Altronix NETWAY1DWPH Outdoor Single-Port PoE+ Midspan Injector
Overview
The Altronix NETWAY1DWPH is a single-port outdoor midspan injector built for security installations where the powered device — an IP camera, PTZ, WiMAX modem, or WLAN access point — sits outside the building and a weatherproof power injection point is needed at the field end of the cable run. It delivers up to 60W via all four cable pairs (or 30W IEEE 802.3at / 15W IEEE 802.3af in standard modes), housed in a NEMA 4/4X, IP66-11 rated enclosure that handles rain, hose-directed water, and airborne particulates without issue. Input is universal at 115VAC or 230VAC, making it deployable across North American and international installations alike.
This unit replaces the prior NetWay1DWPMH model and is part of the broader Altronix NetWay line of field-hardened PoE infrastructure devices.
Key Features
- Three PoE output tiers — 15W, 30W, or 60W: IEEE 802.3af (15W) covers standard IP cameras; 802.3at (30W) handles PTZs and heated enclosures; the 60W mode uses all four cable pairs for high-draw devices like multi-radio access points. Flexibility here means you're not boxed into a single device class. Note that at 60W mode, the operating temperature ceiling drops from 70°C to 55°C — plan accordingly in high-ambient enclosures.
- NEMA 4/4X, IP66-11 enclosure: This rating means the box withstands direct water jets and windblown dust — appropriate for rooftop, eave, and pole-mount installations where a standard rack-mount injector would fail within a season. If you've dealt with failed indoor-grade injectors stuffed into outdoor junction boxes, this is the spec that ends that problem.
- Universal AC input — 115VAC or 230VAC: Draws 1.2A at 115VAC and 0.75A at 230VAC, with VA requirements of 138VA and 172.5VA respectively. One SKU covers both North American and international projects without sourcing a separate model.
- 100m reach over Cat5e or higher, 10/100/1000Mbps: Full Gigabit passthrough with auto-negotiation and auto-crossover means the injector is transparent to network speed — plug in and the link negotiates without any configuration. The standard 100m Ethernet distance limit applies; plan cable runs accordingly.
- Integral surge protection: Built into the unit, not a separate add-on. Outdoor power injection points are prime targets for transient surges from nearby lightning; having protection in the same enclosure simplifies the BoM and eliminates a potential failure point.
- Pre-drilled enclosure with three 5/8" wiring inlets, NEMA-rated glands included: Three independent conduit entry points let you route power, network, and a third run (grounding conductor, alarm loop, etc.) without field drilling. Glands ship in the box — no separate hardware order needed to seal the entries.
- Dual LED status indicators: Separate LEDs for PoE-active-on-Spare and PoE-active-on-Signal pairs, plus link/speed indicators by the RJ45 jack. At a glance you can confirm whether the injector is using standard pairs, spare pairs, or both — useful for diagnosing 60W mode operation in the field.
- Wide operating temperature range: -30°C to 70°C at 30W mode covers virtually every outdoor deployment in North America, including cold-climate applications like parking structures and northern perimeter installations. Only the 60W mode narrows this to -30°C to 55°C.
- NDAA and TAA compliant: Verified for this SKU. NDAA Section 889 compliance matters for federal, state, and education projects with government funding requirements. TAA compliance covers most GSA and government contract programs.
Integration and Compatibility
The NETWAY1DWPH fits any deployment using outdoor IP cameras, PTZ cameras, wireless access points, or WiMAX modems that require field-end power injection on a cable run that originates inside a building or controlled environment. Because it passes 10/100/1000Mbps transparently, it is compatible with any PoE-capable switch or network video recorder on the upstream side — no proprietary protocols involved.
The wall or pole-mount form factor integrates with standard conduit runs. The optional PMK1 pole mount kit and LOCK1WP padlock (sold separately) extend deployment options to streetlight poles, parking lot fixtures, and other vertical surface applications. For installations requiring additional gland inlets, the WG1 NEMA-rated wire gland is the verified compatible accessory.
