With the Auerswald PoE Injector, an IEEE 802.3af compatible network device, such as a Wireless Access Point, IP telephone, or network camera, can be supplied with power directly over the network cable. This means it can also be connected using devices that are supplied by the network cable to a LAN switch port without a feed point. Supplying power through the network connection reduces the number of cables and increases flexibility when choosing an installation location. There is no need for a separate wall mounted power supply, only the network cable is required for connection and the device has to be located next to a mains socket.