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Review on πŸ’‘ Gigabit Power-Over-Ethernet Extender | High-Power PoE+ 10/100/1000 Mbps | No Additional Power Required by Jack Enhanced

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The best PoE PD switch out there

If you're like me (and you're actually reading this review) then you've probably done some research to find a good PoE PD to find switch. What is a PoE PD switch? Power over Ethernet means that the switch is powered via the Ethernet input cable. This device is supplied without a power supply. It needs to be powered from an incoming PoE Ethernet port through another switch or a PoE power injector (not included). I just built a new house. The contractor ran CAT6 cables everywhere (I thought CAT6A was too expensive to terminate). In the basement, I installed my main switch (Brocade ICX6610 with PoE) in a closet along with my router, server, NAS, NVR, etc. The Brocade (Ruckus) switch is protected by a large UPS that powers my UniFi security system. cameras and is reliable compared to UniFi's own network equipment. I chose not to move to full UniFi after their security fiasco as it was obviously human stupidity. I only use UniFi Protect and refuse to start the UniFi network controller. I've looked to all manufacturers for a PoE PD switch, not just Revain. The main competitor of this device is currently NetGear, and all reviews say that the product requires a device class definition (I haven't personally tested it). The CENTROPOWER Outdoor device is also good and similar (probably the same switch in a different case, I tested it). You can also see my review on it. Some of my UniFi cameras are new and some are a bit older. This switch powers devices based on their power consumption rather than device class. This switch allowed me to power two UVC G4 PRO cameras (12.5W each) when powered by a Brocade 30W (802.11at Class 4) switch through a single port. I know UniFi offers a switch that does the same (at an additional cost), but again; I'm not using a UniFi network controller. I also use this switch for my fireplace TV. Powered by incoming Ethernet simplifies cable management. I tethered it to the back of my TV and can now use my own TV apps as well as my Nvidia Shield 2019 Pro. I avoid WiFi for everything but cell phone/tablet/laptop. You still won't be able to stream 4k well over Wi-Fi. The risk paid off with this device. I'm buying a few more for other TVs in the house. You will not regret the purchase. Feel free to ask me questions in the comments.

Pros
  • The best in its niche
Cons
  • Makes me nervous