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    Altronix MAXFIT7F16AP 16-Port PoE Injector (view 2)
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    Altronix MAXFIT7F16AP 16-Port PoE Injector

    16-port PoE injector with dual circuits and battery backup support

    • 16 simultaneous PoE outputs across two independent 8-port modules
    • Supervised circuits monitor each port for device detection and faults
    • Battery backup ready for emergency power during mains loss
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    Altronix NETWAY1 Single-Port PoE Midspan Injector 15W
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    Altronix NETWAY1 Single-Port PoE Midspan Injector 15W

    Single-port midspan PoE injector, 15W IEEE 802.3af/at, 100m range

    • Inject 15W power into existing Ethernet runs without replacing switches
    • Midspan architecture minimizes cable disruption in retrofit deployments
    • 100-meter transmission range on standard CAT5e/CAT6 cabling
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    Altronix NETWAY112 Single-Port PoE Midspan Injector 15W
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    Altronix NETWAY112 Single-Port PoE Midspan Injector 15W

    Single-port 15W PoE injector for non-powered network segments up to 100m

    • 15W @ 12VDC output powers low-to-mid draw devices like IP cameras and access points
    • One RJ45 port injects power onto existing twisted-pair cabling without separate runs
    • 230VAC input; UL Listed and CE Approved for safe retrofit deployments
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    Altronix NETWAY112X 30W Single-Port PoE Injector
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    Altronix NETWAY112X 30W Single-Port PoE Injector

    30W single-port PoE injector for remote security devices over 100m

    • 30W @ 12V output powers IP cameras and access controllers via Cat5/6
    • 230VAC input with single Ethernet port—no separate power run required
    • UL Listed and CE approved for reliable networked security deployments
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    Altronix NETWAY1512 12VDC 15W PoE Midspan
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    Altronix NETWAY1512 12VDC 15W PoE Midspan

    Single-port 12VDC PoE injector, 15W output, 100m range

    • 12VDC @ 15W maximum power over standard Ethernet to 100 meters
    • Rack-mount design with 230VAC input for centralized infrastructure
    • UL Listed and CE certified for IP camera and surveillance use
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    Altronix NETWAY161G 16-Port PoE+ Midspan 480W - image 2
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    Altronix NETWAY161G 16-Port PoE+ Midspan 480W

    16-port PoE+ midspan injector with 480W for retrofit deployments

    • Inject PoE+ into existing non-PoE switches without replacing infrastructure
    • 480W total capacity across 16 ports for IP cameras and access points
    • Rack-mount form factor integrates into cabinet installations
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    Altronix NETWAY16G 16-Port Managed PoE Midspan (view 2)
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    Altronix NETWAY16G 16-Port Managed PoE Midspan

    16-port PoE midspan, 480W total, 30W per port with web management

    • 16 Gigabit ports with per-port monitoring and independent control via SNMP
    • 480W aggregate budget at 30W max per port for high-draw endpoints
    • Dual 115VAC/230VAC input with external UPS battery backup support
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    Altronix NETWAY1BT PoE++ Midspan Injector single-port network power injector front view
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    Altronix NETWAY1BT Single-Port PoE++ Midspan Injector

    802.3bt PoE++ injector for high-power devices up to 100 meters

    • 802.3bt PoE++ delivers up to 90W per port for PTZ cameras and edge-compute devices.
    • Powers devices over standard twisted-pair up to 100m—no separate power runs needed.
    • 56VDC auxiliary output supports readers or relay boards independent of the PoE path.
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    Altronix NETWAY1D Single Port 60W PoE Midspan Injector
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    Altronix NETWAY1D Single Port 60W PoE Midspan Injector

    Single-port 60W PoE injector for retrofitting powered devices up to 300m

    • Selectable output modes—PoE, PoE+, Hi-PoE, or 56VDC—match any device
    • 220VAC input with 60W budget supports IP cameras and access control
    • UL Listed and CE certified; works on existing Cat5e/Cat6 runs
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    Altronix NETWAY1DWP 60W Outdoor Midspan PoE Injector
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    Altronix NETWAY1DWP 60W Outdoor Midspan PoE Injector

    60W outdoor PoE injector for remote IP devices up to 100m

    • 60W PoE++ budget supports high-draw cameras, wireless nodes, and access readers
    • Single Gigabit port with 115/220VAC input for global deployments
    • WP4 weatherproof housing rated for outdoor perimeter installations
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    Altronix NETWAY1P Single Port PoE Midspan Injector
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    Altronix NETWAY1P Single Port PoE Midspan Injector

