Please can anyone tell me if they have managed to power a Ruckus 7942 Access Point using power over Ethernet – and how they did it.
Also is it possible to configure the 7942 Access Point to power another device from its PoE port such as a camera. In other words, can the Ruckus power devices using its PoE Ethernet port.

many thanks

Phil

The 7942 AP is 802.3af (Power over Ethernet) compliant and can work with any standard-based PoE switch. Keep in mind the 7942 cannot source PoE for other devices such as cameras etc; you will need to power those devices separately.

You can find the 7942 datasheet on http://www.ruckuswireless.com/products/zoneflex… (right hand side column).

Ruckus Support

I did some tests with midspan PoE-injectors with different Ruckus APs.
The AP2942 worked well with all used injectors while the AP7942 has GigE ports and does not accept power on spare wires, only “phantom power”.
So with the AP 7942 you will need PSEs with “phantom power” injection like PowerDsine7001 series.
You can find more information on PoE

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