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Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul

Wireless you can depend on. Easy to deploy.

Confidently connect even your more demanding applications. Give your users an exceptional experience with an easy-to-deploy wireless network that offers high-speed reliability, low latency, and “make-before-break” handoffs.

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Power up your operations with wireless you can rely on


Enjoy the benefits of URWB integrated with Wi-Fi technology

Connect confidently with Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul technology. Use URWB for your mission-critical applications to connect automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in manufacturing, tele-remote applications in ports and mines, and more.

Connect with confidence—every time

Rest easy knowing that your mission-critical assets are connected—even with obstacles and RF interference. Our Multipath Operations technology protects your critical communications around the clock.

Get connected fast with easy deployment

Get ahead of the curve with a wireless network that's quick and easy to deploy. Your Wi-Fi–savvy teams can set up our Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) quickly—it's built on 802.11 standards and deploys just like Wi-Fi.

Discover speed and security—together

Get a wireless network that matches the high-performance demands and data rates of your applications. Deliver a smoother experience with ultra-low latency, "make-before-break" handoffs, and built-in security.

Extend your wireless anywhere

Connect buildings and fixed assets with long-range, high-throughput wireless connectivity that works anywhere that fiber is too costly or is not an option.

Cisco Catalyst IW9167, IW9165D, and IW9165E

Find your reliable wireless solution

Cisco catalyst IW9167 Heavy Duty Series Access Point

Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Heavy Duty Series Access Points

Get versatile positioning in your network with tri-radio. Plus, MIMO 4×4 and multigigabit speeds.

Cisco Catalyst IW9165E Rugged Access Point and Wireless Client

Cisco Catalyst IW9165E Rugged Access Point and Wireless Client

Enjoy easy integration in moving assets with a compact form, dual radio, 2×2, and two spatial streams.

Cisco catalyst IW9165D Heavy Duty Access point

Cisco Catalyst IW9165D Heavy Duty Access Point

Easily set up wireless backhaul with built-in directional antenna and choice of external antennas (2 × N type).

Cisco IEC6400 Edge Compute appliance

Cisco IEC6400 Edge Compute Appliance

Catalyst Industrial Wireless radio traffic aggregator for large-scale deployments. Based on Cisco UCS C220 M6 Rack Server.

Cisco Wireless 9178I Access Point

Cisco Wireless 9178I Access Point

Deploy Wi-Fi 7 with a global-use access point that offers a resilient, scalable solution for your modern wireless network.

Cisco Catalyst 9124 Series access point

Cisco Catalyst 9124 Series access points

Built for on-premises managed Wi-Fi 6 mobile, outdoor, and wireless-backhaul support.

Cisco Catalyst Center

Activate and set up URWB capabilities on Cisco Wi-Fi access points through the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and manage using Catalyst Center.

Cisco Industrial Wireless service

Configure and roll out URWB in dedicated standalone mode on Catalyst industrial wireless Wi-Fi 6/6E access points.

Cisco Industrial Wireless Monitor

Monitor and maintain URWB in standalone mode on Catalyst industrial wireless access points, with real-time data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and situation alerts from all URWB devices.

See how URWB on Cisco Wireless works

Discover how you can unlock new use cases by leveraging Wi-Fi's high bandwidth and URWB's ultra-reliability simultaneously in a single access point. See how easy it is to manage both technologies through a single pane of glass with tools you already rely on.

Meet our innovative, versatile wireless client

Get an up-close look at the Catalyst IW9165E Rugged Access Point and Wireless Client. Discover how it provides ultra-reliable, low-latency wireless connectivity to machines and moving vehicles.

Learn how URWB helps to get things done


ScottishPower Renewables goes green and clean

URWB helped ScottishPower to take wireless connectivity offshore for wind farm construction.

Get uninterrupted wireless for critical manufacturing assets

See how a manufacturing organization used URWB to deploy a large number of moving assets that are critical to their operations.

Find the right fit for your own industrial wireless network

Understand URWB, other wireless technologies, and key factors to consider in designing the right solution for your needs.

Discover more use cases and resources

Explore other customer stories, guides, industry-specific blogs, and more.

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Experience connectivity that is both versatile and reliable

Enjoy the power of combining URWB's near-zero latency and uninterrupted handoffs together with Wi-Fi's high throughput to connect your assets reliably.

Get expert guidance

Have your questions answered in a custom demo with our industrial IoT networking experts. They'll work with you to put together the right solutions for your needs.