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Multiple Extender Installation
Maximum Supported Power
Multiple PoE Extenders can be connected every 100 m (328 ft.) for greater
distances. The actual figures depend on operating conditions. The range is
determined using 24 AWG or heavier Cat5e or Cat6 cable, except where
specified.
Examples for low power PoE devices (PoE Class 1, or require under 4W):
PoE Source
PoE switch
(802.3af)
15W midspan
(802.3af)
PoE+ switch
(802.3at)
30W midspan
(802.3at)
Maximum Distances
400 m / 1312 ft. 400 m / 1312 ft. 500 m / 1640 ft. 500 m / 1640 ft.
Examples for medium power PoE Devices (PoE Class 2, or require under 6W):
PoE Source
PoE switch
(802.3af)
15W midspan
(802.3af)
PoE+ switch
(802.3at)
30W mid-
span(802.3at)
Maximum Distances
300 m / 984 ft.
300 m / 984 ft. 400 m / 1312 ft. 400 m / 1312 ft.
Examples for full power PoE Devices (PoE Class 0 or 3, or require under 12W):
PoE Source
PoE switch
(802.3af)
15W midspan
(802.3af)
PoE+ switch
(802.3at)
30W midspan
(802.3at)
Maximum Distances
200 m / 656 ft.
200 m / 656 ft.
300 m / 984 ft.
300 m / 984 ft.
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