NETGEAR POE101 User Manual

Power Over Ethernet Adapters

POE101

Installation Guide

Introduction

NETGEAR POE101 Power over Ethernet adapters are designed to supply operational power to
devices through an Ethernet cable. These adapters make it easy to extend reach of your wireless
local network. The POE101 provides an ideal solution for locating an access point in a building
ceiling or attic, for example, where it has optimal radio coverage without requiring an AC
power outlet. The POE101 can extend the placement of a wireless access point up to 328 feet
(100 meters)1by using standard category 5 Ethernet cable.

Important

You should never connect a POE101 base unit LAN OUT to any network devices, such as
hubs, switches, and network interface cards (NIC). Doing so may damage the hub, switch,
NIC device, or even your computer. NETGEAR holds no responsibility for any loss from using
this product. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THE NETGEAR POE101 PRODUCT. Using this product means that you agree with this
disclaimer. Damage to the product due to disregarding instructions in this guide will void the
warranty.

1 This is a limitation of the Fast Ethernet specification. The total network length is added up from the connection of

the Ethernet switch to base unit, base unit to the terminal unit, and the terminal unit to an access point.

POE101 Base unit

POE101 T erminal unit

Package contents

• Power over Ethernet base unit

• Power over Ethernet terminal unit

• Localized AC power cable

• 100~240 V AC to 24V DC 30W power adapter

• Two 2-foot DC power cables

• 2-foot Ethernet cable

• Wall mount kit

• Installation Guide

• Warranty and support information cards

Setup Requirements

• Two straight through Category 5 Ethernet cables:

• a short cable from an Ethernet hub or switch to the POE101 base unit and

• a second cable (up to 328 feet) for connecting from base unit to a terminal unit.

These cables are not included in the NETGEAR POE101 packaging.

• A 5V DC powered NETGEAR access point2.

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2 One set of POE101 adapters per access point is required.

POE101Base unit

DC Power cables

110v cord

POE101 installation guide,
support information card &
warranty/registration card

POE101 Terminal unit

Power adapter

Wall mount kit

Category 5
100 Mbps
Ethernet cable