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Runaway1954
Dec 16, 2021Tutor
PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch
I have not yet purchased this device, but I am contemplating doing so. I have downloaded the manual, and I've searched through it to answer one very important question. If, through ignorance,...
- Dec 16, 2021
There is no harm connecting a PC/laptop to any PoE port of the PoE switch. You don't have to worry about it.
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
Runaway1954
Dec 16, 2021Tutor
Thank you DaneA
PoE ports are backward compatible, and safe for connecting to devices that need no power. That takes a load off my mind, trying to figure out what I'm doing.
DaneA
Dec 16, 2021NETGEAR Employee Retired
You're welcome! :) If ever your concern has been addressed or resolved, I encourage you to mark the appropriate reply as the “Accepted Solution” so others can be confident in benefiting from the solution.
The NETGEAR Community looks forward to hearing from you and being a helpful resource in the future!
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
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