Netonix WS-26-500-DC 26 Port Gigabit WISP Switch
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The Netonix WS-26-500-DC is a WISP Switch model that caters to the specific needs of the WISP industry, featuring a durable chassis and a wide operating temperature range. Its user-friendly interface offers essential software features that are essential to WISP operations. Users can also program the switch to automatically shut down lower priority POE ports during low battery levels, and restore them when sufficient reserves return or when charging resumes from solar or wind sources.
Tech Specs
Click here for the Netonix WS-26-500-DC datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufactured / Assembled | North America |
| Standard 19” rack mount / Desktop / Wall mount | YES |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 343 mm x 248 mm x 44 mm |
| Weight | <3 kg |
| Power Input (Positive DC only) | 9-72 VDC |
| Chassis Earth Ground Lug | YES |
| Max. Power Consumption | 500 Watts |
| Intelligent Forced Air Cooling With Fan RPM Monitoring | YES |
| Switch Core and PHYs | Vitesse |
| Processor | MIPS 24K 416 MHz |
| System Memory | 128 MB |
| Flash Storage | 16 MB |
| Total Non-Blocking Line Rate | 26 Gbps |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to 55°C (-13 to 131° F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% Non-Condensing |
| Console Port | RS-232 |
| Ethernet Ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports 2 x SFP Ports |
| Passive POE Configured Per Port via UI / CLI | 24V 0.75A pins 4,5(+) 7,8(-) 48V 0.75A pins 4,5(+) 7,8(-) 24VH 1.5A pins 1,2,4,5(+) 3,6,7,8(-) 48VH 1.5A pins 1,2,4,5(+) 3,6,7,8(-) |
| POE Out Voltage Range | 50 VDC / 24 VDC |
| Passive POE Current Sensors Per Port | YES |
| ESD Rating | 24 kV Air / 24 kV Contact |
FAQs
Q1: What is the Netonix WS‑26‑500‑DC and what is it used for?
A: The Netonix WS‑26‑500‑DC is a managed 26‑port Gigabit PoE switch designed to deliver both network connectivity and up to 500 W of PoE power from a DC power source. It’s ideal for wireless ISP (WISP), industrial automation, surveillance, and remote site networks needing high‑capacity power distribution.
Q2: How many PoE ports does the WS‑26‑500‑DC have and what power budget does it support?
A: This switch provides twenty‑six Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE capability and a 500 W total PoE budget, enabling robust delivery of data and power to multiple PoE‑enabled devices such as access points, cameras, and VoIP phones.
Q3: What power input does the Netonix WS‑26‑500‑DC support?
A: The WS‑26‑500‑DC uses industrial DC input, making it suitable for deployment in environments powered by solar systems, battery arrays, telecom DC panels, and other DC‑centric energy infrastructures.
Q4: What managed networking features are included on the WS‑26‑500‑DC?
A: The switch includes advanced managed features such as VLAN support, Quality of Service (QoS) traffic prioritisation, SNMP monitoring, and detailed configuration options that help optimise performance and control across complex networks.
Q5: What physical and operational features make the WS‑26‑500‑DC suitable for professional and industrial networks?
A: The switch has a rugged design, supports wide operating temperature ranges, and includes LED indicators for link, activity, and PoE status. These features make it dependable for demanding networks in WISP, industrial, and remote environments where robust DC‑powered PoE switching is required.