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Can I place DIRIGERA hub outdoors?

No. The DIRIGERA hub must be located indoors and near your Wi-Fi router since they need to be connected with a network cable.

DIRIGERA hub can be placed lying on a flat surface or mounted on the wall. Do not place the hub in direct sunlight or near any heat source, to avoid overheating.

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