His solution makes it extra cheap by using so-called passive PoE, which injects a voltage onto the conductors of the network cable being used for PoE, without bothering with any kind of handshake.

Hyconext has introduced the NextWav Lite 2.5G PoE Switch, especially designed to meet the demands of expanding broadband infrastructure.

A power over Ethernet (PoE) port that sends 24 volts to the target device. Contrast with active PoE. See PoE. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.