POE-USBC-Kit

POE-USBC-Kit

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POE-USBC-KIT INSTALLATION MANUAL

Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the POE-USBC-Kit that gives you 40 watts of USB Type C power and Gigabit data over a single network cable for iPad Pro’s and other USB-C tablets!

 

The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet kit. 

 

Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

 

Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product page: POE-USBC-Kit

What’s Inside

PARTS LIST:

  • 1 X 32 VOLT 60 WATT POWER SUPPLY
  • 1 X 2.1 TO 2.1 Y CABLE ADAPTER
  • 1 X GPOE-1AB MIDSPAN INJECTOR
  • 1 X POE-USBC PASSIVE POE SPLITTER

The things you want to make sure you get are:

 – Patch cables for the data to the midspan and from the splitter to the device

 – USB Type C male to male cables in the configuration you need

 – Screws for mounting the devices

 – Homerun data cable

If you’re looking for a Power and Data over USB Type C solution, we can also offer a USB Type C hub with a female connector in OEM quantities.

    General Installation

    In order to overcome the power limitations of PoE+ which limits a Powered Device to 25 watts, we have opted to use a Passive PoE allowing up to 41 watts in a full kit.  

    You must use the PoE Texas provided midspan and power supply included in this kit to ensure the optimal performance.  If you need a multi-port alternative, please contact us at poe.shifu@poetexas.com or 512-479-0317.

    The installation is simple and only requires a few minutes to set up with now specialty tools.

    • Go to the power and/or data source location whether its a server room, IDF, or a space provided near an AC outlet and/or datasource.
    • Mount the GPOE-1AB using the M3 mounting tabs near enough to an outlet to allow the 3′ power supply to connect.
    • Plug the 21-Y cable into the power port on the top and the bottom of the GPOE-1AB.
    • Plug the 32 volt power supply into the female end of the 21-Y cable.  Then plug it into the wall outlet.  You will see power is available when the two LED lights turn green.
    • Run the home-run cable to the final tablet location.
    • Mount the POE-USBC onto a surface near the tablet computer.  The POE-USBC can be left as an inline device if you want to.
    • Connect the home-run cable.  The power is functional as soon as the yellow and green LED lights turn on.
    • Connect the USB Type C cable from the female port of the POE-USBC to the tablet computer.
    • (Optional) You can use the RJ-45 port on the POE-USBC to connect the data.  If you’d like combined power and data, we can supply an OEM hub.  Otherwise, we’ll come out with the GAT-USBC-PD soon.

    CONFIGURATION

    The PoE-USBC will automatically configure the Power Delivery (PD) settings with your tablet device, so there is no configuration necessary.

     

    TROUBLESHOOTING:


    The POE-USBC-Kit is designed to function right out of the box with all the parts necessary to do so.  However, if you are having an issue, here are a couple things to check:

    1 – Are the two green LED lights on the GPOE-1AB on?  If not you don’t have power to the midspan.

    2 – Are the yellow and green LED lights on the POE-USBC?  If both lights are “off” you don’t have any power coming to the POE-USBC.

     – If only one yellow light is on, then you have power to the POE-USBC, however, there’s a short on power output side.  You can try replacing the USBC cable.  If that doesn’t work, contact us for a replacement.

    3 – If the power cycles on and off a couple times the settles down, that is fine.  It’s just the Power Delivery sorting itself out.

     

    If you’re still having issues, don’t hesitate to contact us at poe.shifu@poetexas.com or (512) 479-0317.  

    Still Have Questions?  Want Configuration Help?

     Call a PoE Shifu for assistance +1(512)479-0317

    Technical Specifications

    Product Specifications

    Adapter length 3 ft AC Cable
    Adapters included Y-Cable
    Certifications CE, FCC, UL
    Data Rate 10/100/1000
    Efficiency 90%
    Input Frequency Range 50/60 Hz
    Input Voltage Range 120-220 VAC
    Max Power for Kit 41 watts
    Mount Type Wall and DIN Rail (Not Included)
    Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
    Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
    PoE Method Passive PoE
    PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A/B
    Weight 14 oz

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    GPOE-48v10w; GPOE-24v30w

    GPOE-48v10w; GPOE-24v30w

    Injector, Technical Center

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    GPOE-48v10w; GPOE-24v30w INSTALLATION MANUAL

     

    Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GPOE-48v10w and GPOE-24V30w! 

    The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Adapter.

    Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

    Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GPOE-48v10w.

    What’s Inside

    PARTS LIST:
    • 1 X POE CONVERTER
    Yep, that’s right.  No separate cables or missing parts.  Everything is here.
    If you want, you could pick up a DC wire to 2.1 mm jack from Amazon, like these.

      General Installation

      As an inline device, there’s no need to mount or secure the GPOE-48v10w.  Simply plug it in either the male RJ-45 port that has PoE at 12-30 volts or a network port and the female DC barrel jack with DC power from 12-30 volts.
      If you need to mount it, you could choose to use an adhesive backed or screw down cable bracket and secure the cables which will be sufficient to hold the GPOE-48v10w.
      Then, connect the home run cable to your 48 volt PoE device into the female port on the device.

      CONFIGURATION

      There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.
      The yellow LED indicates power on the primary side (your 12-30 volt side).  The green indicates power on the secondary (48 volt side).

      Still Have Questions?  Want Configuration Help?

       Call a PoE Shifu for assistance +1(512)479-0317

      Technical Specifications

      Product Specifications

      Certifications CE, FCC, RoHS
      Connector Types DC Barrel / RJ-45
      Data Rate 10/100/1000
      DC connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm DC
      Dimensions 1x2x6 in.
      Input Voltage Range 12 to 30 volts DC and PoE
      Max Power for Kit 10 watts
      Max. Amps Per Port 200 mA output
      Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
      Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
      Output Voltage 48 volts
      PoE Method Passive
      PoE Mode/Pinout Input: Mode B (+4,5 -7,8) / Output: Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)
      Power Input 2.1 mm DC in / RJ-45 In
      Weight 0.14 lb

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      GPOE-8A

      GPOE-8A

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      GPOE-8A INSTALLATION MANUAL

      Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GPOE-8A that cost effectively upgrades any non-PoE switch or PoE switch to 30 watt passive PoE!

      The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Midspan.

      Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

      Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GPOE-8A or GPOE-8A-48v60w or GPOE-8A-48v120w.

      What’s Inside

      PARTS LIST: GPOE-8A (No Power Supply)

      • 1 X GPOE-8A

      We do offer this injector by itself without a power supply so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

      Or you can select a pre-kitted option below.

      Additional items you’ll need not included:

      1 – Screws for mounting

      2 – Power supply

      3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

      NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET.

      PARTS LIST: GPOE-8A-48v60w

      • 1 X GPOE-8A Midspan Injector
      • 1 X PS-48v60w 48 volt 60 watt DC power supply

      We do offer this injector by itself without a power supply so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

      Additional items you’ll need not included:

      1 – Screws for mounting

      2 – Power supply

      3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

      PARTS LIST: GPOE-8A-48v120w

      • 1 X GPOE-8A Midspan Injector
      • 1 X PS-48v60w 48 volt 120 watt DC power supply

      We do offer this injector by itself without a power supply so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

      Additional items you’ll need not included:

      1 – Screws for mounting

      2 – Power supply

      3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

      General Installation

      A midspan like the GPOE-4A is a simple device to add into any network, and the purpose is to add or increase the PoE of your network without having to upgrade or pick a less optimal switch.

       

      With this wall mounted device, simply mount it near the networking switch you’d like to pair it with.  Then, using a short Ethernet patch cable from the switch’s data port to the LAN port on the PoE midspan.   Then the POE port adjacent to the LAN port will now have that 30 watt potential power budget.

      NOTE: a midspan adds PoE to one data port at a time.  So if you connect LAN 1 to a data port on your switch you’ll have Mode A POE on port 1 of the midspan [wait . . . what’s Mode A mean?].  To get POE on port 2, you need to add a patch cable on LAN 2 back to the switch,  And so on.

      Then connect the POE port to your PoE enabled device.

      WARNING: this is a passive PoE midspan, meaning it does not negotiate the IEEE 802.3af standard before delivering power.  What does that mean for you?  You should only connect the POE ports to a PoE enabled device.  Connecting it to a laptop or other non-PoE device will damage the network card on your device.

      So why even use a passive PoE midspan?  Besides being very cost effective, they’re simple, robust devices that work well even when you forget about them.  So as long as the connected device is PoE and no one can unplug it – say a security camera or wifi access point – it makes sense.

      CONFIGURATION

      There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

      The green LED indicates power on.   If the green light begins to blink at any time, it is an indication that one of the POE ports has shorted out or overloaded.

      STEPS:

      1 – Unplug the POE ports one at a time to determine which port is having the issue

      2 – Troubleshoot the port to determine whether the cable or the device is grounded

      Technical Specifications

      Product Specifications

      Data + PoE Ports 4
      Data Ports 4
      Data Rate Gigabit
      Dimensions 4x3x1 in.
      Max. Amps Per Port 1.25
      Mount Type wall
      Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
      Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
      PoE Method Passive
      PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (1,2- 3,6+)
      Power Input 2.1mm DC

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      GAT-IW-Mount

      GAT-IW-Mount

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      GAT-IW-Mount

      Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GAT-IW-Mount, our in-wall mounting accessory for the PoE+ line of splitters and converters.

      The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation of your new Power Over Ethernet Accessory.

      Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at success@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

      Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product page: GAT-IW-Mount

      What’s Inside

      PARTS LIST:

      • 1 X WALL MOUNT BRACKET
      • 1 X MOUNTING TAB
      • 1 X HOLE TEMPLATE CARD

       

      GENERAL INSTALLATION

       

      Your in-wall mount is designed to install into a wall the same way as a low voltage wall bracket.  So it does require a few tools to install, namely:

       

      • Drywall saw or oscillating tool
      • Pencil
      • Screw driver

      First, locate  where you’d like to use the accessory.

      Second, use the included card to mark the opening.

      Third, cut the opening.

      Fourth, set the mount into the opening and use the screw driver to secure it to the wall.

      Finally, slide in your GAT device and use the optional mounting tab as necessary.

      CONFIGURATION

      There is no configuration necessary.  This accessory fits all of our GAT line of products from our PoE to USB-C converters to our PoE to 5 Volt Splitters.

      Technical Specifications

      Product Specifications

      Dimensions 4.25 x 2.6 x 1.75 Inches
      Mount Type Inwall 

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      AT-1-55v30w

      AT-1-55v30w

      Injector, Technical Center

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      AT-1-55v30w

      Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the AT-1-55v30w that uses a wide range of DC input, in particular from solar power systems, and converts it into IEEE 802.3at Power Over Ethernet!

       

      The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Midspan. 

       

      Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

       

      Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: AT-1-55v30w.

      What’s Inside

      AT-1-55v30w

      PARTS LIST:

      • 1 X Midspan Injector

       

      Additional items you’ll need not included:

      1 – DIN rail

      2 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

      3 – DC cable to solar charge controller

      General Installation

      A midspan like the AT-1-55v30w is a simple device to add on to a network port, and the purpose is to add PoE using a wide range of input power to any network.

       

      With this DIN rail mounted device, simply mount it on a DIN rale near the networking switch you’d like to pair it with.  Then, using a short Ethernet patch cable from the switch’s data port to the LAN port on the PoE midspan.   Then the POE port adjacent to the LAN port will now have that IEEE 802.3at (30 watts) power budget and up to gigabit pass through data.  Finally, connect the DC power supply to the Phoenix style connector on the top.

       

      The AT-1-55v30w is also surge protected, so, while it cannot be mounted outdoors by itself, you can connect it to outdoor devices with confidence.  In order to make the surge protection fully functional, you will need to properly ground the connector on the side of the device.

       

      Not sure what grounding is?  Panduit has some great graphics around grounding.

      CONFIGURATION

      There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

      The green LED indicates power on.  If the green light begins to blink at any time, it could indicate there is a short in the circuit or a compatibility issue.

       

      STEPS TO TROUBLESHOOT:

      1 – At the injector, disconnect the PoE port from your device.  Use a PoE Tester to confirm the device is able to power on using a short jumper cable.

      2 – At the other end of the network cable to your device, disconnect the device and use the PoE Tester to confirm it is able to negotiate PoE.

      3 – Connect the PoE Tester to the end device to monitor power consumption.

       

      If you’re able to power on the device with the PoE Tester inline, it’s likely a compatibility issue.  Please contact us at service@poetexas.com to find you the right solution.

      Technical Specifications

      Product Specifications

      Certifications UL/CE/FCC
      Data + PoE Ports 1
      Data Ports 1
      Data Rate Gigabit
      Dimensions 5.25 x 1.325 x 3.75 in.
      Display Type LED – Power (Power is on); Active (PoE has negotiated)
      IEC Protection Class IP 40
      Input voltage 12-24 VDC (Tested up to 30 VDC)
      Load Regulation 6 KV Surge Protection
      Max Current 4 Amps
      Max Power for Kit 30 Watts
      Max Voltage 55 volts
      Max. Amps Per Port 550 mAmps
      Mount Type DIN
      Operating Humidity 20% to 80%
      Operating Temperature Range -40 – 65 C
      Output Voltage 55 volts
      PoE Method IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at,
      PoE Mode/Pinout Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)

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      Connect USB Type C to Network Power and Data

      Connect USB Type C to Network Power and Data

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      USB Type C and Power Over Ethernet

      Connect USB Type C Devices to Network Power and Data

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      You’ve seen the new USB Type C ports appearing on your new devices, like the one on your new tablet or laptop.  Perhaps you’ve even seen some of the specifications for how it can communicate a lot of data very quickly and provide power for monitors and other larger devices.  USB-C is cool, there’s no doubt about that.

      So, let’s talk about how to integrate it into your smart building.

      See Our Press Release on PoE to USB Type C
      What Does Power Over Ethernet Bring to USB-C?

      As a standard USB-C offers amazing communication speeds and power delivery up to 100 watts.  At first glance, it looks like the one cable to rule them all.  Google, Microsoft, Apple, Dell, Samsung, and more have switched to the new powerful USB-C port.

      Unfortunately, it does have a weakness.  A USB-C cable can only transmit power less than ten feet (three meters), and the cable infrastructure comes at a cost premium.  On the other hand, ethernet cable, nearly ubiquitous in modern buildings, can transmit power and data 328 feet (100 meters).  USB-C power and data transmitted over Power Over Ethernet significantly lowers the cost of adopting USB-C by eliminating the need for new electrical infrastructure.  How can you combine the convience of PoE with the power of USB-C?

      Comparing USB-C and PoE Features

      A quick comparison of the USB-C and PoE features will highlight why combining PoE and USB-C adds the most value to intelligent building infrastructure.

      Specifications

      Things You Should Know about USB-C
      USB-C
      • USB 3.1 features 10 Gbps
      • USB-C can also have other USB specs at low data spees
      • Maximum cable length – 15 ft
      • Cables longer than 10 ft have a significant cost premium
      • Up to 100 watts Power Delivery (PD)
      • Power Delivery (PD) means your USB-C devices negotiate for just the right power they need
      • 60 watt (PD) – think laptop – is the most common type
      • Reversable connector head

      Specifications

      Things You Should Know about PoE
      PoE
      • 10 Gbps available
      • Most ethernet switches are 100 Mbps or Gigabit
      • Maximum cable length – 100 m or 330 ft
      • Can be extended with signal boosters
      • Up to 90 watt Power
      • IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 power requires actually 72 watts of power delivered
      • PoE – 12 watts and PoE+ – 25 watts
      • CAT 5e or CAT 6 Cable

      Convert Power over Ethernet to Power and Data on one cable for USB-C

      PoE Texas has developed the patent pending converter that connects Power Over Ethernet to USB Type C with both power and data communication.

      The converter interfaces the two standards seemlessly so there are no configurations to set and no programming to do.  

      Simply plug and play

      PoE to USB-C Specifications

      These Specifications Develop Over Time, So Check the Part Specifications
      PoE to USB-C
      • UBS 2.0 to PoE – 95 Mbps
      • Gigabit available upon request
      • Maximum cable length – 100 m or 330 ft
      • Can be extended with signal boosters
      • Up to 25 watt Power (IEEE 802.3at)
      • Sufficient for iPad Pro and Surface Go
      • 90 watt or IEEE 802.3bt power available on request
      • CAT 5e or CAT 6 Cable

      Ready to Learn More?

      Check out our videos on PoE to USB-C.

       

      Or visit our technical manual section

      Learn More

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      PS-53v3000w

      PS-53v3000w

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      PS-56v3000w

      Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the 56 volt 3000 watt managed power supply for building infrastructure!

      The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Power Supply.

      Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

      Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product page: PS-53v3000w.

