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Re:Power over fiber by dylan604 on Thursday January 04, 2024 @10:50AM (#38868409)
Sounds perfect for long runs requiring repeaters/boosters or whatever kind of inline equipment that could be necessary
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Re:Power over fiber by wongarsu on Thursday January 04, 2024 @11:11AM (#38868698)
And power the network gear at the end of the fibre run at the same time
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Re:Power over fiber by dylan604 on Thursday January 04, 2024 @12:16PM (#38869594)
Even for remote connections requiring a data line, seems like supplying power via solar/battery. Otherwise, you'll get some asshat that plugs in their microwave and/or kettle and ruins it for everyone else.
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