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Cisco Wi-Fi Interface Module Overview

This chapter contains the following sections:

Cisco Wi-Fi Interface Module (WIM) Overview

This section provides an overview of the Cisco Wi-Fi Interface Module (WIM). The PID is WP-WIFI6-x where x signifies the regulatory domain.

Highlights of the WIM are:

Hardware Overview

The following diagram shows the control and data path of the WIM. The wired interface is connected to the IR1800 series Switch port (named wlan-GigabitEthernet 0/1/4).

Diagram showing the connection between Router Host, IR18xx, and WIM module via wlan-GigabitEthernet 0/1/4.

The following graphic shows the front panel of the WIM.

Front panel of the WP-WIFI6 module with numbered controls: 1 (2.4 GHz), 2 (2.4 GHz), 3 (2.4/5 GHz), 4 (2.4/5 GHz), 5 (Enable LED), 6 (Wi-Fi LED).

Table 1: WIM Front Panel

Item Description
1 Disabled when the flexible antenna ports are set to dual-band mode (Default). 2.4 GHz when the flexible antenna ports are set to single-band mode.
2 Disabled when the flexible antenna ports are set to dual-band mode (Default). 2.4 GHz when the flexible antenna ports are set to single-band mode.
3 2.4/5 GHz when the flexible antenna ports are set to dual-band mode (Default). 5 GHz only when the flexible antenna ports are set to single-band mode.
4 2.4/5 GHz when the flexible antenna ports are set to dual-band mode (Default). 5 GHz only when the flexible antenna ports are set to single-band mode.
5 Enable LED
6 Wi-Fi LED

Note: Refer to Flexible Antenna Port for additional details.

The following table describes the Enable LED:

LED Status Description
Off No Power
Yellow Power is on, module is not yet functional
Green Module is fully functional

The following table describes the Wi-Fi LED:

LED Status Status Type Description
Solid Green Association Status Normal operating condition, but no wireless client associated.
Solid Blue Association Status
  • WP-WIFI6 (CAPWAP mode): Infra AP registered with WLC, Client connected to the AP
  • WP-WIFI6 (UIW WGB): 1 – WGB registered with Infra AP 2 – Both Radio Root AP(second radio) + wireless client connected: NA
Solid Green Boot Loader Status Executing Boot Loader
Flashing Green Boot Loader Status Boot Loader Error, signing verification error.
Flashing Blue Operating Status Software upgrade in progress.
Alternate between Green and Red Operating Status Discovery/Join process is in progress.
Cycle through Red-Off-Green-Off-Blue-Off Access Point operating system error General warning; insufficient inline power.

Note: LED status information is not applicable to concurrent radio mode. Concurrent radio Root AP + wireless client displays the default LED behavior – Alternate blinking red/green.

Software Overview

The WIM is supported on all four models of the IR1800 series.

Feature support has changed through different versions that run on the WIM software. The IR1800 router software must be running IOS-XE version 17.7.1 or greater. Features available on the WIM depend on what is available on the IOS XE software version of the router, and what mode the WIM is running in. The following table provides details:

Table 2: Feature Matrix

Router IOS XE Release WIM IOS XE Release Feature WIM Software Image Type
17.7.1 and Greater 17.6.1 to 17.10.x Three Modes Supported:
CAPWAP
EWC
WGB		 ap1g8-k9w8
C9800-AP-iosxe-wlc.bin
ap1g8-k9w8
17.7.1 and Greater 17.11.1 and Greater Unified Industrial Wireless (UIW) software image type is introduced to support the following:
  • UIW: WGB mode support move from ap1g8-k9w8 to ap1g8t-k9c1
  • UIW: Concurrent Radio support with WGB uplink and Root AP mode
  • UIW: Concurrent Radio support with dual Root AP mode
See more about the UIW image here.

Note: WGB mode in ap1g8-k9w8 discontinued starting with 17.11.1.

 ap1g8t-k9c1

Feature set is aligned on AP 9105AXI. See the Feature Matrix for Cisco Wireless Access Points.

See the Software Download page for the different WIM software.

Ordering Information

In Cisco Commerce Configuration, Wi-Fi software offers three types of configurations, bundled with different image types. WIM module is shipped with pre-installed image bundle accordingly:

Related Documentation

The WIM is capable of booting up different images and converting the AP type to support different mode of operation, within the programmed image bundle capability. See the conversion section for details. EWC and WGB are exclusive.

Tip: Cisco recommends you map the typical deployment use cases and order Wi-Fi software with pre-installed image bundle.

There are many different options that can be configured on the Access Point depending on your installation scenario. Other sources of documentation are available here:

Models: WP-WIFI6-x Wi-Fi Interface Module WIM, WP-WIFI6-x, Wi-Fi Interface Module WIM, Interface Module WIM, Module WIM

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