topic Re: AP Enclosure in Wireless

AP Enclosure

erodriguez@iqteksolutions.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:09:24 GMT

Hi,

I have a site with MR76 and they have the MA-ANT-20, and I'm looking for a recommended outdoor enclosure,

Regards

Re: AP Enclosure

GreenMan — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:20:40 GMT

Why would they need an enclosure - these products are already outdoor rated...?

Re: AP Enclosure

erodriguez@iqteksolutions.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:44:47 GMT

I agree, but this is more for theft or vandalism.

Re: AP Enclosure

Karsten Iwen — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:12:18 GMT

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Re: AP Enclosure

GreenMan — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:16:19 GMT

OK. I think the general recommendation would be to try to put it somewhere well out of reach, rather than enclose it - the more sturdy an enclosure is, the more it will affect signal strength OK - greater sturdiness doesn't necessarily equate to increased dB loss, but you take the point, I hope. Definitely plastic rather than metal, anyway!

You could look to put the AP in an enclosure and cable to antennas outside - but that would mean different, more costly antennas - which would then not get the protection of the enclosure either.

They could use a cluster of MV cameras to keep an eye on the AP (and each other)...? 😁

Re: AP Enclosure

erodriguez@iqteksolutions.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:19:49 GMT

Thanks for the recommendation,

Re: AP Enclosure

Philip D'Ath — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:40:20 GMT

I've used plastic electrical enclosures before. They are very tough, and a vandal would have to think twice before breaking into something that looks like it might contain electricity.

Re: AP Enclosure

Karsten Iwen — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:03:34 GMT

Re: AP Enclosure

erodriguez@iqteksolutions.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:21:26 GMT

Good one. Thanks