Outdoor Access Point Supplier & Manufacturer — MossLink

The Challenge

Wireless coverage requirements do not stop at the building door. University students need Wi-Fi on outdoor terraces and sports courts. Hotel guests expect connectivity at the pool and in courtyard restaurants. Municipal authorities deploy public Wi-Fi in parks and transit hubs. Industrial facilities need connectivity in outdoor yards, loading docks, and around building perimeters.

Standard indoor access points fail in these environments within months. Moisture penetrates housings not rated for outdoor use, causing corrosion and board failure. UV radiation degrades plastics not formulated for sun exposure. Temperature extremes beyond the rated range cause thermal shutdowns or permanent component damage. The result is frequent hardware failures and maintenance costs that make cheap indoor APs more expensive than purpose-built outdoor hardware.

System integrators and IT departments specifying outdoor Wi-Fi need access points that carry verifiable IP ratings and temperature range certifications — not marketing labels. And with outdoor deployments often requiring 20–100 APs across a large site, pricing must be competitive at volume.

Our Approach

MossLink’s outdoor AP lineup is organized by coverage pattern and deployment type:

General Outdoor Coverage: The AX3000 outdoor access point delivers Wi-Fi 6 with an omnidirectional antenna pattern, ideal for campuses, courtyards, and industrial yards where coverage needs to radiate in all directions from each pole or wall mount. IP67 rating and -30°C to +70°C operation range make it suitable for any climate. A single AX3000 covers a 150 m radius in open outdoor environments.

High-Density Outdoor: The AX5400 outdoor tri-band AP adds a third radio for environments where many devices connect simultaneously — outdoor dining areas, festival grounds, sports venues, and transit hubs. The extra spatial stream maintains per-device throughput even when 50+ clients are active.

Standard Outdoor AP: The Outdoor AP series covers general outdoor deployments at an accessible price point, ideal for large site deployments where cost per AP is a primary consideration — municipal parks, parking lots, and building perimeters where basic connectivity suffices.

Directional Sector Coverage: The YA796 high-gain directional AP concentrates signal in a defined beam direction, extending coverage across long corridors, access roads, and large open fields from a single mounting point. Its panel antenna delivers coverage to 300+ m in a 60–90° sector, covering areas where omnidirectional APs would require multiple units.

Deployment Considerations

Outdoor Wi-Fi planning differs from indoor in key ways:

• Fresnel zone clearance: AP mounting height affects coverage radius — higher is better in open environments
• RF interference: 5 GHz propagates shorter distances outdoors; 2.4 GHz provides better range for basic connectivity
• PoE cable routing: Weatherproof conduit or direct-burial cable required for ground-level AP runs
• Antenna orientation: Tilt-adjustable mounts allow pattern optimization after installation

MossLink’s technical team provides coverage planning consultation for large outdoor sites, including AP placement recommendations based on site dimensions and target coverage requirements.

Results

System integrators and property managers using MossLink outdoor APs report consistent operation through full seasonal cycles, with IP67 hardware requiring no maintenance between scheduled replacement intervals. The PoE-powered design eliminates outdoor electrical work at each AP location, reducing installation cost by 30–50% compared to deployments requiring separate power circuits.

MossLink supplies outdoor access points factory-direct with OEM customization available for integrators and brands. CE/FCC certification is standard on all models. Contact us for volume pricing, site planning support, and OEM program details.