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Part numbers
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Cisco Wireless 9172 Access Points: Internal antennas
● CW9172I: Indoor access point with omnidirectional antennas
● CW9172H: Wall Plate, with Internal omnidirectional antennas
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Software
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Cisco Wireless 9172I – Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.15.2b or later
Cisco Wireless 9172H – Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.17.1 or later
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Supported Wireless LAN controllers
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● Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers (physical or virtual)
● Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches with Embedded Wireless Controller in SDA mode.
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802.11be
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● 2x2 with two spatial streams (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) or 2x2 with two spatial streams (2.4 GHz ) and 4x4 with four spatial streams (5 GHz)
● 4096 QAM
● Multilink operation
● Preamble puncturing
● Uplink/downlink OFDMA
● TWT
● BSS coloring
● Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC)
● 20-, 40-, 80-, 160-, and 320-MHz channels (6 GHz)
● 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels (5 GHz)
● 20-MHz channels (2.4 GHz)
CW9172I:
● PHY data rates up to 9 Gbps (2x2 320 MHz on 6 GHz, 2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz, and 2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz) or PHY data rates up to 6.0 Gbps (4x4 160 MHz on 5 GHz, 2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz)
● Packet aggregation: Aggregate MAC Protocol Data Unit (A-MPDU) (transmit and receive), Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit (A-MSDU) (transmit and receive)
● 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
● Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support
● Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) support
CW9172H:
● PHY data rates up to 9 Gbps (2x2 320 MHz on 6 GHz, 2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz, and 2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz)
● Packet aggregation: Aggregate MAC Protocol Data Unit (A-MPDU) (transmit and receive), Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit (A-MSDU) (transmit and receive)
● 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
● Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support
● Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) support
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802.11ax
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● 2x2 with two spatial streams (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) or 2x2 with two spatial streams (2.4 GHz) and 4x4 with four spatial streams (5 GHz)
● Uplink/downlink OFDMA
● 1024 QAM
● TWT
● BSS coloring
● MRC
● 802.11ax beamforming
● 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels (5 and 6-GHz)
● 20-MHz channels (2.4-GHz)
CW9172I
● PHY data rates up to 5 Gbps (2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz, 2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz, and 2x2 160 MHz on 6 GHz) or PHY data rates up to 5 Gbps (2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz, 4x4 160 MHz on 5 GHz)
● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
● 802.11 DFS
● CSD support
● WPA2/WPA3 support
CW9172H
● PHY data rates up to 5 Gbps (2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz, 2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz, and 2x2 160 MHz on 6 GHz)
● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
● 802.11 DFS
● CSD support
● WPA2/WPA3 support
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802.11ac
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● 2x2 + 2x2 downlink MU-MIMO with 2x2 spatial streams
● MRC
● 802.11ac beamforming
● 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels
CW9172I:
● PHY data rates up to 3.4 Gbps (4x4 160 MHz on 5 GHz) or PHY data rates up to 1.7 Gbps (2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz)
● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
● 802.11 DFS
● CSD support
● WPA2/WPA3 support
CW9172H:
● PHY data rates up to 1.7 Gbps (2x2 160 MHz on 5 GHz and 2x2 20 MHz on 2.4 GHz)
● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
● 802.11 DFS
● CSD support
● WPA2/WPA3 support
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802.11n version 2.0
(and related capabilities)
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● 2x2 MIMO with four spatial streams
● MRC
● 802.11n and 802.11a/g beamforming
● 20- and 40-MHz channels
CW9172I:
● PHY data rates up to 440 Mbps (2x2 40 MHz with 5 GHz and 2x2 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz) or 744 Mbps (4x4 40 MHz on 5 GHz and 2x2 on 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz)
● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
● 802.11 DFS
● CSD support
CW9172H:
● PHY data rates up to 440 Mbps (2x2 40 MHz with 5 GHz and 2x2 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz)
● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
● 802.11 DFS
● CSD support
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Integrated Antenna
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CW9172I
● 2.4GHz: Peak gain 4dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
● 5GHz: Peak gain 5.5dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
● 6GHz: Peak gain 6dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
● IoT: Peak gain 2dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
CW9172H
● 2.4GHz: Peak gain 4dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
● 5GHz: Peak gain 7dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
● 6GHz: Peak gain 6dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
● IoT: Peak gain 1.25dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
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Interfaces
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CW9172I :
● 1x100M/1000M/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) Uplink
● Management console port (RJ-45) with default speed of 115200 bps
● USB 2.0 at 4.5W
CW9172H:
● 1x100M/1000M/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) Uplink
● Management console port (RJ-45) with default speed of 115200 bps
● 3x100M/1000M Ethernet LAN ports
◦ 1xLAN port capable of POE out
● 1x Passthrough port
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Incorporated Radios
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CW9172I
● Wi-Fi 7 802.11be on all three radios
● 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz (all 2x2:2) or 2.4 GHz (2x2:2) + 5 GHz (4x4:4)
● Dedicated Scan/aux Radio and IoT (BLE 6) Radio
CW9172H
● Wi-Fi 7 802.11be on all three radios
● 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz (all 2x2:2)
● Dedicated Scan/aux Radio and IoT (BLE 6) Radio
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Indicators
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Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, and boot loader errors
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Dimensions (WxLxH)
