Cisco-Linksys Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit

by Cisco

Product Details

Product Manual [115kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000Y7W98
• Item model number: WAPPOE
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,091 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 8, 2005

Product Description

The Linksys Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit lets you put your access points almost anywhere, by removing the requirement of nearby power outlets. By using the existing Category 5 Ethernet cabling to deliver power to any standard 5 volt access point or other network device, you save the time, hassle, and expense of running AC power to the access points installation location. The best position for a wireless access point is usually on the ceiling, in the center of the area to be covered. Second best would be high on a nearby wall. Unfortunately, theres usually no easily accessible AC power plugs available in these locations. With the Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit, installing the access point in these preferred spots becomes far less trouble.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 12 Product Solution, October 31, 2006

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SCY (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cisco-Linksys Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit (Personal Computers)

Linksys makes a version of this unit ( WAPPOE12 ) - that is designed for 12 volt systems.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only complaint is that they didn't offer it two years ago..., August 24, 2004

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HW/SW Engineer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cisco-Linksys Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit (Personal Computers)

Perfect, simple product for the nagging problem of getting line voltage near your electronics. Other versions have been available from other sources for a while now, and you could always roll your own, but this is a nice, elegant, reasonably priced package that does precisely what it should do.

By the way, the other reviewer's comments about mixing 5 volt and 12 volt components is incorrect. You should NOT use a 5 volt power source with a 12 volt device. Granted you *probably* won't damage it, but IF it works - which is unlikely - it will probably be unreliable. I'm an Electronics Engineer with over 25 years of career experience; it's up to you whom you should trust!

26 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 5 Volt Only - won't work with WRT54G v.2 or WRT54G"S", March 23, 2004

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Matthew J. Nelson (Sunnyvale, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cisco-Linksys Power Over Ethernet Adapter Kit (Personal Computers)

The newer Linksys products including the WRT54G v.2 use a 12 volt power supply and will not work with the WAPPOE. Linksys lists on the product page for the WAPPOE that it will work with the WRT54G but in reality it will only work with the v.1 and v.1.1 that use a 5 volt power supply.