However such a device could be needed.
Port switch for attic use.
A few solutions come to mind.
Wherever that extension cord is connected to power you could extend that circuit from there to the poe and then connect the poe.
This might keep it running.
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If you have central ac ducts in the attic you can install the switch in the duct to keep it cool.
Unless you re planning to use the ethernet switch as the primary hub for all your devices odds are you won t need a 16 port or 24 port switch.
What i was commenting on was the extension cord in the attic.
It is perfectly safe to install a switch in the attic.
Add a ceiling vent and insulate above it so the switch is in the cooler room air.
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You could take a metal cased switch and add vent holes and a fan.
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An eight port switch is typically preferred by gamers who want to connect more than one computer plus gaming consoles and other devices to the network.