700-846 · Question #48
Which wireless AP is ideal for mining operations?
The correct answer is B. MR86-HW. The Meraki MR86-HW (where HW = Hazardous Wireless) is purpose-built for environments classified as hazardous locations - such as mines - where explosive dust, gases, or flammable materials are present. It carries the certifications (e.g., Class I/II/III Division ratings, ATEX)…
Question
Which wireless AP is ideal for mining operations?
Options
- AAP1552
- BMR86-HW
- CAP8320
- DIW6300
How the community answered
(23 responses)- B96% (22)
- C4% (1)
Explanation
The Meraki MR86-HW (where HW = Hazardous Wireless) is purpose-built for environments classified as hazardous locations - such as mines - where explosive dust, gases, or flammable materials are present. It carries the certifications (e.g., Class I/II/III Division ratings, ATEX) required to operate safely in these conditions, which standard enterprise APs do not.
- AP1552 (A) is a Cisco Aironet outdoor mesh AP suited for general outdoor/harsh-weather deployments, but lacks hazardous location certification.
- AP8320 (C) is an enterprise indoor/outdoor AP without the explosion-proof or hazardous-area ratings needed underground.
- IW6300 (D) is a Cisco Industrial Wireless AP built for rugged industrial environments (factories, warehouses), but it targets general industrial use - not certified for explosive/hazardous atmospheres like a mine.
Memory tip: The suffix "-HW" is your clue - think "Hazardous Wireless." If an exam question mentions mines, oil refineries, or explosive atmospheres, look for the AP with a hazardous-location designation in its name or description.
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