547V(G)-N(-HZ) 2x N(m) – N(m) cables for 2x CGR-LA-NM-NF and Single band
backhaul on 2.4 GHz or 2x AIR-ANT2568VG-N AIR-ANT2513P2M-N 2x AIR-ACC370-NF-NF
or 2x AIR-ANT25150(V/H)G-N for AIR-ANT2513P2M-N
or 2x AIR-ANT5180V-N
AND
1x AIR-ANT2413P2M-N
Directional coverage on both radios, 1x AIR-ANT2513P4M-N 4x N(m) – N(m) cables 4x CGR-LA-NM-NF Single band
both covering the same direction
1x AIR-ANT2588P3M-N 2x N(m) – N(m) cables 2x CGR-LA-NM-NF Dual band
Directional coverage on both radios, 1x AIR-ANT2413P2M-N 4x N(m) – N(m) cables 4x CGR-LA-NM-NF Single band
each covering a different direction AND
1x AIR-ANT5114P2M-N
IW-6300H Series Specification
Parameter IW-6300H-AC-X-K9 IW-6300H-DC-X–K9 IW-6300H-DCW-X–K9
Radio type 2.4 GHz (2x2:2) 2.4 GHz (2x2:2) 2.4 GHz (2x2:2)
5 GHz (2x2:2) 5 GHz (2x2:2) 5 GHz (2x2:2)
Max Data Rate 867Mbps 867Mbps 867Mbps
RF output power (2 antennas) Up to 27 dBm Up to 27 dBm Up to 27 dBm
RF ports x4 N-type female x4 N-type female x4 N-type female
Network interface(s) x1 GE SFP x1 GE SFP x1 GE SFP

(PD - Powered Device x1 GE PD port x1 GE PD port x1 GE PD port
PSE - Power Sourcing Equipment) x2 GE PSE ports x2 GE PSE ports x2 GE PSE ports
Power input 100 to 240 VAC 44 to 57 VDC 10.8 to 36 VDC
Other powering options PoE+, UPoE PoE+, UPoE PoE+, UPoE
PoE output 35.3 W total 35.3 W total 35.3 W total

Maximum 30W per PSE port Maximum 30W per PSE port Maximum 30W per PSE port
USB interface (3.0) Future Future Future
Dimensions (W x H x D) 9.7” x 11” x 5.6” 9.7” x 11” x 3.8” 9.7” x 11”x 5.6”
Weight (lbs) 13.7 9.9 13.1
Operating temperature range -50 to +75°C -50 to +75°C -50 to +75°C

(Without solar loading, still air) (Without solar loading, still air) (Without solar loading, still air)
Mounting options Pole, Wall Pole, Wall Pole, Wall
SFP Options for IW-6300H
Product ID Distance Fiber
GLC-SX-MM-RGD= 220-550 m MMF
GLC-LX-SM-RGD= 550 m/10 km MMF/SMF
GLC-FE-100BX-URGD 10 km SMF
GLC-FE-100FX-RGD 2 km MMF
GLC-FE-100LX-RGD 10 km SMF
GLC-T-RGD 100 m Cat5e
Industrial temperature range (IND): -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
IW-6300H Wall/Pole Mount Bracket
Standard Wall Mount Bracket Pole
Band-It
Straps
Optional 2-
16” Dia
Pole Mount
Adapter
Standard Bracket
IW-6300H
IOT-ACCPMK: Used in mild environment

IOT-ACCPMKHZM: 316 Stainless Steel pole mount bracket, with greater resistance to corrosion
L-Bracket (Optional)
IOT-ACCPMK-LB Customized RF cable Only needed when requires

antennas facing downwards
Customized RF cable can be sourced from https://ventevinfra.com/product/17in-lmr240db-jumper-with-right-angle-n-style-male-to-n-style-female-bulkhead-connectors
Accessories - PoE Injector
AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD1= 60W with North America AC power plug.

AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD2= 60W International version with blunt-end cable
Caution: This power injector is not certified for installation

within
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IW6300 Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
Product ID Predicted MTBF (Hours)
IW-6300H-AC-X–K9 352,575
IW-6300H-DCW-X–K9 344,650
IW-6300H-DC-X–K9 344,650
Based on Telcordia Issue 4 and calculations are done at 25°C
Software Overview
IW6300 Software Support
AP Mode Supported WLCs Management Features

• Local Mode • Cisco 3500 Series • Prime Infrastructure • CleanAir 80MHz
• Flexconnect Mode • Cisco 5520 Series (PI) (3.7) • ClientLink 4.0
• Mesh/Bridge Mode • Cisco 8540 Series • Cisco DNA Center • BandSelect
(1.3.3) • Flexible Antenna Port
• Flex + Bridge Mode • Cisco Virtual
• Daisy Chain
• Monitor Mode Controller
• SE-Connect Mode • Cisco Catalyst 9800
• Sniffer Mode Wireless Controller
(17.1.1s)
• Workgroup Bridge
Mode • Mobility Express
Industrial IoT Wireless AP Software Comparison
IW3702 IW6300 ESW6300

Mesh, Centralized,
FlexConnect Yes Yes Yes
Mobility Express ME controller and ME controller and

Subordinate AP
Subordinate AP Subordinate AP
WGB Yes with PRP, DLF etc.

Yes Yes
enhancements
WBAN (Wireless Bridge

Auto Negotiation) Yes No No
AireOS WLC 8.2MR1 8.10 8.10
IOS-XE WLC Yes (16.11.1b) 17.1.1s 17.1.1s
Cisco DNA 1.3.1 1.3.3 1.3.3

Flexible Antenna Port Configuration
When in Single Band mode

Ports A & B are 2.4 GHz only
Ports C & D are 5 GHz only
When in Dual Band mode

Ports A & B are Dual Band 2.4/5 GHz
Ports C & D are disabled.
(Cisco Controller) >config ap antenna-

band-mode <single|dual> <ap_name>
IW6300 Mesh Deployment
2.4 GHz Access
L3/L2 switch RAP MAP
(Root AP) (Mesh AP)
Backhaul 5/2.4GHz
L2 switch
WLC
PI Backhaul 5/2.4GHz
5 GHz Access
WGB
Wired access MAP
5 GHz Access
• LAN-to-LAN connectivity across wireless bridge • 2.4GHz or 5GHz multiple hop wireless backhaul
• Point-to-point bridging
• 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless client access
• Point-to-multipoint bridging
• LAN-to-LAN in motion with Work Group Bridge (WGB)
• Ethernet access to wired clients
Mesh Daisy Chaining - Serial Backhaul
WLAN MAP AP
RAP MAP2
Controller (Master) (Slave)
40 MHz 40 MHz
• Master MAP and Slave AP are operating on different 5GHz channels to maximize throughput across the mesh link
• Bridge Group Name (BGN) configuration and the Preferred Parent command are recommended to maintain the mesh tree
• Slave AP must be configured in RAP mode with daisy chaining enabled.
• Master MAP must have Ethernet bridging enabled
Mesh Daisy Chaining - Extend Universal Access
WLAN MAP
RAP LocalAP
Controller (Master)
5 GHz
2.4/5 GHz
• Local AP is dedicated for Client Access, while Master MAP will provide the mesh backhaul link
• In this configuration, Local AP should be in local mode or flexconnect mode
• The Master MAP must have Ethernet bridging enabled
RAP Ethernet Daisy Chain
• Linear deployment when constrained with installation space or fiber installation cost.
• Each IW6300 can be powered by DC/AC and Power injector.
• Possible port1 and port2 connection combinations:
• Port 1 is PoE In, Port 2 is PoE out 1/PoE out 2
• Port 1 is SFP, Port 2 is PoE out 1/PoE out 2/ PoE In
WLC SW RAP1 RAP2 RAP3

