Getting started with the Multi-Gig PoE Injector for WiFi-6 access points

Topic

This article discusses how to mount and set up the Datto Multigigabit PoE Injector for Datto WiFi-6 access points

Environment

• Datto Multigigabit PoE Injector

Description

What's in the box?

• 1 Multigigabit 802.3at PoE injector

• 1 Ethernet cable

• 1 Regional IEC 60320 C14 power cord

PoE Injector overview

Figure 1: POE overview drawing

Physical installation

1. Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable into the PoE injector's PoE port. Connect the other end of the cable to the PoE port of an 802.3at-compatible access point On Datto Access Points, this port is marked with a lightning bolt symbol.

2. Connect a second Ethernet cable to the PoE injector's LAN port. Connect the other end to a router or switch to provide LAN access. Skip this step if you are using the PoE injector to power a mesh repeater.

3. Connect the power cord to the PoE injector, then plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

Figure 1: The PoE injector setup

LED light states

LED state	LED color	Indication
Solid	None	Injector receiving AC input power
3 blinks	Green/Yellow	Incorrect PoE signature
Blink	Yellow	Power draw is overloaded (> 30 W)
Solid	Green	Powering connected AT device

Specifications

Power input	100 V-240 V AC - 0.8A, 50-60 Hz
Power output	56 V - 0.6A, Pin 3,6: V+ 802.3af/at (30 W), Pin 1,2: V-
Supported data rates	10 M / 100 M / 1G / 2.5 Gbps
Operating temperature	-10° to 50° C (14° to 122° F)
Storage temperature	-20° to 70° C ( -4° to 158° F)