Altronix NETWAY5BTWP 4-Port 802.3bt PoE++ Managed Switch with NEMA 4X Enclosure
Overview
The Altronix NETWAY5BTWP is a hardened, outdoor-ready PoE++ switch built for security integrators who need to power high-wattage devices — PTZ cameras, multi-sensor heads, or access control panels — directly at the field location without running a separate power drop. Four 802.3bt ports deliver up to 90W each against a 240W total budget, housed inside a NEMA 4/4X (IP66-11) rated enclosure that handles direct rain, hose-down, and the temperature swings that come with parking garage, loading dock, and perimeter installations. Five Gigabit RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) cover both PoE endpoints and uplink, and the unit accepts dual-voltage AC input — 115VAC or 230VAC — for international and generator-backed deployments. Integrated 24VDC battery charging supports LiFePO or sealed lead acid/gel batteries, giving you a built-in UPS path when continuity matters.
Key Features
- Four 802.3bt (PoE++) Ports at 90W Each: 802.3bt is the standard required to power current-generation PTZ cameras, thermal imagers, and multi-sensor units that pull 60–90W — 802.3af and 802.3at can't reach that ceiling. Each port on the NETWAY5BTWP can sustain the full 90W, so you're not forced to derate or leave ports dark to stay within budget.
- 240W Total Power Budget: With four 90W ports and a 240W total, you can run two ports at full load simultaneously, or distribute power across all four at moderate draws — plan your per-port wattage against your device specs before commissioning. This is a real constraint to size around on dense multi-camera nodes.
- NEMA 4/4X and IP66-11 Enclosure: NEMA 4X adds corrosion resistance beyond NEMA 4, making this enclosure suitable for coastal, food-processing, and chemical environments where salt air or washdown cycles would kill a standard panel. IP66-11 means it withstands powerful jets from any direction — relevant for car-wash, loading dock, or covered-but-exposed outdoor risers.
- Five Gigabit Ethernet Ports (10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ45): All five ports are Gigabit-capable, so your uplink and endpoint connections won't become a throughput bottleneck when cameras are streaming high-bitrate H.265 or 4K feeds. CAT5e or higher wiring is required; max segment distance is the standard 100m.
- Dual-Voltage AC Input (115VAC or 230VAC): A 5A/250V input fuse and dual-voltage acceptance means the same unit ships to North American and international sites without a step-down transformer. Generator-backed or UPS-fed panels at either voltage level work without modification.
- Integrated 24VDC Battery Charging: The onboard battery charger supports LiFePO, sealed lead acid, and gel cell chemistries — meaning you can wire a battery directly into the enclosure for local backup power without a separate charge controller. This simplifies the BOM and the cabinet layout on sites where uptime SLAs demand ride-through during brief outages.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: The unit operates down to -30°C in battery-charging mode and handles load up to 65°C at 180W draw (or 75°C when throttled to 150W). That -30°C floor covers most North American outdoor winter deployments without requiring a heater — a meaningful cost and reliability factor.
- CE Listed: CE European Conformity listing supports deployment in EU-regulated installations and simplifies customs clearance for export projects.
Integration and Compatibility
The Altronix NETWAY5BTWP connects via standard RJ45 on CAT5e or better cabling, making it compatible with any 802.3bt-capable PoE device that draws 90W or less per port. Pair it with high-wattage PTZ cameras or multi-sensor units at the field node, with the fifth Gigabit port running back to your core network switches or NVR uplink. The integrated battery charger works with LiFePO and sealed lead acid or gel batteries — coordinate battery chemistry and AH rating with your required ride-through duration. For longer runs or fiber uplinks, an SFP-capable upstream switch will be required since all five ports are copper RJ45 only. Review your PoE power planning against the 240W total budget before port assignments are finalized — high-wattage PTZ and thermal cameras can saturate the budget quickly on a four-port node.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many ports can run at full 90W simultaneously on the NETWAY5BTWP?
A: The total power budget is 240W across all four PoE ports. At 90W per port, you can sustain approximately two to two-and-a-half ports at full load before hitting the budget ceiling. Plan your per-device wattage and total draw before commissioning.
Q: What battery chemistries does the NETWAY5BTWP support for backup power?
A: The integrated 24VDC charger supports LiFePO (lithium iron phosphate), sealed lead acid, and gel cell batteries. Battery AH rating and ride-through duration depend on connected load — size accordingly.
Q: Is the NETWAY5BTWP rated for outdoor installation in wet or corrosive environments?
A: Yes. The enclosure carries NEMA 4/4X and IP66-11 ratings. NEMA 4X adds corrosion resistance suitable for coastal, chemical, and washdown environments. IP66-11 covers sustained powerful water jets from any direction.
Q: What is the operating temperature range for the NETWAY5BTWP?
A: The unit operates from -30°C to 55°C in battery-charging mode. At 180W load it operates to 65°C; at 150W load it extends to 75°C. Storage temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
Q: Does the NETWAY5BTWP work with 230VAC power in international deployments?
A: Yes. The unit accepts either 115VAC/60Hz at 1.8A or 230VAC/50-60Hz at 1A — no transformer required. Input fuse is rated 5A/250V.
Q: What cable type and maximum distance does the NETWAY5BTWP support?
A: The unit requires 4-pair CAT5e or higher cabling with a maximum segment distance of 100 meters per port — standard IEEE Ethernet limits apply.
The NETWAY5BTWP is the unit I reach for when a perimeter or parking structure node needs to power third-generation PTZ cameras or dual-sensor thermal heads — devices that routinely pull 60–90W — without running conduit back to a central IDF just for a power drop. The 240W total budget against four 802.3bt ports, inside a NEMA 4X enclosure rated to -30°C, covers the majority of North American outdoor edge deployments in a single mounting.
Technical Highlights:
- 90W Per Port (802.3bt): Current flagship PTZ cameras from major manufacturers pull 50–80W at full optical zoom and IR. At 90W headroom per port, the NETWAY5BTWP avoids the brownout behavior you see when 802.3at switches try to drive devices beyond their 30W ceiling.
- Integrated 24VDC Battery Charging: Supporting LiFePO, SLA, and gel chemistries from a single charger circuit means you can select battery type based on ambient temperature — LiFePO performs better at the low end of the -30°C operating floor, while SLA is lower cost for moderate climates.
- NEMA 4X / IP66-11: The 4X designation goes beyond weatherproofing to corrosion resistance — relevant on coastal perimeters, food-processing facilities, and any site where the enclosure faces salt air, chlorine, or routine chemical cleaning.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 240W total budget against four 90W-capable ports means you must calculate your actual per-device draw before commissioning — two cameras at 90W each leaves nothing for ports three and four. Pull the power spec sheets for every endpoint before you finalize port assignments.
- All five ports are copper RJ45 only with a 100m segment limit — if your uplink run exceeds that or your core switch is fiber-only, plan for a media converter or SFP-capable upstream device before the NETWAY5BTWP goes on the wall.
For a covered loading dock or parking structure perimeter where you're mounting two to four high-wattage PTZ cameras at a single riser location — and you want battery-backed continuity without a separate charge controller — the NETWAY5BTWP is a clean single-enclosure solution that eliminates extra hardware from the BOM.
