Product Overview
The Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP enables you to extend your Wireless LAN beyond the
boundaries of indoor locations. They are resistant to harsh outdoor conditions and extreme
temperatures. Using the advanced wireless distribution feature of the Enterasys Wireless LAN,
the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP can extend your Wireless LAN to outdoor locations without
Ethernet cabling. A mounting bracket is available to enable quick and easy mounting of the
Enterasys Wireless Outdoor APs to walls, rails, and poles.
The Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP supports the 802.11a, 802.11g and full backward compatibility
with legacy 802.11b devices. It is delivered in a rugged enclosure and is available in two versions
— internal antenna and external antenna. The Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP2660 with external
antenna connectors supports a variety of antennas, providing range and coverage versatility.
The Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP interoperates fully with the Enterasys Wireless LAN,
including support for Enterasys VoWLAN, branch office mode, availability and mobility features.
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You do not have to carry out any extra configuration to work with the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor
APs. For more information, see the Enterasys Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence
Software User Guide.
Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP
Note: The Enterasys Wireless Outdoor APs do not work without the Enterasys Wireless Controller.
Warning: The Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP must not be installed in an explosive atmosphere.
Introduction
Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP Installation Guide 1-1
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