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Power Over Ethernet (PoE) FAQs

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85DC to DC Converter - Where does the FG wire connect and where does VIN- wire connect, shouldn't they be wired together?


FG is frame ground or chassis ground or earth ground. VIN- is connected to V- in your system. In some systems, V- is connected to chassis ground or earth ground. In this case, FG should also be connected directly to chassis ground. It will be...

85How do I change the Hostname (sysName) of the TP-SW4G-2SFP or TP-SW8G-2SFP?


Connect to the console via the console serial port (115200,8,1,N) or via SSH using software like Putty.

85Can I use two or more units of the TP-SW4G-2SFP / TP-SW8G-2SFP in the same network?


Yes, you can use two or more units of the TP-SW4G-2SFP / TP-SW8G-2SFP in the same network. If for any reason, using two or more of those switches causes problems with your SNMP software or your network, please do either of the following. Make...

85NTP Time not Working or updating on my TP-SW4G-2SFP and TP-SW8G-2SFP


Sometimes the date and time of the TP-SW4G-2SFP and TP-SW8G-2SFP are not updating automatically. This is usually caused by the switch not having the proper IP route to connect to the NTP server. First, you need to program the switch to have an...

85What does the VIN1+, VIN2+, VIN-, and FG mean on my DC to DC converter?


VIN1+ and VIN2+ are used to power the device using 2 different sources. VIN- is there the negative wire connects to. FG is your chassis ground.

85Where can I get the replacement green connectors for my Tycon PoE Products?


The following shows sources for 4 pole green connectors: For different pole counts, just follow the manufacturers series. Tycon uses Howder Taiwan connectors. HD-515H-4P "http://www.howder-tw.com/admin/upload/HD-515H.pdf" These connectors...

85Are Tycon PoE Switches with SFP fiber ports single, dual or multimode fiber?


All Tycon PoE switches with SFP ports can accept any standard SFP fiber transceiver modules. The SFP module that you select determines if it is single, dual or multimode fiber. Some standard SFP modules can be found on Amazon...

85What do the LEDs on the TP-DCDC-1256GD-VHP indicate?


The TP-DCDC-1256GD-VHP has two separate 802.3at detects the output. One on pins 1,2,3,6 and the other on pins 4,5,7,8. Each detector has an LED associated with it. If the LED is green, it means that the unit had a successful 802.3at detect on the...

85What are the Differences Between Passive and Active PoE?


If your device uses 802.3af or 802.3at it is considered to use active POE.  What that means is that the PoE device (Camera/Radio/Telephone/etc.) will check the power coming in and if it doesn’t meet the device requirements it won’t power...

85Where can I get those green wire terminal connectors?


You can buy replacement connectors at Digikey.com Specific links are below: 4 PIN Connector"https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/on-shore-technology-inc/EDZ950-4/ED1719-ND/123871" 5 PIN Connector...

85How do I control the PoE ports on my TP-SWxG-2SFP PoE switch using SNMP?


The TP-SW4G-2SFP and TP-SW8G-2SFP are fully manageable PoE switches. You can turn the PoE ports on and off through SNMP. Requirement: Firmware must be V2.1 or newer. You can get the latest firmware at tyconsystems.com on the support page. MIB...

85How do I control the PoE ports on my TP-SW4G-2SFP or TP-SW8G-2SFP managed PoE switch using SSH?


TP-SW4G-2SFP and TP-SW8G-2SFP Managed PoE Switches PoE Port Control Using SSH: You can use an SSH capable terminal program such as Putty. "https://www.putty.org/" To access the switch through any of the RJ45 ports to be able to control the...

85Factory Reset Instructions for TP-MS616, TP-MS308, TP-MS316, TP-MS324


Turn off the unit, disconnect any Ethernet cables attached to the module. Press and hold S1 switch (on the left of the RJ45) and turn on the unit After 6 seconds, release S1 and then the unit should revert back to default settings as...

85MS3xx and MS6xx reset password to factory default


Please follow the instruction as below and reset the password to default.   Turn off the unit, disconnect any Ethernet cables attached to the module. Press and hold S1 switch (on the left of the RJ45) and turn on the unit ...
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