Re: Fw: Neat Power over Ethernet Injector Cables

[Joseph Heenan <joseph-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

ukha@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Quoting Gareth Cook <g@xxxxxxx>:
>
>> Makes no mention of max voltage or ampage ratings for CAT5 that
you could
>> safely send.
>>
>> Anyone up for a bulk buy ? These are great for KAT5 (which has a
low
>> enough draw) - beats my home made injectors that I use !
>>
>
> DO NOT USE THESE ON THE CAT5 CABLE CARRYING KAT5 SIGNALS !!!!!
>
> KAT5 uses all 4 pairs and you will cause damage.
>
> By all means use a SECOND CAT5 (as Gareth does) to carry power from a
> remotely located PSU but NOT THE SAME CABLE.
>
> For Ethernet use they are fine because that only used 2 pairs leaving
> the other two free for the power.

Yep - and just to avoid any other potential mistakes, 10M/100M ethernet
only use 2 pairs. If you want gigabit, you need all 4 pairs.

Joseph