Port1 Port2 Port1 Port2 Port1
Partner Integration
IW6300 IoT Module
Enabling partner to develop customized expansion modules on IW-6300H Series
access points by providing
DATA connectivity at 10/100/1000M Ethernet

and/or USB3.0
Power via USB (5V@0.9A) or PoE (802.3af

Class 1)
Module interface specifications (interface

controlled drawing, thermal, and paint spec
provided upon request)
Mounting points on IW-6300H
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Examples of IoT Modules
Sensor gateway Video Camera BLE Beacon GPS module
• ISA100.11a/ WirelessHart • Video surveillance • BLE Asset Tag tracking • Physical security
Field instrument sensor • Proximity engagement and
network integration
wayfinding applications
• Zigbee
Enhanced Capability with IoT Module
Capabilities
• Wireless instrumentation and sensors network
and 802.11 WiFi network integration
combines pervasive sensing network and
mobile worker into one solution
• Built-in security isolates 802.11 WiFi data and
sensor data
• Easy to install and integrate
Benefits
• Predictive asset monitoring and management
• Improve safety
• Reduce maintenance cost
Sensor gateway as IoT module as an example
ISA100/WirelessHart and 802.11 WiFi integration
802.11 Wireless Mesh Backhaul
Dual Ethernet Uplink Options 802.11 Wireless Client

WirelessHART/ISA100
Two modules currently available
Emerson 1410S and

Honeywell OneWireless
• Connect industrial IoT

assets with ease
• ISA100 and WIHART
industrial protocols
• Orderable and shipping
Module ecosystem is growing
Wipelot EagleEye Module
• UWB location tracking for

personnel, vehicles, and assets
• CM-level accuracy
Intelligence at the edge with IOx
Centralized app
IOx developer tool Cisco® IOx enabled
lifecycle management
App
Container
App
IOx Container
App
container IOx Things
Container
ready
Available IoX Resources
IW6300
CPU 1.8 GHz dual core ARM processor
CPU for IoX 50% CPU usage of CPU0
Memory 1GB
Memory for IoX Maximum 256MB
Flash Storage 256MB
Storage for IoX Maximum 32MB
Enable IW6300 IOx on AireOS WLC:

(Cisco Controller) >config ap apphost apgroup <group-name> enable/disable
Partnering with Cisco
Discuss Engage Engage

the access points with the Engineering Cisco® Services and
product team support Support
Compliance and Certifications
HazLoc/Country Certification and Approval Status
• https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/product-approvals.html
HazLoc/Country Certification and Approval Status
Atex certfication
Radio certfication
• https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/product-approvals.html
1552H Migration Path
IW6300H vs 1552
Feature IW6300 1552H Description
Temperature Range -50C to +75C -40C to 55C 10 to 20C improvement on cold and hot temperature range
Weight 9.9 – 13.7 lbs 18 lbs 25-45% reduction in weight
Volume 405 - 595 in3 645 in^3 7-37% reduction in volume
Wifi Standard 801.11 AC Wave 2 802.11n 189% Increase in data rate

Installation/Labor One Person Two People Decrease in installation costs
Supports a bolt-on module with USB and POE connectivity to enable
IoT Module Yes No Wireless HART, ISA 100.11a, BLE, GPS, and other types of
functionality
Execute IoT applications in the fog with secure connectivity with Cisco
IOx Support Yes No IOS software, and get powerful services for rapid, reliable integration
with IoT sensors and the cloud.
Power In AC/DC/DCw/UPoE/PoE+ AC/12VDC/PoE Expanded power options including PoE
Dual PoE provides industry leading versatility
Outputs 2x PoE & USB* 1x PoE
Redundant Power Yes No AC/DC Fail-over to PoE

Daisy Chain Yes No Supports daisy chain
Wireless LAN Controller Portfolio
IOS-XE based Wireless Lan Controller
Cisco® Catalyst® 9800

Cisco® Catalyst® 9800-80 Cisco® Catalyst® 9800-40
embedded wireless
(for Cisco Catalyst 9000 platform)
AireOS based Wireless Lan Controller
Mobility Express Cisco 3504 Cisco 5520 Cisco 8540

