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Indoor vs Outdoor FCC rated APs

thefranmanatt
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So  I am being told 1 or 2 years ago the FCC changed the way APs are  certified.  That the manufactures certs the APs for either indoor or  outdoor.  Can anyone confirm this? 

Does this mean an indoor AP  can NOT be used outdoors?  Or does it mean a professional has to install  it to meet the FCC outdoor rules (power and channels)?

thanks

CCNP - Wireless
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It pretty simple. You just need to make sure you do not exceed the FCC reg for outdoor. And keep in mind that UNII2 ,UNII2E has different power standards than UNII3.

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I am guessing the samething but have you every heard of the indoor/outdoor FCC rating before?

Yes. These ratings are to allow indoor use of 5 ghz and outdoor use. The outdoor rating allows for more power.

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Unii 3 is 1000 mw while 80211 states 800mw



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Oh boy, George.  I think you need to spend more time with your "Betsy". 

Welcome back Leo!

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