A 24V Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch provides power to devices that accept POE technology at 24 volts. This voltage is suitable for equipment that needs more power than a 12V POE switch can provide, but does not require 48V from a POE switch. In small to medium sized office networks, VoIP phones and some mid-range wireless access points can be powered by a 24V POE switch. These devices can effectively work with the 24V power supply which is perfect for the backbone of the network. This level of power allows for an equilibrium in an office setting where there are numerous devices powered through POE and their energy requirements differ