CHAPTER 10

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Power over Ethernet (PoE)

The Intel Galileo Board Gen2 can be powered with an Ethernet cable, which means you don’t need a separate power supply. It requires that you install the Power over Ethernet (PoE) module that complies with IEEE 802.3af, which you must purchase separately.

Once you install the PoE module on Intel Galileo Gen2, all you need to do to power the board is connect the Ethernet cable that’s fed by the PoE injector.

Depending on the nature of your project, it might be necessary to install the Intel Galileo board in difficult-to-access environments, such as from a rooftop. Such access can mean it’s difficult to install ...

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