Protective Enclosures – Type and Source
There may be applications where you desire to protect the AeroGuard™ AP by mounting the
device inside a box or other enclosure, such as in a public environment where it may be
desirable to prevent unauthorized access. SOHOware does not currently provide or specify
an enclosure for use with AeroGuard™. However, we can provide basic guidelines to help
you decide whether to offer an enclosure to your customer on your own, as follows:
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Note: SOHOware cannot warrant the use of an enclosure with the AeroGuard™ AP,
whether indoors or outdoors, and doing so is “at your own risk.”
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Materials of the enclosure should not obstruct RF signals. Plastics such as ABS, Lexan
(polycarbonate), and polystyrene have been tested and found to attenuate RF at less
than 8% typically.
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Size: the enclosure should accommodate the antennas in their fully extended position
for best RF performance. The interior dimensions, therefore, should be a minimum of 11
x 11 x 3 inches for full clearance of the AP and antennas.
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Access for cables, including Ethernet and power input, should be easily accommodated.
Some enclosures are designed for electrical junction box applications and include access
“knock outs” for conduit.
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Outdoor vs. indoor locations: SOHOware does not recommend locating the AeroGuard™
AP outdoors, even when inside a protective box. Temperature and humidity factors
cannot be adequately controlled inside an enclosure and the AGN1200 Series AP is not
designed for environmental extremes (see product data sheet for details).
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Example enclosure: Below is a photo of an example plastic enclosure that was found to
have minimal RF attenuation, appropriate internal dimensions, and accommodations for
cabling access. The source of this box is noted.
Source: Hi-Tech Controls
Model: Mi Series (Mi-0220)
www.hitechcontrols.com
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