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Review on Enhanced PoE Tester Detector: Advanced In-line Voltage & Current Analyzer GEN2 by Sean Bouchard

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Turns on only when PoE device simulation is enabled on the switches

Pair of PoE network switches and PoE intermediate injectors I've had very mixed results. The two 60w intermediate injectors I tested with worked great. It turned on immediately without having to turn on the "PoE Device Simulation" switch. The Cisco switch I tested it on did not turn on or pass power until I turned on the Simulate PoE device switch. After turning it on, I was able to turn the switch back off and it continued to work. Another mid-span PoE injector I have (90W x 2), the Gen2 PoE Tester will not turn on or pass power at all, both with and without the Simulate PoE Device switch on. I emailed their support team but got an immediate response that they are closed until January 4th. I will provide an updated review as soon as I get a response from them. Update December 31st: I got a reply from the seller and his PoE tester only supports Type 3 to 802.3bt and does not support Type 4. Since my PoE injector is Type 4, it cannot simulate a Type 4 device and get it to turn on. Also, it cannot signal for Type 4 devices.

Pros
  • Extended measurement range measures 3.5V to 56V DC supply voltage and up to 280W at 56V
Cons
  • Slightly dented