[Asterisk-Users] D-LINK PoE switch, does it work with cisco or do I need to do the cable trick?

[Daniel Chester]

Kristian Kielhofner wrote:

> Daniel Chester wrote:
>
>> As an alternative to the "expensive" PoE switches out there, I found 
>> the D-Link Web Smart DES-1316 switch for just around $400.  Now, the 
>> issue is, it does 802.3af power and, as I've found out through 
>> previous discussions, this original 76?0 series phones (the non G 
>> variety) do not use 802.3af.  So I'm assuming I just need to use the 
>> special cable thing as per http://www.voip-info.org/wiki-Cisco+POE 
>> and it will work.  Is it this simple to save myself $1000 over the 
>> next lowest price PoE switch?
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> Daniel,
>
>     I just ordered a 1316 today, and I have a Cisco 7960 (and IP600's 
> - they should be fine).  I will try natively and the cable "trick" and 
> let everyone here know.  I think that the cable trick should be 
> necessary, though...
>
> -- 
> Kristian Kielhofner
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Thanks! :)