ALFA APS104G-EX Gigabit PoE Extender Switch User Guide

June 4, 2024
ALFA

To Infinity and Beyond
APS104G-EX
60W Ultra PoE input, 4-Port 802.3af/at Output Extension
Gigabit PoE Extender Switch
User Guide

Package Contents

Check the following contents in the product package:

| PoE extender switch x 1
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| User’s manual (this file) x 1
| Rubber foot x 4 If any part is lost or damaged, please contact our distributor immediately.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the APS104G-EX PoE extender switch, APS104G-EX is a 5-Port 10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiation PoE switch. Port5 is a PD port, accepting 802.3bt 60W ultra PoE input, ports(portal- 4) PoE-OUT are 802.3af/at compliant, feeding Max. 15.4/30watt to the connected device.
With PoE input, APS104G-EX is capable of adding up to 100-meter data + power extensions in the PoE network. With outstanding performance and built quality, the APS104G-EX PoE extender switch is an ideal choice for saving cabling costs and expanding existing PoE network coverage in the most efficient manner.

Overview

2.1 Front Panel

2.1.1 LED Indicators
PoE- IN: port 5

LED Indicator Color Function
10/100M Orange Off: No device is connected to the corresponding port.

ON (solid): indicates the port is running on 10/100Mbps
Blink: the port is sending or receiving traffic
1000M| Green| Off: No device is connected to the port.
ON (solid): indicates the port is running on 1000Mbps
Blink: the port is sending or receiving traffic

PoE-OUT: port 1 – port 4

LED Indicator Color Function
10/100M Orange Off: no device is connected to the port.

ON (solid): indicates the port is running on 10/100Mbps
Flashing: network data sending and receiving on this port
1000M| Green| Off: No device is connected to the port.
ON (solid): indicates the port is running on 1000Mbps
Flashing: the port is sending or receiving traffic

Functionality Indicator

LED Indicator Color Function
PWR Green Off: No Power supply.

ON: PoE extender switch is powered ON.
PoE| Orange| Off: no PoE-powered device (PD) connected.
ON (solid): there is a PoE PD connected to the port, and PoE power is fed successfully.
Flashing: abnormal PoE power supply.
Max| Orange| Off: indicate the usage of PoE power budget is less than 80%.
Light: indicate the usage of PoE power budget is over 80%, No sufficient power may be supplied if additional PD are connected.
Blink: indicate the usage of PoE power budget is over 100%.

NOTE Max. LED indicator only functions when using 802.3bt PoE input.

2.2. Rear Panel
The rear panel of the PoE extender switch indicates a DC inlet power socket.

NOTE APS104G-EX supports a DC power supply (48 – 55V DC), please contact our distributor for this optional purchase.

Product Installation

3.1. Precaution before Installation
Find a flat horizontal surface — such as a table, desk, or shelf. Make sure the selected location is:

  • No sunlight to it or near a heater or heating vent.
  • Not cluttered or crowded. A least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides is suggested to be reserved for switch installation.
  • Well ventilated (especially if it is placed in a chassis).

NOTE

  • Do not place the switch near water or any damp area. Prevent water or moisture from entering the switch chassis.
  • Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be damaged severely in case of a fall;
  • Make sure that the operating voltage is the same one labeled on the switch.
  • Do not open the chassis while the switch is operating or when electrical hazards are present to avoid electrical shocks.

3.2 Powering on the PoE Extender Switch
• PoE powered
Step 1: Connect a Cat.5e/6 UTP cable from 802.3bt compliant Power Source Equipment (PSE), such as ultra PoE switch, and ultra PoE injector to port 5 “PoE-IN” port.
Step 2: When plugging in, all gigabit LED indicators (green) will flash once, then go off. After device initialization, the “PWR” LED on the front panel and network speed (10/100M or gigabit) LED on port 5 will be ON.

ALFA APS104G EX Gigabit PoE Extender Switch - Fig1

NOTE

DC Adapter Powered (Optional) The PoE extender switch supports 48V-55V DC input as a power source. Powering on the switch, it will initialize and its LED indicators will respond as follows:
– When plugging in the DC adapter, the PWR LED indicator will light up.
– All gigabit LED indicators (green) will flash once, then go off. After device initialization, the “PWR” LED on the front panel will be ON.

4 Feeding Power to 802.3af/at PoE Compatible Device (PD – Powered Device)
Step 1: Connect Cat.5e/6 cable to remote 802.3af/at compliant Powered Device (PD) from port ‘I to port 4 on the PoE extender switch. Step 2: The “PoE” LED will be ON after power is fed to the connected device.

ALFA APS104G EX Gigabit PoE Extender Switch -
connected

NOTE

  1. For PoE power output, APS104G-EX supports standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af, and 802.3at ) output.
  2. Never connect any non-standard PoE device to PoE-OUT ports on the PoE extender switch, there will be no power fed to a connected device, and communications cannot be made. If the remote device is not IEEE 802.3af/at PoE compatible, the PoE LED indicator will not light, and power is not fed to the device.
  3. DO NOT connect any PoE power source equipment (PSE) to port 1 to port 4 on the PoE extender switch; it may damage the device permanently.
  4. PoE Max. The LED indicator will be turned ON when overall power consumption reaches 80% (when using 802.3bt PoE input).

**** This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Class B Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Modifications:
Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by ALFA Network Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
This ALFA Network product complies with CE Compliance Class B.
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