      What’s Inside

      PARTS LIST:

      • 1 X MANAGED POWER SUPPLY
      • 2 X 12 AWG DC POWER CABLES
      • 1 X AC POWER CABLE
      • 1 X TEMPERATURE SENSOR WIRE KIT

       

      WHAT YOU NEED:

      • 4 X RACK MOUNTING SCREWS AND NUTS
      • PATCH CABLE TO CONNECT TO THE SWITCH FOR MANAGEMENT

       

      * The kit has the supplies necessary to power the GBT-24-M up to a full 2,000 watts

      General Installation

       Your new PoE injector is designed to be simple to install and set up.  You should only need at most a Philips head screw driver and a patch cable for the management console.

      NOTE: The injector includes the screws for the rack wings, but it does not include the rack mounting nuts or screws.  So, you’ll want to grab some of those.

      Rack Installation

      The power supply comes pre-assembled with brackets for a 19″ rack configuration.  Please contact us if you need a different rack.  It DOES NOT come with the nuts and screws to mount the injector onto the rack.  You’ll need to get those.

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      Wiring the Power Supply

      WARNING: THIS INVOLVES WIRING AC POWER AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.

      SELECTING THE POWER SOURCE: This power supply can draw more than 2,000 watts of power.  A typical 15 amp, 120 VAC circuit breaker will trip at 1,800 watts.  If you just plug it into a regular 15 amp circuit with other lights and outlets, it will draw enough power to trip the breaker.  For a full lighting application, it requires a dedicated 20 amp circuit.

      STEPS:

      • Ensure power is properly disconnected from the wiring to the device

                  This may mean either keeping the included AC cable unplugged or shutting off the breaker to the circuit.

      • Connect the AC power to the AC input. 

      “L” is typically a black wire

      “N” is typically a wire wire

      Ground is typically green

      Tip: Use a small, flat head screw driver inserted into the small square hole to “open” the push-in connector before inserting the cable.  Once the cable is pushed all the way in, remove the screw driver to clamp onto the cable.  Test the connection by gently tugging the wiring.

       

       

      Don’t forget to ground the cable and the power supply.

       

       Now you can wire the DC side of the power supply.

       

      DO NOT CONNECT POWER TO THE DEVICE YET.

      What do you do with a 3,000 watt 48-56 volt managed power supply? 

      You power the PoE Texas 24 port Layer 2 PoE++ switch for lighting and automation: GBTS-28-24-M (See wiring)

      Configuration

      You can configure the PS-53v3000w either through screen and controls on the device, though a webpage management tool, or even through an SNMP interface.

      In this manual we’ll cover the details for the on-screen and web interface.  If you’d like to see the manual for the other configuration methods, you can find it here:

      SUPER TECH MANUAL – PS-53v3000w

      In this manual we’ll demonstrate how to navigate the onscreen and web interface to be able to:

      • Monitor the status of the device
      • Adjust the output voltage
      • Change the device passwords
      • Change the device ID
      • Change the device Date and Time
      • Change the IP address

      Operating The LCD Screen

      Change the Charge and Output Voltage

      Follow these steps:

      Click the return button to enter the Menu          ↵

      Right arrow to navigate to Settings                      →

      Return button to enter the Menu                          ↵

      Return button to enter the Password                  ↵

      Return button to enter Batt Settings                   ↵

      Up arrow to navigate to Charge Settings            ↑

      Return button to enter Charge Settings             ↵

      Return button to edit                                             ↵

      Right arrow to navigate to Place Holder            →

      Up arrow to change settings                                 ↑

      Back arrow when finished                                    ⊂

      View Status

      Simply click the right arrow (>) to scroll through:

      Main Display – Date, Volt In, Volt Out, and Total Load

      Battery Status

      Temperature  – Battery and Ambient

      Inverter Status – Not used in this configuration

      Alarm Status – Inverter (not used) and System Status

      Change the System Configuration:

      Follow these steps:

      Click the return button to enter the Menu          ↵

      Right arrow to navigate to Settings                       →

      Return button to enter the Menu                          ↵

      Return button to enter the Password                   ↵

      Right arrow twice to navigate to Settings          →          →

      Return button to enter the Sys Settings              ↵

      Up arrow to change password to 1000                ↑

      Return button to enter the Password                  ↵

      To Change the Passwords:

      Right arrow to select Password 1                           →

      Right arrow twice to select Password 2               →          →

      Up arrow to select the password                           ↑

      Return button to edit                                              ↵

      Use th up and right arrows to edit                       ↑              →

      Return button to finish                                          ↵

      Back to Sys Settings                                                ⊂

      Right arrow to navigate to Date                           →

      Up arrow to change settings                                 ↑

      Back arrow when finished                                    ⊂

      Web Management

      CONNECTING TO THE CONSOLE

      The PS-53v3000w has a web-based management interface that can be accessed through the console port on the front of the power supply.  Before you integrate it into your network, you will need to configure the device such as setting the date and time, IP address, and username and passwords.

      First you need to connect the console port on the front of the power supply to a computer.  If you don’t have an ethernet port on your laptop, this works just fine with an ethernet to USB adapter.Then power on the power supply.  The settings will remain in the device even if you power it off and power it on again.

      Now comes the techiest part of the process.  You will need to disconnect your computer for wifi and the internet.  I know this feels very dangerous, but it’s only for a moment.

      I’m giving the instructions here for a Windows computer.  If you need help doing this on a MAC, simply go to YouTube and search on setting an fixed IP address for a MAC.  Then use the IP address information I give below. 

      In Windows, navigate to your Network and Sharing Center.  If you don’t know how to get there, simply click on the Window button on the bottom left and type “Network and Sharing Center”.

      When it comes up, you should see an ethernet connection.  If not, double check 1) you’re connected to the injector, and 2) the injector is powered on.Click on the ethernet connection.  It will bring up a dialog box.Click “Properties” on the bottom left.

      In the next dialog box, look in the middle for “Internet Protocol Version 4”.  Click on it, then click “Properties” in the bottom right.  

      Fill out the fields just like this.

      Click: User the following IP address

      IP Address: 192.168.1.20

      Subnet Mask: Sets itself

      Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

       

      Preferred DNS Server: 8.8.8.8

      Alternate DNS Server: 4.2.2.2

      Hit Okay to close this dialog, then Okay one more time.

      I’ve tried not hitting okay the second time, and I couldn’t get it to connect.  So, make sure it hit okay to close out the two dialogs.

      Then navigate to 192.168.1.190.  

      The video below will take you through the rest of the configuration.

      Depending on your model, your username and password maybe different.  If the password in the video does not work, please try this default username and password:

      Username: admin

      Password: password

      Heat Load Calculator

      The PS-53v3000w does put off enough heat when under load that it’s important to consider how you will deal with the heat.  The key considerations are:

      • The PS-53v3000w operates well up to 55 C or 131 F in local ambient conditions
      • Local ambient conditions mean the space where the power supply will be located
      • While an office space may be at 75 F, a fully enclosed rack without ventilation can easily go above 130 F
      • Ideally the PS-53v3000w is installed in the rack with at least 1u space between it and the GBTS-28-24-M
      • Racks should either be open in the back or have good, reliable forced ventilation to move around around and out of the cabinet
      • The room outside, typically an IDF or MDF, the rack or cabinet should have local temperature control through a thermostat and air handling unit
      • See the Heat Load Calculator to see how to size any air handling or air conditioning requirements

      To estimate the heat load of the GBTS-28-24-M power supply, visit that Heat Load Calculator.

      Technical Specifications

      Product Specifications

      AC Plug Connector Type Spring Cage Clamp 12 AWG
      Adapter length 3 ft
      Cable connector length 2 ft
      Certifications CE, FCC, UL
      Dimensions 19 x 13 1/4 x 1 3/4 in
      Display Type LCD
      Efficiency >90% at full load
      Input Frequency Range 45 – 65 Hz
      Input Voltage Range 85-290 VAC
      Management Port 1
      Max Current 40 amp
      Max Power for Kit 6000 watts at 200 VAC, 3000 watts at 120 VAC
      Max Voltage 42-58 volt DC
      Mount Type Rack
      Operating Temperature Range -40 – 55 degrees C
      Output Voltage 53 Volts
      Power Supplies Hot Swappable Dual Rectifiers
      Weight 13 lbs 12.2 oz

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      GBT-24-M

      Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the 24 port Layer 1 Managed 4 Pair PoE Injector!

       The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Injector.

       Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

       Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product page: GBT-24-M.

      What’s Inside

       

      PARTS LIST:

      • 1 X MIDSPAN INJECTOR
      • 2 X RACK MOUNT BRACKETS
      • 8 X SCREWS (FOR RACK MOUNT)

      WHAT YOU NEED:

      • 4 X RACK MOUNTING SCREWS AND NUTS
      • 24 X 6″ PATCH CABLES TO CONNECT TO THE SWITCH PORTS
      • POWER SUPPLY* AND/OR TERMINATION CABLES

      * The GBT-24-M does not have an integrated AC-DC power supply to give you power flexibility.  See the section on About the Power Supply.

      General Installation

       Your new PoE injector is designed to be simple to install and set up.  You should only need at most a Philips head screw driver and a patch cable for the management console.

      NOTE: The injector includes the screws for the rack wings, but it does not include the rack mounting nuts or screws.  So, you’ll want to grab some of those.

      Desktop Installation

      The GBT-24-M doesn’t have much of a “desktop” application, however, you can set it on a desk or a shelf.  The unit requires ventilation on the sides and top for maximum efficiency, so we do not recommend stacking other equipment directly on top of it. 

      You can use stand off feet on a product above it to give room for air circulation.

      Rack Installations

      The injector comes with brackets for a 19″ rack configuration.  Please contact us if you need a different rack.  It DOES NOT come with the nuts and screws to mount the injector onto the rack.  You’ll need to get those.

      Also, a midspan injector DOES NOT manage data.  You need one network switch port for each port of the midspan injector.  So . . . get at least 24 x 6″ patch cables to connect the GBT-24-M to the switch ports.

      It’s what we call ONE to ONE.   Want to learn the difference between an injector and a switch?   Check it out here. 

      STEPS:

      1. Using the 8 x small screws provided in the box, attach the two rack brackets to either side of the switch so that the brackets face the front as in the image above
      2. Using rack screws and nuts (not provided) mount the switch into the rack space (the switch will use 1u of rack space)
      3. Plug the switch into an outlet
      4. Start plugging in your PoE and non-PoE devices

      About the Power Supply

      The GBT-24-M is designed to take 48-55 volt DC power.  You’ll notice there are multiple input power points on the back.  DON’T PANIC!

      The injector can take power into any one of the termination points and share the power with all of the ports.  

      We’ve provided multiple power terminations for your convenience and to ADD MORE POWER! 

      Here’s how you can power the injector:

      Option 1: DC barrel jacks.  Each DC jack has a 5 amp limit.  You can use this with normal power bricks with a 5.5 x 2.1 mm dc barrel at 48 volts with less than 240 watts.  There are two of them, so you can add a second powe brick to reach 680 watts using the DC barrel jacks.

      Option 2: Push-in terminal sockets.  These have a 20 amp limit and are rated for 12 AWG wire.  We recommend crimp on ferrules to make inserting and removing the cable easier.  You can use 1 x set of 12 gauge wire to power up to 960 watts.  As you go up above 960 watts in total power draw, you will need to use a second port.  Above 1,920 watts, you will need to add a third input power cable. 

      NOW YOU’RE COOKING WITH GAS!

      HOW DO I KNOW HOW BIG MY POWER SUPPLY SHOULD BE?

      You can use our PoE calculator to quickly calculate your expected load on the PoE injector.

      Check it out here:

      PoE Calculator

      We do offer the 24 port managed midspan with a 6,000 watt (at 240 volt) managed rectifier for your convenience.

      Check it out here: PS-55v3000w

      WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR

      GBT-24-M AND PS-53V3000W POWER RECTIFIER

      Configuration

      The following sections will show you how to use either the OLED screen on the front of the GBT-24-M or the web-based management console found on the back.  This section will talk briefly about what you can configure and manage with your GBT-24-M.

      PORT CONFIGURATION:

      You have three OIS Layer 1 settings you can manage by portwith this injector:

      1. On / Off: You can force the port to power off or power on
      2. Active / Passive: You can configure the port to use active IEEE 802.3 style negotiation to enable the port or you can set the port to passive and have power on all the time
      3. Mode A / Mode A+B: You can choose whether the port will output:

      – Mode A: 2 Pair PoE with maximum power of 25 watts for active or 30 watts for passive

      – Mode A+B: 4 Pair PoE with maximum power of 60 watts for active or 80 watts for passive

      BUT WHAT DOES THAT ALL MEAN?  See our PoE Tutorial Here

      USE CASES AND RECOMMENDED PORT CONFIGURATIONS:

      PoE Lighting or Automation

      On

      Active: 60 watt or less load

      Passive: 80 watt or less load

      Mode A+B

      High Powered Point to Point or Point to Multi Point Communication

       On

      Passive

      Mode A+B

      Voip Phone, Wifi Access Point, PTZ Camera (IEEE 802.3at)

      Default configuration

      On

      Active

      Mode A

      DEVICE CONFIGURATION

      LOGIN CREDENTIALS:

      You can modify the admin name and password

      Default Username: admin

      Default Password: admin

      Please change that for your security.  Notes for passwords: Please use letters only.  Avoid numbers, and, in particular, zero.

       

      You can also create a User name and password without access to change the device configuration.

      Default User Username: useradmin

      Default User Password: user

      DEVICE IP ADDRESS / ID

      The device’s ID is it’s IP address which can be customized to fit your network’s IP set up.

       

      The device does not ask for a dynamically assigned IP address, so you will have to give it a fixed IP address.

      PORT NAMES

      You can create 7 character long names for each of the ports to make identifying and managing the device connected to that port easier.

      You can find details on how to set these configurations in the sections below.

      Operating The LCD Screen

      Main Display

      When you plug in the PoE injector, it will automatically boot up to the main monitoring page.  This screen gives you a great heads up display on the PoE situation with the whole injector.

      So why make a PoE injector with a display like this since it’s already managed?  We’re considering the smart building situations where networks and infrastructure aren’t always in place when you need to start installing and testing new PoE devices such as lighting, displays, or sensors.  This display screen allows a user to see and manage the PoE on devices without having to have the full network installed and turned up.

      So what does it all mean?

      Top Row: This displays the IP address of your device so you can quickly reference where to go to find the management webpage

      Second Row: The output voltage of the injector 

       – So you can confirm what power your devices should be receiving and update your load calculations on the PoE calculator

      Third Row: The total output current of the injector

       – So you can confirm your total load

      Fourth Row (First number): The total power consumption of the injector

       – So you can measure and monitor your total power consumption

      Fourth Row (Second number): The temperature inside the device

       – So you can monitor temperature and avoid overheating

      Button Navigation:

      Navigating to a PORT:  From the main screen simply press the “Select” button.  You will arrive at PORT 1 which will blink.  If you’d like to manage PORT 1, simply push the “Select” button.  Otherwise, press the “Enter” button to scroll through the ports.  Once you’ve arrived at the port you’d like to manage, press the “Select” button.

      Go Back to Previous Port: If you’d like to go backward between ports, press and hold the “Enter” button for 2 seconds.

      Go Back to Main Screen: If you’d like to go back to the main screen, press and hold the “Select” button for 2 seconds.

      Changing a PORT Configuration:  Once you’re at the port you’d like to configure, simply press “Select” until the setting you would like to change is blinking.  Once the setting is blinking, press “Enter” to change the state.   Once you’re done configuring, you can hold the “Select” button to return to the main screen.

      • ON / OFF – This allows you to turn the current port on or off
      • Active / Passive – This allows you to decide whether you want the port to do the IEEE PoE negotiation (active) or simply output power all the time (passive)
      • Mode A / Mode A+B – This allows you to decide whether to limit the port to 30 watts with 2 pair PoE or to allow the port power 60 or 80 watts using 4 Pair PoE

      By default each port is set to Active IEEE 802.3at (30 watt) 2 Pair PoE.  For lighting applications you will need to change it to Mode A+B for 60 watt devices.  If you need the full 80 watts, you’ll also need to set the port to Passive.

      Want to learn more what those settings mean?  See our PoE Tutorial Here.

      Other Important Controls: From the main menu screen:

      • Pressing and holding the “Select” button for 3 seconds will cause the injector to soft reboot.
      • Pressing and holding the “Enter” button for 5 seconds will toggle the temperature from Celcius to Fahrenheit.
      • Restore to Factory Default: Pressing and holding “Select” and “Enter” for 3 seconds will restore the injector to factory default settings.

