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How do APs react to high Temp environments

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  • 1.  How do APs react to high Temp environments

    Posted Aug 13, 2018 06:55 PM

    I have IAP 205 in  warehouse 35ft high. All was fine until a recent heat wave. Not disconnects and drops are experienced. No AC in the warehouse and temps are getting up to 90 degrees F on the floor. 35ft up could be higher. IAP 205 i belive can withstand temps of 104. What kind of behavior can be excpected from an AP that is  beyond its  enviromental heat recommedation? 



  • 2.  RE: How do APs react to high Temp environments

    MVP
    Posted Aug 15, 2018 11:38 AM

    The AP-200 series recommended operating temperature is 32 degrees (F) - 104 degrees (F) as you mentioned. 

     

    For information about the internals of an AP - google "Anatomy of an AP aruba" and you can review the parts inside, but a lot of the AP is made of plastic, so theoretically higher temps could cause components to become damaged.

     

    I think the recommended AP for an environment that exceeds temperature or other conditions would be the AP-228 (up to 140 degrees F) for 802.11ac Wave 1. If that AP continues to have trouble, it may be worth considering swapping for that model. 

     

    I would consult your local Aruba rep for more details.