Method and apparatus for wireless outdoor environment communications networks

摘要

An access point that is operable under outdoor or industrial environmental conditions may be provided. The access point may include a casing in which an indoor environment access point may be received. The casing may be substantially water-proof and may have rugged characteristics. A conduit that is substantially water proofed may be provided to provide a passageway for conducting electricity to or from the interior of the case. A heat exchanger and circuitry may be provided that regulates the temperature in the case when the indoor access point is operating to maintain the temperature approximately within a range that is suitable for the indoor access point. A back plate, and an antenna may be attached to the case.