Legacy Open Mesh: 12-24v passive Power over Ethernet
Topic
This article explains Power over Ethernet (PoE) compatibility for Open Mesh OM-Series access points.
Environment
- Open Mesh OM-Series Access Points
Description
Open Mesh OM Series access points are compatible with passive 12-24v PoE. Passive PoE offers:
- low purchase cost.
- reduced heat dissipation.
- compact size.
Open Mesh Access Point compatibility with Power over Ethernet
- The OM2P is passive PoE only, and not 802.3af PoE compatible; you cannot use it with standard PoE switches or PoE injectors.
- The OM2P-HS and OM5P-AC are compatible with both passive and 802.3af PoE.
- The MR Series and A Series are 802.3af PoE only.
Supported PoE Type
Passive 18-24v PoE |
Standard 802.3af PoE |
|
OM2P |
Yes | No |
OM2P-LC |
Yes | No |
OM2P-HS |
Yes | No |
OM2P-HSv2/v3/v4 |
Yes | Yes |
OM5P |
Yes | No |
OM5P-AN |
Yes | Yes |
OM5P-AC |
Yes | Yes |
MR600 |
No | Yes |
MR900 |
No | Yes |
MR1750 |
No | Yes |
A40 |
No | Yes |
A60 |
No | Yes |
Do you have everything you need?
Power supplies
- The single-port PoE injector does not include a power supply.
- The 8-port, 12-port, and 802.3af/at PoE injectors do.
Single-port PoE setup
- Access point
- Power supply (we recommend the 24v Universal power supply)
8 or 12-port PoE setup
- Access point
- 8 or 12-port PoE Injector (power supply included)
802.3af/at PoE Injector
- Access point
- 802.3af/at PoE Injector (power supply included)
Power supply summary
Product |
Power supply |
Single-port PoE injector |
You must purchase a power supply. We recommend the 24v Universal power supply. |
8 port PoE injector |
Power supply included. |
12 port PoE injector |
Power supply included. |
802.3af/at PoE Injector |
Power supply included. |