      Web Management

      CONNECTING TO THE CONSOLE

      The GBT-24-M has a web-based management interface that can be accessed through the console port on the back of the injector.  The GBT-24-M can accept a dynamically assigned IP address.  First power on the injector using any 48-56 volt power supply.  Then connect the port on the back to to the network, and an IP address will appear on the front screen.

      Finally, open a web browser and type the IP address in the URL Bar like this.

      The default username is: admin

      The default password is: admin

      If for any reason you cannot get this to login in during the first set up, simply hold the “Select” and “Enter” buttons on the front of the injector until it resets to factory defaults.

      CONNECTING TO THE CONSOLE FROM A PC

      If you don’t have it connected to a network, you can follow the following directions to connect directly from your computer to the injector.  If you don’t have an ethernet port on your laptop, this works just fine with an ethernet to USB adapter.

      Then power on the injector using any 48-56 volt power supply.  The settings will remain in the device even if you power it off and power it on again.

      Now comes the techiest part of the process.  You will need to disconnect your computer from wifi and the internet.  I know this feels very dangerous, but it’s only for a moment.

      I’m giving the instructions here for a Windows computer.  If you need help doing this on a MAC, simply go to YouTube and search on setting an fixed IP address for a MAC.  Then use the IP address information I give below.

      In Windows, navigate to your Network and Sharing Center.  If you don’t know how to get there, simply click on the Window button on the bottom left and type “Network and Sharing Center”.

      When it comes up, you should see an ethernet connection.  If not, double check 1) you’re connected to the injector, and 2) the injector is powered on.Click on the ethernet connection.  It will bring up a dialog box.Click “Properties” on the bottom left.

      In the next dialog box, look in the middle for “Internet Protocol Version 4”.  Click on it, then click “Properties” in the bottom right.

      Fill out the fields just like this.

      Click: User the following IP address

      IP Address: 192.168.1.20

      Subnet Mask: Sets itself

      Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

       

      Preferred DNS Server: 8.8.8.8

      Alternate DNS Server: 4.2.2.2

      Hit Okay to close this dialog, then Okay one more time.

      I’ve tried not hitting okay the second time, and I couldn’t get it to connect.  So, make sure it hit okay to close out the two dialogs.

      Finally, open a web browser and type 192.168.1.153 in the URL Bar.

      The default username is: admin

      The default password is: admin

      If for any reason you cannot get this to login in during the first set up, simply hold the “Select” and “Enter” buttons on the front of the injector until it resets to factory defaults.

      Heads Up Display

      Once you’ve logged in, you’ll go directly to the Heads Up Display showing the status of all the ports on the injector.  You turn each port on or off as well as see:

      • PoE Type: Active or Passive Negotation
      • Power Consumed in mA (Current)
      • Output Power Potential (Volts)
      • Power Consumed in Watts

      To cycle power on any particular port, simply click the toggle switch next to the port name you’d like to cycle power on.

      Device Management

      DEVICE Page
      The device page allows you to configure your device.  You can:
      • Modify the admin credentials
      • Create a user credentials
      • Modify the device’s IP address
      • Reset the device to factory defaults

      The admin credentials allow you to modify the device configuration.  A user account allows you to control the ports without changing the device configuration.  Notes for passwords: Please use letters only.  Avoid numbers, and, in particular, zero.

      Default User Username: useradmin

      Default User Password: user

      PoE Mode

      PoE Mode Page

      This page allows you to decide whether to make the port:

      • Passive or Active PoE
      • 2 Pair or 4 Pair PoE

       

      Active vs Passive PoE:

      Active PoE is the traditional IEEE type PoE most devices use that requires a negotiation to turn on power.  90% of POE devices use this type of PoE, so it’s the default setting.

      Passive PoE is a non-standard PoE that certain types of Wireless Data technology uses.   If you enable it with a non-PoE device connected to the port, it will damage the device. (We don’t expect many people are connecting non-PoE devices to a PoE injector, but strange things happen)

       

       A quick note, though, this injector can output more power in passive mode than in active.  So, if you need more power for your PoE device, consider switching it to passive.  Speaking of which . . . 

      2 Pair vs 4 Pair PoE

      The difference between these two states comes down to how much power each port requires.  4 Pair PoE allows for double the power on a port:

      2 Pair PoE Active

      25 watts – Single Signature

      2 Pair PoE Passive

      30 watts – No signature

      4 Pair PoE Active

      60 watts – Dual Signature PoE

      4 Pair PoE Passive

      80 watts – No signature

      Rename Ports

      Rename Ports Page

      On this page you can relabel how your ports to have customized seven character names to make them easier to manage.

      REST API

      Communicating with the GBT-24-M via Rest API

      The GBT-24-M allows managing the injector through a RESTFUL API on a local network using this generalized statement:

      curl -X GET http://username:password@IP_ADDRESS/API/? -d port=[port#] -d action=[ Mode | Read ]&Value=[as needed]

      It accepts and responds to two types of local API calls:

      1 – Read = returns Mode, mA, Volts, Watts  (for the selected port, or the total of all ports) 
                  Mode – see values below

      Read ALL ( port=ALL or port missing) returns the Input voltage, the total current for all ports, and Watts is the total current times the voltage.

      Example statement:

      curl -X GET http://admin:admin@192.168.5.66/API? -d port=12 -d action=read

      Results in a returned statement:

      { “mode”:”0″, “current”:”0″, “Volts”:”0.00″, “Watts”:”0.00″}

      2 – Mode = sets mode to requested state

                                      00 = off  and 01 = on
                                      x1 = Passive enabled/active on mode B
                                      x2 = 803.3af  enabled/active on mode B
                                      x3 = 802.3at  enabled/active on mode B
                                      1x = Passive enabled/active on mode A
                                      2x = 802.3af  enabled/active on mode A
                                      3x = 802.3at  enabled/active on mode A

      Example statement: Turns the Port Off

      curl -X GET http://admin:admin@192.168.5.66/API? -d port=12 -d action=Mode -d value=00

      Results in a returned statement:

      { “Port”:”12″, “SetMode”:”0″, “ModeA”:”0x80″, “ModeB”:”0x80″ }

      Example statement: Turns the Port On

      curl -X GET http://admin:admin@192.168.5.66/API? -d port=12 -d action=Mode -d value=01

      Results in a returned statement:

      { “Port”:”12″, “SetMode”:”1″, “ModeA”:”0x80″, “ModeB”:”0x80″ }

      From the command shell, the commands would look like this:

      Technical Specifications

      Product Specifications

      Data + PoE Ports 24
      Data Ports 25
      Data Rate Gigabit
      DC connector 2 x 2.1mm DC / 2 x Phoenix connectors
      Dimensions 1.5 x 19 x 3.5 inches
      Display Type OLED
      Input Voltage Range 48 – 55 Volts DC
      Max Power for Kit 60 Watts (Active IEEE 802.3bt negotiation) / 80 watts (Managed passive configuration)
      Mount Type Rack
      Operating Humidity 10% to 90%
      Operating Temperature Range 0-40 C
      PoE Method Active / Passive
      PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A / B
      PoE Standard IEEE 802.3bt Type 3;
      4 Pair PoE;
      Mode A / B negotiation
      Weight 4.5 lbs

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      GPOES-24-2-55v390w

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      GPOES-24-2-55v390w

      Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the 24 port LCD Managed PoE switch!

      The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Switch.

      Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com. Phone +1-512-479-0317.

      Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product page: GPOES-24-2-55v390w.

      What’s Inside

      PARTS LIST:

      • 1 X POE SWITCH
      • 1 X USER GUIDE
      • 1 X POWER CORD
      • 2 X RACK MOUNT BRACKETS
      • 8 X SCREWS (FOR RACK MOUNT)
      • 4 X RUBBER ADHESIVE FEET

      General Installation

      Your new PoE switch is designed to be simple to install and set up. You should only need at most a Philips head screw driver. To power it on, plug the power cable in the back.

      Since this is an IEEE 802.3at (PoE+), you can just start plugging devices into it to eight PoE ports on the left hand side marked 1 through 24.

      Ports 25S and 26S are for Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) fiber optic ports. There are two of them to allow you to create a self-healing ring network.  If you’re just using Ethernet, you can use ports 23 and 4 for the same purpose.

      Desktop Installation

      STEPS:

      1. Remove the adhesive backs from the rubber feet accessories and place them on the bottom of the housing in the square indentations for these
      2. Plug the switch into an outlet
      3. Start plugging in your PoE and non-PoE devices

      *The rubber feet help the switch have the proper ventilation, so please don’t skip that step.
      Yeah, it is that simple.

      Rack Installations

      The switch comes with brackets for a 19″ rack configuration.  Please contact us if you need a different rack.  It DOES NOT come with the nuts and screws to mount the switch onto the rack.  You’ll need to get those

      STEPS:

      1. Using the 8 x small screws provided in the box, attach the two rack brackets to either side of the switch so that the brackets face the front as in the image above
      2. Using rack screws and nuts (not provided) mount the switch into the rack space (the switch will use 1u of rack space)
      3. Plug the switch into an outlet
      4. Start plugging in your PoE and non-PoE devices

      Operating The LCD Screen

      Main Display

      When you plug in the PoE switch, it will automatically boot up to the PoE Texas screen. Then, the main monitoring screen will come up. This screen gives you a great heads up display on the PoE situation with the whole switch.

      So why make a PoE switch with a display like this rather than just a managed switch? We’re considering the smart building situations where networks and infrastructure aren’t always in place when you need to start installing and testing new PoE devices such as lighting, displays, or sensors. This display screen allows a user to see and manage the PoE on devices without having to have the full network installed and turned up.

      So what does it all mean?

      First Column: This identifies the port numbers, including the two uplink ports 9 and 10

      Second Column: The power status of the port.  See guide to terms below.

      Third Column: The entering data rate from the device used on the port (in Mbps)

      Fourth Column: The exiting data rate from the device (in Mbps)

      If the data rate turns red, then the port is exceeding its bandwidth settings.

      PB: The maximum power available on the switch

      TP: The current output power of the entire switch

      PD: The number of powered devices connected to the switch

      Norm: The switch configuration mode.

      Options: (Norm – Normal switch; VLAN – All ports have their own VLAN; CCTV – CCTV camera set up.  See section on Menu item 1 Switch Mode)

      What Do the Codes In Column 1 Mean?

      —-W: Nothing is drawing power on this port
      OLP: Over load protection has triggered on this port, meaning you device is drawing too much power for the port (see section on Port Power).
      ULP: Under load protection has triggered on this port, meaning the device is drawing too little power to keep the PoE live on the port.
      SCP: Short Circuit Protection, meaning the device or the cable connected to this port has short circuited. You’ll need to replace somethings.
      OFF: When green or white, the port has been set to “off” in the settings
      When red, the data rate used by this port exceeds the set max. If this happens 10 times in 1 hour, the port will power down to protect the switch and other devices.

      Switch Bandwidth

      Switch Bandwidth allows you to limit how much of the switch’s bandwidth a particular port can use.  Let’s say you’re worried some guy will mine crypto currency through this switch.  You can set the switch to alert you here that a single port is taking more bandwidth than the setting.

      PD Type

      PD Type gives you control to override the Powered Device negotiation on the switch.
      • Standard: Your devices will negotiate the type of PoE and the classification
      • Enhance: Regardless of the device negotiation, this setting allows the port to deliver up to AT power and the settings you put in the PSE Port Power
      • Legacy: Not used very frequently, this allows the switch to negotiate with a capacitance tag Powered Device
      Unless you have a specific application or some unusual devices, you’ll likely just keep it on Standard.

      PD Alive

      PD Alive lets you set up an automatic reboot function for a port. Let’s say you have a security camera on the port, and it stops communicating for whatever reason. This feature here allows the PoE switch to take over and reboot the port to see if the device will come back on.

      Use the up and down arrows to navigate to the port you want to have this feature on. Press “Enter” until the “Disable” is green. Then, press “Up” or “Down” until you see “Enable”.

      Then press “Enter” again to set up the Start Up time using the up/down buttons: how long in seconds the device should take to start up.

       

      Then “Enter” again to set the Interval time using the up/down buttons: how long in seconds the switch should wait to see if the device comes back up again.

      Then “Enter” one last time to set the PowerOff time using the up/down bottons: how long it should stay off when it turns off.

      When you’re done, use the “Back” button multiple times to exit to the main menu.

      PSE Power Fine

      PSE Power Fine allows you to adjust the residual power output of the ports so they can output more power as long as you have enough Total Power Budget (TB). This is used in some specific applications where you know your devices are riding right at the 25 watt limits of PoE+, say with a PTZ camera or a large Wifi access point (some of the high performance Cisco WAP’s fall into this category if their USB ports are turned on).

      Depending on your situation you can add 5%, 10%, and 15% to the Power Budget (PB).

      Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the option preferred, then use the “Enter” button to select it.  When the < is next to the setting and green, your option is selected.  “Back” out to the main menu.

      PSE Port Priority

      PSE Port Priority sets the priority for which ports will pull more power if the Power Budget (PB) of all the ports exceeds the Total Power Budget (TB) at any time.

      Let’s say you have security cameras, phones, and wifi access points on your switch, and you’re right at the TB of the switch. If you want to make sure your security cameras stay live even if one of the wifi access points start to draw too much power, then the switch will prioritize the ports based on these settings.

      By default, the lower number ports (1, 2, 3 . . . ) are higher priority. If you set both ports 1 and 2 at “High” priority, then port 1 will prioritize over port 2 in case of a conflict.

      With the port numbers highlighted green, use the up and down buttons to select the port number.  Select “Enter”.  Then, use the up and down buttons to select the priority.  You have selected one when it is green and has the < next to is.  Then “Back” to the main menu.

      PSE Port Enable

      PSE Port Enable give you the control to be able to turn on and off the power on any port. This ideal for infrastructure or IOT situations where the network may not be turned up for some time but the devices need to be installed, powered on, and tested during installation.

      With the port number green, use the up and down buttons to select a port number. Then, press “Enter”. Use the up and down buttons until the “Enable” or “Disable” is green. Then press enter.

      “Back” to the main menu.

      PSE Port Power

      PSE Port Power gives you control of whether a port can run at higher power than the traditional PoE standard. For example, you have a Thinlabs all-in-one PoE computer that you know you’ll use hard and add a lot of USB devices to. Rather than worry about your power budget, you can increase your power limit all the way up to 36 watts. Or, if you know your device will be small and you want to save on your PB, you can set the power consumption as low as 2 watts.

      As before, while the port number is green, use the up and down buttons to select a port. Then press “Enter”. With the power green, use the up and down arrows to set the power limit on the port. “Back” to the main menu.

      Note: This function is different from the PSE Power Fine function because that sets the fine auto adjustments, while PSE Port Power lets you set the big ranges.

      In order to take full advantage of the PSE Port Power feature, you need to make sure the switch is set to “Enhanced” on the PD Type menu.  Otherwise you’ll receive this error.

      LCD On/Off

      LCD ON/OFF gives you control over how long the LCD screen will remain active after the last use.

      Simply use the up and down buttons to select your setting, then press “Enter”. The selected setting will turn green and be immediately ready to use. Press “Back” to get to the main menu.

      Fan Control

      Fan Control gives you control of when the cooling fans will turn on. It’s based on the percent of the Power Budget (PB) used at the time. This allows you to keep the switch quiet until heat demands force it on.

      Caution, though, setting the value too high in a warm environment like a packed server rack could allow the switch to go above the rated temperature limits.

      Simply use the up and down buttons to select your setting, then press “Enter”. The selected setting will turn green and be immediately ready to use. Press “Back” to get to the main menu.

      Language

      You can select your Language on this menu.  Currently, Chinese and English are available.  Other languages can be added by request.

      Simply use the up and down buttons to select your setting, then press “Enter”.  The selected setting will turn green and be immediately ready to use.  Press “Back” to get to the main menu.

      Default Setting

      DEFAULT SETTING restores the switch to factory default settings.  

      Simply use the up and down buttons to select “Confirm”, then press “Enter”.  The selected setting will turn green and be immediately ready to use.  Press “Back” to get to the main menu.

      About

      The About menu gives you diagnostic information about model and software version of your device.

      Technical Specifications

      AC Plug Connector Type C14
      Adapters included Yes
      Cable connector length 3 ft
      Certifications CE, FCC,
      Data + PoE Ports 24
      Data Ports 2 SPF
      Data Rate Gigabit
      Dimensions 17.32″ x 9.133″ x 1.77″ in.
      Display Type Bright LCD
      Input Voltage Range 120 / 220 VAC
      LEDs Per Port 1 – Connections and activity
      Max Power for Kit 390 watts
      Mount Type wall and rack (accessories included)
      Operating Humidity 10% to 90%
      Operating Temperature Range 0 – 40 C
      Output Voltage 55 volts
      PoE Method IEEE 802.3af; IEEE 802.3at
      PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
      PoE Standards Supported IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab, IEEE802.3z, IEEE802.3az, IEEE802.3x IEEE802.3af, IEEE802.3at

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      GBTS-10-8-55V370W Manual

      GBTS-10-8-55V370W Manual

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      Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GBTS-10-8-55V370W!

