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Using Mikrotik in Antarctica?

Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:03 am

I am looking to bid on a project that would require wireless in Antarctica. The temperature there can get as cold at -90 degrees Fahrenheit. Can Mikrotik's handle that kind of cold?
 
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Re: Using Mikrotik in Antarctica?

Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:14 am

-90°F =~ -68°C
Not.
The range are from -30° to +60° Celsius

But ask sales@mikrotik.com
 
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Re: Using Mikrotik in Antarctica?

Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:47 am

If you don't put it outdoors it would.
 
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Re: Using Mikrotik in Antarctica?

Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:19 am

Actually RB800 and the RB Metal could handle it, if you start it warm. If it is frozen for a long time, then it would have trouble booting, but once it has started, it will keep itself warm. We have a temperature chamber, we could do some tests for you once you have chosen a model.

The temperature range is usually quite standard, we rarely test outside the range.
 
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Re: Using Mikrotik in Antarctica?

Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:32 am

The problem with very low temperatures are not necessary immediate.
Tin changes its crystalline structure over time at low temperatures, becoming brittle (actually a grey powder):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_pest
This could be an issue, especially with the wonderful RoHS alloys not containing Lead.

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