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Posted by DLR on August 16, 2006, 1:28 am
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Walter Roberson wrote:
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>> I am just curious. What is power over ethernet
>
> Pretty much just what it sounds like. You get electricity over
> the ethernet cables along with the data.
>
>> and what is it used for?
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> PoE-dependant equipment does not get plugged into the wall, so all
> you need is a network drop instead of a network drop and
> electrical conduit and power distribution panels and extension cords
> etc..
>
> You don't get a -lot- of power via PoE, but it is enough to be
> used with VOIP phones, for example.
But it really really really addresses the issue of keeping the computer
network and all devices on it on an isolated power source or UPS.
Getting "good" power to wireless access points or VIOP phones can be a
real hassle without it.
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