Network transmitter & receiver PLANET WGS-E304PT Industrial PoE+ 1-Port to 4-Port

PLANET WGS-E304PT is an industrial PoE extender that converts one 802.3bt PoE++ input into four 802.3af/at Gigabit PoE output ports. It supports up to 95 W from the PoE++ input and provides a combined power budget of up to 70 W to the four PoE output ports, while extending both Gigabit Ethernet data and IEEE 802.3at power over standard Cat 5/5e/6 UTP cable beyond the 100 m limit to distances up to 250 m. Housed in a compact metal case with front access, the device is designed for wall-, magnetic- or DIN-rail mounting and removes the need for additional local power adapters when adding PoE-powered devices at extended distances.

Advantages

The WGS-E304PT delivers extended reach for PoE installations and supports a high-power 802.3bt input feeding four 802.3af/at outputs, enabling up to four powered devices to operate over a single PoE feed. Its IP30 metal housing provides electromagnetic immunity and surge resistance for industrial sites, and the wide operating temperature range (-40 to 75 °C) allows deployment in harsh environments. A compact front-access design simplifies installation and maintenance in space-limited enclosures.

Suitable for

• Extending PoE-powered IP cameras and wireless access points beyond 100 m
• Converting a single PoE++ feed into multiple PoE/PoE+ outputs in industrial cabinets
• Point-to-multipoint PoE deployments in traffic control, surveillance and industrial automation
• Wall-mounted or enclosure installations with limited space

Key specifications

• Model: WGS-E304PT (PLANET)
• Ports: 1 × 802.3bt PoE++ input (PoE IN), 4 × 802.3af/at Gigabit PoE outputs (PoE OUT)
• Maximum input power: up to 95 W (802.3bt)
• PoE output budget: up to 70 W total for four ports
• Data rate: Gigabit Ethernet per port; Extend mode supports 10 Mbps duplex for long-reach
• Extension distance: up to 250 m over Cat 5/5e/6 in Extend mode
• Housing: industrial metal, IP30
• Operating temperature: -40 to 75 °C
• MAC address table: 2000 entries
• Mounting: wall, magnetic, or DIN rail

How to use

Place the WGS-E304PT in the enclosure or mounting location and connect the PoE++ power sourcing equipment (PSE) to the PoE IN RJ45 port. Connect up to four powered devices to the PoE OUT ports using Cat 5/5e/6 UTP cable. Select the operating mode (Standard, VLAN, or Extend) using the DIP switch on the unit according to network requirements: Standard for normal Gigabit switch behavior, VLAN to isolate port traffic, or Extend to enable 10 Mbps duplex operation and extend cable reach to 250 m. No external power adapter is required when the input PSE supplies sufficient PoE++ power.

Recommendations

For long-reach applications where 250 m is required, enable Extend mode and use quality Cat 5e/6 cables. Verify the PSE can supply up to 95 W and ensure the combined power requirements of connected PDs do not exceed the 70 W output budget. Install the unit in a ventilated enclosure or location within its -40 to 75 °C operating range and use the front access design for cabling and monitoring.