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Description
A PoE injector/PoE Adapter/PoE Power Supply provides power directly. It also sends data. Both travel through a single Ethernet cable. This eliminates a separate power supply. It greatly simplifies network installations.
How PoE Injectors Work
The PoE injector draws power from an AC outlet. It then adds this power to an Ethernet cable. Typically, Cat5e or Cat6 cables are used. This combined cable connects to devices. Examples include IP cameras and wireless access points. VoIP phones and other PoE-enabled devices also connect.
The Ethernet cable carries both data and power. Data comes from your router or switch. Power is supplied by the injector. This allows the device to operate. No separate power source is needed.
On the receiving end, a PoE splitter might be present. Alternatively, a PoE-enabled device handles it. It separates power from the Ethernet cable. The device then uses this power. Data continues its flow to the device.
Main Components
The PoE Injector itself combines power and data. It merges them into one Ethernet cable. A PoE Splitter is sometimes required. It separates power at the receiving end. This delivers power through the correct input. For example, 5V or 12V. A PoE Device receives power via Ethernet. IP cameras, wireless access points, or VoIP phones are common examples.
Types of PoE
Different PoE standards exist. IEEE 802.3af (PoE) provides up to 15.4 watts of power. This travels over the Ethernet cable. IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) delivers more power. It provides up to 25.5 watts. IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++ or 4PPoE) offers even higher power. Type 3 can deliver up to 60 watts. Type 4 can reach 100 watts.
Benefits of Using a PoE Injector
Installation becomes simpler. You avoid extra power supplies for devices. This makes installations cleaner and easier. It is a cost-effective solution. It reduces the need for additional electrical outlets. This lowers installation costs and complexity.
PoE injectors offer great flexibility. They are ideal where power lines are impractical. Think ceilings or outdoor installations. They improve network management. For businesses, they streamline power. One network cable handles both power and data.
Example Use Cases
IP Cameras benefit greatly. They get both data and power. This is perfect for locations without nearby outlets. Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are powered easily. They can go in hard-to-reach areas. Running a power line there would be difficult. VoIP Phones connect and power with one cable. This simplifies office setups significantly.
If you power a PoE-enabled device, but lack a PoE-capable switch, a PoE injector is perfect. It offers an ideal solution.
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