A rugged enterprise-class access point designed to securely and cost-effectively extend corporate networks beyond the office walls, and withstand harsh outdoor environments, providing real-time access for mobile workers. The AP-5181 Access Point was specifically developed for outdoor use and can withstand wind, rain, lightning, extreme temperatures and power surges. An optional heavy-weather mounting kit is designed to protect the AP-5181 Access Point from windblown debris at velocities of up to 130 miles per hour. The dual-radio AP-5181 Access Point is mesh-capable, allowing for the creation of self-assembling, self-healing, flexible outdoor wireless networks that can be easily-managed remotely with Symbol's Wireless Next Generation (Wi-NG) architecture.