For those times when needed, we found that by using the Panoptic PoE Smart Adapter we successfully used their 802.3AF switch to power non-standard APs, IP phones, cameras, etc. Their switches can go a full 15.4W PoE, the full distance. http://www.panoptictechnology.com/network-smart-adapters/
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