Standard connection: Use one Ethernet cable, with one end plugged into the LAN port of the router and the other end plugged into any regular data port of the PoE switch (non Uplink port, some switches have dedicated Uplink ports for cascading, not used here). A PoE Switch, also known as Power over Ethernet Switch, is a network device that allows users to power and connect devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points. The initial allocation for Class 0, Class 3, and Class 4 powered devices is 15. When a device starts up and uses CDP or LLDP to send a request for more than. The correct connection between PoE switches and routers is a key step in building a stable and efficient network.