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Indoor Ruckus Waps outside in Northeast??
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Post 1 made on Thursday June 15, 2017 at 10:49
lippavisual
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Has anyone installed indoor Ruckus waps outside in the Northeast? My customer has a sheltered Pool Cabana and where the access point would be mounted, would never be hit by the elements. It would however be exposed to cold temps in the winter and humidity in the summer.

Just looking for any real world experience in this situation. Budget job but I'm swinging Ruckus for inside the house, but don't think I can swing the outdoor AP pricing.

Thanks,
Post 2 made on Saturday June 17, 2017 at 20:37
wildulmer
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I was told that it will work for a while but eventually condensation will degrade the unit. No first hand experience but maybe if it is off through the winter you might be fine for quite a while.
Post 3 made on Saturday June 17, 2017 at 21:10
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I disagree with the OFF part. If the temperature is higher than ambient, condensation is less likely. In all cases the unit should be stored and operated within its temperature spec.

If practical, the unit could be brought inside during the winter months or wrapped in plastic and include a desiccant pack.
Post 4 made on Sunday June 18, 2017 at 00:08
Mario
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Moisture proof the PCB on both sides and you'll be fine.
Post 5 made on Sunday June 18, 2017 at 15:42
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If the client will allow it, put it in an outdoor box (obviously somewhere inconspicuous so it won't look ugly).
Everyone should learn something new every day.
OP | Post 6 made on Monday June 19, 2017 at 08:43
lippavisual
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Thanks guys. I'll see what I can come up with.
Post 7 made on Friday June 23, 2017 at 09:42
Cams
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let me know. we are in the same situation.

Moisture proof? you mean just to spray something onto the WAP? I forgot the company, but they did something like this for remotes and they made it waterproof..

Need to find the name.. they could be a option.. I think they charged 150$ to protect a RTI remote.. might be similar pricing for this
Post 8 made on Friday June 23, 2017 at 10:25
buzz
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There are companies that offer "nano coatings". While these may protect the boards, they will not prevent the accumulation of condensation that could impede performance.
Post 9 made on Friday June 23, 2017 at 12:25
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NEMA 4 enclosures from Oberon

[Link: oberoninc.com]
Not my circus, not my monkeys


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