Simplify connectivity with PoE
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the seamless way to combine power and network connectivity in a single cable. Forget the constraints of traditional power outlets—PoE allows you to connect and power devices effortlessly, whether it’s wireless access points, IP cameras, LED lights, or IoT devices. With NETGEAR PoE solutions, businesses unlock simpler installations, reduced costs, and endless possibilities.
Why choose PoE?
PoE transforms infrastructure by consolidating power and connectivity, allowing for greater flexibility, efficiency, and control.
Lower Costs
Fewer power adapters and cable runs eliminate additional expenses. By eliminating the need for dedicated electrical wiring, PoE streamlines installation and significantly reduces costs for both equipment and labor. For example, businesses can power hundreds of cameras or access points from a single location, eliminating the expense of installing multiple power outlets.
Flexible Placement
Extend your network, unhindered by outlet locations. Devices such as WiFi access points and security cameras can be installed exactly where they perform best, even in ceilings or remote areas. This adaptability makes it simple to future-proof your network layout or expand coverage as your needs evolve.
Reliability
Redundant Power Supply (RPS) options ensure critical devices stay powered, even during outages. Essential infrastructure, including door control systems or point-of-sale terminals, can remain operational when local power sources fail. The added layer of resilience lets you work with confidence, knowing your network stays online.
Ease of Installation
No electricians required—use your existing IT network for easy integration. Setting up new devices takes only minutes, reducing project timelines and avoiding disruptions. This straightforward deployment lowers barriers to entry, allowing IT teams to focus on what matters most: delivering results.
Unmatched Efficiency
Centralized power management for energy and cost savings. With all devices drawing power from a unified source, energy use can be closely monitored and optimized. This unified approach results in simplified maintenance, reduced power loss, and greater oversight—which translates to ongoing savings and assurance your network operates at peak efficiency.
Scalability
PoE networks are designed to grow with your business. As your needs evolve, you can easily add new devices without overhauling your existing infrastructure, ensuring a future-proof solution that adapts to your organization’s demands.
What can you power with PoE?
Unlock NETGEAR’s advanced PoE features
NETGEAR takes PoE capabilities further with innovative features built for smarter, more efficient networks.
FlexPoE
Adjustable power budgets tailored to your needs, providing flexibility to upgrade without replacing hardware. This feature ensures your network grows alongside your business, making it easy to adapt to new devices and evolving power demands—without additional disruptions or costs.
PoE Auto-Balance
Smart energy use across devices for optimized performance. By intelligently allocating power, PoE Auto-Balance maximizes operational efficiency and protects your infrastructure, so every device connected to your network performs at its peak without straining resources.
Uninterrupted PoE
Reliable power, even during firmware updates or switch reboots. Uninterrupted PoE safeguards mission-critical systems, keeping security cameras, wireless access points, and essential devices online, so your operations never miss a beat—even during maintenance.
Advanced Controls
Schedule, prioritize, and manage individual ports with ease. Advanced Controls empower you to fine-tune network operations, ensuring important devices get the bandwidth and attention they deserve. Set schedules, assign priorities, and monitor port-specific performance—all from a single platform.
Insight Remote Management
Monitor and manage PoE devices anytime, anywhere, via a user-friendly app or web portal. With Insight Remote Management, you maintain full visibility and control over your entire network from any location, allowing for proactive adjustments, rapid troubleshooting, and continual peace of mind.
Energy-Efficient PoE
Designed to minimize power consumption, this feature ensures that your network operates sustainably by reducing energy waste, lowering operational costs, and supporting environmentally friendly practices. With Insight Remote Management, you maintain full visibility and control over your entire network from any location, allowing for proactive adjustments, rapid troubleshooting, and continual peace of mind.
Why NETGEAR is your business PoE partner
With nearly 30 years of innovation and the largest PoE switch portfolio on the market, NETGEAR outpaces the competition in both performance and adaptability.
Power your network with confidence
Simplify your setup, expand your possibilities, and trust NETGEAR to keep your connections strong. Discover how PoE from NETGEAR can elevate your business today.