Cisco 1562 access point: NEMA enclosure required?

[msrohman]

Hi all,

Is it required for an Cisco outdoor 1562i or e model to have a NEMA enclosure installed as well?  

The data sheet mentions humidity are levels 0 - 95% , non-condensing. So I'm guessing that they're required?

Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Points Data Sheet - Cisco

Thanks.

[Leo Laohoo]

Depends on the environment where the APs are going to be installed but I have never used an enclosure for the 1562.

[msrohman]

Thanks for the response. We're looking at installing some of that model but they may get exposed to rain. I'm looking at the AP data sheet, but I couldn't find any information about being exposed to storms.

[Leo Laohoo · Accepted solution]

Make sure the grounding lugs are installed and the APs are earthed properly.  

We have about 200 of them out in the rain and >40C heat (Australia) without any issues.