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PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Technology that delivers power and data over a single Ethernet cable, commonly used for access points, phones, and cameras on a LAN. PoE design is typically bundled with structured cabling and managed network services for reliable coverage.

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Why this matters to Ohio SMBs

PoE (Power over Ethernet) directly impacts uptime, compliance, and customer trust for businesses across Dayton and the Midwest. Clear understanding of this term helps leadership make better investments and avoid costly downtime.

Related problems businesses face

  • Confusion around PoE (Power over Ethernet) causing stalled projects or poor vendor decisions.
  • Gaps in security or reliability because PoE (Power over Ethernet) is not implemented correctly.
  • Teams lacking a roadmap that ties PoE (Power over Ethernet) to budgets, compliance, and growth.

How MNI approaches it

We pair a vCIO-led roadmap with hands-on engineers to design, deploy, and manage PoE (Power over Ethernet) in your environment. That includes clear SLAs, executive-ready updates, and integrations with your existing stack.

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Related terms

LAN (Local Area Network)WAN (Wide Area Network)VPNNetwork SegmentationFailover

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