Reddit reviews NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus PoE Switch (GS105PE) - with 2 x PoE PD Powered @ 19W Pass-thru, Desktop, and ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Protection

The way I would solve this is with a POE powered switch. Something like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J8NAWZ8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

And a POE injector like this one: https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Ethernet-Injector-Distances-TPE-115GI/dp/B00BK4W8TQ/ref=pd_sim_147_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W53PRR3RAEXCHYP9E100

You can use the switch where ever you like and use the POE injector to power it from one of the cables on the "remote" end where it is located near a power source.

If you need more information, let me know.

Netgear have a couple of switches that I've debated throwing inside a wall - They both are PoE powered so you just need to get one Cat6 cable to them. That said, it's not cheap, so almost less headaches to just run more cable :)

5 ports w/ PoE

http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-ProSAFE-Gigabit-Switch-GS105PE-10000S/dp/B00J8NAWZ8

8 ports w/o PoE
http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ProSAFE-GS108T-Gigabit-1000Mbps/dp/B003KP8VSK

How about this one, then? It accepts a POE cable to power itself, so there's no power cord involved. Just the uplink cable and the cables for the other devices, which you have in any case.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ProSAFE-GS105PE-Passthrough-GS105PE-10000S/dp/B00J8NAWZ8

Here you go.

NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch, PD Powered, Pass-through, ProSAFE Lifetime Protection (GS105PE) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J8NAWZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0.Z1BbH3DKHF9

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ProSAFE-GS105PE-Pass-through-GS105PE-10000S/dp/B00J8NAWZ8

Never used it but it sounds like it'd do what you want

This switch should fit the bill. It is 802.3af/at powered, has 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and if you really wanted to, it can pass along a small amount of power to two of its downstream ports.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ProSAFE-GS105PE-Pass-through-GS105PE-10000S/dp/B00J8NAWZ8

This is one.

That is not the case all the time.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ProSAFE-GS105PE-Passthrough-GS105PE-10000S/dp/B00J8NAWZ8

Note: this is no where near what I am looking for but still powered by POE

1. first you NEED a docsis 3.1 modem
   
2. the only difference between mesh and ap is that everything is wired in ap and the mesh uses wireless backhaul. so as you can guess wired ap>mesh but is not always easy hence why everyone likes mesh
   
3. you want to aim for a star network diagram as much as possible so everything wired into one main switch. each tv, printer, ap, and anything else that can should be wired.
   
4. I recommend using poe when possible reduces wiring and generally makes me smile.
   
5. you only need one router, and several wireless APs
   
   also not sure on your set up but they make these cool poe powered devices that even have pass through so you can extend your wifi way beyond outlets havent tried them but I am eager to
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J8NAWZ8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

So I'm thinking maybe one of

these

three

switches

coming off the router, paired with this in the roofspace. Any thoughts?

This can be powered via
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Pass-through-Lifetime-Protection/dp/B00J8NAWZ8

Note that the attic might be a bit hot for that switch. Also be aware that you'll likely want an 802.11at injector to get power to the switch.

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If you're using passive 24V APs (e.g. AC Lites) then this could also work: https://www.ui.com/accessories/nanoswitch/

I think staying with 6 is fine. Most people will say if you are wiring now to go with 6a because the cost is similar but I find it is thicker and harder to bend. If you really want to future proof then you could go with 6a but right know 10Gbps is a little excessive.


AP wise you call Ubiquity expensive but the newest UAP-AC-PRO is the same price as the Linksys and will be much better, it is hard to find now because of limited supply. Sorry Its actually $20 more



I would spend a little extra for the Edgerouter Lite over the X but they are similar.



Unless I missed it I don't think you mentioned how many wall jacks you will have. So I will assume 24 drops. A good 24 port non POE switch is This normally $160 is on sale for $100
And This for POE only 8 ports though

EDIT

Sorry didn't release the netgear switch wasn't all POE you might be better off with a cheap 8-10 Port switch and POE Injectors


Like /u/topcat5 said you can get UAP-AC-LITE for $90.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-GS105PE-10000S-ProSAFE-Powered-Passthrough/dp/B00J8NAWZ8

Netgear GS105PE was probably the one

Why not just use a PoE powered switch?

Like this one : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J8NAWZ8/ref=psdc_281414_t2_B00HXT8QKC

Or others, that one only has 2 passthrough ports. That's how to do it - don't mess with the high voltage at all. That power would come from the PoE injector on the ethernet trunk line that goes to the switch, and that injector could be in your office or utility closet or whatever inside. Could also put it on a UPS unit so during a power failure the cameras keep working for a while.

thank you for the info!!! I found an amazon page

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Pass-through-Lifetime-Protection/dp/B00J8NAWZ8?th=1

it's kind of all or nothing 2 ports or 6/8. 2 would definitely run a Ubiq AP and an IP cam but, no room to grow or add a 2nd cam but, also half the cost of the Netonix WISP 6 port.

Yeah, that's not a bad idea: install keystones in your attic ducting, put a switch inside that runs on POE. Then just run a POE line from your closet downstairs, through the conduit, to the "in" port of your keystones and all your cameras on the "out" ports.

As others have said... what you want is a little impossible... But there are some devices that can use 2 ports! I have deployed these for a customer who was unable to run more cable for whatever reason...

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Pass-through-Lifetime-Protection/dp/B00J8NAWZ8

It is powered via POE and provides power to 2 devices... You may be able to use a few of these to fill your need. I was able to power a camera and a small PoE Splitter to power a time clock. But you will have to check the PoE requirments for your devices. We were not able to power the newer cisco APs, but were able to power a cheap linksys standalone AP.

There is a D-Link that is powered by POE, as well as a Netgear. Honestly, I trust D-Link as a brand more. I think Ubiquiti also has some, but they're probably more expensive. I know they have POE passthrough APs, which I've used for businesses before, but the D-Link is probably the best option for you.

something like this

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Pass-through-Lifetime-Protection/dp/B00J8NAWZ8

or one with more ports?

I certainly may just go the route of running a long cord and using the 3M products. What about:

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ProSAFE-GS105PE-Pass-through-GS105PE-10000S/dp/B00J8NAWZ8?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Gigabit-Injector-Adapter-TL-PoE150S/dp/B001PS9E5I/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464783035&sr=1-4&keywords=poe+injector