NetComm NPPOE1001 User Manual

Contents

Important Information ............................................................................................................................................... 3

What you should know about Power Over Ethernet (PoE) .................................................................. 3

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Package Contents ................................................................................................................................ 4

Installation ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

The POE Injector ................................................................................................................................ 5

Injector ......................................................................................................................................... 5

The POE Splitter ................................................................................................................................. 6

Splitter ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Connecting the Power-over-Ethernet Adapter Kit ................................................................................ 7

Appendix A: Cable Connections ........................................................................................................................... 10

RJ-45 Ethernet Network Ports ................................................................................................... 10

Appendix B: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 12

Appendix C: Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................. 13

Appendix D: Registering your NetComm Product ................................................................................................ 14

Contact Information .......................................................................................................................... 14

Legal & Regulatory Information ........................................................................................................ 14

Product Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 15

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Important Information

What you should know about Power Over Ethernet (PoE)

Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) or "Active Ethernet" eliminates the need to run 240 Volt power to
Wireless Access Points and other devices on a wired LAN. Using Power-over-Ethernet systems,
installers need to run only a single CAT5 Ethernet cable that carries both power and data to each
device. This allows greater flexibility in the locating of AP's and network devices and significantly
decreasing installation costs in many cases. The placement of a Network device can be up to 328
feet (100 meters) away by using standard category 5 Ethernet cable.

Power-over-Ethernet begins with a CAT5 "Injector" that inserts a DC Voltage onto the CAT5 cable.
The Injector is typically installed in the "wiring closet" near the Ethernet switch or hub.

Some Wireless Access Points and other network accept the injected DC power directly from the
CAT5 cable through their RJ45 jack. These devices are considered to be "PoE-Compatible" or
"Active Ethernet Compatible".

Devices that are not "PoE Compatible" can be converted to Power-over-Ethernet by way of a DC
"Picker" or "Tap". These are sometimes called Active Ethernet "Splitters". This device picks-off the
DC Voltage that has been injected into the CAT5 cable by the Injector and makes it available to the
equipment through the regular DC power jack.

WARNING: Never connect the Injector - Power Over Ethernet Out directly to a network

device such as a Hub, Switch, IP Camera or Print Server unless you are
ABSOLUTELY sure the device and network is PoE Compatible. Additionally,
make sure your PoE compatible device or network is designed to handle
the 48 volts DC delivered by the PoE injector. If you do not check the POE
compatibility and voltage required, you will damage the attached device, the
Injector and any computer connected to the network. NetComm will not
accept any responsibility for any loss or damage araising from the use of
this product in the wrong manner.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU COMPLETLY READ THE FOLLOWING

INSTRUCTIONS AND COMPLY WITH THEM BEFORE CONNECTING ANY

DEVICE OR POWER.

By proceeding to use this product you agree that you have read these instructions carefully and
accept this disclaimer. Any damage to the product due to a failure to follow the instructions in this
guide will void the warranty.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing NetComm’s Power-over-Ethernet Adapter Kit. Before you start installing
the Power-over-Ethernet Adapter Kit, verify the following parts are included in your package.

Package Contents

The package contains the following:

■ One unit Power-over-Ethernet Injector, and one

unit of Power-over-Ethernet Splitter

■ One DC Power Adapter

■ One AC Power Cord

■ A Quick Installation Guide and Package

Contents Note.

If you do not have any of the items listed above, please contact your local distributors or authorized
resellers of the manufacturer.

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Installation

This chapter describes the function of the Power-over-Ethernet Adapter Kit and shows how to install
it on your network.

Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Read this chapter before you proceed.

The POE Injector

The PoE Injector mixes data and power into the RJ-45 connector and then transmits power and data
over the Cat5 cable to the PoE (direct connection) compatible device or PoE Splitter. This Injector
inputs 48 Volts DC into the PoE system.

Figure 1 Injector

Object Description

Injector

PWR LED Lights green to indicate that the power has been supplied

to the device

Power and Data Out Port Connects the RJ-45 port of Splitter through Cat 5

Ethernet cable

DC Jack Connects to the power adapter for receiving power - 48

Volts DC.

Cat 5 Ethernet Cable Connects to other network devices

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