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Mixed PoE network
I have an Ethernet network with an Ubiquiti Unifi 8 port PoE switch connected to Unifi WAPs around the house. I need to introduce a non-PoE hub to control my heating. That's all the system supplier...
Without an IEEE standard PoE switch feeding the network GS305P, feeding a non-PoE-aware Ethernet of this unknown Lightwave device hub, I can't see any reason why the GS305P and the Lightwave Hub should not behave like yet another standard Gigabit switch.
Hi Schumaker
Thanks for your help and patience. I am a structural engineer, so my knowledge of electronics and networking is not strong.
There seem to be separate strands to your first sentence.
1. You have reservations about connecting a non-IEEE switch to the GS305P.
2. "feeding a non-PoE-aware Ethernet of this unknown Lightwave device hub"
I accept point 1, but I am prepared to take the risk. I presume the GS306P could be damaged. That would be at my risk and cost.
On point 2, is it the case that if the heating hub is connected to the non-PoE port of the GS305P, that it will receive no power. Firstly, the Ethernet wires will not have any charge, secondly, the heating hub port has no power wiring connected internally.
FYI, the device is a Genius Hub.
- Nothing to worry, lightweight structural engineer here, too so we could talk about FEA, NASTRAN and design principles. 8-)
My concern was related to the previous mentioned passive PoE make and model. Not much concerns when we're staying in the IEEE PoE world.
Didn't intend to cause confusion my friend! Sorry in case.
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