[MLB-WIRELESS] Max distance, Power over ethernet and 5v AP's

[Mark Aitken]

lukebaldan wrote:

>Hi guys, just wanting to know the maximum ethernet cable length you
>should run to a 5v access point, if you are delievering power to the
>AP via the unused pairs in the cat5. Thanks
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You are limited by the resistance of the cable.

A better idea is to use a higher voltage, say 12volt, and then regulate 
it down to the required
voltage at the AP's position.

Still, several 10's of meters, maybe a 100m or so maybe acheivable this way.

The actual PoE (Power over Ethernet) spec allows for 48v @ 500mA, not 
sure of the cable run.


Mark