       The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new GBTS-10-8-55V370W. 

       Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

       Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GBTS-10-8-55V370W

      What’s Inside

      PARTS LIST:GBTS-10-8-55V370W

      • 1 X PoE Switch
      • 1 X Rack Mount Kit – Does NOT include the rack nuts and bolts!
      • 4 X Desk Mount Rubber Pads
      • 1 X AC Cable

       

      You have everything you need to get your switch up and operating.  Let’s get started.

       

      GENERAL INSTALLATION

       

      To deploy your new uPoE or IEEE 802.3bt switch, you really only need three key things:

      1. AC power – 120 VAC 60 Hz or 220 VAC 50 Hz – 500 watts
      2. Gigabit Uplink Data on the RJ45 por or Small Form-Factor Pluggable Fibers slot
      3. Space:
      • 1 unit of 19″ rack space
      • 17 1/2″ wide by 9 1/2″ long desk space

       * Optional: If you’re rack mounting it, you do need nuts and bolts to mount it on the rack.

      That’s it!  It’s designed to be a simply, cost effective, high powered switch you can implement quickly.  You don’t need configuration cables, software downloads, apps, or certifications to use it!

       

      Your switch has eight Gigabit PoE ports, two Gigabit data only ports, two SFP slots, and an LCD status display.  Not a lot to worry about here.  Let’s show you how it goes together.

      Put it together:

      DESK MOUNT:

      If you’re going to set this on a desk or a shelf, you simply stick the included rubber feet on to the bottom of the switch in the small square indentations provided.  You don’t have to screw on the rack wings unless you just like the look of them.

      RACK MOUNT:

      If you plan to mount this into a rack, simply use the small screws to attach the rack mount wings.  You’ll need a small philips head screwdriver for this.

       

      The kit does not come with the hardware to mount it to the rack, so don’t forget to pick those up.

      Now you can plug it in using the included AC cable to power it up.If you’re grounding your network*, you can use the earthing lug on the back of the switch.* You might be tempted to overground your network.  Only ground your network in one location and ground it well.  Adding more than one grounding point could actually introduce noise to your network.gs.

      Let’s power this thing on and configure it!

      CONFIGURATION

      Okay, I told you there wouldn’t be any configuration.  I lied.  You do have to pick whether your network needs IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 PoE or uPoE.  There’s a table down below that will layout the technical details, but here’s what you really need to know:

      IEEE 802.3bt will be compatible with newer, higher power devices that say IEEE 802.3bt.

      uPOE will be compatible with pre-standard devices that typically say PoE++ or UPOE.

       

      I tell you this now so you can decide before you start connecting your devices.  All you need to do is slide the selector switch to the type of PoE you’d like.  See, not so bad afterall.

        ON THE LCD SCREEN:

        The LCD screen will tell you a lot about what’s going on really quickly with your network.  You can:

        • See how much power your device is drawing or whether it’s on or off
        • If your device is having an issue because of underloading*, overloading, or a short circuit
        • What your total output power is and what your power budget is

         

        *Underloading is a condition where your PoE device isn’t drawing enough power to keep the PoE on.   If you’re using a PoE splitter, you can try plugging a device into to start drawing power.  Otherwise, contact us at service@poetexas.com for support.

        LED LIGHTS: All the fun blinky lights!

        The table here shows all the details.  What you really want to check for is that the only light blinking is the LNK/ACT lights.  If other lights are blinking, you have an issue.

        Technical Specifications

        Product Specifications

        AC Plug Connector Type C14
        Data + PoE Ports 8
        Data Ports 4 (2-Gigabit and 2-SPF)
        Data Rate Gigabit
        Display Type LED
        Input voltage 110 – 220 VAC
        Max Power for Kit 370 Watts
        Max Voltage 55 Volts
        Mount Type 1U Rack Mount
        Operating Humidity 10% to 90%
        Operating Temperature Range 0-40 C
        Output Voltage 55 Volts
        PoE Method IEEE 802.3bt
        PoE Standard IEEE 802.3bt
        PoE Standards Supported uPoE, IEEE 802.3bt

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        GBT-NUC

        GBT-NUC

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        GBT-NUC Installation Manual

         

        Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GBT-NUC!

        The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new PoE NUC Lid.

        Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

        Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GBT-NUC.

        What’s Inside

        PARTS LIST: GBT-NUC

        • 1 X Gen 7 Form Factor NUC Lid
        • 1 X Gen 8 & 10 Form Factor NUC Lid
        • 1 X IEEE 802.3bt/uPoE Adapter
        • 1 X Ethernet Patch Cable
        • 1 X Power Patch Cable

        You have everything you need to fit most models of the NUC.

         

        GENERAL INSTALLATION

         

        Besides the GBT-NUC kit, you will need the right kind of PoE installed. NUC’s can draw a fair amount of power, so you really need an IEEE802.3bt or uPoE switch or injector.  For example, you can use our BT-1-55v60w-IN, which is our indoor IEEE 802.3bt dual signature injector you can find on yourfavorite sales channel.  This injector allows you to add IEEE 802.3bt power to any PoE or non-PoE switch.


        Otherwise, yes, you can use your Cisco uPoE devices, and we have notes in the configuration section on how to configure the port for the POE NUC lid. 

        Put it together:

        The installation is simple and fast to accomplish. The hardest step is making sure you have the right lid model installed on your adapter.  Let me show you how it’s done. 


        The form factor information is in the part number.  Flip it over and check outthe part number.  Find the first “i” then the number before that is the model number you need for the lid.  In this case, it is the “8”.  Simply check whether the underside lid is labeled with the same number, “7” or “8”.  If you have the wrong lid on, no problem!  Simply unscrew the lid and screw on the correct lid.

        The installation is simple and fast to accomplish. The hardest step is making sure you have the right lid model installed on your adapter.  Let me show you how it’s done. 

        • The form factor information is in the part number.  Flip it over and check outthe part number.  Find the first “i” then the number before that is the model number you need for the lid.  In this case, it is the “8”.  Simply check whether the underside lid is labeled with the same number, “7” or “8”.  If you have the wrong lid on, no problem!  Simply unscrew the lid and screw on the correct lid.

        • Now, remove the lid from your NUC. Look for these little openings, and gently start pulling up.

        • Now, the next thing to consider are these funny rubber pads.  These are your thermal pads.  They help manage the heat from the NUC lid.  Simply place these in these configurations depending which NUC lid model you have.

        • Then, gently place the lid on your NUC.  Once it’s in place, a little pressure will clip the lid on.

         

        • Finally, use the included patch cable to connect the LAN port to the ethernet port of your NUC and the DC power cable to the DC port of the NUC.  And you’re ready to connect the power to the PoE port.  Your NUC should start to boot right away.

        CONFIGURATION

        Configuring Your GBT-Nuc

        You’re not required to do any configuration with IEEE 802.3bt switches and injectors. The PoE NUC lid will work right away.   Cisco uPoE switches do require some configuration on the switch to enable the right PoE for the PoE NUC Lid.

         

        However, if you’re using Windows, there’s a best practice we’ve found I like to do.  Simply type “Power & Sleep settings” in the search bar at the bottom.  Select “Additional Power Settings”.  “ChangePower Settings”.  Choose the “Balanced” settings to keep the NUC from spiking power.

          If you’re using a Cisco uPoE switch, you do need to configure the port to provide 60 watts of power to your NUC lid.  Prior to powering on the NUC, you need to configure any Cisco uPOE switch to 4-pair Forced PoE mode. 


          The following steps are for the Cisco CDB-8u, however the commands remain the same.  Only the port identifiers change.

          Once you’ve logged into the Cisco terminal and you’re at the terminal, follow these steps to configure Port 1 to 4-pair Forced PoE which will allow the switch to power the NUC Lid:

          • Switch#enable
          • Switch#configure terminal
          • Switch(config)#interface FastEthernet1/0/1
          • Switch(config)#power inline consumption 60000
          • Switch(config-if)#power inline four-pair forced
          • Switch(config-if)#end

          Technical Specifications

          Product Specifications

          Certifications CE, RoHS, FCC
          Data + PoE Ports 1
          Data Ports 1
          Data Rate 10/100/1000
          DC connector 5.5 x 2.5
          Max Power for Kit 60 watts
          Mount Type NUC Lid for Gen 7, 8, and 10 form factors
          PoE Standards Supported uPoE (Four Pair PoE) and IEEE 802.3bt dual signature

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          BT-1-55V60W; BT-1-55V60W-IN

          BT-1-55V60W; BT-1-55V60W-IN

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          802.3bT PoE Injectors

          Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the BT-1-55v60w-IN that cost effectively upgrades any non-PoE or PoE port to IEEE 802.3bt and 60 watts!

          The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Midspan. 

          Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

          Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: BT-1-55V60W, & BT-1-55v60w-IN.

          What’s Inside

          BT-1-55v60w

          PARTS LIST:

          • 1 X Midspan Injector with built in 6KV Surge Protection (designed for indoor use only)
          • 1 X AC Power Cable

           

          Additional items you’ll need not included:

          1 – Screws for mounting

          2 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

          BT-1-55v60w-IN

           

          PARTS LIST:

          • 1 X Midspan Injector (without surge protection- designed for indoor usage only)
          • 1 X AC Power Cable

           

          Additional items you’ll need not included:

          1 – Screws for mounting

          2 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

          General Installation

          A midspan like the BT-1-55v60w & BT-1-55v60w-IN are a simple device to add on to a network port, and the purpose is to add or increase the PoE of that port without having to upgrade or pick a less optimal switch.

          With this wall mounted device, simply mount it near the networking switch you’d like to pair it with.  Then, using a short Ethernet patch cable from the switch’s data port to the LAN port on the PoE midspan.   Then the POE port adjacent to the LAN port will now have that IEEE 802.3bt (60 watts) power budget and up to gigabit pass through data.

          The BT-1-55v60w is also surge protected, so, while it cannot be mounted outdoor, you can connect it to outdoor devices with confidence.  In order to make the surge protection fully functional, you will need to properly ground the connector on the side of the device.

          Not sure what grounding is?  Panduit has some great graphics around grounding.

          CONFIGURATION

          There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

          • The green LED indicates power on and drawing less than 30 watts.  If the light turns blue, it indicates the port is drawing more than 30 watts of power.   
          • If the green light begins to blink at any time, it could indicate there is a short in the circuit or a compatibility issue.

           

          STEPS TO TROUBLESHOOT:

          1 – At the injector, disconnect the PoE port from your device.  Use a PoE Tester to confirm the device is able to power on using a short jumper cable.

          2 – At the other end of the network cable to your device, disconnect the device and use the PoE Tester to confirm it is able to negotiate PoE.

          3 – Connect the PoE Tester to the end device to monitor power consumption.

           

          If you’re able to power on the device with the PoE Tester inline, it’s likely a compatibility issue.  Please contact us at service@poetexas.com to find you the right solution.

          Technical Specifications

          Product Specifications

          AC Plug Connector Type C14
          Adapter length 3 ft
          Certifications UL/CE/FCC
          Data + PoE Ports 1
          Data Ports 1
          Data Rate Gigabit
          Dimensions

          6KV Model – 7.6 x 3.3 x 1.6 in.

          Indoor Model – 6 x 2.6 x 1.4 in.
          Display Type LED – Green (802.3at) ; Blue (802.3bt)
          IEC Protection Class IP 40
          Input Frequency Range 50/60 Hz
          Input voltage 100 – 240 VAC
          Load Regulation 6KV Surge Protection on Select model as indicated (BT-1-55V60W)
          Max Current 1.1 Amps
          Max Power for Kit 60 Watts
          Max Voltage 55 volts
          Max. Amps Per Port 1.1 Amps
          Mount Type Wall
          Operating Humidity 20% to 80%
          Operating Temperature Range 0 – 40C
          Output Voltage 55 volts
          PoE Method IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)

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          POE-8; POE-12; POE-16; POE-24

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          Rack Mount Injector Series Installation Manual for POE-8, POE-12, POE-16, and POE-24

          Welcome to the Manual for POE Texas Passive (100mbps) POE Injector Series. This series of Injectors cost effectively upgrades any non-PoE switch or PoE switch to 30 watt passive PoE!

          The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Midspan.

          Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

          What’s Inside

          POE-8

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

           

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          •  POE-8-24V60W [Includes 24 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          •  POE-8-24V120W [Includes 24 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          • POE-8-48V60W [Includes 48 volt 1.25 Amp Power Supply]
          • POE-8-48V120W [Includes 48 volt 2.5 Amp Power supply]

           

          Additional items you’ll need not included:

          1 – Screws for mounting

          2 – Power supply [see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-GURU 512-479-0317.

          POE-12

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

           

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          •  POE-12-24V60W [Includes 24 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          •  POE-12-24V120W [Includes 24 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          • POE-12-48V60W [Includes 48 volt 1.25 Amp Power Supply]
          • POE-12-48V120W [Includes 48 volt 2.5 Amp Power supply]

           

          Additional items you’ll need not included:

          1 – Rack Mount screws 

          2 – Power supply [optional- see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-GURU 512-479-0317.

          POE-16

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

           

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          •  POE-16-24V60W [Includes 24 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          •  POE-16-24V120W [Includes 24 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          • POE-16-48V60W [Includes 48 volt 1.25 Amp Power Supply]
          • POE-16-48V120W [Includes 48 volt 2.5 Amp Power supply]

           

          Additional items you’ll need not included:

          1 – Rack Mount screws 

          2 – Power supply [optional- see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-GURU 512-479-0317.

          POE-24

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

           

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          •  POE-24-24V60W [Includes 24 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          • POE-24-24V120W [Includes 24 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          • POE-24-48V60W [Includes 48 volt 1.25 Amp Power Supply]
          • POE-24-48V120W [Includes 48 volt 2.5 Amp Power supply]

           

          Additional items you’ll need not included:

          1 – Rack Mount screws 

          2 – Power supply [optional- see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-GURU 512-479-0317.

          General Installation

          POE Injectors are a simple device to add into any network, and the purpose is to add or increase the PoE of your network without having to upgrade or pick a less optimal switch.

          With this wall mounted device, simply mount it near the networking switch you’d like to pair it with.  Then, using a short Ethernet patch cable from the switch’s data port to the LAN port on the PoE midspan.   Then the GPOE port adjacent to the LAN port will now have up to 30 watt potential power budget per port.

          NOTE: a midspan adds PoE to one data port at a time.  So if you connect LAN 1 to a data port on your switch you’ll have Mode A POE on port 1 of the midspan [wait . . . what’s Mode A mean?].  To get POE on port 2, you need to add a patch cable on LAN 2 back to the switch,  And so on.

          Then connect the POE port to your PoE enabled device.

           

          This is a PASSIVE PoE midspan, meaning it DOES NOT negotiate the IEEE 802.3af/at standard before delivering power.   Connecting it to a laptop or other non-PoE device MAY NOT BE SAFE for the network card on your device.

          CONFIGURATION

          There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

          The green LED indicates power on.   If the green light begins to blink at any time, it is an indication that one of the POE ports has shorted out or overloaded.

          STEPS:

          1 – Unplug the POE ports one at a time to determine which port is having the issue

          2 – Troubleshoot the port to determine whether the cable or the device is grounded

          Technical Specifications

          POE-8

          Product Specifications

          Data + PoE Ports 8
          Data Ports 8
          Data Rate 10/100
          Dimensions 7×1.5×1 in.
          Input Voltage Range 12 – 56v DC
          LEDs Per Port 1
          Max. Amps Per Port 1.25 Amps
          Mount Type Wall
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range 0-65C
          PoE Method Passive
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
          PoE Standard N/A
          Power Input 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC
          Weight 5oz

          POE-12

          Product Specifications

          Data + PoE Ports 12
          Data Ports 12
          Data Rate 10/100
          Dimensions 20x4x1.75 in.
          Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
          Mount Type rack
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
          PoE Method Passive
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
          PoE Standard N/A

          POE-16

          Product Specifications

          Data + PoE Ports 16
          Data Ports 16
          Data Rate 10/100
          Dimensions 20x4x1.75 in.
          LEDs Per Port 1
          Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
          Mount Type rack
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range 0-65C
          OperatingTemperature Range 0-50C
          PoE Method Passive
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
          PoE Standard N/A
          Power Input 2.1mm DC, screw termin.al
          Weight (metric) 26oz

          POE-24

          Product Specifications

          Data + PoE Ports 24
          Data Ports 24
          Data Rate 10/100
          Dimensions 20x4x1.75 in.
          Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
          Mount Type rack
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
          PoE Method Passive
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
          Power Input 2.1mm DC, screw terminal

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          AT-4; AT-8; AT-16; AT-24

          AT-4; AT-8; AT-16; AT-24

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          AT Injector Series Installation Manual

          Welcome to the Manual for POE Texas Active (Mode A) AT Injector Series. This series of Injectors cost effectively upgrades any non-PoE switch or PoE switch to 30 watt active PoE!

