# Poe powering of RUT956, is TSW040 an option

**URL:** <https://community.teltonika.lt/t/poe-powering-of-rut956-is-tsw040-an-option/10211>\
**Category:** Networking Solutions\
**Created:** [November 3, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.teltonika.lt/t/poe-powering-of-rut956-is-tsw040-an-option/10211 "2024-11-03T17:47:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![ArneKj](https://community.teltonika.lt/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/94ad74/32.png) [@ArneKj](https://community.teltonika.lt/u/ArneKj)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.teltonika.lt/t/poe-powering-of-rut956-is-tsw040-an-option/10211/1 "2024-11-03T17:47:27Z")

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Hi

I recently purchased an RUT956 and intend to power it via PoE using the TSW040 switch. Will this setup work, or will I need a different switch for PoE compatibility?

BR

Arne

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**Author:** ![timelapsesystems](https://community.teltonika.lt/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@timelapsesystems](https://community.teltonika.lt/u/timelapsesystems)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.teltonika.lt/t/poe-powering-of-rut956-is-tsw040-an-option/10211/2 "2024-11-03T18:09:11Z")

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Hi @ArneKj,

according to [this](https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/File:Passive_-_Active_PoE_common_ground_connection.jpg) drawing (found in [this](https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/TSW040_Powering_Options#Disclaimer:_TSW040_and_Passive_PoE_devices) wiki article)  
it is not recommended, especially trying to power a  
RUT seems to be dangerous.

Regards,  
Timelapse Admin

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**Author:** ![ArneKj](https://community.teltonika.lt/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/94ad74/32.png) [@ArneKj](https://community.teltonika.lt/u/ArneKj)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.teltonika.lt/t/poe-powering-of-rut956-is-tsw040-an-option/10211/3 "2024-11-03T18:18:15Z")

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Any switch suggestions powering the RUT956 via poe?

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**Author:** ![timelapsesystems](https://community.teltonika.lt/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@timelapsesystems](https://community.teltonika.lt/u/timelapsesystems)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.teltonika.lt/t/poe-powering-of-rut956-is-tsw040-an-option/10211/4 "2024-11-03T18:33:34Z")

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Hi @ArneKj,

I checked their product portfolio and only found the TSW202 which  
is PoE-capable _and_ managed. Maybe this can be set to passive PoE,  
I didn’t find that information. Anyway, this looks like a total overkill  
for what you need.

Ubiquity has small switches which can be configured for passive PoE.  
Or use a simple PoE injector.

Anyone else with more experience on this topic?

Regards,  
Timelapse Admin

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**Author:** ![system](https://community.teltonika.lt/user_avatar/community.teltonika.lt/system/32/15707_2.png) [@system](https://community.teltonika.lt/u/system)\
**Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.teltonika.lt/t/poe-powering-of-rut956-is-tsw040-an-option/10211/5 "2024-11-18T17:47:33Z")

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