Altronix NETWAYSP4P2 4-Port Fiber Optic Transceiver PoE Switch
Overview
The Altronix NETWAYSP4P2 is a rack-mount power over Ethernet (PoE) switch engineered for security and telecommunications infrastructure installations requiring fiber optic connectivity with integrated power delivery. This 4-port unit consolidates transceiver functionality and power supply capability into a single form factor, delivering up to 60W per port across a total budget of 240W. The NETWAYSP4P2 supports both conventional fiber optic cable and composite cable configurations (fiber + copper), making it suitable for mixed-media network deployments where bandwidth isolation and power provisioning must coexist on the same infrastructure.
Key Features
- 4-Port Configuration: Each port independently rated at 60W maximum output, providing 240W aggregate power capacity
- Dual Cable Support: Operates with conventional fiber optic cable or composite fiber/copper hybrid cable for flexible infrastructure planning
- Integrated Power Supply: Built-in power supply and charger functionality eliminates the need for external auxiliary power equipment
- PoE Delivery: Class 2 PoE per IEEE 802.3af/at standards, suitable for powered endpoint devices including cameras, access controllers, and intercom systems
- Rack Mount Enclosure: Space-efficient form factor for data center and telecom cabinet integration
- Transceiver Architecture: Fiber optic transceiver modules on all 4 ports enable galvanic isolation and EMI rejection critical in security system deployments
Integration & Compatibility
The NETWAYSP4P2 integrates into existing Altronix infrastructure ecosystems and supports standard fiber optic connector types common in professional security and telecommunications installations. The transceiver design provides electromagnetic isolation between powered devices and control circuitry, reducing noise coupling in mixed analog/digital environments. Its PoE capability enables direct powering of network cameras, access control readers, and emergency communication endpoints without supplemental power injectors, streamlining installation labor and reducing point-of-failure risks in remote locations.
Deployment Considerations
Security integrators deploying the NETWAYSP4P2 should verify endpoint device compatibility with Class 2 PoE parameters and account for cable run losses when sizing fiber optic segments. The 60W per-port budget accommodates high-power thermal and lighting loads typical in outdoor camera enclosures and heated access control housing. For applications requiring battery backup or uninterrupted power during mains failure, complementary Altronix UPS modules should be evaluated.
Eden PhillipsPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
I evaluated the NETWAYSP4P2 during a recent campus-wide security refresh involving fiber optic backbone upgrades and distributed PoE endpoint deployments. This unit's four independently-rated ports and integrated power supply significantly reduced our bill of materials and cabinet footprint compared to stacking discrete transceiver and power modules.
Technical Highlights:
- Per-Port Power Budget: 60W capacity per port (240W total) accommodates heated camera housings and dual-frequency access control readers without auxiliary power supplies
- Fiber + Copper Flexibility: Composite cable support eliminates the need for separate analog and digital infrastructure runs in retrofit installations
- Class 2 PoE Compliance: Standards-aligned power delivery ensures compatibility with mainstream endpoint manufacturers and simplifies long-term maintenance cycles
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify that powered endpoints are rated for Class 2 PoE input and that installed cable runs do not exceed vendor-specified voltage drop limits over fiber segments
- Plan battery backup at the supply level if mains failure tolerance is required; the NETWAYSP4P2 itself does not include onboard backup capacity
For integrators managing fiber-to-copper network transitions or upgrading legacy analog systems with powered devices, the NETWAYSP4P2 delivers practical consolidation without compromising isolation or power delivery margins. The rack mount form factor also simplifies inventory management across multi-site deployments.
