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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to use a MFSPOE-8 in a Total Control system?
If you are only controlling a Home Theater with a MRX-10, and
there are no Total Control streaming sources like the DMS-1200 or
DMS-100 in the system, then the answer is NO, you do not need to
use a MFSPOE-8. If you have DMS-1200(s) or DMS-100(s) in the
system, then the answer is YES, you must use a MFSPOE-8 or MFS-
8 in the system, connected to the those components.
Can I connect both PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices and Non-
PoE devices to the MFSPOE-8?
Yes, the MFSPOE-8 incorporates Smart Port technology which auto-
matically determines whether a connected device is a PoE device,
or a standard device, and only applies voltage to PoE devices. All
standard (Non-PoE) network devices can safely be connected to the
MFSPOE-8.
What if I have more than eight devices that are PoE?
You can connect a standard PoE switch anywhere on the LAN to
expand the network.
Can I use the MFSPOE-8 to power a PoE WAP (Wireless Access
Point)?
No, the WAP will not function properly when multiple streams are-
occurring in the system. Connect the WAP to a standard PoE net-
work switch, outside of the MFSPOE-8. Never connect a WAP to
the MFSPOE-8.
What if I have a large Total Control system? Should I use the
MFSPOE-8?
If you have a large Total Control system with multiple DMS-1200s,
DMS-100s, SNP-1s, Keypads and IP Cameras, the better solution is
to use a MFS-8 (the Non-PoE version of the MAC Filtering switch) to
connect all the streaming products and use conventional PoE
switches to power all the Keypads and IP Cameras. See the Large
System diagram in the MFS-8 User Guide for more details.
I have one CAT5 cable going to a room where my client has a net-
work printer and a PC and I need to install a DMS-100 Single
Zone Amplifier, via the same CAT5 cable, in the room. How do I
connect everything?
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