Adding PoE the Easy Way with the TRENDnet Ultra PoE Injector
Adding remote IP devices to an existing network that is not capable of powering devices with PoE from the existing network switch(es) can make installations difficult. Not only does a Cat5e/6 cable have to be pulled to the device, such as an outdoor P/T/Z IP camera, but some form of electrical power must be connected with a separate cable to the device.
IF an installation requires an outdoor or long-distance device that can use PoE is to be connected to the clients’ network, using the TRENDnet TPE-117GI Gigabit Ultra PoE Injector can put the power and IP connectivity onto a single UTP cable, eliminating the need to pull separate power cabling and connecting to some type of power supply.
The TPE-117GI provides a single output port for connection of a PoE enabled remote device at distances up to 100 meters. The TPE-117GI uses standard PoE discovery methods to determine the power requirement for the connected remote device, and will supply all older PoE standards as well as “Ultra PoE” with a sixty watt maximum current draw.
This TRENDnet device is capable of full duplex Gigabit Ethernet, with two-way data connectivity up to one Gigabit in each direction, while supplying Ultra PoE simultaneously.
This device requires no programming or setup; it is a simple “plug and play” unit. It does require a separate AC plug power pack, and connection to the “main” network switch. If Gigabit Ethernet from the remote device is a requirement, the network switch port used to connect the TPE-117GI must also be capable of 10/100/1000 or “Gigabit” Ethernet.
This device is perfect to use when there’s a single PoE remote device that needs to be installed, as now that device is a single cable installation. If more than one PoE device needs to be powered, installers can look at other TRENDnet PoE switches that provide multiple PoE enabled connectivity ports.