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Netgear Orbi 370
Couple questions that hopefully are easy to answer (I'll give context first), I'm looking to revamp my home network system, i currently use my ISP router which while its good doesn't cover the whole ...
PoE is often used when the goal is to place WiFi access points in locations where there is no existing electrical outlet, or installing an outlet would be difficult (or expensive).
Sort of frustrating that the Netgear Technical Specifications (used to be called Product Data Sheet) and User Manual do not specify what the power requirements are for 370 satellites.
PoE comes in four strengths: 15.4W, 30W, 60W, and 100W (which actually deliver less due to cable loss).
Would be a fascinating engineering task to determine what to put at the far end that will product the correct voltage and amperage to power a 370 satellite.
There are plenty of WiFi access points that are designed to be powered over the Ethernet cable.
PoE comes in four strengths: 15.4W, 30W, 60W, and 100W
90W, not 100. There are also 40W and 75W classes. The Orbi 860/870 adapters can deliver 42W. PoE class 5 (40W) might work, PoE class 6 (60W) is certainly enough.
But the other factor is voltage. PoE doesn't deliver 12 V, so you need a splitter at the Orbi that can convert to the PoE power to that voltage. There aren't many options at Amazon that deliver enough power - prices range between $50 and $100 USD. Plus you need a PoE switch that can deliver that much power to all the mesh elements.
Really not the right path for most people, as the splitter needed at the Orbi is at least the same size as the supplied AC power adapter. If PoE is a requirement, then just get APs that support it.
1st question, if I was to buy 6 of the Netgear Orbi 370 series
How did you come up with 6 as the requirement?