topic Re: IW9165D Compatibility in Wireless

IW9165D Compatibility

alex-beane — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:07:25 GMT

Hello,

I need to determine what parts are required to add 3 additional remote buildings to a BAS controls network since fiber is unavailable. The site already has an FM3200 Base and 3 FM1200 Volos. These parts are EOL and unavailable to order. Has anyone added an IW9165D or IW9167E to an existing Fluidmesh network or do all of the components need to be upgraded? Thank you

Re: IW9165D Compatibility

Gregory Camp — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:19:50 GMT

I've only ever deployed with IW9165D and IW9167E as the mesh end, but I think it will work. Some features like Key Rotation will not work, but in a fixed deployment you should be good.

Re: IW9165D Compatibility

Gregory Camp — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:54:58 GMT

Ok, looks like your Mesh End must be an IW radio. You can leave the VOLOs, but you need to replace the FM3200 base with an IW9167E and a sector antenna.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/ultra-reliable-wireless-backhaul/222191-configure-interoperability-for-iw-aps-an.html