Power over ethernet or poe is the process of passing electrical power along with data on Ethernet cabling. This allows a single cable to provide both data connection and electrical power to devices eliminating the need of a standard power outlet.
What is the benefit?
In some cases such as large ships and oil rigs that would like for their cabins to have mainland broadcasts, but were built with very few power outlets and equipped with an Ethernet drop in each cabin. POE is a much cheaper alternative than adding more outlets.
TikiLIVE and HTML5 set top box
TikiLIVE is Eyepartner ‘s fully white label flagship HD iPTV platform that is packed with everything needed to broadcast stunning HD and SD video over the Internet. Our custom branded HTML5 set top box that is capable of POE works as a content receiver for viewing on HDTV ‘s it offers a TV Guide page for scheduled programing, a live page for listing all live channels and a VOD page for streaming paid or free movies.
The POE set up
The setup is very simple all that is needed is a poe router or switch to enables the passing of power and data along Ethernet cables.
Next we will need a poe splitter this splits the power from the data for this we use a $16 Poe Splitter – By TP-Link (model TL-PoE150S), Lastly we use a DC converter to convert the 2.1mm x 5.5mm DC Plug on the splitter to the 1.35mm x 3.5mm plug size needed for our HTML5 white label Set Top Box.
For blue printing of full build outs of larger poe and content streaming solution based on your needs contact us via our contact form or by calling us at (305) 289-4557
