This actually got a mention in one of the talks at Atmosphere 2016:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMkH_cTw0D4
(I forget where in the talk it is.) Basically he says that they don't
automatically kill the warranty if it's painted, but they do reserve the right
to do so, especially if you end up painting it with something that damages the
plastic shell, or causes RF interference, like metallic paint.
A much, much better solution would be to get paintable snap-on covers, like
AP-225-CVR-20, AP-325-CVR-20, or AP-335-CVR-20, depending on your AP model.
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On 04/25/2016 07:53 AM, Osborne, Bruce W (Network Services) wrote:
Be sure you are not invalidating the AP warranty.
I believe painting an Aruba AP, for instance, voids the lifetime warranty.
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*From:*Trinklein, Jason R [mailto:[email protected]]
*Sent:* Friday, April 22, 2016 2:44 PM
*Subject:* Re: Camouflage Outdoor AP enclosures?
We have had the need for discrete enclosures for our access points also. We
have been required to make either the enclosure or the AP black in many
locations.
As a word of caution: if the enclosure will be exposed to direct sunlight and
you are located in a hot region, ensure there is proper ventilation. There has
been a past incident in which one of our access points melted inside a sunlit
black enclosure.
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Maybe something like this:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_598525-57508-112-RB_0__&productId=50165281&cm_mmc=SCE_PLA_ONLY-_-RoughPlumbingElectrical-_-SosPumpsTanks-_-50165281:Dekorra&CAWELAID=320011480002566881&kpid=50165281&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=17210234432&CATCI=pla-78785768312?k_clickID=71d685bc-6669-4e2a-88a1-b241df2a341d
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On Fri, Apr 22, 2016 at 11:30 AM, Dan Lauing <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
I can't help you, but you've stumbled on to a pet peeve of mine that I
feel compelled to share.
In buildings, we have cameras, air returns, lighting, clocks, TV's, fire
alarms, sprinkler heads, sprinkler systems, air ducts, window units,
ceiling grills, exit signs, water-stained tiles, conduits (old bldgs)
running all over the place, etc., but when I need to place an access point
somewhere it's suddenly an eye sore.
And, the same could be said for the outside.
I think as people get used to seeing wireless access points, hiding them
will cease to be a thing. I'd actually rather people not hide them, so I'd
know where to get the best signal.
On Fri, Apr 22, 2016 at 10:04 AM, Jeffrey D. Sessler
<[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Looking for ideas for camouflaging outdoor WAPs. We have a few in NEMA
enclosures where they are co-located near above-ground irrigation, but
I need to place two adjacent to a bocce court/field, and the
architects want them “invisible.” There are adjacent planters but they
are on-grade with no above-ground irrigation controls. They want me to
find something similar to a speaker enclosed in a fake rock.
Thoughts?
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