FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual
Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-48
v2.0, November 2006
Configuring Power over Ethernet
Power over Ethernet (PoE) provides power to devices over existing LAN cabling without updating
or modifying the network infrastructure. This removes the limitation of placing network devices
close to power sources. Power over Ethernet.
• IP Phones
• Wireless Access Points
•IP Gateways
• Audio and video remote monitoring
Powered Devices are devices that receive power from the source device power supplies, IP phones
are examples of powered devices. Powered devices are connected to the source device via
Ethernet. The PoE Configuration Page contains system PoE information for enabling PoE on the
device, monitoring the current power usage, and enabling PoE traps.