Extend PoE Over Legacy Cabling

The Ubiquiti UACC-Retrofit-PoE-2Wire enables seamless Power over Ethernet extension using existing twisted-pair or coaxial cables, making it the ideal retrofit solution. Designed as a transmitter-receiver pair, it allows network upgrades without the need to rewire, ensuring cost savings and simplified deployment.

Highlights

• PoE Over 2-Wire: Extends PoE using twisted-pair or coaxial cables

• Retrofit Friendly: Perfect for environments where replacing cabling is costly or impractical

• Long-Distance Extension: Supports up to 400 m depending on cable type

• Flexible Power: PoE++ input with PoE/PoE+ output capability

• Compact and Durable: Lightweight polycarbonate housing with BNC connectors included

• Cost-Effective Deployment: Reuses existing infrastructure to deliver modern PoE functionality

Key Features

Transmitter

• Inputs/Outputs: 1× PoE++ input, 1× 2-wire output, 1× 2-wire to BNC adapter

Receiver

• Inputs/Outputs: 1× 2-wire input, 1× PoE/PoE+ output, 1× 2-wire to BNC adapter

Mechanical

• Dimensions:
  • PoE in/out: 40 × 105 × 25 mm (1.6 × 4.1 × 1 inches)
  • Adapter: 43.5 × 138 × 30 mm (1.7 × 5.4 × 1.2 inches)

• Weight: PoE in 77 g (2.7 oz), PoE out 79 g (2.8 oz), adapter 140 g (4.9 oz)

• Enclosure/Material: Polycarbonate housing and mounting materials

• Coaxial Connector: BNC female

Hardware

• Networking Interface: 1× 10/100 MbE, 1× Homeplug AV

• Power Input: 1× PoE++, 50V DC, 1.2A

• Power Output: 1× PoE+, 48V DC, 0.6A

• Max Power Consumption: 3W (without PoE output)

• Protection: ESD/EMP air ±8kV, contact ±4kV

Cable Performance (Max Bandwidth/Output)

• UTP 24AWG (0.18Ω/m): Up to 85 Mbps, 25W at 50 m; 70 Mbps at 350 m

• RG-6 Coax (0.14Ω/m): Up to 85 Mbps, 25W at 50 m; 65 Mbps at 600 m; 50 Mbps at 750 m

Environmental and Certification

• Operating Temperature: -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F)

• Humidity: 5–90% non-condensing

• Certifications: CE, FCC, IC

Summary / Conclusion

The Ubiquiti UACC-Retrofit-PoE-2Wire simplifies PoE extension by leveraging existing twisted-pair or coaxial cabling. With support for PoE++ input and PoE/PoE+ output, long-distance operation, and robust environmental protection, it is a reliable and cost-effective solution for upgrading networks in retrofit scenarios without costly rewiring.