          The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Midspan. 

          Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

          What’s Inside

          AT-4

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          •  AT-4-48V30W [Includes 48 volt 0.625 Amp Power Supply]
          • AT-4-48V60W [Includes 48 volt 1.25 Amp Power Supply]
          • AT-4-48V120W [Includes 48 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          • AT-4-56V60W [Includes 56 volt 1 Amp Power Supply]
          • AT-4-56V120W [Includes 56 volt 2 Amp Power supply]

           

          Additional items you’ll need not included:

          1 – Screws for mounting on a wall (optional)

          2 – Power supply [see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-Shifu 512-479-0317.

          AT-8

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          • AT-8-48V60W [Includes 48 volt 1.25 Amp Power Supply]
          • AT-8-48V120W [Includes 48 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          • AT-8-56V120W [Includes 56 volt 2 Amp Power supply]

           

          Additional items you’ll need not included:

          1 – Screws for wall mounting [optional]

          2 – Power supply [optional- see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-Shifu 512-479-0317.

          AT-16

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

           

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          • AT-16-48V120W [Includes 48 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          • AT-16-56V240W [Includes (2x) 56 volt 2 Amp Power supply]
          • AT-16-48v700W [Includes pre-assembled (2x) 350 watt Power Supplies]

           

          Additional items you’ll need not included:

          1 – Rack Mount screws

          2 – Power supply [optional- see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-Shifu 512-479-0317.

          AT-24

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          • AT-24-56V240W [Includes (2x) 56 volt 2.5 Amp Power supply]
          • AT-24-48V700W [Includes pre-kitted (2x) 350 watt Power Supplies]

           

          Additional items you’ll need not included:

          1 – Rack Mount screws

          2 – Power supply [optional- see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-Shifu 512-479-0317.

          General Installation

          POE Injectors are a simple device to add into any network, and the purpose is to add or increase the PoE of your network without having to upgrade or pick a less optimal switch.

          With this wall mounted device, simply mount it near the networking switch you’d like to pair it with.  Then, using a short Ethernet patch cable from the switch’s data port to the LAN port on the PoE midspan.   Then the POE port adjacent to the LAN port will now have up to 30 watt potential power budget per port.

          NOTE: a midspan adds PoE to one data port at a time.  So if you connect LAN 1 to a data port on your switch you’ll have Mode A POE on port 1 of the midspan [wait . . . what’s Mode A mean?].  To get POE on port 2, you need to add a patch cable on LAN 2 back to the switch,  And so on.

          Then connect the POE port to your PoE enabled device.

           

          This is a ACTIVE PoE midspan, meaning it negotiates the IEEE 802.3af/at standard before delivering power.   Connecting it to a laptop or other non-PoE device is SAFE for the network card on your device.

          CONFIGURATION

          There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

          The green LED indicates power on.   If the green light begins to blink at any time, it is an indication that one of the POE ports has shorted out or overloaded.

          STEPS:

          1 – Unplug the POE ports one at a time to determine which port is having the issue

          2 – Troubleshoot the port to determine whether the cable or the device is grounded

          Technical Specifications

          AT-4

          Product Specifications

          Data + PoE Ports 4
          Data Ports 4
          Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
          Dimensions 4x3x1 in.
          Max. Amps Per Port 1.25
          Mount Type wall
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
          PoE Method Active
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (1,2- 3,6+)
          Power Input 2.1mm DC

          AT-8

          Product Specifications

          Certifications N/A
          Data + PoE Ports 8
          Data Ports 8
          Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
          Dimensions 8x4x1 in.
          Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
          Mount Type wall
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
          PoE Method Active
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)
          PoE Standard IEEE 802.3at
          Power Input

          2.1 mm DC and Phoenix Connector 1840382

          44-57 volt Input range
          Weight 0.39

           

          AT-16

          Product Specifications

          Certifications N/A
          Data + PoE Ports 16
          Data Ports 16
          Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
          Dimensions 19x2x1.75 in.
          LEDs Per Port 1
          Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
          Mount Type Rack
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
          Input Voltage 44 volts to 56 volts
          PoE Configurable Per Port No
          PoE Method Active
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)
          PoE Standard IEEE 802.3at
          Power Input 2.1 mm DC and Phoenix Connector 1840382
          Weight 2.1 lbs

           

          AT-24

          Product Specifications

          Certifications N/A
          Data + PoE Ports 24
          Data Ports 24
          Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
          Dimensions 19x2x1.75 in.
          LEDs Per Port 1
          Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
          Mount Type Rack
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
          Input Voltage 44 volts to 56 volts
          PoE Configurable Per Port No
          PoE Method Active
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)
          PoE Standard IEEE 802.3at
          Power Input 2.1 mm DC and Phoenix Connector 1840382
          Weight 2.1 lbs

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          GPOE-12AB; GPOE-16AB; GPOE-16A; GPOE-24B

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          Gigabit Rack Mount Injector Series Installation Manual – GPOE-12AB; GPOE-16AB; GPOE-16A; GPOE-24B

          Welcome to the Manual for POE Texas Passive 2.5 Gigabit (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps) PoE Injector Series. This series of Injectors cost effectively upgrades any non-PoE switch or PoE switch to 30 watt passive PoE!

          The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Midspan.

          Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

          What’s Inside

          GPOE-12AB

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          •  GPOE-12AB-24V60W [Includes 24 volt 2.5 Amp Power Supply]
          •  GPOE-12AB-24V120W [Includes 24 volt 5 Amp Power Supply]
          • GPOE-12AB-48V60W [Includes 48 volt 1.25 Amp Power Supply]
          • GPOE-12AB-48V120W [Includes 48 volt 2.5 Amp Power supply]
          • GPOE-12AB-56V120W [Includes 56 volt 2 Amp Power supply]

          Additional items you will need that are not included:

          1 – Rack Mount screws

          2 – Power supply [optional- see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-GURU 512-479-0317.

           

          GPOE-16AB

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

           

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          •  GPOE-16AB-24V120W [Includes 24 volt 5 Amp Power Supply]

          Additional items you will need that are not included:

          1 – Rack Mount screws

          2 – Power supply [optional- see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-GURU 512-479-0317.

          GPOE-16A

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          • GPOE-16A-48V120W [Includes 48 volt 2.5 Amp Power supply]
          • GPOE-16A-48V240W [Includes (2x) 48 volt 2.5 Amp Power supply]
          • GPOE-16A-56V120W [Includes 56 volt 2 Amp Power supply]

          Additional items you will need that are not included:

          1 – Rack Mount screws 

          2 – Power supply [optional- see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-GURU 512-479-0317.

          GPOE-24B

          We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

           

          AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

          • GPOE-24B-24V240W [Includes (2x) 24 volt 5 Amp Power supply]
          • GPOE-24B-48V240W [Includes (2x) 48 volt 2.5 Amp Power supply]
          • GPOE-24B-56V240W [Includes (2x) 56 volt 2 Amp Power supply]

          Additional items you’ll need not included:

          1 – Rack Mount screws 

          2 – Power supply [optional- see available options above]

          3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

           

          NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-GURU 512-479-0317.

          General Installation

          POE Injectors are a simple device to add into any network, and the purpose is to add or increase the PoE of your network without having to upgrade or pick a less optimal switch.

          With this wall mounted device, simply mount it near the networking switch you’d like to pair it with.  Then, using a short Ethernet patch cable from the switch’s data port to the LAN port on the PoE midspan.   Then the GPOE port adjacent to the LAN port will now have up to 30 watt potential power budget per port.

          The GPOE-12AB, GPOE-16AB and GPOE-12B offer ‘Mode B’ power input options. When using 802.3af and 802.3at devices (44-57 volt), ‘Mode A’ or ‘Mode B’ are both compatible.

          **When using 24 volt power supply for products like Ubiquiti and Mikrotik, you will want to use the ‘Mode B’ option for power input.

          NOTE: a midspan adds PoE to one data port at a time.  So if you connect LAN 1 to a data port on your switch you’ll have Mode A POE on port 1 of the midspan [wait . . . what’s Mode A mean?].  To get POE on port 2, you need to add a patch cable on LAN 2 back to the switch,  And so on.

          Then connect the POE port to your PoE enabled device.

           

          This is a ACTIVE PoE midspan, meaning it negotiates the IEEE 802.3af/at standard before delivering power.   Connecting it to a laptop or other non-PoE device is SAFE for the network card on your device.

          CONFIGURATION

          There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

          The green LED indicates power on.   If the green light begins to blink at any time, it is an indication that one of the POE ports has shorted out or overloaded.

          STEPS:

          1 – Unplug the POE ports one at a time to determine which port is having the issue

          2 – Troubleshoot the port to determine whether the cable or the device is grounded

          Technical Specifications

          GPOE-12AB

          Product Specifications

          Data + PoE Ports 12
          Data Ports 12
          Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
          Dimensions 20x4x1.75 in.
          Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
          Mount Type rack
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
          PoE Method Passive
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
          Power Input 2.1mm DC x2

           

          GPOE-16AB

          Product Specifications

          Data + PoE Ports 16
          Data Ports 16
          Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
          Dimensions 20x4x1.75 in.
          Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
          Mount Type rack
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
          PoE Method Passive
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
          Power Input 2.1mm DC x2

           

          GPOE-16A

          Product Specifications

          Data + PoE Ports 16
          Data Ports 16
          Data Rate Gigabit
          Dimensions 20x4x1.75 in.
          Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
          Mount Type rack
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
          PoE Method Passive
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)
          Power Input 2.1mm DC x2

           

          GPOE-24B

          Product Specifications

          Certifications UL/CE/FCC
          Data + PoE Ports 24
          Data Ports 24
          Data Rate Gigabit
          Dimensions 20x4x1.75 in.
          Max Amps Per Kit 2.5 Amps
          Max Power for Kit 240 Watts
          Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
          Mount Type rack
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
          Input Voltage 18-57 volts
          PoE Method Passive
          PoE Mode/Pinout Mode B (+4,5,-7,8)
          Power Input 2.1mm DC x2

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          GAF-LIGHTNING-PD

          GAF-LIGHTNING-PD

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          GAF-Lightning-PD Installation Manual

           

          Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GAF-Lightning-PD that gives you wired Power and Data!
          The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Splitter.
          Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.
          Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product page: GAF-Lightning-PD.

          What’s Inside

          PARTS LIST: GAF-LIGHTNING-PD-V3

          • 1 X POE Splitter (Power + Data in 1 cable)

           

          PARTS LIST: GAF-LIGHTNING-PD-V4

          • 1 X POE Converter (Power + Data in 1 cable) USB-C to Lightning Cable

           

          GENERAL INSTALLATION

           

          Your new PoE splitter is designed to be simple to install and set up.  It is small and light enough to leave “inline” with your network cable.  

           

          You may also choose to use the two M3 sized mounting brackets to secure the device to a wall or surface.

           

          Once it is in place, simply follow these steps in order:

          1 – Plug the RJ-45 end into an IEEE 802.3af PoE or 48-56 volt passive Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) with a data source

          2 – Ensure the iPad is on and log in

          3 – Plug the lightning connector into the iPad

          The device will automatically set up the network connection with an iPad and begin charging.  To confirm that, go to the General settings tab and look for the <…> symbol next to Ethernet.

           

          In case you iPad loses its connection due to a reboot or an update follow these steps:

          RECONNECTING DATA TO YOUR IPAD.

          Take Care Handling the Lightning Connector

          To allow our product to be installed in enclosures and tight spaces, we have designed the lightning head at a right angle.  However, that tight design does make the head easier to break if twisted in or out of the iPad. 

           

          To insert the connector into the iPad:

          • Grasp the top an bottom between your pointer finger and thumb
          • Push straight in and pull straight out

          Damaging the Lightning Connector

          Twisting or jerking the lightning connector out to the side will damage the lighting connector.  At best, it will become intermittent.

          At worst, the lightning connector will come out completely.

           

          • Do not remove by pulling on the cord
          • Do not lever side to side

           

          Thank you for your care with this product!

          Getting the Unlock iPad to Use Accessories warning?  

          We’ll fix that in the configuration below.

          CONFIGURATION

          Configuring Your iPad for Wired Data

          There are a couple easy steps for configuring your iPad to get the best results when working with wired data.

          First, we’re going to enable USB devices to allow charging even when the iPad is “off” or the screen is locked.  

          If you you don’t have the most up to date iOS software, take this time to update to iOS 12.2 or later.  Otherwise, it will prevent any connected device from charging or communicating with it after the screen has been locked for an hour.  Here’s how to fix that:

           

          • Navigate to the Settings tab
          • Select Face ID & Passcode
          • Ensure the USB Accessories button is toggled to “On” meaning you see the green

          You can still set up your iPad to not automatically lock on a timer.  When the screen locks if you would like the screen always on. 

          • Go to the Settings icon on your iPad
          • Select Display & Brightness
          • Select Auto Lock
          • Set the limit to Never

          Best Practices for iOS Updates

          Despite Apple’s excellent reputation for ensuring backward compatibility with their iPads and iPhones, practical experience with a recent iOS update has revealed that even they can miss things which can temporarily lead to disruption of service for your device.   If your device must be reliable 24/7, we recommend these following best practices:

          • Go to Settings -> General -> Software Updates -> Automatic Updates
          • Deselect “Install iPadOS Updates”
          • Before choosing to install the next update, please check into our iOS Compatibility Table to check whether we have finished testing the performance of an new iPadOS version

          iOS Compatibility Table

          • Finally, to get emailed live updates on iOS compatibility, subscribe to our mailing list for iOS compatibility

          In case of a reboot or shut down of the iPad, some iPad models will not reconnect the data connection of the GAF-Lightning-PD to the iPad.

          • Simply log into the iPad,
          • Disconnect the lightning connector to the iPad
          • Cycle on the PoE port either by disconnecting the network cable or cycling power through the PoE management.
          • Once you reconnect, your iPad will re-establish communications.

          If you have remote control of your PoE ports, have someone log into the iPad, then reboot the PoE port.  It may require 2 reboots to reestablish connection.

          The splitter will auto-configure the IP settings to default as soon as you connect it up including Dynamic IP addressing.

           

          You can now update these settings with these steps:

          1. Navigate to General Settings, then you’ll see a symbol for the LAN <…>
          2. Select this and you’ll see the option for PoE Texas LAN, select it
          You’ll see your IPV4 IP address information.  If it shows “Automatic”, that means your getting a dynamically assigned IP address.

          If you’d like to reconfigure the IP address, DNS, and HTTP Proxy settings, you can do that by selecting these options.

          The most used option will be fixing your IP address by selecting the “Automatic” button.

          For the other networks settings, we’d recommend talking to a service provider or give us a call: 512-479-0317 or service@poetexas.com.

          Technical Specifications

          Product Specifications

          Cable connector length 3 Feet
          Cable connectors Lightning Male
          Data + PoE Ports 1 (Input)
          Data Rate 10/100
          Dimensions 6x1x1.5 in.
          Input voltage 44 volts to 57 volts
          LEDs Per Port 1 Green (power) / 1 Yellow (Data)
          Max Power for Kit 12 Watts
          Max Voltage 5 Volts (output)
          Mount Type Wall Mount tabs
          Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
          Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
          Output Voltage 5 Volts
          PoE Standard IEEE 802.3af

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          POE-PIHAT

          POE-PIHAT

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          POE-PiHat INSTALLATION MANUAL

           

          Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the POE-PiHat!

           

          The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Adapter. 

          Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

          Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: POE-PiHat.

          What’s Inside

          PARTS LIST: POE-PiHat

          • 1 X POE ADAPTER

           

          No, unfortunately, this doesn’t come with a case, however it fits most new cases including the official one.

            General Installation

            Your new PoE hat is designed to be simple to install and set up.  Simply orient the correct pins on the Pi, then press it down fully.

            And that’s it.  Once it is in place, simply plug the RJ-45 end into a 48-56 volt passive Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) with a data source, and the Pi will start to power up automatically.

            **Please note that the PiHat is rated for 12.9 watts.  If you plan to load down the process or and plug devices into all the USB ports, you might find you draw closer to 15 watts.  For that, we recommend our GAT-5v20w with a microUSB connector.

            CONFIGURATION

            There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in and follow the installation instructions.

            Still Have Questions?  Want Configuration Help?

