Weatherproof Enclosure?

Hi there,

I'm looking for a source for a waterproof enclosure so I can place a
Linksys router outside, i.e. something like this:
http://tinyurl.com/y7g7v6

I tried Hyperlink Technologies ( http://www.hyperlinktech.com/ ) - The
pic above is from their site. They seem to have a good range of
products, but they're a wholesaler, so they sent me to their dealer,
Sharper Concepts, ( www.sharperconcepts.net ). Sharper Concepts won't
answer my pre-sale questions, so I need to find something else.

In a nutshell, I'm looking for a waterproof enclosure in order to
enclose a Linksys WRT54G wireless access point along with a Linksys
power-over-ethernet adapter ( http://tinyurl.com/y68tf9 )

The enclosure will be in the Pacific Northwest or North America
(Vancouver Island) so lots of rain. Temperature range could go down as
low as -10C in Winter and up to +25C in the summer.

Any suggestions? I know I could build something, but I'd prefer to buy
something as I'm short on time.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Geoff Glave
Vancouver, Canada

> In a nutshell, I'm looking for a waterproof enclosure in order to
> enclose a Linksys WRT54G wireless access point along with a Linksys
> power-over-ethernet adapter ( http://tinyurl.com/y68tf9 )

Have you seen this from Linksys?

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

Geoff,

Never, ever, put a linksys router outside. Tried it once and when it
got cold it stopped working.

BTW, Hyperlink should sell direct, they did to me before.... but that
was B2B sales.

Chris

> Have you seen this from Linksys?
>
> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

I have, but I've read some reviews that suggest it's a little flakey -
Plus, I'm hoping to flash the router with new software (increase the
xmit power) and I'm not sure if the firmware flashes support that unit.

Thanks for the suggestion - It's my 'fallback' position.

Cheers,
Geoff Glave
Vancouver, Canada

> BTW, Hyperlink should sell direct, they did to me before.... but that
> was B2B sales.

Yeah, but I'm in Canada, and therfore 'international', which means I
have to order $250 USD worth of gear. I'm not sure the box will come
to that much.

Cheers,
Geoff Glave
Vancouver, Canada

"rieker" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>Have you seen this from Linksys?
>http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

WAP54GPE is about $380.

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On 19 Jan 2007 16:17:56 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) wrote:

>Hi there,
>
>I'm looking for a source for a waterproof enclosure so I can place a
>Linksys router outside, i.e. something like this:
>http://tinyurl.com/y7g7v6
>
<snip>

I've had a Linksys WAP54G in a regular old NEMA 4 box for 2 years now and
haven't had a problem. They are available at home depot for about $30. I put in
a small fan to keep the unit cool in summer (120F temps here) and it has worked
fine, even when the temp has dipped to 13F during the winter. It's probably not
the best solution, but it was quick and easy and it has worked. I just took the
extra precaution of sealing everything with a bead of silicone, just to be extra
safe.

Johann Beretta wrote:
> On 19 Jan 2007 16:17:56 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>
>> Hi there,
>>
>> I'm looking for a source for a waterproof enclosure so I can place a
>> Linksys router outside, i.e. something like this:
>> http://tinyurl.com/y7g7v6
>>
> <snip>
>
> I've had a Linksys WAP54G in a regular old NEMA 4 box for 2 years now and
> haven't had a problem. They are available at home depot for about $30. I put in
> a small fan to keep the unit cool in summer (120F temps here) and it has worked
> fine, even when the temp has dipped to 13F during the winter. It's probably not
> the best solution, but it was quick and easy and it has worked. I just took the
> extra precaution of sealing everything with a bead of silicone, just to be extra
> safe.
I flipped a tupaware cookie jar upside down , painted it white and stuck
the router inside , so far over 12 months in heat up to 40 deg heat and
not a problem.

NetSteady wrote:
> Geoff,
>
> Never, ever, put a linksys router outside. Tried it once and when it
> got cold it stopped working.

Don't know how cold you're talking about, but have a Linksys WRT54G tucked
up under an eaves and inside a simple Walmart cover plastic bin to keep the
dust out and its been working fine for two weekes with daytime temps below
freezing.

(E-Mail Removed) hath wroth:

>I'm looking for a source for a waterproof enclosure so I can place a
>Linksys router outside, i.e. something like this:
>http://tinyurl.com/y7g7v6

<http://www.stahlin.com>
Lots of choices. Actually, too many choices. All are either PVC,
PolyCarbonate, or fiberglass. No metal. Try the "CL" series or
"classic series" which are cheap.
<http://www.stahlin.com/DisplaySelConfig.cfm?navid=1&sublinkid=6&familyid= 1&configid=176&CFID=152464&CFTOKEN=36508898>
Plastic is kinda nifty because you can mount the antenna inside. Try
to avoid building an oven. I posted some rubbish on how to deal with
heat issues in the past. For example:
<http://groups.google.com/group/alt.internet.wireless/browse_frm/thread/5c3e8e11d30ac0a6/0916279de4a3ea22?tvc=1&hl=en#0916279de4a3ea22>
<http://groups.google.com/group/alt.internet.wireless/browse_frm/thread/893a4abb6997046/5374bcd914fd4661?tvc=1&hl=en#5374bcd914fd4661>
etc...

>In a nutshell, I'm looking for a waterproof enclosure in order to
>enclose a Linksys WRT54G wireless access point along with a Linksys
>power-over-ethernet adapter ( http://tinyurl.com/y68tf9 )

You don't need a PoE adapter with a WRT54G. The internal swithcing
regulator has a very wide range of applied voltage. It will run on
anything between about 4VDC and 18VDC. Here's a photo of a similar
unit (BEFW11S4) with the same switcher running on 3.6VDC:
<http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/pics/drivel/slides/low-volt.html>
Basically, just hot wire the extra 4 wires in the CAT5 cable to the
circular power connector on the WRT54G. Connect the other end to the
12VDC wall wart or battery. You'll have some loss in the CAT5, but
the WRT54G will run anyway. Incidentally, I've been running some of
my WRT54G installs using a 6V gel cell and a charger. It's a bit
easier and cheaper than 12V (but not much).

>The enclosure will be in the Pacific Northwest or North America
>(Vancouver Island) so lots of rain. Temperature range could go down as
>low as -10C in Winter and up to +25C in the summer.

I don't know much about dealing with cold weather. The People's
Republic of Santa Cruz has very temperate weather. If you can manage
it, install a bicycle valve in the case, seal the box, and pressurize
it with a bicycle pump or small compressor to a few PSI above ambient
pressure. That should keep out any water.

>Any suggestions? I know I could build something, but I'd prefer to buy
>something as I'm short on time.

Bah. Drill a few holes and do it thyself.

More:
<http://www.sveasoft.com/articles/armored/>
This is 7 pages long. Hit "next" in lower right corner. Ignore the
PoE stuff.



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