User Manual

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5. Hardware Installation
The following section describes the hardware features of
POE-172S. Before connecting any network device to them,
please read this chapter carefully.
Please refer to the following sections for detailed information
about POE-172S.
5.1 Before Installation
Before installation, it is recommended to check your network
environment. If there is difculty in nding a power socket for
AC-DC adapter of your non-PoE IEEE 802.3at networked device,
the POE-172S provides you with a way out to supply DC power
to this Ethernet device conveniently and easily.
Note
1. Please ensure the output voltage is correct for
remote device. Otherwise, it will damage your
remote device.
2. Don’t switch to the DC mode during operation.
Otherwise, it will damage your POE-172S and
remote device. If you want to change to the
DC mode, please plug out the “POE In” cable
and wait for 5 seconds until the PWR LED is
completely off.
5-2. The POE-172S Installation
Note
Please turn off the POE-172S before you switch to
the DC output mode.