Connecting Border Gateways to Ethernet (PoE)

Connect the Border Gateway to a router using the Ethernet PoE (Power over Ethernet).

The Border Gateway provides a sealed RJ45 connector to attach an Ethernet cable to the device. The Ethernet connection provides a continuous power supply to the Border Gateway through the PoE Adapter, which is connected to a mains power supply. Deploy the Border Gateway as possible to the router and, ideally, on top of the building that houses the router.

1. Open the Ethernet connector by unscrewing the cap.

2. Disassemble the Ethernet connector, including the end cap, sealing ring and housing.

   

   Border Gateway disassemble Ethernet connector

3. Lead the Ethernet cable through the end cap, sealing ring and housing.

4. Connect the Ethernet cable with the Ethernet socket in the connector.

   

   Border Gateway Ethernet connected

5. Reassemble the connector. Carefully seat the sealing rings in the housing without damaging the barbs, then screw the end cap on the housing and screw the housing to the connector.

   

   Border Gateway reassembled

6. Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to the PoE (supplied).

7. Connect an Ethernet cable from the PoE to a router.

8. Plug in the PoE to a mains power supply.

Additional resources

• For more information about Border Gateway deployment scenarios using a PoE Adapter, see Setup with a PoE-ready router.