D-Link DWL-P100 Power Over Ethernet Adapter

by D-Link

Product Details

Product Manual [9.28mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063XJ9
• Item model number: DWL-P100
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 23, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

D-Link introduces another revolutionary product - the D-Link DWL-P100 Power Over Ethernet (POE) Adapter. It delivers data and electrical power to access points using standard Category 5 Ethernet cable. This eliminates the need for electrical cable and power converters at each access point location.

The DWL-P100 Power Over Ethernet (POE) Adapter is easy to install. It 's Plug n Play and requires no tools or software. Best of all, the DWL-P100 is light weight and compact size means you can locate it virtually anywhere and never know it 's there. The DWL-P100 transfers data on Category 5 Ethernet cable pairs 1/2 and 3/6. Power is transmitted on unused Ethernet pairs 4/5 and 7/8. It has an operational range of up to 328 feet, which is a requirement of the Fast Ethernet standard.

Terminal Unit With the DWL-P100 you can mount devices such as an access point virtually anywhere in a building without worrying about the location of a power supply.

Product Description

MODEL- DWL-P100 VENDOR- D-LINK FEATURES- Power Over Ethernet (POE) Adapter The DWL-P100 Power Over Ethernet (POE) Adapters are accessory items designed to supply operational power to devices with an Ethernet port and power requirements that do not exceed 5 Volts/1 Amp. The DWL-P100 Adapters provide an ideal solution to mount a device such as an Access Point virtually anywhere in a building (ceilings attics or roofs) without the need to locate the wireless Access Point near an electrical outlet. The DWL-P100 consists of the Base Unit and the Terminal Unit connected by an Ethernet cable to extend the reach up to 328 feet. (Please refer to illustration below) The DWL-P100 supplies the AP with power via the single Ethernet Cat 5 cable. The DWL-P100 is primarily targeted at users looking for a convenient solution to extend the coverage of their wireless local network. Includes Power Over Ethernet/Base Unit Power Over Ethernet/Terminal Unit AC/DC power Adapter DC Power Cable Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide. * Provides low-voltage DC power over existing Category 5 cabling to a device with an Ethernet port. * Base Unit along with Terminal Unit extends reach up to 328 feet (100 meters). * Protects devices such as an Access Point from possible damages due to power-surges. SPECIFICATIONS- Category 5 pin power usages: 4/5 7/8 Output Voltage :5VDC/1A (Terminal side) Ethernet Connector: RJ-45 Ethernet Data Rate: 10/100 Mbps Number of Ethernet Devices that the DWL-P100 can power: 1 Ethernet Data Cable : TIA/EIA-568 Category 5 Cable Device Weight (pair): 0.269 lbs SIZE - 3.15 x 1.73 [e-mail] MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 Year Limited

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Tool for Optimum Placement of your Access Point, November 12, 2003

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Mickey - See all my reviews

This review is from: D-Link DWL-P100 Power Over Ethernet Adapter (Personal Computers)

I have one of these and it allows me to put my access point in my attic. This location for the access point provides great wireless coverage of my house. This enables my access point to be in my attic where there is no power sockets available but I can run an Ethernet cable up there and using this it supplies the AP with power.

This is very easy to use, just plug everything in the correct way. And yes there is documentation to help you connect everything correctly.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These Do Exactly What They Claim, October 2, 2003

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100Grand - See all my reviews

This review is from: D-Link DWL-P100 Power Over Ethernet Adapter (Personal Computers)

I now have my wireless AP located in a better spot, nigh reachable from a power socket. These PoE adapters let me do it.
The wireless AP I use is a D-Link DWL-900AP+ which requires 5V and 2.5Amp of power. These PoE adapters don't look like the picture Amazon has up now because they are a new revision that can handle more power for the new APs out there. This is a great option for extending the wireless range of your Wi-Fi network.

23 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what it appears to be..., April 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: D-Link DWL-P100 Power Over Ethernet Adapter (Personal Computers)

According to D-link's website description of this product:The DWL-P100 Power Over Ethernet (POE) Adapters are accessory items designed to supply operational power to devices with an Ethernet port and power requirements that do not exceed 5 Volts/1 Amp. The DWL-P100 Adapters provide an ideal solution to mount a device such as an Access Point virtually anywhere in a building (ceilings, attics, or roofs) without the need to locate the wireless Access Point near an electrical outlet. The DWL-P100 consists of the Base Unit and the Terminal Unit connected by an Ethernet cable to extend the reach up to 328 feet. (Please refer to illustration below) The DWL-P100 supplies the AP with power via the single Ethernet Cat 5 cable. The DWL-P100 is primarily targeted at users looking for a convenient solution to extend the coverage of their wireless local network...Its not a TRUE wirless solution