My 15-Year-Old Cable Tester Lost a Fight with a 60W PoE++ Injector
My trusty generic network cable tester finally gave up after about 15 years of service. It was the familiar two-piece grey tester with eight indicator lights, an ON/OFF…
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My basic cable tester died after touching a 60W PoE++ injector—what should replace it?
My dependable generic two-piece network cable tester finally released its magic smoke after roughly 15 years and well over 2,000 cable tests. It has the usual eight indicator…
Need Help Powering a Barcode Scanner Over Ethernet with PoE
I'm trying to figure out how to use Power over Ethernet (PoE) to power a barcode scanner. My wife has a Honeywell Xenon 1900, which currently uses a…
Looking for Camera Recommendations for Close-Range Inspections
Hi everyone! I'm in need of a camera recommendation that fits some specific technical criteria. Here's what I'm looking for: it should support PoE (Power over Ethernet), have…
Looking for Recommendations on IP Wall Clocks with NTP and PoE Features
I manage several wall clocks at our facility, and they often display the wrong time and date because they require manual updates, like changing batteries or adjusting for…
Choosing the Right Router with PoE Power Support
I'm about to move and need to pick a router that suits my new setup. I'm looking at the MikroTik L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN, which offers 8 gigabit ports, 1x SPF,…
Do I Need a Licensed Electrician for PoE+ Installations in Ohio?
Hey everyone, I've been trying to wrap my head around the requirements for running Power over Ethernet (PoE) in Ohio. I always thought Ethernet work was considered low…
Looking for Recommendations on 48-Port Switches for SMEs
I'm looking to replace some really old switches in our network setup, which are from Netgear and have been outdated for a while now. We currently use Sophos…
Connection Issues in Office Building – Need Help Troubleshooting
Hey everyone! I'm dealing with a frustrating connection issue in my organization's setup. We have three buildings that are all connected via a central server room. However, one…