For multi-camera PoE infrastructure planning, consider whether a multi-port outdoor midspan in the same Altronix family makes more sense than deploying individual single-port units per camera — single-port units are the right call when cameras are widely distributed across a site with no practical way to home-run cables to a central enclosure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the NETWAY1DWPH NDAA Section 889 compliant?
A: Yes. The NETWAY1DWPH carries verified NDAA compliance, along with TAA, UL, cUL, CE, and BAA listings. It is appropriate for federal, state, and education projects subject to Section 889 procurement requirements.
Q: What PoE wattage modes does the NETWAY1DWPH support?
A: The unit supports three output modes: 15W (IEEE 802.3af), 30W (IEEE 802.3at/PoE+), and 60W using all four cable pairs. The 60W mode requires Cat5e or higher structured cable and reduces the operating temperature ceiling to -30°C to 55°C. Standard 30W mode operates from -30°C to 70°C.
Q: Can the NETWAY1DWPH be pole mounted?
A: Yes. The enclosure is designed for wall or pole mounting. The optional PMK1 pole mount kit is the verified accessory for pole installations. The enclosure can also be secured with the LOCK1WP padlock accessory.
Q: What type of cable does the NETWAY1DWPH require?
A: The unit requires 4-pair Cat5e or higher structured cabling. Maximum cable distance is 100 meters. It supports 10/100/1000Mbps with auto-negotiation and auto-crossover — no special configuration is required at the cable plant level.
Q: Does the NETWAY1DWPH work on 230VAC for international installations?
A: Yes. The unit accepts 115VAC/60Hz (1.2A) or 230VAC/50/60Hz (0.75A) input, making it suitable for both North American and international projects without a separate model or transformer.
Q: What is the warranty on the NETWAY1DWPH?
A: Altronix provides a lifetime warranty on this product, as listed on the manufacturer's product page for the NETWAY1DWPH.
The NETWAY1DWPH is the unit I spec when a camera or access point is mounted somewhere there's no practical way to home-run power separately — a rooftop parapet, a remote parking lot pole, the underside of a loading dock canopy. The IP66-11 and NEMA 4/4X enclosure rating means I'm not improvising weatherproofing around an indoor injector, and the 60W ceiling covers even the heavier PTZs and heated dome enclosures without a second power run.
Technical Highlights:
- Three-tier PoE output (15W / 30W / 60W): The 60W mode using all four pairs is the differentiator here — most commodity midspans top out at 30W (802.3at). This matters when powering PTZ cameras with built-in heater/blower combinations that routinely draw 45–55W in cold-weather operation.
- Operating range -30°C to 70°C (30W mode): That lower bound covers northern U.S. and Canadian outdoor installations without a heated cabinet. For 60W mode that ceiling drops to 55°C — still adequate for most climates but worth checking against your hottest ambient if the enclosure gets direct sun exposure.
- Universal 115/230VAC input: One SKU, two continents. For integrators working federal and international contracts, not having to stock separate domestic and international variants reduces procurement friction and warehouse SKU count.
Deployment Considerations:
- The enclosure ships pre-drilled with three 5/8" inlets and NEMA-rated glands are in the box — but verify your conduit size before arriving on site. If you're pulling 3/4" EMT you'll need to verify the gland compatibility or swap glands before the final pull.
- At 60W mode, the operating temperature ceiling drops from 70°C to 55°C. In a south-facing pole mount in a hot climate, a black enclosure in direct sun can exceed ambient by 15–20°C — account for this when deciding whether to run 60W or accept a lower-draw device.
The NETWAY1DWPH is the right call for distributed perimeter camera deployments on large campuses, industrial facilities, and transportation yards where cameras are pole- or structure-mounted far from the nearest IDF closet and weatherproof field-end power injection is the only practical architecture.
