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PoE power budget calculator

List your devices and see which PoE standard each port needs — and what budget the whole switch needs.

1Property type
2Devices

The wattages are typical values — a specific model may differ, so check its datasheet.

IP camera (dome) ≈ 5 WIndoors, no IR
Outdoor IP camera (bullet) ≈ 9 WWith IR night vision
Outdoor camera with heater ≈ 25 WFor sub-zero conditions
PTZ camera ≈ 40 WPan, tilt and zoom — the heaviest
Wi-Fi AP (Wi-Fi 5) ≈ 12 W802.11ac
Wi-Fi AP (Wi-Fi 6 / 6E) ≈ 22 WDraws noticeably more
IP phone ≈ 6 WDesk handset
Access reader ≈ 8 WOr a door controller
Other deviceEnter its power in watts
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