Planet - WGS-818HP - IP30 Industrial 8-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE+ Wall-mount Gigabit Switch (120W)

Product Overview

The Planet WGS-818HP is an IP30-rated industrial wall-mount Gigabit switch with a 16Gbps fabric and 11.9 Mpps throughput. It features 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports (802.3at) sharing a 120W power budget, and utilizes a front-access layout tailored for narrow enclosures. The switch supports three operation modes: Standard, VLAN (for port isolation), and Extend (which extends PoE and data delivery up to 250 meters at 10Mbps). It offers flexible deployment options, supporting fixed wall, magnetic wall, or DIN-rail mounting.

Key Configuration

• Copper ports: 8 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 with 802.3at PoE+ (ports 1-8, End-span, pins 1/2+,3/6-)
• PoE budget: 120W max (depending on power input); per-port output: 30W max (802.3at) / 15.4W (802.3af)
• Switch fabric: 16Gbps non-blocking; throughput: 11.9 Mpps @ 64 bytes
• MAC address table: 4K entries; jumbo frame: 9K bytes
• DIP switch modes: Standard (100m PoE), VLAN (port-based isolation), Extend (250m at 10Mbps, 25W PoE)
• Dimensions: 148 × 25 × 134 mm; weight: 474g

Key Features

Housed in an IP30 metal casing with 4KV DC ESD protection, this switch features IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet and onboard LEDs that track real-time PoE consumption across 30W, 60W, 90W, and 120W thresholds. It operates on an external 48–56V DC (3A max) power source, consuming up to 137W (467 BTU), and includes a hardware DIP switch to toggle between Standard mode (100m range), VLAN mode (port isolation to block broadcast storms), and Extend mode (250m reach at 10Mbps with a 25W PoE cap). Built for reliable deployment in tight enclosures, the front-access design is FCC Class A and CE compliant, and it passes rigorous IEC 60068-2 standards for free fall, shock, and vibration resistance.

Technical Context

Optimized for deployment in constrained spaces like junction boxes, this switch supports distinct application scales: it can drive up to four Class 4 PoE devices (30W each) at full capacity, or populate all eight ports simultaneously when using Class 2 or 3 devices. Its port-isolated VLAN mode specifically safeguards multi-tenant networks by blocking DHCP spoofing alongside broadcast storms. Additionally, the tool-free magnetic wall mounting option facilitates instant attachment to metal surfaces without hardware installation.

Installation Notes

This 474g (1.04 lb) unit measures 148 × 25 × 134 mm (5.83 × 0.98 × 5.28 in.) and is housed in an IP30 metal enclosure that protects against solid objects over 2.5mm. It requires Cat5e/6 cabling for full performance and features a DC input jack with a 2.0mm center pole. Designed for versatile installations, the switch supports screw-based wall mounting, tool-free deployment via integrated magnets, or DIN-rail mounting with an optional adapter. The hardware reliably operates between -20°C and 60°C under 5–95% non-condensing humidity conditions, handles storage environments from -20°C to 70°C, and distributes power dynamically to support up to four Class 4 (30W) devices or eight Class 2/3 devices simultaneously.