Power over Ethernet, commonly abbreviated to ‘PoE’, is a simple concept that describes how to deliver both power and data to an electronic device over the same piece of (typically) CAT 5 or CAT 6 cable. Its origins are in consumer electronics where the ease of installation and convenience of not having to have many additional power supplies around a building are a very obvious benefit.
Download the Robustel PoE White Paper to find out how to use PoE to deliver both power and data to an electronic device can help provide both ease of installation and significant cost savings.