PCTEL Enclosures
PCTEL’s wireless enclosures are designed to safeguard access points, gateway electronics, antennas, and other IoT equipment required in today’s harsh indoor and outdoor wireless networks. PCTEL has an extensive portfolio of NEMA-rated Wi-Fi access point and antenna enclosures available in almost every configuration needed for industrial wireless, utilities, factories, smart campus, and enterprise network deployments. Protective features built for longevity include powder-coated aluminum, weatherproof gaskets, corrosion-proof polycarbonate, tamper-proof and vented options, POE-powered heater/fan kits, mounting arms, label holders, security lock hasps, and more. RF-transparent indoor AP and WAP housings are also available in a variety of sizes and colors for cleanly mounting access points in hard-lid ceilings or securely on walls.
PCTEL’s hard-lid ceiling enclosure and tile box models are designed for compatibility with every major indoor access point—providing an easy way to change doors and upgrade without having to reinstall the enclosure to maintain low cost of ownership over the wireless network lifecycle. Most polycarbonate and steel units meet outdoor environmental protection standards like NEMA 3R, 4, or NEMA 4X for weather protection against rain, dust, flying debris, impact, snow, and liquid ingress. When mounting equipment outside such as access points, sensor gateways, and remote radio heads, maintaining protection against rust, water, corrosion, vibration and physical damage directly impacts wireless network coverage, safety and reliability of mission-critical gear.
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PCTEL outdoor enclosures are vented or fully weatherproof to seal out moisture and designed for horizontal or vertical pole/wall mounting, with removable backplates, removable hinging covers, and locking latch options to ensure equipment can be accessed and maintained. Flexible configurations and internal port-to-port patching make PCTEL enclosures a favorite of installers working under tight space constraints in wireless closets, MESH cabinets, and outdoor plant locations.
Ruggedized clear-door Wi-Fi AP and wireless enclosures are ideal for cabling equipment requiring field access in stadium and convention center networks. Their multi-mount hard-lid enclosures support wired and wireless networking equipment with interchangeable covers supporting multiple generations of access points, gateways, Ethernet cables, PoE switches, UPS, RFID, power bricks, injectors and more. Polycarbonate and transparent acrylic cover options allow RF signals to pass freely and transmit Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. Applications include indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi, wireless mesh broadband, LTE and WiMAX, SCADA and remote networking, SONET SONET/OC192 SONET/OC192, public safety DAS and cellular networks, industrial wireless, manufacturing/factory automation, small cell, power delivery, CIO/VoIP and more.
FAQs
What are PCTEL enclosures used for?
PCTEL enclosures house and protect wireless access points, antennas, radios, and IoT devices in indoor, outdoor, and industrial environments where protection from weather, dust, and tampering is critical.
What types of enclosures does PCTEL offer?
PCTEL provides NEMA wall-mount enclosures, outdoor polycarbonate and metal enclosures, clear-door wireless enclosures, pole-mount kits, AP-specific wall mounts, and hard-lid ceiling enclosures with interchangeable covers.
Are PCTEL enclosures suitable for outdoor environments?
Yes. Many PCTEL enclosures meet NEMA 3R, 4, or 4X standards and offer UV-resistant, weather-tight construction ideal for outdoor installations involving radios, antennas, and network electronics.
Do PCTEL enclosures affect wireless performance?
RF-transparent materials—such as clear polycarbonate doors and AP-friendly covers—allow Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G signals to pass through with minimal loss, making these enclosures ideal for wireless deployments.
How do I choose the right PCTEL enclosure?
Select based on the type of equipment being housed, environmental requirements, enclosure size, mounting method (wall, pole, ceiling), NEMA rating, and whether RF-transparent materials are needed for wireless signals.