Preparing for the Future of Education, Today: Oberon Outdoor Wi-Fi Solutions
June 04, 2020
With stay-at-home precautions in effect in many locations, school districts are implementing online learning for students. For those who may have limited internet access, some schools have established outdoor Wi-Fi networks near the school where some students can access the district network while maintaining safety protocols.
These networks are an extension of the district Wi-Fi into the parking lot or other common areas near the school. Students arrive by vehicle and safely connect to the school’s enterprise network without leaving the car. The student quickly downloads lessons and programs and uploads assignments for the day.
For schools looking to establish such a network, Oberon can help. It's known the new outdoor network must be set up quickly for immediate use where local rules permit. To meet both current and long-term needs, the access point (AP) must be secure and protected from weather, theft and tampering. Oberon’s distributors are now stocking many of its leading NEMA 4 Wi-Fi AP enclosures.
Solutions for Challenging Environments
Oberon’s most compact Skybar NEMA 4 enclosure conceals and protects APs with embedded antennas in locations where it is desirable to minimize the visibility of the AP. The Model 1020 is a rugged, low-loss ABS plastic enclosure. It can be painted to blend in with the environment and is ideal for courtyards and entryways. Available with a right-angle mounting bracket (to position the AP in the preferred horizontal orientation), and a pole mounting bracket.
Clockwise from top left:
- 1020-00: Mounted on exterior wall
- 1020-00: Mounted on exterior wall
- 1020-00-RAB-PMK: Right-angle bracket (-RAB) and pole mount kit (-PMK)
- 1020-00-RAB: Right-angle bracket (-RAB)
Sized for flexibility, the Model 1021 Skybar NEMA 4 enclosure is large enough to conceal and protect APs and directional (panel) antennas. The Model 1021 is a rugged, low-loss polycarbonate plastic enclosure available with an internal articulating antenna mount and a pole mounting bracket.
The 1021 is ideal for Wi-Fi coverage in parking areas and garages as it can be mounted on the wall or on light poles. It can be painted to blend in with the environment.
Left: 1021-00-PMB
- Pole mount bracket (-PMB)
Right: 1021-00-ANTPLATE-PMB
- Internal articulating mounting accessory (-ANTPLATE)
- Pole mount bracket (-PMB)
The easy-to-install Model 1024 NEMA 4 enclosure features a hinged, lockable lid. A universal interior mount panel will accommodate all leading vendors’ APs. This rugged, polycarbonate, low-loss enclosure is available with either a clear or opaque door and is large enough for AP with attached antennas. Ideal for Wi-Fi coverage in parking areas and garages.
Left: 1024-00
Right: 1024-C
Oberon’s Model 3001-00 is an outdoor shroud for concealing larger outdoor Wi-Fi and small cell APs, antennas, remote radio heads, cabling and connectors. The Model 3001-00 includes a paintable, rugged ABS plastic hinged cover which is virtually transparent to wireless signals. The 3001-00 also includes a heavy-duty panel for mounting APs, antennas, and brackets from most leading wireless vendors. Where outdoor network aesthetics is paramount, conceal and protect outdoor rated wireless equipment.
Oberon’s NetPoint 3032 Wi-Fi Bollard extends wireless coverage into outdoor areas. These bollards are 60″ tall and are large enough to conceal and protect most vendors’ outdoor APs, antennas, cables, power injectors and media converters. Wi-Fi bollards allow the wireless designer to install the wireless infrastructure where it is needed, without hanging APs on walls or light poles. Netpoint Wi-Fi bollards are available in a wide variety of colors suitable for most campus and park environments.
How to Begin
In this article, we feature some of Oberon’s most popular outdoor mounts and enclosures for Wi-Fi APs. To find specific models for use in your installation, we recommend visiting Oberon's Solutions Finder from its main menu. Your specific criteria can be used to find your ideal solution from hundreds of options.
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Posted by Chatsworth Products at 6/4/2020 12:13:18 PM