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CW9172I (without mounting brackets):
● 7.8 x 7.8 x 2.1 in. (20 x 20 x 5.3 cm)
CW9172H (without mounting brackets):
● 5.1 x 7.0 x 1.0 in (13 x 18 x 2.6 cm)
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Weight
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CW9172I:
● 1.9 lb (874g)
CW9172H
● 1.26 lb (572 g)
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Mounting Brackets
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CW9172I:
● AIR-AP-BRACKET-1 or AIR-AP-BRACKET-2
CW9172H:
● CW-MNT-H1-00
● CW-MNT-H3-00
● CW-ACC-DESK1-00
● CW-ACC-SPACER1-00
● MA-MNT-MR-H1A
● AIR-AP-BRACKET-W4=
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Input Power Requirements
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CW9172I:
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Power Source
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2.4 GHz Radio
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5 GHz Radio
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6 GHz Radio
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Link Speed
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USB
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Max PoE Requirement at PD
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802.3bt class 5 (UPOE)
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2x2
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2x2
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2x2
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2.5 G
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Y (4.5 W)
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32 W
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802.3 at (PoE+)
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2x2
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2x2
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2x2
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2.5 G
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N
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25.5 W
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802.3 at (PoE+)
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2x2
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4x4
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-
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2.5 G
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N
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25.5 W
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802.3 af (PoE)
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1x1
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-
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-
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1G
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N
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12.95 W
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CW9172H:
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Power Source
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2.4 GHz Radio
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5 GHz Radio
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6 GHz Radio
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Link Speed
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POE Out
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Max PoE Requirement at PD
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802.3bt class 5 (UPOE)
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2x2
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2x2
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2x2
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2.5 G
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Y (15.4W)
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41 W
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802.3 at (PoE+)
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2x2
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2x2
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2x2
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2.5 G
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N
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25.5 W
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802.3 af (PoE)
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1x1
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-
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-
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1G
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N
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12.95 W
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Power Consumption
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CW9172I
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Power Source
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Idle
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Typical
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Dual Radio 802.3at (PoE+)
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10.3 W ±2W
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11.2 W ±4W
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Tri Radio 802.3at (PoE+)
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10.7 W ±2W
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12.2 W ±4W
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Note: Actual power consumption may vary depending on AP usage. Typical power consumption assumes AP is passing traffic* during typical business hours, and is idle during off-business hours. Business hours are assumed to be 11 hours a day, 6 days a week.
* Test Conditions:
Dual Radio 802.3at: The 5 GHz band operating at 160 MHz (4x4) passing 400 Mbps per band of download traffic and the 2.4 GHz band operating at 20 MHz (2x2) passing 50 Mbps of download traffic; USB disabled; 2.5G Ethernet Port; Ambient temperature 25˚C (77°F).
Tri Radio 802.3at: The 6 GHz and the 5 GHz bands both operating at 160 MHz (2x2) passing 200 Mbps per band of download traffic and the 2.4 GHz band operating at 20 MHz (2x2) passing 50 Mbps of download traffic; USB disabled; 2.5G Ethernet Port; Ambient temperature 25˚C (77°F).
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CW9172H
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Power Source
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Idle
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Typical
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802.3at (PoE+)
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10.7 W ±2W
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12.8 W ±4W
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Note: Actual power consumption may vary depending on AP usage. Typical power consumption assumes AP is passing traffic* during typical business hours, and is idle during off-business hours. Business hours are assumed to be 11 hours a day, 6 days a week.
* Test Conditions:
802.3at: The 6 GHz and the 5 GHz bands both operating at 160 MHz (2x2) passing 200 Mbps per band of download traffic and the 2.4 GHz band operating at 20 MHz (2x2) passing 50 Mbps of download traffic; USB disabled; 2.5G Ethernet Port; Ambient temperature 25˚C (77°F).
