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What is the Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Series Heavy Duty Access Point?
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The Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Series is a ruggedized Wi-Fi 6 access point engineered for harsh and hazardous industrial environments, delivering high-capacity, low-latency wireless connectivity.
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What are the key features of the Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Series?
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Key features include dual-band 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) radios with OFDMA and MU-MIMO, integrated BLE5.0/Zigbee IoT radio, advanced security (WPA3, 802.1X, TrustSec), and remote management via Cisco DNA Center.
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Which environments is the Catalyst IW6300 Series designed for?
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The IW6300 Series is rated for extreme temperatures (−40 °C to +65 °C), high humidity, IP67 dust/water ingress, and certified for Class I Div 2, ATEX Zone 2 and IECEx hazardous locations.
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Which wireless standards and throughput does the IW6300 support?
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It supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) and backward 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards, delivering up to 2.95 Gbps aggregate throughput (574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz; 1.2 Gbps per 5 GHz radio).
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How many client devices can the IW6300 Series handle?
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Each IW6300 access point supports up to 512 associated clients concurrently, ensuring consistent performance under high-density conditions.
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Does the IW6300 Series support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes, the IW6300 supports 802.3af/at PoE for simplified deployment, with an optional AC power supply available for non-PoE scenarios.
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What management and deployment options are available?
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You can provision, monitor, and optimize the IW6300 via Cisco DNA Center, Cisco IOS XE CLI or Cisco Prime Infrastructure for full lifecycle management.
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How is the IW6300 Series physically mounted?
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Installation options include wall-mount, ceiling-mount, conduit-mount and pole-mount kits, plus integrated mounting points for secure attachment in industrial settings.
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What are the environmental specifications of the Catalyst IW6300?
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It operates from −40 °C to +65 °C, 5%–95% non-condensing humidity, meets IP67 for dust/water protection, and withstands 4 ft drop and 1 m water jet tests.
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Is the IW6300 Series certified for hazardous locations?
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Yes, it carries UL Class I Div 2, ATEX Zone 2, IECEx Zone 2 certifications, and complies with EN 60079 for explosion-protected environments.
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How does the IW6300 Series ensure network security?
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It enforces WPA3 encryption, 802.1X authentication, Cisco TrustSec segmentation, secure boot, and control/data plane encryption to safeguard industrial networks.
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Does the IW6300 Series support IoT device connectivity?
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Integrated BLE 5.0 and Zigbee radios enable direct IoT sensor and asset tracking integration without additional gateways.
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How are software updates and patches applied?
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You can deploy secure over-the-air software images and patches via Cisco DNA Center or manually upgrade through the IOS XE CLI with version control.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty and 90-day software support; extended coverage is available through Cisco Smart Net Total Care.
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What antenna options are available for the IW6300?
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You can choose between integrated directional/internal antennas or external N-connector antennas for customized coverage patterns.
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How does the Catalyst IW6300 deliver low-latency performance?
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It leverages Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA scheduling, MU-MIMO spatial streams and advanced QoS for predictable sub-10 ms latency in mobile and real-time applications.
