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Is PoE more efficient than plugging in adapters for each network device?

And at what scale does it start to matter?

From my perspective; I’m going for a 3 node mesh router, plus 2 switches, and was considering if in 5 years time the electricity difference would be less than the extra upfront cost. The absolute max length of cable would probably be around 30m

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Probably not, but it is nice to still have WiFi in the house when power cuts, as you can easily run the PoE switch on a UPS.