Collection: In-Wall PoE Switches & POE-Jack® Wall Plates

GRID Networking & POE-Jack® — In-Wall PoE Switches for Canadian Homes & Workspaces

Power + data over one Cat run, right where you need it. POE-Jack® is an in-wall PoE switch / PoE wall plate pattern built for zone cabling and modern DC microgrid designs. One PoE or PoE++ uplink feeds a compact in-wall micro-switch, which breaks out multiple Gigabit ports at the edge — cutting home-runs, cleaning up wiring and making moves/adds/changes fast.

If you’re searching for an in-wall PoE switch in Canada for a TV wall, desk pod, access point or camera — or you’re standardising on 23-AWG Cat6e for PoE++ reliability — this collection is your POE-Jack® hub. For the full design story, read the POE-Jack® in Canada expert guide.

Shop featured POE-Jack® Read the pillar guide Why 23-AWG wins for PoE++

Edge switching at the wall: a single PoE uplink to APOEJK2-WH in-wall PoE switch provides multiple Gigabit ports at the desk, TV or ceiling.
PoE / PoE++ ready: power Wi-Fi access points, IP cameras, touch panels and signage players from central PoE “power plants”.
Canada-ready planning: favour 23-AWG plenum cabling on high-draw permanent links in condos, offices, schools and rural builds.

Start here (fastest path to the right answer)

1) Designing a full POE-Jack® layout?

Start with the pillar guide — topology, zone cabling, building types, and how POE-Jack® reduces home-runs.

Read the POE-Jack® in Canada expert guide

2) Choosing cable for PoE++ reliability?

This is the most-read technical post — gauge, heat rise in bundles, and voltage drop in long runs.

Read 23-AWG Cat6e vs Cat6 for PoE

3) Looking for the in-wall switch itself?

The core product is the in-wall micro-switch that turns one PoE uplink into multiple edge ports.

View APOEJK2-WH

Quick answer: What is POE-Jack®?

POE-Jack® is a family of in-wall PoE switches (“PoE wall plates”), PoE “power plant” switches and cabling accessories from GRID Networking. Instead of running four home-run cables to every desk or TV, you run one 23-AWG Cat6e permanent link from the PoE switch to an APOEJK2-WH Active POE-Jack® in-wall switch, then fan out short drops locally.

Net result: fewer home-runs, fewer patch panels, fewer PoE injectors and a network that’s easier to design, service and explain to both IT and electricians. Cameras, Wi-Fi access points, PoE touch panels and signage players share the same GRID DC microgrid instead of a patchwork of wall warts. For the full “75% less cabling” breakdown, visit the POE-Jack® in Canada pillar guide.

Shop by solution

In-wall PoE switches & zone boxes

Turn a single PoE uplink into multiple Gigabit ports at the wall or ceiling with POE-Jack® in-wall switching.

PoE “power plant” switching (core)

Centralize power with high-density PoE/PoE++ budget feeding POE-Jack® plates at the edge.

Cabling & patching for PoE

Use 23-AWG permanent link for high-power PoE, and keep slim patch short where it belongs.

PoE touch panels & players

PoE-powered Android panels for room booking, dashboards, control and digital signage.

Featured SKUs (quick pick)

APOEJK2-WH — In-wall micro-switch (1× PoE uplink → 4× Gigabit). Ideal for desks, TV walls, Wi-Fi APs and IP cameras.
POEJK-CPE1 — 2×2 ft ceiling consolidation box for tidy zone cabling and service access above tiles.
POEJK-S48-3600 — Ultra90 PoE++ core switch (3,600 W). The central “power plant” for dense PoE buildings.
POEJC6E-CMP — CMP-rated 23-AWG Cat6e bulk cable for high-power PoE permanent links; pair with short patching at the rack.
POEJK-TOUCH10 — 10″ PoE Android panel (BK/WH) for dashboards, booking and room control on one PoE cable.

