Equipment
Wireless Access Point Repair in Nairobi, Kenya
A failed access point is a coverage gap. Sinsal repairs the board of the access point, covering power, PoE and boot faults, so units can often return to service instead of being replaced.
Equipment Covered
- Indoor ceiling and wall access points
- Outdoor access points
- PoE-powered wireless units
- Wireless bridges and point-to-point radio electronics
- Controller-managed and standalone APs
- PoE injectors and power adapters
Common Faults
- AP does not power up on PoE
- No radio output or no wireless clients connecting
- Damage from surges on the Ethernet and power lines
- Outdoor units with water ingress and corrosion
- Boot loops and corrupted firmware
- Overheating in poorly ventilated enclosures
Diagnostic Process
- 01Record of the AP model, the PoE source and the symptoms
- 02Inspection for surge, moisture and heat damage
- 03Bench PoE power-up with rail analysis
- 04Checks on regulators and the radio power stages
- 05Hardware versus firmware determination
Repair Process
- 01Replacement of failed PoE, regulator and protection components
- 02Repair of damaged connectors and traces
- 03Hardware firmware recovery where applicable
Testing and Validation
- Rail verification and boot behaviour
- Power and link checks on the repaired ports
- Extended power-on run
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
Can a failed access point be repaired?
Often, particularly where the fault is in the PoE or power stages. Severe water damage in outdoor units may make repair uneconomic.
Do you repair outdoor access points?
Yes, subject to assessment of corrosion and damage.
Have Failed Access Points?
Describe the equipment and the fault. Sinsal will confirm whether it is a fit for diagnostics and repair before any work begins.
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