COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NetAlly<\/a>, a leading provider of IT network test and analysis solutions, today announced its LinkSprinter, LinkRunner family, EtherScope and CyberScope testers can provide the Power Over Ethernet (PoE) testing needed to troubleshoot new PoE standards and growing deployments of smart devices.<\/p>\n KEY POINTS <\/strong><\/p>\n PoE allows Ethernet cables to deliver DC power to devices as well as transmitting data. This makes it simpler and less expensive to install networks and makes modern smart buildings possible. PoE was widely used in the past to power VoIP phones, wireless access points and security cameras in offices and corporate buildings. Now it powers many more smart devices including smart lightbulbs, IoT sensors for temperature, humidity or air quality, smart locks and badge readers, digital signs, and tablets for point-of-sale systems.<\/p>\n \u201cAs smart devices have become more common and more powerful, new PoE standards and equipment have evolved to support them. This has made troubleshooting PoE more complicated \u2013 and more important,\u201d said Julio Petrovitch, Wireless Product Manager at NetAlly. \u201cIf PoE fails, Wi-Fi goes out, security systems go down, and building controls become unreliable or unusable \u2013 it creates real business risk. Understanding PoE standards and how to quickly test and validate PoE is fundamental for today\u2019s frontline technicians and network engineers.\u201d<\/p>\n PoE Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n PoE standards have evolved to deliver higher wattage to power more energy-intensive devices. Here are the four most common types:<\/p>\n 7 Common issues with PoE++ deployments<\/strong><\/p>\n NetAlly testers for PoE<\/strong><\/p>\n NetAlly testers like the upcoming LinkRunner AT 1500, LinkRunner AT 3000, LinkRunner AT 4000, LinkRunner 10G, EtherScope nXG and CyberScope can test PoE configuration under real load conditions to ensure up to 90W power delivery. They mimic a powered device and negotiate and draw the exact wattage needed, testing switches, cabling and patch panels and measuring the voltage drop, actual power delivered and cable pairs used. Tests are standardized and do not require training to perform. Results can be shared via the cloud for easier collaboration and remote work. This gives network engineers and IT field technicians the information they need to diagnose PoE issues quickly and accurately.<\/p>\n About NetAlly<\/strong>\n
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Since creating the industry\u2019s first handheld network analyzer in 1993, NetAlly has been helping network and cybersecurity professionals better deploy, manage, maintain and secure today\u2019s complex wired and wireless networks. The NetAlly<\/u><\/a>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0family of network test and analysis solutions simplifies network testing and cybersecurity assessments, provides instant visibility for efficient problem resolution, and enables seamless collaboration between site personnel and remote experts. To learn more and see how NetAlly helps network and security professionals get their jobs done faster, visit https:\/\/www.netally.com\/<\/a>, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Bluesky<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> or YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n