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PoE stands for Power over Ethernet. This will let you power devices that support PoE like VoIP phones, network web cams, or IP cameras. Since ethernet cable is considered low voltage wiring, it's often much cheaper to use PoE than having an electrician running outlets everywhere. Also, the wire itself (CAT 5e/6) is often much cheaper than AC wire. It's also great for setting up access points for greater wifi coverage. Bert uses VoIP phones in his office. It's way less clunkier to have 1 ethernet cable going to a phone than separate power bricks or PoE injectors everywhere. It's a nice feature but it's often double the price to get a PoE switch. If you have a few PoE devices or none, it maybe more economical to get a regular switch and PoE injectors. Here's an example of a PoE switch:

Cisco Premium Smart PoE Switch: Cisco Small Business SLM2024PT-NA PoE Gigabit Smart Switch SG200-26P 10/100/1000Mbps 24 x RJ45



SBS's wizard can do this automatically assuming you use one of their suggested domain providers like GoDaddy. (Updates every 5 minutes) If not, you can ask either Bert or I to guide you through the setup.



Check this thread to see the benefits: http://amazingcharts.com/ub/ubbthreads.php/topics/41753/