             Call a PoE Shifu for assistance +1(512)479-0317

            Technical Specifications

            Product Specifications

            Certifications CE, FCC
            Connector Types Two 4 pin x 1 mm
            Data Rate 10/100/1000
            Dimensions 2 5/8″ x 1 1/2″ x 3/4″
            Efficiency 90%
            Max Current 270 mA
            Mount Type Board Mounted
            Operating Temperature Range 10-90% non condensing
            OperatingTemperature Range 0 – 40C
            Output Voltage 5 volt
            PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A
            PoE Standard IEEE 802.3af
            Weight 1 oz

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            GAF-PIHAT, GAT-PIHAT

            GAF-PIHAT, GAT-PIHAT

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            GAF-PiHat INSTALLATION MANUAL

             

            Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GAF-PiHat!

             

            The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Adapter. 

            Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

            Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GAF-PiHat.

            What’s Inside

            PARTS LIST: GAF-PiHat

            • 1 X PoE Adapter for Raspberry Pi 3B+ and 4
            • 1x Heat guard

             

            No, unfortunately, this doesn’t come with a case, however it fits most new cases including the official one.

              PARTS LIST: GAT-PiHat

              • 1 X PoE Adapter for Raspberry Pi 4
              • 1x Cooling Fan

               

              No, unfortunately, this doesn’t come with a case, however it fits most new cases including the official one.

                General Installation

                Your new PoE hat is designed to be simple to install and set up.  Simply orient the correct pins on the Pi, then press it down fully. 

                And that’s it.  Once it is in place, simply plug the RJ-45 end into an IEEE 802.3af PoE or 48-56 volt passive Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) with a data source, and the Pi will start to power up automatically. For the GAT-PiHat use an IEEE 802.3at PoE switch or an 48v injector.

                Please note that the PiHat is rated for 12.9 watts.  If you plan to load down the process or and plug devices into all the USB ports, you might find you draw closer to 15 watts.  For that, we recommend our GAT-5v20w with a microUSB connector.

                CONFIGURATION

                There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in and follow the installation instructions.

                Still Have Questions?  Want Configuration Help?

                 Call a PoE Shifu for assistance +1(512)479-0317

                Technical Specifications

                Product Specifications

                Product Specifications

                Certifications CE, FCC, RoHS
                Connector Types Two 4 pin x 1 mm
                Data Rate 10/100/1000
                Dimensions 2 5/8″ x 1 1/2″ x 7/10″
                Efficiency 90%
                Max Current 2500 mA
                Mount Type Board Mounted
                Operating Humidity 10-90% non condensing
                Operating Temperature Range 0 – 40C
                Output Voltage 5 volt
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A/Mode B
                PoE Standard IEEE 802.3af (Passive 48 VDC)
                Weight 1 oz

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                GPOE-Extender

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                GPOE-EXTENDER INSTALLATION MANUAL

                Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the Extender Line of Products!

                The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Extender.

                Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

                Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product page: GPOE-Extender

                 

                If you’d like to learn more about our Extender Line of Switches that allow you to extend to multiple devices on one network cable, check out these products: GBT-4-IW and GPOES-EX2005-IP67. 

                What’s Inside

                PARTS LIST: GPOE-Extender

                • 1 X Extender
                • 2 X IP67 glands [required use for proper install]

                Key Features:

                • IEEE 802.3bt Dual Signature, IEEE 802.3at and af compliant
                • 10/100/1000 Mbps Data Rate
                • IP67 rated for outdoor use; water resitant- DO NOT submerge in water [not water proof]

                General Installation

                Your new GPOE-Extender is designed to be simple to install and set up. This unit is designed for indoor and outdoor use. If using outdoors, the unit is water resitant but not water proof, meaning the unit can withstand rain and snow but do NOT submerge the GPOE-Extender in water or other liquids. 

                 

                To install your GPOE-Extender, place the extender inline after your PoE switch or injector (PSE) within a 100m (300 ft) distance from the PSE.  Using a second category cable to run to a second GPOE-Extender or to your powered device within 100m. Please see the diagram below for distance placement. 

                 

                To properly install the GPOE-EXTENDER the IP67 Glands MUST be used on the input and output side of the extender. Use sissors to cut through the gland and wrap the gland around the base of the category cable. Insert the gland into the GPOE-Extender and cover with the metal protector by screwing on. This will assure your extender stays water resistant. For more detail on the install, please watch our youtube video below. Failure to properly install the glands with outdoor usage will lead to water leaks, voiding the warranty on the unit.

                Still Have Questions?  Want Help Planning?

                Check Out Our Blog with Specifics on How to Design Your Extension System

                Extension Blog

                CONFIGURATION

                There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in and follow the installation instructions.

                Still Have Questions?  Want Configuration Help?

                 

                 

                Check Out Our Blog with Specifics on How to Design Your Extension System

                Learn More
                OR Call a PoE Shifu for assistance +1(512)479-0317

                Technical Specifications

                Product Specifications

                Certifications IEEE 802.3af (PoE), IEEE 802.3at (PoE+), IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) RoHS Compliant
                Data + PoE Ports 2
                Data Rate 10/100/1000
                Dimensions 209 mm x 53 mm x 37.5 mm
                IP Rating IP67
                Load Regulation 6KV
                Max Power for Kit 60 Watts
                Max. Amps Per Port 1.1Amp
                Mount Type Wall
                Operating Humidity 20%-80% Non-Condensing
                Operating Temperature Range -40 to 65 C
                Output Voltage 55v (Typical)
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A
                PoE Standard IEEE 802.3bt
                PoE Standards Supported IEEE 802.3af/at/bt
                Power Input 44 – 57 volts POE
                Storage Temperature -40 to 85 C
                Weight 13.9 oz

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                GBT-4-IW

                GBT-4-IW

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                IEEE 802.3bt PoE Inwall Switch

                Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GBT-4-IW!

                The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new PoE Inwall Switch. 

                Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

                Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GBT-4-IW.

                What’s Inside

                PARTS LIST: GBT-4-IW

                • 1 X Inwall Switch
                • 2 X Screws for mounting into gang box
                • 1 X front cover plate

                **It does not include a gang box.

                General Installation

                What you need:

                The GBT-4-IW will power on with any PoE switch, but it will have power budget according to the type of PoE you have:

                • IEEE 802.3af PoE – 12 watts
                • IEEE 802.3at PoE – 25 watts
                • IEEE 802.3bt PoE – 60 watts

                To get the maximum power budget you do need an IEEE802.3bt (single signature, Type 4) switch orinjector.  For example, you can use our GBTS-10-8-55v370w PoE switch.  

                It will function with a Cisco uPoE switch, however it will be limited to a power budget of 25 watts.  

                Put it together:

                You can connect any non-PoE, PoE (12 watt), or PoE+ (25 watt) device up to the power budgets listed above based on your PoE switch.

                CONFIGURATION

                There’s nothing to configure.  The GBT-4-IW will automatically network with your infrastructure to receive IP addresses and network protocols.

                Technical Specifications

                Product Specifications

                Certifications CE, FCC, RoHS
                Data + PoE Ports 4
                Data Ports 1
                Data Rate Gigabit
                Dimensions Single Gang US Box
                Display Type Blue LED Status Indicator
                Input Voltage Range 44-56 volts through Uplink Port
                Max Power for Kit 60 watts total
                Mount Type In-wall
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 – 45C
                PoE Method IEEE 802.3bt/4PPoE (Uplink) / IEEE 802.3af LAN
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
                PoE Standard Injector: Passive 4 Pair PoE / Switch IEEE 802.3bt and IEEE 802.3af
                PoE Standards Supported Single Signature IEEE 802.3bt Type 4

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                GAT-USBC-PD

                GAT-USBC-PD

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                GAT-USBC-PD-REV2, GAT-USBC-PD-R2V2, & GAT-USBC-PD-R2V3

                (PoE Splitter for USBC Devices)

                Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the patent pending GAT-USBC-PD-REV2 (designed for Microsoft Surface and Samsung), GAT-USBC-PD-R2V2, and GAT-USBC-PD-R2V3 (designed for Apple Ipad Pro) that gives you wired Power and Data for your USB Type C devices!

                The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Converter.

                Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

                Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product page: GAT-USBC-PD-R2V3-USBC.

                What’s Inside

                PARTS LIST:

                • 1 X POE+ Converter
                • 1 X USB-C to USB-C (right angle)

                Do you have an iPad with a lightning connector?  No problem.  Our USB-C to Lightning connector allows you to charge and send data to an iPad from our GAT-USBC-PD.

                GENERAL INSTALLATION

                 

                Your new PoE converter is designed to be simple to install and set up.  It is small and light enough to leave “inline” with your network cable.  

                You may also choose to use the four M3 sized mounting brackets to secure the device to a wall or surface.

                 

                Once it is in place, simply follow these steps in order:

                1 – Plug the RJ-45 end into an IEEE 802.3at PoE (POE+) or 48-56 volt passive Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) with a data source

                2 – Ensure the device you’re connecting to is on and logged in

                3 – Plug the USB-C connector into the device

                The converter will automatically set up the network connection with your device and begin charging.  To confirm that, go to the General settings tab or look for the <…> symbol next to Ethernet.

                CONFIGURATION

                Configuring Your Cisco Enterprise POE Switch for 2 Event PoE Classification

                Yeah, I know that’s a mouthful.  Here’s the simple translation.  Cisco enterprise switches including the 9400 and 9300 models, which is a lot of them, come with a default setting that makes them less compatible PoE+ devices like the GAT-USBC-PD.   You’ll know the setting isn’t right because our device won’t power on correctly, and your device won’t charge.  How frustrating!

                It’s a simple enough fix.  You simply need to configure the ports that will power the GAT-USBC-PD to have 2 event classification.  You can find the Cisco documentation on how to do that here: CONFIGURE MY SWITCH

                Or here are the steps you take after you’ve logged into the terminal. 

                Switch> enable
                Switch# configure terminal
                Switch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1

                Switch(config-if)# power inline port 2-event
                Switch(config-if)# end

                Microsoft Surface Go

                There’s no configuration necessary for your Microsoft Surface products.  You can simply use the connection as an Ethernet connection on the device.

                iPad Pro Gen 3

                Configuring Your iPad for Wired Data

                There are a couple easy steps for configuring your iPad to get the best results when working with wired data.

                First, we’re going to enable USB devices to allow charging even when the iPad is “off” or the screen is locked.  

                If you you don’t have the most up to date iOS software, take this time to update to iOS 12.2 or later.  Otherwise, it will prevent any connected device from charging or communicating with it after the screen has been locked for an hour.  Here’s how to fix that:

                • Navigate to the Settings tab
                • Select Face ID & Passcode
                • Ensure the USB Accessories button is toggled to “On” meaning you see the green

                You can still set up your iPad to not automatically lock on a timer.  When the screen locks if you would like the screen always on.

                • Go to the Settings icon on your iPad
                • Select Display & Brightness
                • Select Auto Lock
                • Set the limit to Never

                 

                 

                The splitter will auto-configure the IP settings to default as soon as you connect it up including Dynamic IP addressing.

                1. Navigate to General Settings, then you’ll see a symbol for the LAN <…>
                2. Select this and you’ll see the option for PoE Texas LAN, select it

                You’ll see your IPV4 IP address information.  If it shows “Automatic”, that means your getting a dynamically assigned IP address.

                If you’d like to reconfigure the IP address, DNS, and HTTP Proxy settings, you can do that by selecting these options.  

                The most used option will be fixing your IP address by selecting the “Automatic” button.

                For the other networks settings, we’d recommend talking to a service provider or give us a call: 512-479-0317 or service@poetexas.com.

                Apple iPad

                If you still have an iPad 10.2 or mini or any iPad with a lightning connector, the GAT-USBC-PD-Rev2 or R2V2 will be able to charge and send data to your iPad using our USB-C to lightning connector.

                Below is how to set up your GAT-USBC-PD-R2V2 with your iPad.

                Android (Samsung Tab and Google Pixel)

                If you’re using a Samsung Tab A model year prior to 2019, you may experience some difficulties establishing the wired data connection.  Please contact service@poetexas.com if you’re experiencing compatibility issues with your Samsung device.

                 

                Otherwise, simply confirm the data by looking for the Ethernet symbol on the upper right.  No configuration necessary.

                Technical Specifications

                Product Specifications

                Connector Types USB Type C
                Data Rate 10/100/1000
                Dimensions 4.5 x 2 x 1 in
                Efficiency 90%
                Input Voltage Range 44-56 volts (IEEE 802.3at compliant)
                LEDs Per Port Green (POE) / Yellow (USB-C)
                Max Power for Kit 25 watts
                Mount Type Wall or DIN rail clips
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
                Output Voltage 5V,2.6A; 9V,1.78A; 12V,1.34A; 15V,1.37A; 20V,1.15A
                PoE Method IEEE 802.3at / PoE+ / Passive 30 watt
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A/B
                PoE Standard IEEE 802.3at
                Power Input 25.5 watts
                Weight 3 oz

                 

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                GPOE-4A

                GPOE-4A

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                GPOE-4A INSTALLATION MANUAL

                Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GPOE-4A that cost effectively upgrades any non-PoE switch or PoE switch to 30 watt passive PoE!

                The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Midspan.

                Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

                Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GPOE-4A or GPOE-4A-48v48w.

                Do you have an 8 port model?  Check out our 8 port manual as well.

                What’s Inside

                PARTS LIST: GPOE-4A (No Power Supply)

                • 1 X GPOE-4A

                We do offer this injector by itself without a power supply so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

                Or you can select a pre-kitted option below.

                Additional items you’ll need not included:

                1 – Screws for mounting

                2 – Power supply

                3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

                NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET.

                PARTS LIST: GPOE-4A-48v48w

                • 1 X GPOE-4A Midspan Injector
                • 1 X PS-48v48w 48 volt 48 watt DC power supply

                We do offer this injector by itself without a power supply so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs. 

                Additional items you’ll need not included:

                1 – Screws for mounting

                2 – Power supply

                3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

                General Installation

                A midspan like the GPOE-4A is a simple device to add into any network, and the purpose is to add or increase the PoE of your network without having to upgrade or pick a less optimal switch.

                 

                With this wall mounted device, simply mount it near the networking switch you’d like to pair it with.  Then, using a short Ethernet patch cable from the switch’s data port to the LAN port on the PoE midspan.   Then the POE port adjacent to the LAN port will now have that 30 watt potential power budget.

                NOTE: a midspan adds PoE to one data port at a time.  So if you connect LAN 1 to a data port on your switch you’ll have Mode A POE on port 1 of the midspan [wait . . . what’s Mode A mean?].  To get POE on port 2, you need to add a patch cable on LAN 2 back to the switch,  And so on.

                Then connect the POE port to your PoE enabled device.

                WARNING: this is a passive PoE midspan, meaning it does not negotiate the IEEE 802.3af standard before delivering power.  What does that mean for you?  You should only connect the POE ports to a PoE enabled device.  Connecting it to a laptop or other non-PoE device will damage the network card on your device.

                So why even use a passive PoE midspan?  Besides being very cost effective, they’re simple, robust devices that work well even when you forget about them.  So as long as the connected device is PoE and no one can unplug it – say a security camera or wifi access point – it makes sense.

                CONFIGURATION

                There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

                The green LED indicates power on.   If the green light begins to blink at any time, it is an indication that one of the POE ports has shorted out or overloaded.

                STEPS:

                1 – Unplug the POE ports one at a time to determine which port is having the issue

                2 – Troubleshoot the port to determine whether the cable or the device is grounded

                Technical Specifications

                Product Specifications

                Data + PoE Ports 4
                Data Ports 4
                Data Rate Gigabit
                Dimensions 4x3x1 in.
                Max. Amps Per Port 1.25
                Mount Type wall
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
                PoE Method Passive
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (1,2- 3,6+)
                Power Input 2.1mm DC

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                GAF-5v10w; GAF-12v12w; Cable Accessories

                GAF-5v10w; GAF-12v12w; Cable Accessories

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                5 Volt and 12 Volt IEEE 802.3af PoE Splitters

                Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the 5 Volt and 12 Volt GAF Series Splitters!

                The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Splitter.

                Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

                Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GAF-5v10w, GAF-MicroUSB, GAF-USB, GAF-12v12w, and GAF-PTZOptics.

                What’s Inside

                PARTS LIST: GAF-5V10W

                • 1 X POE SPLITTER

                The GAF-5V10W comes with a male 1.35mm x 3.5mm DC barrel connector.

                PARTS LIST: GAF-MicroUSB

                • 1 X POE SPLITTER
                • 1 X MICRO USB ADAPTER RIGHT ANGLE
                • 1 X MICRO USB ADAPTER LEFT ANGLE

                 

                The GAF-MicroUSB comes with the adapters you need for Raspberry Pi, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, wifi camera, or any microUSB enabled device.

