Wireless LAN Applications have grown exponentially each year driven by their huge financial ROI in End User productivity increases. Power over Ethernet Technology has slashed the installation costs for Wireless Access Points by allowing for installation where AC electrical outlets don't exist. The Diagram below shows the connectivity of the necessary components.

Power over Ethernet Technology frees the Network Design team to position the Wireless Access Points wherever needed without having to worry about AC electrical power availability. Likely locations will be high on walls or ceilings and at hallway intersections, all locations typically without existing AC outlets. As with VoIP, 100% uptime of the Wireless Network can be accomplished by mating the Midspan PoE units with UPS systems in the wiring closets or IDFs. Secure, reliable centralized power can be provided at a fraction of the cost of competing solutions. LAN Power Midspans work with all existing Structured Cabling Systems Category 5 and above. They also are compatible with any Ethernet, Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet Switches whether Workgroup (Fixed Ports) or Concentrator (Removable Blades). Complete Wireless Network investment protection along with secure, centralized power is provided by LAN Power PoE Midspans. Supports all 802.11 technologies.

Benefits for Wireless Networks

• Save big $$ by not replacing current Switches or Cable Plant
• Save even more by using the right size PowerUp Midspan for the PoE Port count required per closet.
• Use a Chassis (4 to 24 Ports) or one or more Single Port Injectors as needed
• Eliminate installation charges for AC outlets at $350 to $700 per outlet
• Provides cost effective power back-up along with a UPS system
• Access Points transitioning to Gigabit, PowerUp supports this now
• 18 watts available on all Ports to power multi-channel Access Points
• 36 watts available for APs requiring higher wattage - use HW module
• 802.11n technology requires both Gigabit Links AND High Watt power.
  LAN Power supports 802.11n NOW.