AEX16 Series - 16-Port PoE Switch: Frequently Asked Questions
This article answers frequently asked questions about your AEX16 16-Port PoE Switch.
Setup:
Can I use any Cat5e or Cat6 cable with my PoE Switch?
Yes, your switch will work with a Cat5e or Cat6 cable, but it is recommended to use a solid copper Ethernet cable for best performance.
How do I power on the switch?
To power on the switch, connect the AC power cord to the back of the switch and a grounded electrical outlet; the LED indicators will flash for one second during system start-up, and then the power LED will turn green.
What length Ethernet cables can be used?
For PoE ports 1 to 8, Ethernet cables up to 328 ft / 100 m can be used. For PoE Ports 9 to 16, Ethernet cables up to 2000 ft / 600 m can be used.
Can I use any IP camera with my PoE Switch?
Ports 1 to 16 can be used with any IP camera, but require a cable up to 328 ft / 100 m. If you need to use an Ethernet cable between 328 ft / 100 m and 2000 ft / 600 m, then an ePoE camera must be used. Please see below for a list of Lorex ePoE cameras:
General:
What is a PoE Switch?
A Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch is a device that allows an Ethernet cable to provide both data and power to an IP camera.
What do the LED indicators mean
See the chart below for a guide on what the indicators denote:
What types of ports are included in this PoE Switch?
This 16-port PoE switch contains 8 ports supporting long-range PoE transmission up to 600 m when using a single Ethernet cable connecting with a network IP camera (sold separately). Each port supports MDI/MDIX auto-flip and wire speed forwarding function. Its PoE ports automatically detect and supply power up to 30 W with IEEE 802.3af/at compliant Powered Devices (PDs).
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ports:
These RJ45 ports support 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps rate adaptive functions, and (Auto-MDI/MDIX) functions depending on the port. Ports 1-16 support a 10/100 Mbps transmission rate, and the 18 ports support a 10/100/1000 Mbps transmission rate. Each port has a corresponding indicator.
Combo Port
The combo port is located on the right side of the panel, and is an optical multiplex port, which refers to two Ethernet interfaces (usually one optical and one electrical) on the device panel. Users can choose one of them to use according to the actual networking situation, but they cannot work at the same time. Two ports share one indicator. There is only one forwarding interface inside the device. Combo port 18 is a SFP port. RJ45 or SFP connections can be used here, but not simultaneously.
Note: Ports 9-16, are long range PoE ports that can connect to a Lorex ePoE camera (e.g., Nocturnal Series - N4) using a single Ethernet cable up to 2000 feet / 600 meters without a PoE repeater needed in-between. This can save costs and simplify whole network deployment architectures.
What is the total PoE budget for this PoE Switch?
The total PoE budget of this switch can support up to 250 W.
What are the product dimensions
The product dimensions are (L × W × H) 11.02 × 7.09 × 1.73” / 280 × 180 × 44 mm.
What devices are compatible with my PoE Switch?
Please refer to the Compatibility Chart to find compatible devices.