Description
Ethernet has a limited cable length between the switch and the camera of 100m (328 ft.). When needed to cover a longer distance, a switch is normally used as a repeater, or optical fiber may be used. To overcome this distance limit, network installers can simply connect an AXIS T8129 PoE Extender in-line with the Cat-5e or Cat-6 cable, and forward the rest to the camera. Dependent on midspan and camera type, the connection in total can be between 200-400 meters (656-1312 ft.).
The smart solution for covering distances
- Extend a PoE connection beyond the 100m limit
- IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at and High PoE 60 W compatible
- Ease of installation with no additional power supply
- Compatible with all Axis network video products
- Indoor use
Compatibility
AXIS T8129 PoE Extender is compatible with all Axis network video products with PoE, and supports both IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at. Check in the Typical set-up section for connection examples with Axis network video products.
Range
Range depends on the power required, so a 25 watt PTZ dome camera may be located 200 m (656 ft.) away using a single AXIS T8129. Or, the cable length to a regular 5 watt network camera may extend up to 400 m (1312 ft.), by fitting three AXIS T8129 at 100 m (328 ft.) intervals. Check in the Range tab for information about Maximum distances.
The table below shows the maximum distances from the network switch depending on power source, by adding an Axis PoE Extender for every 100m (328ft). The actual figures will depend on operating conditions. The range is over 24AWG (or heavier) CAT5e or CAT6 cable except where specified:
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Powered device
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PoE source
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PoE switch or Axis 15 W
midspan (802.3af) |
PoE+ switch (802.3at) |
Axis 30W midspan (802.3at)** |
Axis 60W midspan (High PoE) |
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Low power PoE devices
Devices that are PoE Class 1, or require under 6 watts
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300m (984 ft.) |
400m (1312 ft.)
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400m (1312 ft.) |
400m (1312 ft.)
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Medium power PoE devices
Devices that are PoE Class 1 or 2, or require under 12 watts
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200m (656 ft.)
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200m (656 ft.)
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300m (984 ft.) |
300m (984 ft.)
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Full power PoE or PoE+ devices
Devices that are PoE 802.3af or 802.at compliant, or require over 12 watts
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Not supported |
Not supported
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200m (656 ft.)* |
200 m (656 ft.)*
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Custom High PoE devices
Devices specified for use with Axis 60W Injectors
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Not supported |
Not supported |
Not supported |
200m (656 ft.)* |
Note: The actual figures depend on operating conditions. Range is over 24 AWG or heavier CAT5e or CAT6 cable except where specified.
* use 23 AWG or heavier cable (typically CAT6)
** Axis 30W midspans are fully 802.3at compliant but operate at a higher voltage than most PoE+ switches, therefore it enables longer ranges then most normal PoE+ Switches.
No additional power supply
AXIS T8129 does not require any additional power supply and the connected network camera is fed by a single PoE switch or midspan. It offers two female Ethernet ports, which are both configured automatically for link speed, duplex and crossover and the full-rate network throughput is maintained.
Downloads
AXIS T8129 Datasheet
