A parks department needs APs under pavilion eaves exposed to rain,…

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A parks department needs APs under pavilion eaves exposed to rain, heat, and dust. What equipment-selection criterion should dominate?

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Select outdoor-rated, weatherproof APs and antennas matched to environmental and mounting conditions — Indoor APs outdoors are like sneakers in a rainstorm—possible once, miserable forever. Pick gear rated for wet, hot, dusty mounts and antennas that fit the pattern you need. Paint is not an IP rating.

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Choose the cheapest indoor plenum AP and coat it with spray paint

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Prioritize decorative indoor ceiling APs for aesthetics over ingress protection

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Use USB travel routers zip-tied to light poles as a permanent design

A parks department needs APs under pavilion eaves exposed to rain, heat, and dust. What equipment-selection criterion should dominate?

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