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CrownOmada

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Passive POE for the EAP650

2024-03-01 00:48:52 - last edited 2024-03-06 05:48:02

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Model: EAP650

Hardware Version: V1

Firmware Version: 1.0.13 Build 20240131 Rel. 45057

I want to be extra careful with new EAP650's.

I want to use the TL-POE4824G Passive PoE Adapter (48V 24W) to power the EAP650 (V1 US).

(i.e. I'm not going to use the power adapter nor a PoE switch.)

I have read in the datasheet where it clearly states that 48V passive PoE is possible. However, the installation guide only shows two methods: supplied power adapter or PoE switch.

Is there a negative side to using only passive POE vs POE managed by the 802.11at(af) PoE switch?

Thank you.

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Hank21

2024-03-04 01:05:20 - last edited 2024-03-06 05:48:02

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2024-03-04 01:05:20 - last edited 2024-03-06 05:48:02

Hi @CrownOmada，

Yes, you can use TL-POE4824G to power up the EAP650. Using Passive POE or standard POE has no big difference, but passive POE makes the Ethernet cables in your network deployment more complicated.

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Hank21

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Re:Passive POE for the EAP650

2024-03-01 03:57:51

Hi @CrownOmada，

1. Learn about the power supply mode, polarities and link-loss detection mode your powered devices support. They should be respectively, Alternative A, the line pair 1/2 being passive pole and the line pair 3/6 being positive pole, and DC link-loss detection mode.

2. Figure out the PoE kind your devices support and the corresponding protocol.

More information can be found here, https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1003/

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Re:Passive POE for the EAP650

2024-03-01 17:37:49

@Hank21

Let's not make this more complicated than necessary.

I shouldn't have to:

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We are talking about the TP-Link EAP650. A popular choice among the readers here I assume.

My question is:

Is it OK to run the TP-Link EAP650 with passive PoE supplied by the TP-Link TL-POE4824G? Or is this less than optimal (or possibly detrimental to the performance or longevity) of the EAP650?

Is an 802.3af/at-compliant PoE switch a safer/better option?

Thank you in advance.

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2024-03-04 01:05:20 - last edited 2024-03-06 05:48:02

Hi @CrownOmada，

Yes, you can use TL-POE4824G to power up the EAP650. Using Passive POE or standard POE has no big difference, but passive POE makes the Ethernet cables in your network deployment more complicated.

Best Regards! >> Omada EAP Firmware Trial Available Here << >> Get the Latest Omada SDN Controller Releases Here << *Try filtering posts on each forum by Label of [Early Access]*

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Is it OK to run the TP-Link EAP650 with passive PoE supplied by the TP-Link TL-POE4824G? Or is this less than optimal (or possibly detrimental to the performance or longevity) of the EAP650?

Is an 802.3af/at-compliant PoE switch a safer/better option?

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