Poe Wireless Router

The Linksys Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit lets you put your access points almost anywhere, by removing the requirement of nearby power outlets. By using the existing Category 5 Ethernet cabling to deliver power to any standard 5 volt access point or other network device, you save the time, hassle, and expense of running AC power to the access points installation location. The best position for a wireless access point is usually on the ceiling, in the center of the area to be covered. Second best would be high on a nearby wall. Unfortunately, theres usually no easily accessible AC power plugs available in these locations. With the Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit, installing the access point in these preferred spots becomes far less trouble.

Amazon Sales Rank: #20109 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Cisco Model: WAPPOE Original language: English Product Type - Adapter Kit Eliminates cost and hassle of running AC power to wall- or ceiling-mounted network devices Works with standard Category 5 Ethernet cables Easy installation -- no tools, no software

Most helpful customer reviews 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. 12 Product Solution By SCY Linksys makes a version of this unit ( WAPPOE12 ) - that is designed for 12 volt systems. 12 of 16 people found the following review helpful. Only complaint is that they didn't offer it two years ago... By HW/SW Engineer Perfect, simple product for the nagging problem of getting line voltage near your electronics. Other versions have been available from other sources for a while now, and you could always roll your own, but this is a nice, elegant, reasonably priced package that does precisely what it should do. By the way, the other reviewer's comments about mixing 5 volt and 12 volt components is incorrect. You should NOT use a 5 volt power source with a 12 volt device. Granted you *probably* won't damage it, but IF it works - which is unlikely - it will probably be unreliable. I'm an Electronics Engineer with over 25 years of career experience; it's up to you whom you should trust! 26 of 38 people found the following review helpful. 5 Volt Only - won't work with WRT54G v.2 or WRT54G"S" By Matthew J. Nelson The newer Linksys products including the WRT54G v.2 use a 12 volt power supply and will not work with the WAPPOE. Linksys lists on the product page for the WAPPOE that it will work with the WRT54G but in reality it will only work with the v.1 and v.1.1 that use a 5 volt power supply. See all 9 customer reviews...