ᐅ Outdoor WiFi Access Point – Where and How to Install the UniFi FlexHD?

Hello everyone,

I have another question regarding the installation of an access point, this time for the garden. Since we don’t have an eave, the access point would be fully exposed to sun, wind, and weather—but according to the Unifi FlexHD datasheet, that shouldn’t be a problem (-30 to +70 degrees Celsius (–22 to +158 degrees Fahrenheit)), right?

Would the gable be a suitable mounting location? Or would it be better a bit lower, for example, centered between the two upper floor windows? And what is the best way to run the cable outside? If I run the cable through the wall to the outside, would I still be able to attach an RJ45 connector? I’ve seen that cable suppliers offer RJ45 connectors for Cat 7 cable, but I haven’t found any without strain relief (which UniFi recommends for outdoor installation). So I was wondering if it would make sense to install a keystone jack inside and then run a patch cable through the wall?

If there is an even better or simpler option, I’m open to all suggestions!

Thank you very much!

Among other things, we have also installed Flex HD units outside. They work great.
In terms of height, I would recommend placing it at the floor-ceiling level between the ground floor and the first floor.
Run the installation cable through the wall, then use a keystone jack plus a patch cable.
The keystone jack should be wrapped with insulating tape or heat shrink tubing.
Depending on the wall or façade construction, hide everything inside a recessed box. The access point can then be mounted on the box cover.
Using a flat patch cable makes the installation easiest.
The Flex HD has a very small bracket (with two small screws). The patch cable runs through the bracket, and the access point is then plugged on. Using a patch cable with strain relief will make this quite fiddly...

I hadn’t considered that position until now! I just need to make sure the access point isn’t at the same height as the terrace roof/pergola/whatever (we haven’t decided that part yet)...

The idea with the box sounds like an easy solution; I hadn’t thought of that at all... We have 10cm (4 inches) external insulation on the house, so there should be enough space for a box to fit the keystone jack and the rest of the patch cable inside. Thank you very much!

Otherwise, it is located below the patio roof. Therefore, it does not block the view.

Does anyone happen to be using a Unifi UAP-AC-M?

I would see the FlexHD more as an indoor device.

The UAP-AC-M is quite old and will probably be discontinued soon. It is also rather slow. Both the AC-M and the PRO have been replaced by the FlexHD. Birds often perch on the antennas of the AC-M and misalign them.