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Abstract
As the world goes wireless, with Wi-Fi access points (APs), IP cameras and VoIP phones appearing everywhere, new wiring and equipment
challenges are arising. Creative network architects want to put wireless APs in hard to reach places, at temporary work sites and trade
shows, and beyond the reach of passers by. Without a local power source, however, the challenges are many. Electricians are expensive, it
takes time to wire and install electrical outlets, and standard electrical equipment can be bulky and obtrusive.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches, adapters, and devices are offering solutions. PoE equipment channels power over twisted pair wires
in standard Ethernet cabling, rendering electrical wiring obsolete for a variety of applications. Wi-Fi APs, IP video surveillance cameras,
VoIP phones and much more can be placed where needed - often in ceiling tiles, or high on a wall - without concern for the proximity to
power. Fast, cheap, and less obtrusive installations can now be performed without electricians or extensive wiring work. This solution brief
examines PoE, its numerous advantages and D-Link's specific PoE solutions and products.
Solutions Brief
November, 2006
Network Appliances
Power over Ethernet Surveillance, Switching & Wireless
