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Power over Ethernet (PoE)

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MacWireless Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows you to mount your base station or access point where there is no nearby electrical power outlet. A pair of adapters converts a normal ethernet cable into a data plus power cable - that's data and electricity in one single cable. This allows you to position your base station for optimal wireless coverage - up to 328 feet away from the electrical outlet that powers it.

This kit is great for mounting your Base Station on a ceiling, a location which provides excellent wireless reception. With this kit you won't need to run an electrical cable on the ceiling, which can prove both awkward and unsightly, as the ethernet cable alone will provide the data connection and the power!

Works internationally, all over the world.

Full PoE Kits

	Full PoE Kits contain both the injector and splitter. Please see 'Contents of Kits' Triangle below.

	Select PoE kit:

802.3af compatible Splitter Kits

	Splitter Kits work with ethernet switches that provide power over ethernet, such as the MacWireless PoE Switch.

	Select Splitter kit:

Injector Kits

	Injector Kits work with Access Points which have PoE built in, such as: MacWireless 11g High Power Wireless Access Point, MacWireless 11g High Power Wireless Ethernet Adapter, MacWireless 11g High Power Wireless Repeater, and Apple 11g AirPort Extreme Base Station with PoE Support.

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Product Information

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Product Features

No software required.
AC adapter works internationally (110 to 240 volts). NOTE: If your AC electrical connector is not a 3-prong USA type connector, you will need to provide a converter.
Will work with any Apple AirPort base station (please choose appropriate PoE version).
FCC & CE Approved.
Maximum ethernet cable length:
- 11n AirPort Extreme: 200 feet version and 328 feet version
- 11g Airport Extreme: 328 feet
- 11b AirPort Snow: 250 feet
- 11b AirPort Graphite: 150 feet
Base Station / Access Point and long ethernet cable are not included.
Electrical Plug Type:
- 11g AirPort Extreme Bases & MacWireless Access Points: American 3-prong
- 11n AirPort Extreme Base: n/a.
- 11b AirPort Graphite/Snow Bases: n/a.

Contents of Kits

11n AirPort Extreme Base Stations (200 feet lower cost version) and
11b AirPort Snow / Graphite:
- A data + power injector
- A data / power splitter
11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (328 feet version) and
11g AirPort Extreme Base Stations and MacWireless Wireless Routers:
- A 48 volt AC adapter
- A data + power injector
- A data / power splitter plus voltage regulator
- A short data cable
- A short DC power cable
11g AirPort Extreme Base Stations with PoE support (M9397LL/A):
- A 48 volt AC adapter
- A data + power injector

System Requirements

Requires a Base Station or Access Point including the MacWireless Wireless Router and an ethernet cable long enough to suit your needs (up to 328 feet). Please Choose the cooresponding version for your base station, access point, or wireless router.

Compatibile Base Stations, Access Points, and Wireless Routers

Full PoE Kits

for 11n AirPort Extreme Base Stations: Apple 11n AirPort Extreme Base Station.

for 11g AirPort Extreme Base Stations without PoE Support: All Apple AirPort Extreme Base Stations.

for 11b AirPort Snow Base Stations: Apple AirPort Snow Base Stations.

for 11b AirPort Graphite Base Stations: Apple AirPort Graphite Base Stations.

for MacWireless Wireless Router: MacWireless Wireless Routers.

Injector Kits

for 11g AirPort Extreme Base Stations with PoE Support: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Stations with PoE Support (M9397LL/A).

for MacWireless High Power Access Point: MacWireless High Power Access Points

Power over Ethernet Setup

Where you position your Access Point will define the limits of your wireless network. For the best coverage, you want your base station mounted high and in a central location -- and odds are there are no electric outlets there!

How do you solve the problem? You use the Ethernet cable itself to power the AirPort base station -- with the MacWireless PoE kit!

The only additional items you will need are a Base Station / Access Point and a long cat-5 or cat-5e Ethernet cable.The kit makes use of otherwise unused wires in your Ethernet cable and has no effect on data integrity. If you've ever had a dropped connection or found yourself just outside of your AirPort coverage area, this is a great solution!

Related FAQs

Q: Which PoE kit should I choose?
A: If your base station does not have PoE built in, and you do not have a PoE switch, then you'll need a complete PoE kit. If you'd like to use PoE with several base stations, consider purchasing a PoE Switch and one splitter for each base station. If you already have a PoE enabled switch, then you only need a splitter. If you have a base station that has built-in PoE, such as the MacWireless High Power 11g Wireless Access Point, then you should only purchase an injector.

Q: What is the difference between short and long range PoE?
A: The difference is in the maximum length of the Ethernet cable connecting the injector and the splitter. This length determines how far away your base station can be from the nearest electrical outlet. Our short range kit has a 60 m (200 ft) maximum, while our long range kit has a 100 m (328 ft) maximum.

Installation Instructions

Full PoE Kits
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