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TP-Link TL-POE160S Gigabit PoE Injector
- Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN.
- Data transfer rate: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s.
- Network standards: IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u.
- Product colour: Black.
- Maximum operating distance: 100 m.
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- Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN.
- Data transfer rate: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s.
- Network standards: IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u.
- Product colour: Black.
- Maximum operating distance: 100 m.
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Gigabit Ethernet network interface device that allows a data transfer rate of 10,100,1000 Mbit/s. It is designed to comply with IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u standards. It comes in a black color and is capable of reaching a maximum operating distance of 100m. It has a series of LED power indicators and an output power of 30 W. The AC power adapter delivers a voltage of 100-240 V, with a frequency of 50/60 Hz. Its dimensions are 125 mm wide, 59 0.4mm deep and 36.8mm high. This unit comes with one piece. Manufactured by Tp-link with reference TL-PoE160S.
Specifications
- Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN.
- Data transfer rate: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s.
- Network standards: IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u.
- Product colour: Black.
- Maximum operating distance: 100 m.
- LED indicators: Power.
- Output power: 30W.
- AC adapter input voltage: 100 - 240 V.
- AC adapter frequency: 50/60 Hz.
- Ideal for: Providing power to PoE devices over the Ethernet network, such as IP cameras, wireless access points, IP phones, etc.
- Compatibilities: Compatible with IEEE 802.3af/at, network connections up to 1000Mbps.
- Gross Weight: 500 g
- Product size (width x depth x height): 10.6 x 5.9 x 3.7 cm
- Number of packages: 1
- Packages size: 11.0 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm
Technical terms
- Gbps
- LED
- Hz
- PoE
- Rack unit (U)
Gbps (Gigabits per second) is a unit of data transfer rate equal to one billion bits per second.
In telecommunications and network engineering, Gbps defines the bandwidth capacity of fiber optic infrastructures (FTTH) and core backbones. This metric quantifies the effective throughput of a communication channel, enabling massive packet transfer without link saturation. Implementation at the physical layer requires high-speed interfaces like Gigabit Ethernet to manage digital signaling and ensure data flow integrity across the network nodes.
| Unit | Technical Equivalence |
|---|---|
| 1 Gbps (bits) | 1,000,000,000 b/s |
| 1 Gbps (Megabits) | 1,000 Mb/s |
Bandwidth Management and Network Capacity
A 1 Gbps link allows for efficient service segmentation via VLANs and traffic prioritization through QoS, supporting data-intensive real-time protocols without encountering bottlenecks at the hardware level.
Advantages of Gigabit Connectivity
- Significant reduction in latency for critical applications.
- Support for multiple concurrent 4K/8K video streams.
- Enhanced cloud synchronization and backup speeds.
- Seamless scalability for IoT device density.
Gbps is the primary performance indicator in modern broadband and enterprise networking.

