WAX630 and PoE question

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I'm just about to add a new WAX630 to my home network in order to boost both Wifi and to restructure my network and put IoT devices on a vlan.

I have a PoE+ capable switch, but I just realized after ordering the WAX630, that it mentions PoE++... Does that indicate that I either need to upgrade the switch the WAX630 gets plugged into to a PoE++ switch? Or, will it work on a PoE+ branch just fine?

Or, is there any recommended PoE++ injectors anyone recommends if it REQUIRES PoE++ to function? Additionally, will it hurt the injector if I use an existing PoE+ port into the Injector to output PoE++? Or, would it be best to disable the PoE+ output on the port going to a new PoE++ injector?

Thanks in advance!

RCobb1 · Answer

After a lot of digging, I managed to find this doc in the FAQ section that answers my question: https://kb.netgear.com/000065156/What-happens-if-my-Insight-Managed-wireless-AP-does-not-get-enough-power-from-PoE?article=000065156

So, I ordered a PoE++ injector and will just disable the PoE+ on the switch port.

Thanks!

InfinityImages · Answer

Hi - Which PoE++ injector did you get, and did it allow your WAX630 to operate at full power on all 3 radios bands?

RCobb1 · Answer

I ended up getting a Cudy POE400 90W Ultra PoE++ injector.&nbsp; And, yes, I do have all 3 bands working just fine with it, but I'll admit that I only have 1 6Ghz device, so it's the only client using that band.&nbsp; I've had no issues with 3 SSID's hosted on the AP; 2 of which are using all 3 bands (one IoT SSID is only using 2.4 &amp; 5Ghz bands).

schumaku · Answer

InfinityImages&nbsp;wrote:
Which PoE++ injector did you get, and did it allow your WAX630 to operate at full power on all 3 radios bands?

The WAX630 can operate three radios
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4x4 in 5.0GHz H4x4 in 5.0GHz L4x4 in 2.4GHz
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5.0GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax2.4GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax
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5GHz H: 20/40/80MHz5GHz L: 20/40/80MHz
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To make this possible, there is either one 2.5 GbE port, or two GbE port to be operated in a static LAG of two GbE links.
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This magic&nbsp;Cudy POE400 90W Ultra PoE++ injector mentioned does clearly these specs (in some really strange way in my reading).
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90W Gigabit PoE/PoE+/PoE++ Injector, Model: POE400
Full IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at,IEEE802.3bt Compliant● Up to 90W of Power on 4-pairs● Auto detect of POE IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at,IEEE802.3bt equipment● Supports 10/100/1000Base-T applications● LED indicators power input indication● Distance up to 100 meters● Internal AC/DC converter – no need for external power modules● Easy plug-and-play installation● Surge protection
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Strongly doubt this can and will lead to a well performing AX6000 3-radio access point installation. The limitations are becoming more obvious in AX7800 3-radio access point installation, where Netgear does talk of up-to 7.8Gbps total WiFi throughput, supported by a 2.5Gbps Power-over-Ethernet and a 1Gbps Ethernet ports!
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6.0GHz: 802.11ax5.0GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax2.4GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax 
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2x2 in 6.0GHz4x4 in 5.0GHz2x2 in 2.4GHz 
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5GHz: 20/40/80/160MHz6GHz: 20/40/80/160MHz
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Said that, take my warnings of deploying such junk or outdated power injectors.
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There are these (and many more) reasons why the industry is designing and implementing powerful and capable PoE++ switches. Get a correct spec'ed PoE++ switch supporting at least 2.5 GbE - or wait until the industry does offer full spec power injectors for this kind of deployments, somewhere later in 2023 or early 2024.
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in German, I'd say this is "Perlen for die Säue werfen".

RCobb1 · Answer

Pre-Caveat:&nbsp; I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, at all!Rather than just saying the Cudy is a piece of crap and giving details why, maybe offer some suggestions as to what would be an optimal replacement for it?&nbsp; &nbsp;While I agree, it's a budget solution for me, what sort of recommendations would you make for a more capable PoE++ replacement?

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