Cisco vWLC**
Migration Scenarios
WLC & Software Migration Solution

1552H/S/WU (64MB) on
IW6300H on AireOS 8.10 WLC
AireOS 8.3
1552H/S/WU on AireOS 8.5 IW6300H on AireOS 8.10 WLC
1552H/S/WU on AireOS 8.5 WLC

IW6300H on IOX-XE 17.x WLC
(IRCM* special release)
*Inter-Release Controller Mobility (IRCM) supports seamless mobility and services across different
wireless LAN controllers that runs on different software and controllers
Expansion: Existing 8.5/8.3 1552H networks
Adding IW6300-H and AireOS WLC
AireOS AireOS
8.5/8.3 8.10 WLC
WLC • 1552H and IW6300-H join
EoIP Tunnel two different AireOS WLCs
• Two networks broadcast the
same SSID
• Wireless client seamless
roaming between AireOS
8.5/8.3 and AireOS 8.10
(layer 2 roaming and layer 3
roaming)
IW6300-H • 1552H and IW6300-H can be
1552H
Deployment Deployment bridge mode, local mode
Expansion: Existing 8.5 1552H networks
Adding IW6300-H and Catalyst IOS-XE WLC
AireOS IOS-XE
8.5 WLC 17.x WLC • AireOS 8.5 WLC should
Secure Mobility
run 8.5 latest IRCM
special release
• Wireless client seamless
roaming between AireOS
8.5 WLC and IOS-XE
17.x WLC (Layer 3
roaming only)
• 1552H and IW6300-H
can be bridge mode,
1552H IW6300-H local mode
Deployment Deployment
Replacement : Mixed Mesh Topology
1552H IW6300-H
EoIP AireOS
AireOS AireOS
Tunnel 8.10 WLC
8.5/8.3 WLC 8.5/8.3 WLC • 1552H and IW6300-H
Mesh access points need
to be authorized by both
two WLCs
RAP RAP • Mesh configuration on two
WLCs (bridge group
Mesh network name, security mode,
Mesh network
Replacement
MAP
ethernet bridging etc) need
MAP
MAP MAP1 be exactly the same
1552H Mesh Deployment 1552H Mesh MAP1 replaced by IW6300H

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Replacement Installation Considerations
1552H IW6300
Wi-Fi Antenna Compatible
1552H <-> IW-6300H-AC
1552SA <-> IW-6300H-AC
Power source
1552SD <-> IW-6300H-DCW
1552WU <->IW-6300H-DCW
Power injector Replace with AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD
Power cable Compatible
Mounting Pole mount kit remains the same, only mounting bracket needs to be swapped out
SFP Compatible
Power input port size Compatible (1/2 NPT)
I/O ports PG13.5 -> ½ NPT
Spacing Difference
IW6300 1552H IW6300 1552H

IRCM between AireOS Controllers
192.168.30.5 192.168.30.100
Controller : 5508 (AireOs) EoIP Controller : 5520/3504 (AireOs)
SW Version : 8.3.150.0/8.5.140.0 SW Version : 8.10.x
EoIP Configuration on 192.168.30.5 EoIP Configuration on 192.168.30.100
View From Static Mobility Group Members
IW6300 vs. Competition
Internal use only
IW-6300H vs. Competition
IW-6300H Prosoft/Belden ABB Tropos Moxa Rajant

