Intellinet PoE-Powered 5-Port Gigabit Switch With PoE Passthrough

The Intellinet PoE-Powered 5-Port Gigabit Switch With PoE Passthrough is a versatile networking device built for speed, reliability, and streamlined deployment. Designed for small offices, home offices, retail spaces, and any environment that relies on Power over Ethernet, this compact switch delivers fast Gigabit performance across five ports while enabling PoE passthrough to power IP cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and other PoE devices. By eliminating extra power adapters and reducing cable clutter, this switch makes it easy to scale your network as your business grows. Whether you’re expanding a surveillance system, upgrading a phone system, or delivering robust wireless coverage, the Intellinet PoE-powered switch provides a flexible, energy-efficient backbone that’s simple to install and manage.

• The device is a 5-port Gigabit Ethernet switch that supports high-speed data transfer across all connected devices, ensuring smooth streaming, rapid file transfers, and responsive network performance for your business applications.
• With PoE passthrough, you can power downstream PoE devices directly from the switch, reducing the need for multiple power outlets and adapters across desks and workstations.
• It is a PoE-powered switch, meaning it draws power from a PoE-enabled source upstream, simplifying installation in locations where traditional power outlets are scarce or inconvenient.
• Designed for ease of use and reliability, it offers plug-and-play operation with minimal setup, while delivering dependable performance suitable for IP cameras, VoIP phones, and APs in compact office layouts.
• The switch complements SMB networks with a compact, energy-efficient form factor that fits neatly on a desk, shelf, or shallow rack, helping you maintain a clean and organized network environment.

Technical Details of Intellinet PoE-Powered 5-Port Gigabit Switch With PoE Passthrough

• Ports: 5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports for flexible, robust connectivity.
• PoE passthrough: Yes — provides power to connected PoE devices while receiving power from an upstream PoE source.
• Power input: PoE-powered device that draws power from a PoE-enabled network supply or injector.
• Standards and compatibility: Supports standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af) for compatible IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points.
• Performance features: Auto-negotiation on every port and full-duplex Gigabit operation to maximize throughput and minimize collisions.
• Management and diagnostics: Per-port LEDs indicate link status and PoE power presence for quick, at-a-glance troubleshooting.
• Form factor and placement: Compact, desktop-friendly design suitable for small offices, home offices, and other space-constrained environments.

How to Install Intellinet PoE-Powered 5-Port Gigabit Switch With PoE Passthrough

• Step 1: Position the switch on a stable, well-ventilated surface or in a suitable small rack. Ensure there is adequate clearance around the unit for cooling and heat dissipation.
• Step 2: Connect a PoE-enabled power source to the switch’s PoE input using a standard Ethernet cable via a PoE injector or PoE switch upstream. This step powers the device without an external AC adapter.
• Step 3: Plug your PoE devices (such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, or wireless access points) into the remaining ports on the switch using cat-5e/cat-6 Ethernet cables.
• Step 4: If you need to integrate the switch into an existing network, connect the switch to your router or primary switch with an Ethernet cable on an uplink-capable port to extend bandwidth to the wider network.
• Step 5: Power on the switch and verify operation. Check the port LEDs to confirm link activity and PoE power status for connected devices, then arrange cables neatly to maintain a clean workspace.

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly is PoE passthrough? PoE passthrough means the switch can pass PoE power from an upstream PoE source to downstream PoE-enabled devices connected to its ports, allowing both data and power to be delivered over a single Ethernet cable to devices like cameras and phones.
• Do I need a separate power adapter for this device? No external AC adapter is required when the switch is connected to a PoE source. The unit is designed to be powered by PoE, simplifying deployment where traditional power outlets are limited.
• Can I use this switch with non-PoE devices? Yes. The five ports support standard Gigabit Ethernet connections for non-PoE devices as well as PoE devices, giving you flexibility in how you build your network.
• Is this suitable for IP cameras and VoIP phones? Yes. The combination of PoE passthrough and Gigabit throughput makes it well-suited for powering IP cameras, VoIP phones, and other PoE-enabled equipment in small-to-medium deployments.
• What standards does it support? The device is designed to work with IEEE 802.3af PoE devices on PoE-enabled ports, ensuring broad compatibility with common PoE hardware used in SMB networks.
• Do I need configuration or software to operate this switch? For many deployments, it is plug-and-play with no software configuration required. Advanced features like QoS or VLANs (if supported by the model) would be configured through appropriate network equipment or management interfaces, if available.