PoE, pfSense store hardware and compatibility
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Hi,
I searched the forums and see the answer but not the question previously. The site selling the pfSense pre-configured HW lists in red lettering that they are not PoE compatible. What does that mean?
I see many posts that talk about using injectors and PoE enabled switches in their set-up so obviously, it does work. Is this just a get out of jail free card for those who plug the data/power cable of an injector or switch into the pfSense port? Am I missing anything?
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I believe it just means the boxes they sell need a power brick. The old Alix, for example, could run from (proprietary) POE on the first Ethernet port. POE switches are smart enough not to fry non-POE devices.
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I believe it just means the boxes they sell need a power brick. The old Alix, for example, could run from (proprietary) POE on the first Ethernet port. POE switches are smart enough not to fry non-POE devices.
Actually, I had a chat session with a "NetGate" support person and they said PoE is not supported in any way. That is the reason I came here to ask. I made the assumption they didn't have the right information and all the PoE posts seem to point in that direction. :-)
I am guessing I won't find a black and white answer so I'll just concentrate on my choice of managed PoE+ switch for my AP, VOIP and IP Camera end points. :-)
Thanks for the reply!
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Not 100% sure but I believe PoE means power over ethernet.
