Procurement delivered indoor office APs for a city yard that must mount hardware on an exterior wall above a loading dock. What mismatch should the technician catch before installation?
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Short Explanation
Indoor plastic and rain do not mix. If the mount is outside above a dock, you need outdoor-rated gear—not a lobby AP with a hopeful paint job. Catch the SKU mismatch before the first storm does.
Full Explanation
AP type selection includes indoor versus outdoor environmental rating. Exterior mounts need outdoor-rated APs or approved outdoor enclosures specified by the design. Indoor office APs lack the weatherization and often the mounting/antenna options required for yard or dock exterior installs, so the technician must reject the wrong SKU before hanging hardware.