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jandmyoung_1
Oct 28, 2020Follower
WBC502 - PoE port
I recently purchased the WBC502 Wireless Airbridge. I am wondering what the cable distance can be for the ethernet cable connecting to the PoE port. I do not have a power outlet close to the locati...
schumaku
Oct 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Total length from the router/switch to the AirBridge device should not exceed the max length. Unless I'm very wrong, the (non-IEEE PoE standard) power injector can be placed anywhere along these 100 meters, e.g. near to the router/switch port.
Douglas dcheung please confirm.
- BretDOct 28, 2020Administrator
Yes, the distance for the switch and WBC502 needs to be below 100meter. And DO NOT use a PoE switch to power WBC502. Use the included power supply (which is a power injector).
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