Why does the WAP-C3 have a shielded aluminum housing design?
The WAP-C3 operates at the unlicensed frequencies of 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz. There are many different devices which operate and interfere in the 2.4GHz frequency spectrum: cordless phones, baby monitors, microwaves, etc. Even though access points have logic to avoid these types of interference, a shielded aluminum housing design provides a “quiet” environment in which to perform its tasks. While care is usually placed in installing Wireless Access Point devices away from potential interference sources like 120 volt electrical lines, having a shielded housing design ensures the least amount of interference. Finally, because the WAP-C3 is embedded into the ceiling, it will be subjected to higher temperature extremes than a wireless access point sitting inside the living space. The aluminum housing design will allow the maximum cooling because it will dissipate unwanted heat.
