General Questions About the PoE Feature on the Deco X50-PoE

What PoE standards does Deco X50-PoE support?

IEEE 802.3at

How much power does Deco X50-PoE consume when powered by PoE?

US version: Up to 18W.

Does Deco X50-PoE support DC power supply?

Yes, a DC power adapter is included in the product package.

Does Deco X50-PoE have any requirements for the PoE-powered network cable?

We recommend using cat5e and above

What is the maximum transmission distance of a PoE connection?

Up to 100 meters.

Which PoE power supply mode does Deco X50-PoE support?

Deco X50-PoE supports both Alternative A and Alternative B.

Alternative A: Supply power using the date line pairs 1/2 and 3/6 of the Ethernet cable.

Alternative B: Supply power using the spare line pairs 4/5 and 7/8 of the Ethernet cable.

How to choose a PoE switch for Deco X50-PoE

Here are some critical factors in selecting a PoE switch:

• PoE standard: Use IEEE802.3at
• Number of ports: Select the number of PoE ports according to the number of your PoE-powered devices.
• Transmission rate: For faster speed, a gigabit switch is recommended (Deco X50-PoE has a 2.5G port; you can also buy a switch with a 2.5G port).
• PoE Power Budget: A PoE switch power budget is the total amount of power output available to the PoE ports of the switch. The total power required by all PoE devices should not exceed the PoE

Why can't my PoE switch adapter power my Deco X50-PoE?

• Check if the LED of the PoE port on the switch is on.
• Make sure the ethernet cable is connected firmly.
• Make sure the PoE switch IEEE802.3at
• Verify the PoE power budget of the switch has not been exceeded.

How to connect Deco X50-PoE to a PoE switch in different operation modes

• Router Mode: Deco works in router mode by default. In router mode, please note that the satellite Deco should be wired to the LAN port of the main Deco or a switch connected to the main Deco's LAN port to avoid a network loop.

• Access Point Mode: If there is a main router in front of Deco, Deco can be set to work under access point mode. In Access Point mode, you can wire satellite Deco to any Deco unit or the front main router through a switch.

Can I power other PoE-supported devices via the PoE ports on Deco X50-PoE?

No, Deco X50-PoE does not support PoE power out.