Products in this collection

APOEJK2-WH — Active POE-Jack® in-wall micro-switch with 1× PoE/PoE++ uplink and 4× Gigabit downlinks. Use where you want an in-wall PoE switch / PoE wall plate instead of a loose desk switch and wall-wart.
POEJK-CPE1 — 2×2 ft dropped-ceiling consolidation point box for clean, serviceable zones that can hold multiple POE-Jack® plates and low-voltage devices.
POEJK-S48-3600 — 48-port Ultra90 PoE++ core switch with high-speed uplinks; designed as the central “power plant” for dense PoE and POE-Jack® edge switching.
POEJC6E-CMP — Cat6e Enhanced CMP bulk cable (23-AWG solid copper) for permanent links in PoE/PoE++ and DC microgrid designs.
POEJK-TOUCH10-BK / POEJK-TOUCH10-WH — 10″ PoE Android touch panels (black/white) for status, booking and control in smart rooms and corridors.

Compare your options

Use case	Edge device	Downlink ports	Uplink	Typical devices	Best for
Desk / TV wall plate	APOEJK2-WH	4 × 1G	1 × PoE/PoE++ (rear)	Wi-Fi AP, camera, VoIP phone, signage player, PC or console	Home offices, studios, living rooms, classrooms
Open-ceiling zone	POEJK-CPE1	Holds multiple plates	To PoE switch	Several POE-Jack® plates + APs in one serviceable zone	Open offices, retail, hospitality, classrooms
Core power & aggregation	POEJK-S48-3600	48 × PoE++	High-speed uplinks	Many wall plates + cameras, APs, touch panels and players	Dense PoE buildings, MDUs and campuses

Design checklist for Canadian projects

Permanent link: use 23-AWG CMP bulk (POEJC6E-CMP) for long PoE/PoE++ runs to POE-Jack® plates and access points.
Patch wisely: keep slim patching short and out of tight high-power bundles; use it to dress racks and short device drops.
Power headroom: size PoE budgets with diversity and leave margin for firmware updates, device refreshes and cold-start peaks.
Thermal & environment: verify device ratings for unheated spaces (garages, parkades, mechanical rooms) and confirm CMP/CMR suitability where required.
CEC & permitting: follow Canadian Electrical Code and local inspection requirements; use a licensed electrician / low-voltage pro for larger jobs.

For cable gauge, voltage drop and bundle heating, see 23-AWG Cat6e vs Cat6 for PoE in Canada.

How to plan your GRID Networking & POE-Jack® build

Map edge zones: group desks, displays, APs and cameras; allocate one APOEJK2-WH per wall zone or a CPE1 per ceiling zone.
Count ports & power: note PoE class (af/at/bt) and typical watts per device; total per zone to size PoE budgets realistically.
Choose core switching: select the PoE “power plant” in the rack (for dense sites, see GRID PoE switches).
Specify cabling: use 23-AWG CMP on permanent links; keep patch cords short, labelled and serviceable.
Validate & price: sanity-check topology and PoE budgets before tender. Compare against a traditional 4-drop layout with the POE-Jack® cost and cabling savings calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Will POE-Jack® work with my existing modem or router?

Yes. Connect your modem/router to a PoE or PoE++ switch, then feed POE-Jack® in-wall switches, access points, cameras and touch panels from PoE ports. POE-Jack® handles the edge switching; your router still handles routing and DHCP.

Is POE-Jack® only for new builds, or can I retrofit?

It works for both. In renovations and condos, ceiling consolidation with CPE1 and selective reuse of pathways can avoid major drywall work. In new builds, you can design zones from day one to minimize copper and rack space.

Do I need to re-cable for PoE++?

Not always. Many sites keep existing Cat where runs are short and loads are low, then specify 23-AWG CMP for longer, higher-power links and future-proofing. Use the 23-AWG vs Cat6 guide to decide.

What’s the advantage of in-wall PoE switching vs a desk switch?

In-wall micro-switching with APOEJK2-WH reduces visible clutter, shortens drops and centralizes power at the PoE switch. You avoid extra wall-warts and get a cleaner, more serviceable edge.

Where can I see full POE-Jack® designs and wiring patterns for Canada?

Start with the POE-Jack® in Canada pillar guide, then explore the scenario, technical and pattern articles linked below.

POE-Jack® guides for Canadian projects

These articles form the POE-Jack® knowledge base for Canadian buildings — start with the pillar, then pick the scenario or technical deep dive you need.

Start with these (most important)

Scenario guides: POE-Jack® in real Canadian buildings

Technical deep dives & calculators

Design patterns & hardware recipes

Need a fast PoE power-budget check? Tell us your port counts, device types and run lengths — we’ll help validate a Canada-ready GRID & POE-Jack® parts list.

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