(DC Model) RLX2-IHNF-WC 2420 mesh router AWK-3131A ME42450R-C1D2
NTRL/CSA Class I, Div2 NTRL/CSA Class I, Div2
NTRL/CSA Class I, Div2
Hazardous certification ATEX Class I, Zone 2
ATEX Class I, Zone 2
NTRL/CSA Class I, Div2 ATEX Class I, Zone 2 NTRL/CSA Class I, Div2
IECEX Class I, Zone 2 IECEX Class I, Zone 2
802.11ac wave 2 802.11n 802.11n 802.11n 802.11n
Radio type dual band dual band dual band single band dual band
IP rating IP67 N/A IP10 IP30 IP67
Max data rate 867Mpbs 300Mbps 300Mbps 300Mbps 300Mbps
26dBm@2.4GHz,
Max transmit power 27 dBm 22 dBm 28 dBm
23dBm@5GHz
28 dBm
3 x 10/100/1000Base-T 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T
Interfaces 1 x Fiber SFP
1x 10/100/1000 Base-T 4x10/100BASE-T 1 x 10/100/1000BaseT
1 x 10/100 Base-T
Power input 44 to 57 VDC/PoE+ 10-24VDC/PoE 7-32VDC 12 to 48 VDC/PoE 24 to 48 VDC
POE out Yes, x2 GE PSE ports No No No No
Operating Temperature -50 to 75°C -40°C to 75°C -40 to 75°C -40 to 75°C -15 to 70°C
Dimensions (W x H x D) 9.7” x 11” x 3.8” 7.0” x 11.” x 2.75” 4.11” x 2.48” x 6.28” 2.08” x 5.32” x 4.13” N/A
Weight 9.9lb 3.9 lbs 1.44 lb 1.9 lb N/A

IoT Modularity Yes No No No No
Mounting options Pole, Wall Pole Din-rail Din-rail, Wall Pole
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Meets All
All
Internal use only
IW-6300H vs. Competition (Enclosure + AP)

IW-6300H Extronics Enclosure iWAP202
BARTEC PIXAVI wireless X
(DC-X–K9 as an example) (+Aruba AP324 as an example)
Radio type 802.11ac wave 2 802.11ac wave 2 802.11ac (wave1/wave2)
IP rating IP67 IP66 IP65

Max data rate 867Mpbs 1.73Gbps
Antennas External External Integrated
Max transmit power 27 dBm 24 dBm
3 x 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T

Interfaces 1 x Fiber SFP
1x 10/100/1000 Base-T (RJ-45)
or 1x Fiber SFP
Power input 44 to 57 VDC/PoE+ PoE 85 - 264 VAC , 120 - 370 VDC, POE
POE out Yes, x2 GE PSE ports No No
-40°C to 75°C (enclosure)
Operating Temperature -50 to 75°C
0°C to 50°C (access point)
-20 to 60°C
Ø 17.8”
Dimensions (W x H x D) 9.7” x 11” x 3.8” 15.4” x 11.3” x 6.3”
Thickness 7.4"
Weight 9.9lb 24.3lb 17 lb (Enclosure only)
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IW-6300H vs. Competition

Extronics Enclosure iWAP XN3 +
IW-6300-AC Aruba 370EX
Cisco 1562e
Radio type 802.11ac wave 2 802.11ac wave 2 802.11ac wave 2
IP rating IP67 IP66/IP67 IP66
Max data rate (5GHz) 867Mpbs 1.73Gbps 867Mpbs
Antennas External Internal External
Max transmit power 27 dBm 28 dBm 27 dBm
Interfaces 3 x RJ-45 & 1 x Fiber SFP 1x RJ-45 and 1 x SFP 1x RJ-45 and 1xSFP
Power input 100 - 240 VAC/PoE+/UPOE PoE PoE+/POE, DC/AC

POE out Yes, x2 GE PSE ports No No
Operating Temperature -50 to 75°C -40°C to 60°C -40°C to 50°C
Dimensions (W x H x D) 9.7” x 11” x 5.6” 9.0” x 5.1” x 8.7” At least 11.5” x 13.3” x 8.6”
Weight 13.7lb 5.3lb At least 19.19lb (exclude AP)

More info on IW6300 vs. Aruba 370EX available at https://salesconnect.cisco.com/#/program/PAGE-11413 -> Industrial Wireless
Resources
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Cisco Catalyst