    Single-port midspan PoE injector for retrofitting power to existing networks

    • Injects IEEE PoE onto standard Ethernet cable between switch and device
    • One output port lets you power individual cameras or access points independently
    • Compact DIN-rail form factor fits tight spaces without replacing network hardware
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    Altronix NETWAY1X Single Port PoE Midspan Injector (view 3)
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    Altronix NETWAY1X Single Port PoE Midspan Injector

    Single-port PoE injector, 30W output, 100m reach on 230VAC

    • Midspan architecture retrofits power to existing non-PoE Ethernet runs
    • 30W PoE budget supports IP cameras and access points at 100m distance
    • UL Listed and CE certified for safe deployment in commercial installations
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    Altronix NETWAY1XP 30W Single-Port PoE Midspan Injector
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    Altronix NETWAY1XP 30W Single-Port PoE Midspan Injector

    Single-port PoE injector with 30W budget for non-PoE networks

    • 30W per port supports PoE and PoE+ devices up to 100 meters away
    • Midspan injection topology retrofits existing Ethernet without switch upgrade
    • 230VAC input with UL Listed and CE certification for safe deployment
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    Altronix NETWAY2ES 2-Port PoE+ Managed Switch
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    Altronix NETWAY2ES 2-Port PoE+ Managed Switch

    2-port PoE+ managed switch for edge security deployments

    • Dual PoE+ ports deliver 90W per port for power and data over Ethernet
    • Managed switching for network segmentation and synchronized endpoint control
    • Compact DIN rail form factor for distributed camera and access control sites
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    Altronix NETWAY2ESWPN 2-Port PoE+ Outdoor Switch Enclosure
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    Altronix NETWAY2ESWPN 2-Port PoE+ Outdoor Switch Enclosure

    2-port PoE+ outdoor switch enclosure, 180W total, fanless

    • Two 90W PoE+ ports support high-draw devices like PTZ cameras
    • Fanless passive design eliminates maintenance in field deployments
    • Outdoor-rated enclosure handles UV, moisture, salt-air corrosion
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    Altronix NETWAY3012 PoE+ to 12VDC Midspan Converter
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    Altronix NETWAY3012 PoE+ to 12VDC Midspan Converter

    PoE+ to 12VDC midspan converter, 30W output, 100m range

    • Converts PoE+ input to regulated 12VDC at 2.5A for remote cameras
    • Single rack-mount unit extends power 100 meters over Ethernet cable
    • UL Listed and CE certified for security device installations
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    Altronix NETWAY3024P PoE+ to 24V DC Adapter
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    Altronix NETWAY3024P PoE+ to 24V DC Adapter

    PoE+ to 24V DC adapter converts network power for legacy security gear

    • Accepts up to 24W PoE+ input; outputs regulated 24V DC at 1A maximum
    • Compact DIN-rail mountable form fits tight equipment cabinet spaces
    • RJ-45 input with bare-wire terminal output for direct device connection
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    Altronix NETWAY4BT 4-Port 802.3bt PoE Midspan Injector - image 2
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    Altronix NETWAY4BT 4-Port 802.3bt PoE Midspan Injector

    4-port 802.3bt PoE midspan injector with 360W budget for extended runs

    • 360W combined budget across 4 managed ports up to 100m on Cat5e/6/6A
    • Per-port remote enable/disable and scheduling for multi-site power control
    • Rack-mount; accepts 115VAC or 230VAC input; UL Listed and CE Certified
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1B 4-Port PoE+ Hardened Network Switch front view
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1B 4-Port PoE+ Hardened Switch

    4-port PoE+ switch for harsh environments, board-level compact form

    • 4 PoE+ ports deliver up to 95W per port for simultaneous power and data
    • Hardened design rated for demanding installations and extreme conditions
    • Compact board-level form factor simplifies distributed network deployments
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1BTB 4-Port 802.3bt PoE Switch
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1BTB 4-Port 802.3bt PoE Switch

    4-port 802.3bt PoE switch for high-power security devices outdoors

    • 95W per port on all four 802.3bt connections for PTZ cameras and thermal
    • Hardened industrial construction rated for extended temperature outdoor use
    • Consolidated PoE power and network switching in one ruggedized enclosure
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1BTPL 4-Port 802.3bt PoE Switch
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1BTPL 4-Port 802.3bt PoE Switch

