That is freaking awesome!
My TP Link access point came with POE injector so I connected that to my router and connected access point on 2nd floor. Worked flawlessly. :applause:
Thank you for the tips!
Please let us know how it goes, if you have success or not. :nod:
Thank you all for your help. I will try POE injector method and see if that works.
I do believe the panel in the basement is patch panel not a switch
They did you a favor by running the cable for the AP.
They did you a 2nd favor by changing the color of the cable jacket, so that it was easy to identify.
They set you up to bring in your new...
You need a POE injector, can be bought specifically like that OR as a switch/POE injector (What I have). I find it unlikely that the house came with a switch, you probably have a patch panel.
It sounds like what you're referring to as a "switch" is really a patch panel. You're going to need an actual POE switch or POE injector to get it working.
1. The main\regular switch is not going to support POE unless it say so. Neither is your router. Doubt the main switch has anything to do with poe (though you can check its spec based on the model...
I recently purchased new house. There is a switch in the basement with cat 6 wire to each room. One of the wire on the switch is labeled "AP loft" with orange cable. My best guess is AP stands for...
