10-20-2025 12:53 PM
As far as I have understand the newer 17.18.2 software version on 9800 wlc It is possible to configure the 9167E as URWB. So I have the following questions:
Is there any configuration guide is available?
Thanks in advance.
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10-20-2025 01:34 PM - edited 10-21-2025 01:22 PM
Hello @QW_netzwerk,
Since IOS XE 17.18.1, the Catalyst 9167E must boot in URWB mode to use both URWB backhaul and Wi‑Fi client access simultaneously.
You configure each radio’s role under an RF Tag → URWB Profile, while the non‑URWB radio is managed through normal WLAN tags for client access.
There are configuration guides as well as a Youtube video if you are interested:
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 17.18.x
Episode 65: URWB Comes To The 9800 In IOS-XE 17.18.1
HTH!
10-20-2025 01:34 PM - edited 10-21-2025 01:22 PM
Hello @QW_netzwerk,
Since IOS XE 17.18.1, the Catalyst 9167E must boot in URWB mode to use both URWB backhaul and Wi‑Fi client access simultaneously.
You configure each radio’s role under an RF Tag → URWB Profile, while the non‑URWB radio is managed through normal WLAN tags for client access.
There are configuration guides as well as a Youtube video if you are interested:
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 17.18.x
Episode 65: URWB Comes To The 9800 In IOS-XE 17.18.1
HTH!
10-20-2025 10:35 PM
Hey, thanks a lot for your help. The links you have shared have answered almost all my queries I just have one question about mobility. Should an AP connected to wired be configured as based and the AP mounted on a movable vehicle be configured as a client under the mobility tab?
10-21-2025 12:38 AM
Yes, the wired AP must be configured as Base, and the moving AP on the vehicle configured as Client.
10-21-2025 07:05 AM
Am I missing something @QW_netzwerk and @Jens Albrecht ? 17.18.2 has not been released yet - it's currently in beta/EFT.
If you are part of the beta/EFT then you might want to remember you've signed NDA so should not be discussing it in public forums and all questions about it should be directed to the beta/EFT team.
10-21-2025 12:33 PM
These changes were introduced with release 17.18.1 and are officially documented as everyone can see based on the links provided above. No secrets at all, all information is publicly available.
10-21-2025 01:14 PM
I am very well aware of 17.18.1 @Jens Albrecht
I am questioning your references to 17.18.2 ?
Or was that a typo and you didn't bother to check what you wrote in response to my question?
10-21-2025 01:39 PM
I changed the wording of my post but still don't get your point as none of the links reference 17.18.2 in any way. There simply are no references to 17.18.2. So really no clue at all what the problem is.
If it is forbidden to mention the simple existence of new versions, then some moderator should have edited to original question immediately after this thread got created.
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