How to Enable PoE+ in UniFi Dashboard (USW Enterprise 24 PoE)

How to Enable PoE+ in UniFi Dashboard (USW Enterprise 24 PoE)

1. Log in to UniFi Dashboard

   • Go to your UniFi Controller (UniFi OS / UniFi Cloud).

   • Sign in with your admin account.

2. Go to Devices

   • On the left sidebar, click Devices.

   • Find and select your USW Enterprise 24 PoE switch.

3. Access Port Settings

   • Once inside the switch view, go to the Ports tab.

   • Select the port you want to configure (the one connected to your AP, camera, or other PoE device).

   • Click the pencil (edit) icon or Configure.

4. Enable PoE+

   • Under Port Profile or PoE Settings, look for PoE Mode.

   • Options usually are:

     • Off – disables PoE

     • PoE (802.3af) – standard PoE

     • PoE+ (802.3at) – higher power

     • PoE++ (802.3bt, if supported)

   • Choose PoE+ (802.3at).

5. Save Changes

   • Click Apply Changes or Save.

   • The port will restart power delivery, and your device should now draw PoE+ power.

✅ Tip: If you are powering high-demand devices (like UniFi U6-LR APs, PTZ cameras, or phones with displays), always set the port to PoE+. Otherwise, some devices might fail to boot or randomly restart.