    4-port 802.3bt PoE switch with 90W per port for security systems

    • Delivers up to 90W per port via standard Ethernet cabling
    • 4x Ethernet ports plus SFP uplink for flexible network expansion
    • Integrated power supply with battery backup support included
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1BTWP 4-Port Managed Switch with SFP
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1BTWP 4-Port Managed Switch with SFP

    4-port managed switch with SFP fiber for outdoor security networks

    • 4 Ethernet ports plus SFP module support for single/multi-mode fiber reach
    • NEMA 4 enclosure rated for outdoor and harsh environment deployment
    • Managed switching with VLAN and QoS for distributed security infrastructure
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1BTWPN 4-Port 802.3bt PoE Switch
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1BTWPN 4-Port 802.3bt PoE Switch

    4-port 802.3bt PoE switch in NEMA 4/4X outdoor enclosure

    • All 4 ports deliver simultaneous 802.3bt (PoE++) power to connected devices
    • IP66 weatherproof rating and stainless steel construction for harsh outdoor use
    • Managed Layer 2 switching with external power supply for flexible deployment
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1BTWPX 4-Port Managed Switch With SFP
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1BTWPX 4-Port Managed Switch With SFP

    4-port managed switch with SFP uplink in NEMA 4 outdoor enclosure

    • 4 Ethernet ports with VLAN and QoS for network segmentation and traffic prioritization
    • 1 SFP uplink port supports fiber or copper connectivity over extended distances
    • NEMA 4 rating withstands outdoor and wet environment installations
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1PL 4-Port Gigabit Switch with SFP

    4-port Gigabit switch with SFP fiber uplink for security networks

    • 4 × Gigabit copper ports plus 1 × SFP fiber for mixed-media connectivity
    • Managed switching with support for redundant network topologies
    • Compact DIN-rail form factor for integration into security enclosures
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1WP 4-Port PoE+ Gigabit SFP Switch (view 4)
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1WP 4-Port PoE+ Gigabit SFP Switch

    4-port PoE+ switch with 1G SFP uplink for outdoor security networks

    • Four Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver PoE+ power to IP cameras and access control devices
    • 1G SFP uplink port extends range via fiber for distributed multi-building deployments
    • NEMA 4 rated enclosure rated for outdoor and wet-environment installations
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1WPN 4-Port PoE+ Managed Switch

    4-port PoE+ managed switch with SFP uplink, NEMA 4 sealed enclosure

    • 4 Gigabit PoE+ ports deliver power and data to cameras and access control devices
    • SFP uplink extends network reach via fiber-optic backbone connections
    • NEMA 4 rated enclosure withstands outdoor and harsh indoor environments
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1WPX 4-Port PoE+ Outdoor Injector

    4-port PoE+ injector for outdoor IP camera and access control deployments

    • 4 ports deliver up to 95W PoE+ power and data over single cable runs
    • Outdoor-rated construction withstands harsh environmental conditions
    • Eliminates separate power infrastructure in distributed multi-device installations
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    Altronix NETWAY4E1X 4-Port PoE+ Managed Switch 1G SFP

    4-port PoE+ managed switch with 1G SFP uplink for security systems

    • Four IEEE 802.3at+ ports deliver power and data to networked devices
    • 1G SFP fiber uplink for backbone connectivity in larger deployments
    • Managed switch with VLAN support for network segmentation and prioritization
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    Altronix NETWAY4EB 4-Port Gigabit PoE Switch SFP

    4-port Gigabit PoE switch with dual 60W Hi-PoE and 1G SFP uplink

    • Two ports output 60W Hi-PoE for PTZ cameras and high-draw devices
    • 1G fiber SFP uplink for extended range and backbone aggregation
    • DIN-rail switch board with 48–56V DC input for enclosure integration
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PoE Injectors & Midspans

PoE injectors and midspans provide Power over Ethernet to devices such as IP cameras, intercoms, and access control hardware. These solutions are ideal when adding PoE to non-PoE switches or expanding power capacity in existing network deployments.

