(Networking Basics) PoE and Multi Gig
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There are two networking terms which are regularly being used by consumers and business professionals, PoE and Multi Gig, and so we thought it best to explain them a little. This course will give you clarity on how these two chaps work and what they bring to the networking party. We'll begin with PoE.
Key Takeaways:
Passive PoE devices are vendor specific and do not comply to the 802.3 standards.
It's extremely important to know what PoE voltage your device requires before plugging in the Ethernet cable and powering up.
1Gb Ethernet is struggling to keep pace with demand and it has financial implications.
100Mpbs, also known as ‘Fast Ethernet’
1Gbps or Gigabit networks.
2.5Gbps and 5Gbps networks, referred to as Multi-Gigabit or Multi-Gig.
10Gbps, or 10Gb Ethernet.
Pioneered by NETGEAR, five-speed Multi-Gig supports all five Ethernet speeds from one switch: 100Mbps, 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb and 10Gb.