StarTech.com 1-Port Gigabit PoE+ Extender - 802.3at and 802.3af - 100 m (330 ft)

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This StarTech 1‑port Gigabit PoE+ extender is a sensible little fix when you’re trying to keep a standard PoE switch/camera/AP in place but need to push power and data further than the usual cable limits. The 100 m figure matters in the real world—especially for a single endpoint like an access point, CCTV camera, or a VoIP phone—where running new structured cabling back to the switch would be expensive or disruptive. At £96.35 ex‑VAT it’s priced like a “pay for convenience” item: you’re not buying it because it’s cheap, you’re buying it because it avoids a bigger job.

That said, it’s not something I’d buy for every scenario. If your link budget is already borderline (long runs, thin cable, lots of patching, poor terminations), an extender can mask the problem but not magically improve everything—so it’s best for straightforward, well-installed cabling. Also, it’s a one‑port device: if you need to extend multiple endpoints, the cost starts creeping up quickly versus alternative approaches. If you’ve got a single PoE+ device that needs that extra distance and your installation is otherwise healthy, this is a fair buy. If you’re dealing with multiple devices or uncertain cabling quality, I’d rather spend time validating the cabling first (or price out a proper route/cabling change).