                PARTS LIST: GAF-USB

                • 1 X POE SPLITTER
                • 1 X MICRO USB ADAPTER STRAIGHT (ANDROID FAST CHARGE)
                • 1 X FEMALE USB (APPLE FAST CHARGE)

                The GAF-USB comes with the adapters you need for fast charging an Android or Apple tablet.  The female USB adapter will charge any 5 watt USB enabled device, but it will only fast charge (12 watts) an Apple device.

                PARTS LIST: GAF-Lightning

                • 1 X  1.35mm DC to Lightning Adapter

                The GAF-Lightning comes with the adapters you need for fast charging an Apple tablet or phone.  

                PARTS LIST: GAF-12v12w

                • 1 X POE SPLITTER FOR 12 VOLT 1AMP (12 WATT) DC POWERED DEVICES [DC BARREL SIZE 2.1mm X 5.5mm]

                PARTS LIST: GAF-PTZOptics

                • 1 X POE SPLITTER FOR 12 VOLT 1AMP (12 WATT) DC POWERED DEVICES [DC BARREL SIZE 2.1mm X 5.5mm]
                • 1 X 2.1mm X 5.5mm to EIAJ-04 Connector Adapter

                General Installation

                Your new PoE splitter is designed to be simple to install and set up.  It is small and light enough to leave “inline” with your network cable.

                A adhesive or screw backed cable anchor is sufficient to hang the adapter on a wall or enclosure.

                Once it is in place, simply plug the end of your category cable into an IEEE 802.3af PoE or 48-56 volt passive Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) with a data source (optional), and the other end into your device such as a camera, Raspberry Pi, Ipad, Android tablet, or any compatible device.

                Please note that the female USB adapter is configured to fast charge Apple devices only.  It will still charge Android or other USB enabled devices up to 5 watts.  However, it won’t provide the 10-12 watts of fast charge.

                I Want Power and Data to My iPad!

                Visit Our GAF-Lightning-PD Page

                The GAF-Lightning-PD combines the power and data from Power Over Ethernet onto a lightning connector specially designed to fit into tight enclosures to charge the iPad Air and iPad Mini.

                Learn More

                I Want Power and Data to My Android/Windows Device

                Check out our GAT-USBC-PD Page on PoE to USB Type C devices that transmits both power and data!

                Learn More

                CONFIGURATION

                There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

                 

                The yellow LED indicates power on the primary side (your PoE side).  The green indicates power on the secondary (5 volt side).

                Technical Specifications

                Product Specifications

                Cable connector length 8.5 inches
                Cable connectors RJ45 Male, 1.35mm Male DC
                Data + PoE Ports 1 (input)
                Data Ports 1
                Data Rate Gigabit
                DC connector 1.35mm male (power out)
                Dimensions 6x1x1.5 in.
                Input voltage 44 volts to 57 volts
                Max. Amps Per Port 2
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 to 60°C
                Output Voltage 5 or 12 volts
                PoE Method Active
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
                Power Input Female RJ45
                Weight 1 oz

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                GPOE-1B

                GPOE-1B

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                GPOE-1B

                (PoE Gigabit Injector)

                Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GPOE-1B that cost effectively upgrades any non-PoE switch or PoE switch to 30 watt passive PoE!

                The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Midspan.

                Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

                Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GPOE-1B or GPOE-1B-48V15W or GPOE-1B-48V30W or GPOE-1B-24V30W

                What’s Inside

                GPOE-1B

                PARTS LIST:

                • 1 X GPOE-1B

                This Injector is sold without a power supply. We do offer pre-kitted options, see below.

                 

                Additional items you’ll need not included:

                1 – Screws for mounting

                2 – Power supply

                3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

                 

                NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET.

                GPOE-1B-48V15W

                 

                PARTS LIST:

                1 X GPOE-1B Midspan Injector

                1 X PS-48v15w 48 volt 15 watt DC power supply

                 

                We do offer this injector by itself without a power supply so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs. 

                 

                Additional items you’ll need not included:

                1 – Screws for mounting

                2 – Power supply

                3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

                GPOE-1B-48V30W

                 

                PARTS LIST:

                • 1 X GPOE-1B Midspan Injector
                • 1 X PS-48v30w 48 volt 30 watt DC power supply 

                 

                Additional items you’ll need not included:

                1 – Screws for mounting

                2 – Power supply

                3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

                GPOE-1B-24V30W

                PARTS LIST:

                • 1 X GPOE-1B Midspan Injector
                • 1 X PS-24v30w 24 volt 30 watt DC power supply

                We do offer this injector by itself without a power supply so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs. 

                 

                Additional items you’ll need not included:

                1 – Screws for mounting

                2 – Power supply

                3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

                General Installation

                A midspan like the GPOE-1B is a simple device to add into any network, and the purpose is to add or increase the PoE of your network without having to upgrade or pick a less optimal switch.

                With this wall mounted device, simply mount it near the networking switch you’d like to pair it with.  Then, using a short Ethernet patch cable from the switch’s data port to the LAN port on the PoE midspan.   Then the POE port adjacent to the LAN port will now have that 30 watt potential power budget.

                CONFIGURATION

                There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

                The green LED indicates power on.   If the green light begins to blink at any time, it is an indication that one of the POE ports has shorted out or overloaded.

                STEPS:

                1 – Unplug the POE ports one at a time to determine which port is having the issue

                2 – Troubleshoot the port to determine whether the cable or the device is grounded

                Technical Specifications

                Product Specifications

                Data + PoE Ports 1
                Data Ports 1
                Data Rate Gigabit
                Dimensions 1x1x2 in.
                Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
                Mount Type wall
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                PoE Method Passive
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
                PoE Standard N/A
                Power Input 2.1mm DC

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                GPOE-1AB-Y

                GPOE-1AB-Y

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                GPOE-1AB-Y; GPOE-6AB

                (PoE 2.5 Gigabit Injector)

                Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GPOE-1AB and GPOE-6AB that cost effectively upgrades any non-PoE switch or PoE switch to 60 watt passive PoE!

                The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Midspan.

                Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

                Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GPOE-6AB GPOE-1AB-Y  

                What’s Inside

                PARTS LIST:

                • 1X GPOE-1AB
                • 1X 2.1-2.1-Y CABLE

                We do offer power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs or call us for a recommendation +1-512-479-0317.

                Additional items you’ll need not included:

                1 – Screws for mounting

                2 – Power supply

                3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

                NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET.

                GPOE-6AB

                We do offer this injector with a variety of power supplies so you can select a power supply to fit your application needs.

                AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:

                • GPOE-6AB-Y
                • GPOE-6AB-48V60W [Includes 48 volt 6o watt Power Supply]
                • GPOE-6AB-24v120w [Includes 24 volt 120 watt Power Supply]
                • GPOE-6AB-48v120w [Includes 120 watt Power Supply]
                • GPOE-6AB-56V120W [Includes 56 volt 120 watt Power Supply]
                • GPOE-6AB-48V30W [Includes 48 volt 30 watt Power supply]

                Additional items you’ll need not included:

                1 – Screws for mounting on a wall (optional)

                2 – Power supply [see available options above]

                3 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

                NEED HELP PICKING A POWER SUPPLY?  USE OUR POE CALCULATOR TO CREATE A POWER BUDGET OR CONTACT A POE-Shifu 512-479-0317.

                GPOE-6AB
                PARTS LIST:

                • 1X GPOE-6AB
                • 1X 2.1-2.1-Y CABLE
                GPOE-6AB-24v
                PARTS LIST:

                • 1X GPOE-6AB
                • 1X 24 volt Power Supply
                GPOE-6AB-48
                PARTS LIST:

                • 1X GPOE-6AB
                • 1X 48 volt Power Supply

                General Installation

                A midspan like the GPOE-1AB is a simple device to add into any network, and the purpose is to add or increase the PoE of your network without having to upgrade or pick a less optimal switch.

                With this wall mounted device, simply mount it near the networking switch you’d like to pair it with.  Then, using a short Ethernet patch cable from the switch’s data port to the LAN port on the PoE midspan.   Then the POE port adjacent to the LAN port will now have that 30 watt potential power budget, and a 60 watt potential power budget if you use the 21-21-Y cable with a 60 watt capable power supply.

                CONFIGURATION

                There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

                The green LED indicates power on.   If the green light begins to blink at any time, it is an indication that one of the POE ports has shorted out or overloaded.

                STEPS:

                1 – Unplug the POE ports one at a time to determine which port is having the issue

                2 – Troubleshoot the port to determine whether the cable or the device is grounded

                Technical Specifications

                GPOE-1AB-REV2-Y

                Product Specifications

                Adapters included 2.1mm x 5.5mm Y-Cable
                Data + PoE Ports 1
                Data Ports 1
                Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
                DC connector 2.1mm x 5.5mm DC Standard
                Dimensions 1x1x4 in.
                LEDs Per Port 1
                Management Port None
                Max. Amps Per Port 0.9A / 1.8A (With Y-Cable)
                Mount Type Wall Mount
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
                PoE Configurable Per Port No
                PoE Method Passive
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
                PoE Standard 802.3af
                Weight 10oz

                GPOE-6AB-Y

                Product Specifications

                Adapters included 2.1 x 5.5mm Y-Cable
                Data + PoE Ports 6
                Data Ports 6
                Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
                Dimensions 6 x 3 x 1 in.
                Input Voltage Range 12 – 56 Volts DC
                Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA / 1.25 (With Y-Cable)
                Mount Type Wall
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
                PoE Method Passive
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
                Power Input 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC x2

                GPOE-6AB-48V60W

                Product Specifications

                Certifications UL/CE/FCC
                Data + PoE Ports 6
                Data Ports 6
                Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
                Dimensions 6 x 3 x 1 in.
                Input voltage 48 Volts
                LEDs Per Port 1
                Max Amps Per Kit 1.25 Amps
                Max Power for Kit 60 Watts
                Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA / 1.25 (With Y-Cable)
                Mount Type Wall
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
                Output Voltage 48 volts
                PoE Method Passive
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
                PoE Standard 802.3af
                Power Input 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC
                Power Supplies PS-48v60w
                Weight 21oz

                GPOE-6AB-48v120w

                Product Specifications

                Certifications UL/CE/FCC
                Data + PoE Ports 6
                Data Ports 6
                Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
                Dimensions 3x4x6 in.
                LEDs Per Port 1
                Max Amps Per Kit 2.5 Amps
                Max Power for Kit 120 Watts
                Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA
                Mount Type wall
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
                Output Voltage 48 volts
                PoE Method Passive
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
                PoE Standard 802.3af
                Power Input 2.1mm DC
                Power Supplies WS-PS-48v120w
                Weight 26 oz

                GPOE-6AB-56V120W

                Product Specifications

                Certifications UL/CE/FCC
                Data + PoE Ports 6
                Data Ports 6
                Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
                Dimensions 6 x 3 x 1 in.
                Input voltage 56 Volts
                Max Amps Per Kit 5 Amps
                Max Power for Kit 120 Watts
                Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA / 1.25 Amp (With Y-Cable)
                Mount Type Wall
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
                Output Voltage 56 Volts
                PoE Method Passive
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6) / Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
                Power Input 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC
                Power Supplies PS-56v120w

                GPOE-6AB-48V30W

                Product Specifications

                Certifications UL/CE/FCC
                Data + PoE Ports 6
                Data Ports 6
                Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
                Dimensions 6 x 3 x 1 in.
                Input voltage 24 Volts
                Max Amps Per Kit 2.5 Amps
                Max Power for Kit 60 Watts
                Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA / 1.25 (With Y-cable)
                Mount Type Wall
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
                Output Voltage 24 volts
                PoE Method Passive
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
                Power Input 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC
                Power Supplies PS-24v60w

                GPOE-6AB-24v120w

                Product Specifications

                Certifications UL/CE/FCC
                Data + PoE Ports 6
                Data Ports 6
                Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
                Dimensions 6 x 3 x 1 in.
                Input voltage 24 Volts
                Max Amps Per Kit 5 Amps
                Max Power for Kit 120 Watts
                Max. Amps Per Port 650 mA / 1.25 Amp (With Y-Cable)
                Mount Type Wall
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C
                Output Voltage 24 volts
                PoE Method Passive
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6) / Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
                Power Input 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC
                Power Supplies PS-24v120w

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                AF-Lightning

                AF-Lightning

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                AF-LIGHTNING

                (PoE to Lightning Power Only)

                Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the AF-Lightning that delivers PoE power to an iPad!

                The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Splitter. 

                Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

                Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: AF-Lightning.

                What’s Inside

                PARTS LIST: AF-Lightning

                • 1 X POE SPLITTER

                 

                That’s all you’ll need.

                General Installation

                Your new PoE switch is designed to be simple to install and set up. You should only need at most a Philips head screw driver. To power it on, plug the power cable in the back.

                Since this is an IEEE 802.3at (PoE+), you can just start plugging devices into it to eight PoE ports on the left hand side marked 1 through 8.

                Ports 9T and 10T are the Gigabit uplink ports where you connect back to your router or main network switch. Ports 9S and 10S are for Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) fiber optic ports. If you’re not familiar with fiber optic connections, you can leave the little plastic plugs installed.

                I Want Power and Data to My iPad!

                Visit Our GAF-Lightning-PD Page

                The GAF-Lightning-PD combines the power and data from Power Over Ethernet onto a lightning connector specially designed to fit into tight enclosures to charge the iPad Air and iPad Mini.

                Learn More

                I Want Power and Data to My Android/Windows Device

                Check out our GAT-USBC-PD Page on PoE to USB Type C devices that transmits both power and data!

                Learn More

                CONFIGURATION

                There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

                 

                The yellow LED indicates power on the primary side (your PoE side).  The green indicates power on the secondary (5 volt side).

                Technical Specifications

                Product Specifications

                Cable connector length 8.5 inches
                Cable connectors Apple Lightning Male
                Data Rate N/A
                Dimensions 6x1x1.5 in.
                Input voltage 44 volts to 57 volts
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 – 60C

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                Break the Ethernet Barrier

                Break the Ethernet Barrier

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                BREAK THE ETHERNET BARRIER WITH PoE

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                Go ahead . . . hit the easy button just this once.

                INTRODUCTION

                Have you hit the Ethernet barrier  – 330 ft – and still need more distance?

                 If you’re like many people, myself included, a sense of betrayal comes with discovering for the first time that the world spanning internet you see coming into your computer can only travel 100 meters or 330 ft on Ethernet cable.  You ask yourself, “really?  Three hundred or so feet is as far as you can get?”  Now you’re job is just that much harder.

                Fortunately the real answer to that question is “most of the time”. 

                 When Power Over Ethernet gets involved, you can stretch your data signal – and even the power – much further . . . up to about a half a kilometer.  We’ll cover in this white paper how to break your Ethernet barrier to send power and data much further than conventional wisdom allows.

                HOW THIS IS ORGANIZED:

                Please, please, don’t read this whole thing straight through because there’s a lot of information in here that you likely don’t need.   We’ve organized this white paper into different sections so you can navigate to just the sections you need and no more.  Pick which sections below you need based on what you already know:

                 EXPLORER: If you know nothing about PoE and how to extend your data signal, start with the CONCEPTS to learn how PoE extensions work
                SOPHOMORE: If you have the concepts down but aren’t quite sure how and went to apply them, go to the APPLICATIONS section
                EXPERT: You know the concepts and how you should apply it, but you have questions about the details of how to make this work in your application, see CONFIGURATIONS
                BEFUDDLED: You’ve already tried making your application work, now you need help figuring what went wrong, or you’re trying to avoid some common mistakes, head to TROUBLESHOOTING
                CURIOUS: Regardless of where you’re at, you can always speak to a PoE Shifu (master) by making time for a CONSULTATION

                CONCEPTS

                Why do I have to extend my Ethernet?

                For a full explanation let’s get Physical (#engineerjoke).  First, the Ethernet Physical Layer – in plain English how we actually send signals over copper wires – works by sending really, really fast pulses of + 2.5 and – 2.5 volts of electricity.   When the volts are HIGH (2.5 volts) we call it a 1.  When the volts are LOW (-2.5 volts) we call it a 0.  Thus a bit of binary is born!

                Ah the magic of logic.  And boys and girls, when a 1 and 0 get together and love each other very much, 8 times to be exact, we call it a byte.

                But . . . even the best wires in the world have some resistance.  What starts out in the beginning as 2.5 volts wears away as it trudges down the copper wires of Category cable.  Eventually the electrons have gotten so tired they stop being excited at all.  We can all blame Georg Simon Ohm for this.  He’s the one who made Ohm’s Law.

                To help us deal with our grief our good friends at IEEE (pronounced I – triple – EEE) set a standard that, as long as you’re on CAT 5 or higher cable, your network device has to at least send and receive signals that can travel 100 m (330 ft).  So, that’s what we all do. 

