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Title: Network switch that uses PoE as its power source
Post by: finger123 on September 13, 2020, 01:45:06 PM

I need to install an unmanaged network switch in a location that has no power available (on the side of a house)... I have already tried solar with battery backup but with sub optimal results. Does anyone have any experience with a network switch that uses PoE as its power source. Ideally something reasonably priced. Google/amazon searches have been all returned PoE switches where the switch provides the power. I need the opposite where the switch uses the PoE for its own power......
Thanks in advance...

Title: Re: Network switch that uses PoE as its power source
Post by: Dieselboy on September 13, 2020, 09:28:24 PM

Hey Mr Finger, I Think you need POE PD (Power Delivery). I heard of them but never used them. I like the concept though :)

Netgear: https://www.amazon.com.au/NETGEAR-ProSafe-Gigabit-Passthrough-GS105PE-10000S/dp/B00J8NAWZ8/ref=asc_df_B00J8NAWZ8/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341791782377&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4852584054231773593&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070554&hvtargid=pla-441857705036&psc=1

Dlink: https://www.dlink.com.au/business-solutions/DGS-1100-05PD-PoE-Powered-Smart-Managed-Switch#:~:text=The%20DGS%2D1100%2D05PD%20is,two%20Powered%20Devices%20(PDs).

Title: Re: Network switch that uses PoE as its power source
Post by: mmcgurty on September 14, 2020, 08:29:41 AM

The Cisco WS-C2960PD-8TT-L is an 8-port 10/100 and 1-port 10/100/1000 POE uplink port that it can be powered from. We have a bunch of these in conference rooms for AV equipment. They can be had for under $50 at most on eBay and probably other sites now since they are End-of-Sale/End-of-Life by Cisco.

Title: Re: Network switch that uses PoE as its power source
Post by: finger123 on September 16, 2020, 06:10:38 PM

Thanks for everyone's help. I found a solution based on your advice and it works perfectly so I thought I would share it with the forum. I got a POE injector (which adds PoE) for the run that goes to the side of the house.

TRENDnet Gigabit Power Over Ethernet Plus Injector, TPE-115GI, Converts Non-Poe Gigabit to Poe+ or PoE Gigabit, Supplies PoE (15.4W) or PoE+ (30W) Power Network Distances Up to 100 M (328 ft.),Black 29.99 on AMAZON.

and then used the:

TRENDnet 5-Port Gigabit PoE+ Powered EdgeSmart Switch with PoE Pass Through, TPE-P521ES, 1 x Gigabit PoE+ Input, 2 x Gigabit PoE Output, 2 x Gigabit, 18W PoE Budget, Managed Switch, Wall-Mountable 59.99 on amazon.

to split the wired connection on the side of the house.

Thanks again.

Title: Re: Network switch that uses PoE as its power source
Post by: config t on September 18, 2020, 02:32:59 AM

Interesting. I didn't realize that was even a thing.

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