xPoE-4-11A-HS 4-port 10/100 Mbps PoE switch, extender

PoE switch/extender, 4-port 10/100 Mbps (1xPoE IN 802.3af/at + 3xPoE OUT), powered via PoE (max. 40 W), sequential PoE OUT startup.

The device is a newer, improved version of the xPoE-4-11-HS model. Based on our own observations, tests and your suggestions the new version with the letter "A" has been enhanced with several functional modifications:

• improvements were made to the PoE IN power system
• sequential start of PoE OUT outputs was added (during startup and after a short circuit)
• maximum power consumption was reduced (below 0.5 W)
• slightly reduced width from 97 mm to 93 mm

Key features and functions:

• compact size
• supports 802.3af/at or PASSIVE PoE standards (PoE IN)
• provides power supply for 3 PoE 802.3af/at or PASSIVE receivers (PoE OUT)
• PoE can be disabled on selected ports
• cascade power option – one module powers another
• renews and distributes the network signal (fully functional 100Mbps switch)
• up to 40 W of total power
• quick and easy setup with no configuration required
• clear LED indication of power and data transmission status
• wide operating temperature range
• low power consumption (<0.5 W)
• sequential start of PoE outputs

xPoE-4-11A-HS is designed as a LAN and PoE extender (repeater). It renews the network signal and transfers PoE to selected outputs. It is most often used as a ‘booster’ to extend the network over distances greater than 100 m. Additionally, it is ideal as an ‘active splitter’ when multiple PoE devices (e.g., several IP cameras) need to be powered from a single UTP cable, or when an additional network branch is required.

Unmanaged PoE switches and extenders are designed to work with IP cameras and other network devices powered by PoE 802.3af/at and PoE PASSIVE standards.

The HS (Heat Shrink) enclosure is a well-designed solution providing electrical isolation while keeping the device as compact as possible. Its small size allows greater flexibility in choosing the installation location.

Please note that some aspects are beyond our control.

Since the extender is powered via PoE, its maximum available output power is limited by the power supplied by the PSE (the device powering the xPoE-4-11A-HS):

• for the 802.3af standard, this is approximately 13W available on the extender
• for the 802.3at standard, this is approximately 25W available on the extender
• for Passive PoE, this is a maximum of 40W available on the extender

Take into account the IR illuminators – they switch on at night and significantly increase power consumption. Also consider power losses in the supply cable, which depend on its cross-section, length, and the PoE line voltage.

Examples of applications

Example of using xPoE-4-11A-HS as a LAN extender. 

Example application of the xPoE-4-11A-HS for adding additional cameras at an existing installation point.

Using xPoE-4-11A-HS to simplify service access at the camera.

Example of using xPoE-4-11A-HS in a cascade connection.