Summary

There are two power supply methods for outdoor APs: adapter power supply and PoE power supply. Adapter power supply involves using a power adapter connected to a power strip or other circuits, whereas PoE power supply uses a PoE switch to deliver power through an Ethernet cable. Comparatively, adapter power supply is more outdated, cumbersome, and risky, requiring a separate circuit to power the outdoor wireless AP. PoE power supply, on the other hand, only requires the addition of a PoE injector to power the outdoor wireless AP via Ethernet cable, making it simpler, easier to deploy, and safer.