While a standard Ethernet cable contains eight wires, PoE leverages only four of these for power delivery. In Mode A, power is transmitted over wires connected to pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, while Mode B uses. The PoE switch wiring diagram typically includes labels for the switch, network devices, and Ethernet cables. Each device is represented by a specific symbol, such as a computer, IP phone, or security camera, and is connected to the switch using Ethernet cables labeled with the appropriate length. Power over Ethernet is a technology that allows IP telephones, wireless LAN Access Points, security network cameras and other IP-based terminals to receive power, in parallel to data, over the existing CAT-5 Ethernet infrastructure without the need to make any modifications. Using PoE can improve flexible options for placing Ethernet end devices, and reduce the time and expense of installing electrical. Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that enables Ethernet cables to carry electrical power along with data, simplifying the installation of devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points. It's the most common configuration and offers good noise rejection by separating the data and power pairs. Power is injected using one pair of wires to carry the positive current (“plus”), and a second pair to carry the negative (“minus”).