Maximum recommended cable length for 2802i Access Points

[Robert Lee]

Can anyone provide the recommended cable length for powering a 2802i AP from a WS-C2960X-48FPD-L switch? With the higher power requirements of this AP I want to ensure we stay within specs. It will be Cat6 cabling.

Thanks!

[ammahend]

you want to stay within 100 meters,

2802i draws 26 Watts from switch without USB 2.0 port enable

2802i draws 30 Watts from with with USB 2.0 port enable

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