TRENDnet 60W PoE++ Injector TPE-117GI (IEEE 802.3af/at) vs TP-Link PoE injector 2.5G adapter (TL-PI30G-M2)
Overall winner: TRENDnet 60W PoE++ Injector TPE-117GI (IEEE 802.3af/at)
Key Differences
TRENDnet (A) offers Gigabit data in and PoE++ out and explicitly supports 802.3af/at, while TP-Link (B) provides 2.5 Gbps ports and longer quoted power transmission distance. Pick TRENDnet if you need 802.3af/at compatibility and a gigabit PoE-focused injector; pick TP-Link if you need higher-speed 2.5 Gbps links and extended cable reach
TRENDnet 60W PoE++ Injector TPE-117GI (IEEE 802.3af/at)
PoE injector with Gigabit output for power delivery up to 60W, supports 802.3af/at. Plug & Play setup; NDAA compliant. One user notes reliable power for high-powered IP cameras
Pros
- Gigabit data in and PoE++ out ports
- Supports 802.3af/at (PoE and PoE+)
- Plug & Play installation
- NDAA compliant
Cons
- Not 802.3bt compliant (per customer feedback)
- May have compatibility limitations with 100m cable
- Mixed reviews on device compatibility
TP-Link PoE injector 2.5G adapter (TL-PI30G-M2)
Converts non-PoE to PoE with 2.5 Gbps ports for power and data over a single ethernet cable. Plug-and-play setup with long-range power delivery up to 100 meters. Customers note easy setup and reliable performance
Pros
- 2.5 Gbps input and output ports
- Plug-and-play installation
- Converts non-PoE to PoE
- Long range power delivery (up to 328 ft)
Cons
- No software installation required may limit advanced configuration
- Limited to PoE 802.3at/af devices
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | TRENDnet |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | TRENDnet |
| User Reviews | TRENDnet |