IW6300 Heavy Duty

2 Hardware and Accessories 6 1552H Migration Path

3 Software Overview 7 IW6300 vs. Competition

4 Partner Integration 8 Resources

Hazloc certified: Class I, Division 2/Zone 2

Simpler deployment with light and more

Cisco® Digital Network Architecture

Extend Intent-Based Networking to Hazardous Environment

• Future-proof your deployments

• Industrial IoT multi-lingual access brings

Simplified operations, Cisco DNA Center

• IOS XE compatible, SDA-ready

Manage and monitor IoT network with the same

Intent-based network infrastructure

Cisco Catalyst 9800 series Cisco Catalyst and AireOS wireless

IW-6300H-DC-X–K9 IW-6300H-DCW-X–K9 IW-6300H-AC-X–K9

Class I area classification – Flammable gases, vapors, or liquids

Source: UL's Hazardous Locations Services

IW6300 IW3702 ESW6300

Data Rate Up to 867Mbps Up to 1.3Gbps Up to 867Mbps

Ethernet 3 x RJ45 + 1 SFP 2 x M12 3 x RJ45 + 1 SFP

PoE-out Yes (PoE+) Yes (PoE) Yes (PoE+)

Hazloc Certified Yes (Class I, Div2/Zone2) No No

IoT Modularity Yes No No

Edge Compute Yes No Yes

USB 3.0 Future No Yes

UPoE/Power No No Yes Yes Yes*

2.4/5GHz 2.4/5GHz 2.4GHz 5GHz 5GHz 2.4 GHz

Model AIR-ANT2513P4M-N AIR-ANT2588P3M-N AIR-ANT2568VG-N AIR-ANT2547V(G)-N(-HZ)

Type Directional Directional Omnidirectional Omnidirectional

Environment Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor

Gain, 2.4 GHz 13 dBi 8 dBi 6 dBi 4 dBi

Gain, 5 GHz 13 dBi 8 dBi 8 dBi 7 dBi

Model AIR-ANT2450V-N(-HZ) AIR-ANT2480V-N AIR-ANT2413P2M-N AIR-ANT5180V-N AIR-ANT5114P2M-N2

Type Omnidirectional Omnidirectional Directional Omnidirectional Directional

Environment Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor

Gain, 2.4 GHz 5 dBi 8 dBi 13 dBi - -

Gain, 5 GHz - - - 8 dBi 13 dBi1

AIR-ANT2547V-N-HZ 2.4/5 GHz 4/7 dBi Omnidirectional

AIR-ANT2588P3M-N 2.4/5 GHz 8/8 dBi Directional

AIR-ANT2513P4M-N 2.4/5 GHz 13/13 dBi Directional

AIR-ANT2450V-N-HZ 2.4 GHz 5 dBi Omnidirectional

AIR-ANT2480V-N 2.4 GHz 8 dBi Omnidirectional

AIR-ANT5180V-N 5 GHz 8 dBi Omnidirectional

AIR-ANT5114P2M-N 5 GHz 14 dBi Directional

AIR-ANT2413P2M-N 2.4 GHz 13 dBi Directional

Max Data Rate 867Mbps 867Mbps 867Mbps

RF output power (2 antennas) Up to 27 dBm Up to 27 dBm Up to 27 dBm

RF ports x4 N-type female x4 N-type female x4 N-type female

Network interface(s) x1 GE SFP x1 GE SFP x1 GE SFP

Power input 100 to 240 VAC 44 to 57 VDC 10.8 to 36 VDC

Other powering options PoE+, UPoE PoE+, UPoE PoE+, UPoE

PoE output 35.3 W total 35.3 W total 35.3 W total

Weight (lbs) 13.7 9.9 13.1

Operating temperature range -50 to +75°C -50 to +75°C -50 to +75°C

Mounting options Pole, Wall Pole, Wall Pole, Wall

GLC-SX-MM-RGD= 220-550 m MMF

GLC-LX-SM-RGD= 550 m/10 km MMF/SMF

GLC-T-RGD 100 m Cat5e

Industrial temperature range (IND): -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Standard Wall Mount Bracket Pole

IOT-ACCPMK: Used in mild environment