The D-Link DES-1018MPV2 18-Port 10/100 Unmanaged PoE Switch enables users to easily connect and supply power to PoE-capable devices such as wireless Access Points (APs), IP cameras, and IP phones. The addition of two Gigabit combo (copper or fiber) uplink ports means businesses can increase their network bandwidth via wired Gigabit speeds while offering redundancy so voice and surveillance data are transferred reliably. With 16 10/100 PoE ports, the switch can connect to other Ethernet devices like computers, printers, and Network Attached Storage (NAS) to fit into any type of network application. Each PoE port can supply up to 30 watts, with a total PoE budget of 247 watts, allowing users to maximize the number of attached IEEE 802.3af/at-compliant devices. PoE is especially suitable for devices that are far from power outlets or when users want to minimize the clutter of extra cables - as power is supplied via the Ethernet cables themselves. Two useful features can be enabled/disabled using DIP switches on the front panel: - For strengthened security measures, Port Isolation prevents port-to-port communication, and only allows ports 1-16 to communicate with uplink ports 17 and 18. This is helpful for surveillance networks that want to isolate the camera communication with the switch. - When Port Extension is enabled, the switch facilitates long-range power delivery by enhancing ports 1 through 8 to supply power to devices up to 250m away at 10 Mbps.