                 For my detail oriented friends, yes, of course some brave souls have made their switches or cables to go further than the minimum.  But, like all good standardized testing situations, if you can just do the minimum, why wouldn’t you?

                All very interesting, you say, but what has Power Over Ethernet got to do with how far Ethernet signals can travel?

                 I’m so glad you asked.  Remember that measly +2.5 and – 2.5 volt signal?  Well, with Power Over Ethernet the signal gets to ride on a super charged tsunami of power up to 56 volts.  Much like a real tsunami, that wave can travel much, much further.  Yes, the 2.5 volt signal still tuckers out at about 100 meters, but we can use that tsunami of power to create a truck stop where the 2.5 volt signal can get a shot of caffeine, stretch its legs, and head out for another 100 meters.  Then, when it gets tired again, we boost the signal again.  Rinse and repeat until the 56 volts goes too far to keep powering devices.

                 How far is that?  

                 Depending on what you’re powering at the other end, it’s about a half a kilometer.

                Saving Time and Money

                Here’s where you can save time and money with PoE.  If you need to get your data signal just a little bit further, you could buy a media converter to change your Ethernet signal into a wireless backhaul (think really powerful wifi access points that beam their data along a line of sight) or into fiberoptic cable or into some analog signal on coaxial cable.   But I still haven’t found anyone handing out free media converters (please comment on this blog if you know where they do ’cause I want them).  So, why pay to change your data into a wireless signal or convert to fiber optic when you can just go a little further with PoE?

                In the next section, I’ll discuss the applications where leveraging PoE will save you time and money over other data transmission options.

                APPLICATIONS

                WISP WITHOUT Line of Sight

                You’ve done the hard work to get internet service to literally almost the last mile, but terrain, trees, or a structure block line of sight for your wireless back haul.  What options are you left with?

                • Add another wireless repeater station to jump around or over the obstruction 
                • Find another tower with line of site that has less than optimal conditions or will cost you more
                • Run an extra long PoE run to the signal side of the obstruction

                With the right chain of PoE Extenders, you can literally get around any obstacles in the last 900 ft in your Point to Point or Point to Multi Point network. 

                We’ll cover a variety of configurations including some bonus Cambium alternatives we haven’t found anywhere else.

                A Remote Security Camera

                You’re trying to find the right place to put an exterior mounted security camera on a large property.  For some reason you don’t want all your security cameras to be within 300 ft of the nearest switch.  As long as you’re less than a 990 ft run, you can run the camera power and data to where you want cameras to be.

                The Final Few Meters (or Feet)!

                You’ve done all the calculations on a particular run, and it’s long but doable.  Then you find out some doofus put an elevator shaft in the way.  There’s no way to make the run without getting dangerously close or over the 100 meter (330 ft) barrier.  Do you take the risk on the quality of the switch and cable and just make the run? 

                 Do you really want to get pestered for the rest of time by complaints about how this one device is never really reliable?  

                Get yourself a PoE Extender!

                CONFIGURATIONS

                Power Over Ethernet up to 200 Meters (660 ft)
                You’re ready to break the Ethernet Barrier: You only need to take PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) or even Passive (24 or 48 volt) PoE something over the 100 meter limit.  Let’s make sure we think it through so you don’t have to keep running to your “Home Depot” to get more parts.  By the way, I was told once that they have help groups for people who can’t stop going to Home Depot. 

                Considerations:

                • Where can you locate the PoE Extender?  Will it be inside or outside?
                • Do you need waterproof, or will it be inside a building?
                • How and where will you mount it just in case you ever need to get back to it?
                • What am I powering?  Does it need plane jane PoE or PoE+?
                • Does it need 10/100 data or Gigabit? 

                You use that information to select which extender fits your needs.  You can click the image below to review the options we can offer.

                Rather than tell you all the parts you know you’ll need.  Here’s a parts list you might forget:

                • Depending on how you’re mounting it, you’ll want mounting screws
                • Extra RJ-45 connectors – male and/or female
                • Don’t forget the extra cable!
                • Wall box?  Punch down tools?

                Unless you’re doing doing something crazy like wireless backhaul or some unique PoE standard, it’s as simple as plugging the power and data from your switch or injector into the “In” side and your end device into the “Out” side.  E viola!

                PoE+ Up To 990 Ft (300 meters)
                Rinse and Repeat: The only real difference with going further is how much power you have at the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) and how much power you need at the other end.   

                How far can you go?  Our diagram to the left tells you in general terms how far you can go with extenders.  Just keep in mind you will use up power as you add Extenders.   

                 If you want to get more precise, you can use our PoE Calculator to determine the loss along the cable.   Rule of thumb: add 3 watts of power to the power consumed by your Powered Device (PD) for every extender you add.  You can see exactly when you cross the 42 volt minimum threshold, and PoE has run its course.

                24 Volt and/or Passive PoE (Ubiquiti or Mikrotik)

                The Wild Child: Frankly, if you don’t immediately recognize 24 volt PoE or Passive PoE, don’t worry about it.  Head back to the previous 2 configurations.  24 volt passive PoE is a misunderstood and often maligned type of PoE that I personally like,  but you don’t just happen to “have it”.  Back haul equipment from a few suppliers like Ubiquiti or Mikrotik use this type of PoE.

                 If you do have 24 volt or Passive PoE, then we have the extender for you.  You’ll need a female RJ45 to connect into the device and a male RJ45 on the output.  This extender will pass the same PoE as it receives, less the line losses.  I recommend checking your run on the PoE Calculator, and add 3 watts to the Powered Device (PD) for the extender.  A note on this, though.  24 volt power runs out a lot quicker than 48 or 56 volt power.  It’s unlikely you’ll be able to get more than one extender in the system.

                 If you’d like to go further, you can.  Simply use the extender  you prefer with 48 volt or 56 volt power.  Then, at the other end use the GAT-24v25w to convert the power back to 24 volt passive.

                Cambium EPMP 450

                 The One, the Only, Cambium: Okay, the fact that you’re here reading this is a testament to how well the EPMP 450 works even if it’s a pain in the #%$ to hook up because it uses a very unique type of PoE.  But even here PoE Texas can help.

                 The PoE-Extender will work with an EPMP 29 volt reverse polarity injector if you’re just going 200 m (660 ft).

                 However, if you go longer like we mentioned above you can combine a 48  volt Mode B Injector or Switch to extend the power up to 990 ft (300 m), then at the EPMP 450 end you add a 48 volt PoE to 24 volt PoE converter (GAT-24v25w) with a Polarity Reversing Cable (CS-RJ45).  See the schematic to the left.  Boom!  EPMP extended!

                TROUBLESHOOTING

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                Troubleshooting Power (No Lights, nothing): 
                1 – Are you using the right PoE with the right Extender?  See Configuration Sections about the different types of PoE you could encounter.
                2 – Double check your run length to make sure you have exceeded the amount of power you can transmit over the run length.  Start with the PoE Calculator.  Remember to add the extenders into the power load (estimate 3 watts per extender).  Do you drop too low (<42 volts) at the PD end?   You can double check reality with a PoE-Tester.
                3 –  Confirm your switch and extender have the same Mode and Polarity.  What is Mode?   Basically, make sure you’re negotiating on Mode A from your switch/injector if your extender is Mode A.
                4 – Have you done a cable check to make sure you’re terminated properly?  At this point, you can also short cut test with a PoE Tester which will turn on your PoE port.

                Nothing Happens When I Plug It In: 

                In the immortal words of the Hitchhiker’s Guide: DON’T PANIC.  We can get through this.  Grab your towel.

                Check out the troubleshooting tips here.  Then, before you go all Office Space  (Fast Fact: Office Space was based in Austin) on the equipment, you can always call our Austin-based Technical Support team to get some live support: 512-479-0317

                Troubleshooting Data (Lights are on, but no one is home):

                1 – Pull out your cable tester to make sure you have your pins terminated correctly.  Did you intend to do a cross over cable?
                2 – Do a simple “ping” to your end device to see if you have any communication.
                3 – Okay, this may sound silly, but I’ve done this often.  Double check where you’ve plugged into the network.  Is there where it can get the right connectivity?
                4 – Did you do the right set up for your device before you connected it to the network?  Some devices (ahem, Ubiquiti) require you to do a set up directly connected to a computer before you add it to your network.  Double check you device.

                CONSULTATION

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                PoE Basics

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                I’ll start by saying that I love Power Over Ethernet (PoE). 

                Yeah, yeah, it’s what I do for a living, but, really, how cool is it that you can take the ethernet cable you have in your wall and get it to power up cameras, iPads, or even TV’s?  I see PoE as Potential (okay, yeah, I couldn’t resist the nerd joke, and be forewarned they keep coming).

                In all seriousness, though, Power Over Ethernet can save you 30% on any given project where you would otherwise have to call a licensed electrician out to pull a permit just to put an outlet somewhere so you can hang a camera.  Even better, because PoE runs  on low voltage power (less than 56 volts) you can safely do the work yourself, or at least get your techie nephew to do it.

                If it’s so cool, why doesn’t everyone do this all the time?  Frankly I’m stumped.  However, I blame it on it sounding too technical because it has to do with computers talking to each other.

                That ends today. I help a lot of people find the right PoE solution, and believe me when I say you can understand PoE. Once you have a few basic terms and principles, you’ll blow minds! To make that magic happen for you I will simplify Power Over Ethernet (PoE) in an easy to understand way even if you’ve never worked on a network before.

                Let’s start off with a pronunciation guide.  This is worth your time.  You drop this on your friends and coworkers, and you become the de facto expert on PoE. 

                • PoE – pronounced PEE – OH – EEE.  Not like Edgar Allan “Poe”.
                • IEEE 802.3af – pronounced EYE TRIPLE EEEE EIGHT OH TWO DOT THREE AYE EF.
                • Okay, so say it with me now . . .  EYE TRIPLE EEEE EIGHT OH TWO DOT THREE AYE EF.

                Great work!!

                So what does that all mean?  Working from the ground up (another engineer joke!), PoE means putting electricity onto an ethernet cable along with a data signal.  You can use that electricity to power all kinds of things: cameras, lights, wifi access points, iPads, phones, TV’s, computers, media players, Raspberry Pi’s.  Warning: once you get into what you can power with PoE, it goes deep, like X-Files deep.
                Oh, about the IEEE thing (yeah, you heard how cool you sound saying it).  Simply put, you have a very smart guy making cameras and you have another smart guy like me – ahem, why thank you – making devices that can power those devices over a network cable.  To make sure we all work together without having to constantly fight over things, we called our friends at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE – “EYE TRIPLE EEE”) and asked them to help us create a standard way of doing things.  They agreed and added us to the 802nd section part three subsection “af” of their standard.
                You don’t need to read it, but if you do – SPOILER ALERT – data and power get together by the end.
                That standard is how engineers agree how the PoE will work, so we both make devices that talk the same PoE.  As time passed we kept coming up with better and better ideas, like MORE POWER!  So now we have a few more standards.  Here’s a table of the PoE standards as they stand today (don’t worry, I will explain it all so just bask in the glory of it):
                PoE Type or Standard Nickname Power Per Port
                (at the device)                		 Types of Devices
                IEEE 802.3af PoE 12.9 watts
                IP Cameras
                IP phones
                iPads and Tablets
                (<10″)
                IEEE 802.3at PoE+ 25.5 watts
                Outdoor PTZ Cameras
                Dual Radio Wifi Access Points
                USB Type C phones and tablets
                (>10″)
                IEEE 802.3bt PoE++
                4Pair PoE                		 79 watts
                Televisions
                Lights
                Blinds
                Laptops
                *Passive PoE 24 Volt PoE
                Passive                		 Up to 55 watts
                Ubiquiti or Mikrotik
                Wireless Internet PtP or PtMP
                (big Wifi Radios)

                *Passive PoE can operate anywhere from 12 volts up to 58 volts. You’ll want to check your specifications carefully to make sure they match your device.

                Oh no!  My Device Doesn’t Have PoE!

                Have no fear.  You can use a device called a PoE Splitter to change PoE into almost any kind of power you need: USB, 12 volt DC, 19 volt DC, USB Type C.  So find out what kind of power you need, then get a splitter for it.
                The real difference between the types of PoE is how much power your devices need called out in Watts.  What you need to know is that the watts are how much power a device consumes to do its job.  The last column shows you the kind of devices each power level can support.

                 

                And  that, my friends, is all you need to know.  Seriously.  When it’s all said and done, you just need to make sure you pick a Powered Device (PD) like a camera or media controller that matches the standard of the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE).  You like how I snuck . . . sneeked . . . er . . . snooked some more vocabulary in there?

                 

                “But how do I do that?” you ask.  I’ll break it down bullet point style.  Let’s say you’re looking to add a new camera or any device to your network.
                • First, go find the datasheet.  Don’t Panic.  Every engineer makes a datasheet because its their way of bragging.  It’s like they’re street racers with their tricked-out muscle cars, they want you to know what they’ve got under the hood.  Typically, you can find PoE in the Electrical section.  You’ll find something like “POE” or “IEEE 802.3 af”.  That tells you what kind of PoE your new toy has.
                • Second, select a type of Power Sourcing Equipment (PoE), that’s your PoE switch or midspan (injector).  What’s a switch and what’s a midspan you ask?  They look a lot alike, but don’t be fooled.  They’re different animals with different purposes like a king snake and a coral snake (Krykie, she’s a beauty!  I’m going to pick her up!).

                Why use a Midspan when I can just buy a PoE switch?

                There are two situations where a midspan injector makes more sense:

                 

                1) Let’s say you have your network all set up, and it’s working great.  All the ports are forwarding, Quality of Service (QoS) is great, and everything has been working for a while.  If you’re like me, the guy who set up the network has gone all Jason Bourne on me which means I’ll never find him again.  Then you need to add PoE to it, or you need to add PoE+ to your PoE switch because you just need that little extra power.  Do I really want to try to pull out that switch that I paid a lot of money and headache to get configured to add a few PoE+ devices?  At this point, it’s not about the money, it’s about the headache of nothing working for a month while we get it all sorted out again.  Or do I just add a midspan in a few minutes and forget about it.

                 

                2) You don’t want to have to buy a switch that doesn’t have the features you want just because it can do the PoE you want.  We see this more often than you’d think.  For example, you have an NDI switch that doesn’t have PoE or doesn’t do PoE+.  You need that PoE power for your streaming camera.  Do you buy an NDI switch that may be way more than you need with PoE+ or just use a midspan to add it to the switch you know and love?
                • Finally, once you know your switch or midspan is compatible, then make sure you have enough ports and power budget for all your PoE devices on your PSE.   Most switches and some midspans don’t have enough total power budget to give you full PoE power on all ports at the same time.  Why?!  you may ask.  It comes down to cost and how much you’ll really use each port.  Your Toyota Corolla technically can go to 120 mph, but you really use it to get to work and back.  If you really wanted to go 120 mph, you upgrade a Porsche or Corvette or something truly awesome.   

                There’s a catch . . . this part takes . . . gasp . . . math.  I know you swore you would never touch a calculator again when you got out of school.  Believe me.  It’s not that bad.

                Simple Method:

                Add up all the rated power consumption of all the devices and compare it to the rated power of your PSE.  For example:
                2 x PTZ Optics cameras at 12 watts each = 24 watts
                2 x Polycom Phones at 6 watts each = 12 watts
                1 x High End Wifi Access Point (WAP) = 23 watts
                All together: 24 + 12 + 23 = 59 watts

                 

                You need at least 5 ports and a total of 60 watts.  Oh, and by the way, you need PoE+ for that high end WAP.

                Nerdy Method:

                I couldn’t leave you with it that simple.  If you’d really like to get details, you can use our PoE Calculator to estimate how much you can expect in cable loss as well!

                 

                New now, you can find our APP for Apple and Android devices!

                If you find yourself saying, I’m not going to remember all that!  Don’t.  Just remember to come back to your book here to find a link to a handy tool to walk you through your PSE selection process.  You can find it in our

                PoE Specifier's Guide

                E voila!  That covered what you need to know.  You now know more than 90% of people in the world about Power Over Ethernet.  With this simple set of tools you’ll shock yourself (please only figuratively) with what you can accomplish and how easily it will happen.  Put that 30% into a new rocking set of drums or your kid’s college fund, whatever you think is most important.  Whether you decide to tackle a project yourself or hire someone else, you now have the core knowledge you need to handle a Power Over Ethernet project.

                 

                I will close with the immortal words of Stan Lee, “With great power comes great responsibility”.

                ProTip:

                Whatever you do, do not put on a blonde mullet wig, don a furry pair of briefs, and hold up a sword shouting, “I have the POWER!”.  It never turns out the way you think it will.

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