The three main power levels currently available for PoE include 802. Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches combine data and power delivery into a single Ethernet cable, simplifying deployment of devices such as access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and IoT equipment. PoE does not reduce network speed, does not waste excessive power when proper cabling standards are. When it comes to PoE wattage, the amount of wattage required will depend on the needs of the device in question. PoE technology is able to send anywhere from 15W up to 100W of power to a device. How Does PoE Work? To understand how PoE works, it is first essential to appreciate how ethernet cables work. Instead of running a separate power line to each device, PoE lets the Ethernet cable (usually a Cat5e or Cat6 cable) carry both the network connection and. In this configuration, an Ethernet connection includes Power over Ethernet (PoE) (gray cable looping below), and a PoE splitter provides a separate data cable (gray, looping above) and power cable (black, also looping above) for a wireless access point.
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