PoE devices with standard protocols can be connected to ordinary network ports. But if non-standard PoE devices are used, there may be risks.
What distinguishes PoE ports from ordinary LAN ports?
Power Over Ethernet refers to the technology of transmitting data signals to some IP-based terminals without making any changes to the existing Ethernet Cat.5 wiring infrastructure. At the same time, it can also provide DC power supply for such devices.
Ordinary LAN ports are terminal access, realizing the forwarding of information data, and cannot configure any information.

PoE ports can be used as ordinary LAN ports, but there will be certain risks.
PoE (Power over Ethemet) ports are designed to transmit data and power on Ethernet lines at the same time. Ordinary LAN ports are only used for data transmission.
Although PoE ports can provide power. But in some cases, it can be turned into an ordinary Ethernet port by turning off the PoE function. So it is used for ordinary network connections.
In addition, PoE switches provide power supply functions, which can reduce the laying of power lines when wiring. But in some cases, if necessary, PoE switches can also be used as ordinary switches. This usually involves turning off the PoE function or implementing the power supply function by adding a PoE power injector upstream of a normal switch.
It should be noted that although PoE devices with standard protocols can be connected to ordinary network ports. However, if non-standard PoE devices are used, there may be risks. This is because non-standard PoE devices do not have built-in detection chips and may force power supply without detecting demand, causing damage to the device.
In summary, although PoE ports are designed to transmit data and power at the same time. However, under certain conditions, it can be used as a normal Ethernet port by turning off the PoE function or taking other measures. However, special care should be taken when using non-standard PoE devices to avoid damage to the equipment.