Plan Your Deployment

  • Power requirements (PoE, PoE+, PoE++, total wattage)
  • Number of devices and port capacity planning
  • Distance limitations and cable quality considerations
  • Integration with existing switches and infrastructure
  • Redundancy and long-term scalability needs
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PoE Injectors & Midspans — Engineering-Grade PoE Power Delivery for Commercial Deployments

This category covers 294 working models of poe injectors & midspans sourced manufacturer-direct or through channel-direct US distribution. Build the rest of your system around the architectural choices below — compatibility, environmental rating, and lifecycle decisions made here propagate through every downstream component you specify.

What to Look For

Match the PoE class to the device load. 802.3af delivers up to 15.4W at the source (12.95W at the device) and powers most fixed-lens cameras and access readers. 802.3at (PoE+) reaches 30W and supports motorized cameras, illuminators, and heated outdoor housings. 802.3bt (PoE++/4PPoE) goes to 60-90W for large PTZs, multi-imagers, and devices with integrated heaters and wipers.

Single-port injectors vs. midspan multiport units depends on the scale. A handful of cameras at fixed locations are economical with single-port injectors near the device. Sites with 16+ PoE devices benefit from a midspan (Microsemi PowerDsine, Phihong, Lantronix) that consolidates power management. PoE switches absorb the role for larger sites where unmanaged power is acceptable.

Cable length and conductor gauge affect deliverable power. 100 m of Cat5e at full 802.3bt load drops voltage enough that some devices report under-volt errors. For runs near the 100m limit, use Cat6 with all 4 pairs and confirm the injector's voltage-at-source spec. For longer-than-spec runs, PoE extenders (Veracity, Phybridge, ComNet) regenerate the signal mid-run.

Surge protection, grounding, and outdoor-rated housings matter for exterior PoE injectors. Lightning-induced surges destroy PoE-powered devices through the network cable as quickly as direct strikes. Inline ethernet surge protectors (Ditek, Transtector) at both ends of the run protect both the injector and the camera. Use Cat6A shielded for runs exiting the building, with proper grounding at the equipment rack.

Key Specs in This Category

SpecAvailable Options
ResolutionThermal, 6MP, 20MP+
IP RatingIP68, IP66
ConnectivityWired, Single-Mode Fiber, Multi-Mode Fiber, Wi-Fi, Ethernet over Coax, WiFi + Wired
PowerPoE+, PoE, PoE++, AC/DC, 24VAC, 12VDC
Channels8
TypePower Supply, Switch, PoE Adapter, PoE Injector, PoE Switch, Network Hub, PoE Device, Media Converter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt?

802.3af (PoE) provides up to 15.4W at the source — standard for fixed cameras and access readers. 802.3at (PoE+) reaches 30W — for motorized cameras, illuminators, and small PTZs. 802.3bt (PoE++/4PPoE) reaches 60-90W (Type 3 and Type 4) — for multi-imager cameras, large outdoor PTZs, and devices with integrated heaters. Match the injector class to the device's PoE rating; over-spec'd injectors don't harm devices but cost more.

Can I run PoE on Cat5e or do I need Cat6?

Cat5e supports 802.3af and 802.3at to the full 100 m run length without issue. For 802.3bt at 60W+ over long runs, Cat6 with shielded conductors is more reliable — Cat5e can deliver but voltage drop approaches the limits of the spec. For new installs, Cat6 is the safe baseline; for retrofits over existing Cat5e, validate end-to-end voltage at the device after installation.

How far can PoE run?

The IEEE standard caps PoE at 100 m on copper. PoE extenders (Veracity Outreach, Phybridge UniPoE, ComNet PoE extenders) regenerate the signal at intermediate points and stretch the effective run to 300-1000 m depending on the product. For runs beyond 100 m on a single segment, fiber-to-the-camera with media converters is often cheaper than chained extenders.

Do I need a PoE injector if I already have a PoE switch?

If your PoE switch has sufficient per-port budget and total PoE budget for all connected devices, no — the switch handles power delivery. Injectors are needed when (a) the existing switch is non-PoE and replacing it isn't viable, (b) a single device needs higher PoE class than the switch supports, or (c) the device is placed far from the switch and a local injector with shorter run is preferable.

Will a PoE+ device work on a PoE switch port?

Only if the switch port delivers 802.3at (PoE+) or higher. A pure 802.3af port (15.4W max) cannot reliably power an 802.3at device that needs up to 30W — the device will fail to negotiate or will reset under load. Confirm the switch's per-port PoE class capability in its datasheet, not just the aggregate PoE budget. Many older switches are af-only despite total-budget numbers that suggest otherwise.

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