PoE and UTD Desktop modem

[cookus]

Hey,

Anyone out there tried to use PoE (Power over Ethernet) with your UTD modem. Want to shove mine in the roof with a directional antenna. Most PoE devices use 5v or 12v but the UTD uses a 9v power supply. Need one that does not regulate the source.

Any suggestions on what PoE device to use?

I have also read up on making your own PoE device, looks like a walk in the park. Look here http://www.nycwireless.net/poe/

 

[jmn]

I suggest you make your own, or take an extra cable up and preferably use a diode or even a bridge rectifier at the UTD side to ensure correct polarity

 

[seburn]

Take extra cable up and save the hasle
Use PoE when devices come supporting this.

 

[cookus]

If anyone is interested Planet and a Regulated PoE unit, that comes with a 15v power supply + a injector / splitter. The Spliter can be set to output 5, 9 or 12 volts. Cost is about R450.00 incl VAT. Not exactly cheap, but wins on the ease factor.

All I can say is my bandwidth BETTER improve as my modem generally shows full signal, but I only get 20 - 30Kbpps throughput!

 

[GuRu]

Check this post out :
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=20937

for the power cable i just made an extention with ripcord and two plugs cheapest way to go.

 

[patrick123]

Ethernet only uses points 1,2,3 & 6 of the plug(clip facing down, counting from the left) you could crimp your own cable just to use these 4 wires & the other 4 could be used for your 9volts DC. cost - 2 ethernet plugs, & one dc adaptor - total R20.00 I'm sure any computer shop would crimp the plugs for minimal charge