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Environmental
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CW9172I :
● Non operating (storage) temperature: -40 to – 158 F (-40 to 70 C)
● Non operating (storage) altitude test: 0 – 550mbar (at approx. 4863m, 16K ft)
● Operating temperature : 32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C)
[Performance derated from 104 to 122 F (40 – 50C)]
● Radio operation derated for 104F to 122F (40C to 50C)
● Operating humidity : 0 to 95% (noncondensing)
● Operating altitude test: 45C at 0- 4205m (13.8K ft)
CW9172H :
● Non operating (storage) temperature: -40 to – 158 F (-40 to 70 C)
● Non operating (storage) altitude test: 0 – 550mbar (at approx. 4863m, 16K ft)
● Operating temperature : 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
[Performance derated from 104 to 122 F (40 – 50C)]
● Operating humidity : 0 to 95% (noncondensing)
● Operating altitude test: 45C at 0- 4205m (13.8K ft)
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System Memory
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● 4096 MB DRAM
● 16 GB storage flash
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Available Transmit Power Settings
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2.4 GHz:
● 23 dBm (200 mW)
● -4 dBm (0.39 mW)
5 GHz:
● 23 dBm (200 mW)
● -4 dBm (0.39 mW)
6 GHz:
● 23 dBm (200 mW)
● - 4 dBm (0.39 mW)
Note: In countries where use of the 6-GHz band is not allowed or there is no current software support, the 6-GHz radio will be disabled. The radio may be enabled with future software, once the product is certified to operate in 6 GHz for that country.
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Compliance Standards
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● Safety:
◦ IEC 60950-1 / IEC 62368-1 Ed.3 (with Ed.2 Deviation annex)
◦ EN 60950-1 / EN 62368-1 Ed.3 (with Ed.2 Deviation annex)
◦ UL 60950-1 / UL62368-1 3rd (with Ed.2 Deviation annex)
◦ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 / CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1 3rd (with Ed.2 Deviation annex)
◦ AS/NZS60950.1 / AS/NZS62368.1 Ed.3 (with Ed.2 Deviation annex)
◦ UL 2043 (CW9172I only)
◦ Class III equipment
● Emissions:
◦ CISPR 32 (rev. 2015) +AMD1:2019
◦ EN 55032:2015/A11:2020
◦ EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019/A1:2021
◦ EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019
◦ AS/NZS CISPR32: 2015+AMD1:2020
◦ 47 CFR FCC Part 15B
◦ ICES-003 (Issue 7, Class B)
◦ VCCI-CISPR 32:2016
◦ CNS 13438:2006 (95)
◦ KS C 9832:2019
◦ QCVN 118:2018/BTTTT
● Immunity:
◦ EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
◦ KS C 9835:2019
◦ Emissions and immunity:
◦ EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11)
◦ EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 (2020-09)
◦ QCVN (18:2014)
◦ QCVN 112:2017/BTTTT
◦ KS X 3124:2020
◦ KS X 3126:2020
◦ EN 61000-6-1:2019
◦ EN 60601-1-2:2015+A1:2021
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● Radio:
◦ EN 300 328 (v2.2.2)
◦ EN 301 893 (v2.1.1)
◦ EN 303 687 (v0.0.14, draft)
◦ AS/NZS 4268 (rev. 2017)
◦ 47 CFR FCC Part 15C, 15.247, 15.407
◦ RSP-100
◦ RSS-GEN
◦ RSS-247
◦ LP0002 (109)
◦ Japan Std. 66, and Std. 71
● RF safety:
◦ EN 50385:2017
◦ AS/NZS 2772 (rev. 2016)
◦ 47 CFR Part 2.1091
◦ RSS-102
◦ IEEE standards:
◦ IEEE 802.3
◦ IEEE 802.3ab
◦ IEEE 802.3af/at
◦ IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
◦ IEEE 802.11h, 802.11d
● Security:
◦ 802.11i (WPA2, WPA3)
◦ 802.1x/802.1x - SHA256
◦ Enhanced Open/OWE
◦ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) - GCMP128, GCMP256 and CCMP256
● Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types:
◦ EAP-Transport Layer Security (TLS)
◦ EAP-Tunneled TLS (TTLS) or Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (MSCHAP) v2
◦ Protected EAP (PEAP) v0 or EAP-MSCHAP v2
◦ EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST)
◦ PEAP v1 or EAP-Generic Token Card (GTC)
◦ EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
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Certifications
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● Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi 7 (R1), Wi-Fi 6 (R2), Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3-R3, WPA3-Suite B, Enhanced Open Security
● Bluetooth SIG: Bluetooth Low Energy
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