Possible uses for Power over Ethernet

jsailor writes "Power over Ethernet allows devices to draw power from the Ethernet cable they use for networking. Power is provided by the LAN switch (end-span) or an intermediary device (mid-span). The current spec. is 802.3af and was covered on slashdot before. It provides approximately 13W at the end of a 100 m cable and is commonly used for IP phones, wireless access points, and increasingly security cameras. The technology saves costs associated with running power to the odd locations access points find themselves in and allows IP phones to be moved around with out carrying a power brick. The industry is considering a new standard that would provide up to 39W to a network device. Bizarre uses include electric razors. "

Comments

Re:DC power -- sad failure of standartization

[D0 J00 W4n7 K4r473]

I, for one, welcome our new power over ethernet overlords. I have such a tangle of power cords for everything in my office that one less cord for a few devices would be a welcome change.

pow

[ericpearl]

I'm waiting for power over wifi.