AFC Support for 6 GHz Standard Power Mode
The Cisco Catalyst IW9167I supports the Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) 6 GHz Standard Power mode. A standard power AP joins the system. Before enabling standard power, the AP must get the available frequencies and the power in each frequency range from the AFC system.
The AFC system computes the available frequencies and maximum allowable power based on the information provided by the regulatory body (FCC for United States). The response is sent back to controller, which may assign a standard power channel to the AP based on the allowed channel list returned by the AFC system.
Standard Power AP coordinate through an AFC service. The AFC accesses information and, along with the AP’s geographical location and antenna characteristics, creates a topographical propagation map modeling the AP’s interference radius. This map allows you to assign maximum transmission power and coordinate/configure the channel settings to avoid interference.
The IW9167I is compatible with Self Identifiable Antenna (SIA) antennas for the 6 GHz band.
Note |
A power cycle is mandatory after the first installation of the SIA antenna. |
Deployment Mode |
Low-power Indoor Support |
Standard Power Support |
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Outdoor |
Yes |
Yes |
The transmission power is limited to a maximum of 36 dB Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP), and APs must be coordinated through an AFC service. The APs are allowed to operate in the UNII-5 (5.925-6.425 GHz) and UNII-7 (6.525-7.125 GHz) in the U.S.
Conducter Per Path Power |
Antenna Gain |
Tx x Rx Chains |
Max EIRP |
Max EIRP (SP/AFC) |
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20-80Mhz |
160Mhz |
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10 dBm |
10 dBm |
5 dBi |
4x4 |
21 dBm |
36 dBm |