Outdoor Access Points

Weatherproof WiFi for Campuses, Warehouses, and Open-Air Venues

Outdoor access points extend reliable WiFi to parking structures, courtyards, warehouse yards, athletic fields, and open-air venues using IP66 and IP67 weatherproof enclosures rated for rain, dust, UV exposure, and temperatures from -40 degrees F to 150 degrees F. The lineup from Ubiquiti, HPE Aruba, and TRENDnet features high-gain directional and omnidirectional antennas for covering large open areas, all part of the networking infrastructure catalog.

Outdoor Access Points for Every Environment

• Parking structures and lots — weatherproof APs providing coverage for license plate readers, security cameras, and visitor WiFi across open-air garages
• Athletic fields and stadiums — high-density directional APs handling thousands of concurrent devices streaming and posting simultaneously
• Campus courtyards and walkways — seamless roaming between indoor and outdoor APs as users move between buildings and exterior spaces
• Warehouse yards and loading docks — IP67-rated APs keeping barcode scanners, forklifts, and tablets connected in semi-outdoor environments
• Parks, pools, and outdoor dining — guest-facing WiFi for hospitality and recreation venues where weather exposure is constant

What Separates an Outdoor Access Point

Outdoor access points are sealed against the elements with IP66 or IP67 ratings. IP66-rated units are protected from high-pressure water jets, and IP67-rated units withstand temporary immersion. Many models include built-in surge protection and extended temperature operating ranges down to -40 degrees F, which is critical for installations exposed to weather year-round. Antenna design is the other major differentiator: outdoor models feature higher-gain directional or sector antennas for covering large open areas at greater distances than indoor omnidirectional units. Beamforming technology focuses signal toward connected clients, extending range and improving throughput at long distances.

Power and Cabling for Outdoor Installs

Most outdoor access points are powered via PoE, so a single shielded ethernet cable from a PoE switch or PoE injector inside the building provides both power and data. Use outdoor-rated or UV-resistant cable for any exposed runs. WiFi 6 outdoor APs typically require 802.3at (30W), while WiFi 7 models with multiple radios may need 802.3bt (60W+). Plan cable routing from the nearest indoor switch location and verify that your switch or injector delivers sufficient wattage at the required PoE standard.

Complete Your Outdoor Deployment

• Indoor Access Points — ceiling and wall-mount APs for climate-controlled interior spaces
• Ethernet Switches — PoE switches providing power and data backhaul for outdoor access points
• PoE Injectors — single-port injectors for powering outdoor APs from non-PoE switch ports
• Security Cameras — outdoor IP cameras sharing the same PoE infrastructure as your outdoor APs