The MikroTik RB-GPOE is a simple, passive Gigabit Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector. Its purpose is to combine power and data from two separate sources—a power adapter and a non-PoE network switch or router—and send them over a single Ethernet cable to a compatible PoE device.

Key Features and Specifications

• Function: It's a PoE injector, not a switch. It has two ports on one side for input (one for data and one for power) and a single output port on the other side.

• Data Speed: It supports Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps), ensuring that it doesn't create a bottleneck for high-speed network connections.

• Power over Ethernet: The RB-GPOE uses passive PoE, which means it directly passes through the voltage from the power adapter to the Ethernet cable. It does not adhere to the standard IEEE 802.3af/at active PoE protocols.

• Compatibility: It is designed to work with any device that supports passive PoE, particularly MikroTik's range of wireless access points, CPEs, and routers that use a voltage range of 10 to 60V DC.

• Design: The injector is very compact and made of durable plastic. It is a single-port device that is easy to install and use.