PowerBox Pro

The PowerBox is an outdoor device with five Gigabit Ethernet ports that supporting PoE power output to ports 2-5 (1 A maximum per port, 2 A total maximum).

First use

• Connect your WAN cable to port 1, and the other devices to ports 2-5.
• Set client device IP configuration to automatic (DHCP).
• The default IP address from ports 2-5 (LAN) is 192.168.88.1.
• The username is admin, there is no password.
• Use the WinBox configuration tool if the IP address is not available and connect through MAC Address.

Powering

The power consumption of this device without attachments is 6 W, Max power consumption is 54 W. The device accepts power from the power jack or from the first Ethernet port (Passive PoE):

• Direct-input power jack (5.5 mm outside and 2 mm inside, female, pin positive plug) accepts 12-57 V DC.
• The ether1 port accepts Passive PoE input 12-57 V DC.

Mounting

It is possible to attach the device to a DIN rail, using provided DIN rail bracket and screws. Since the device has a weatherproof outdoor case, you can mount it on a pole, with provided two zip ties or a steel clamp. The ground cable needs to be attached to a specially designed screw on the backside of the unit.

Please make sure to mount the device with the Ethernet ports facing down.

Booting process

We recommend clicking the "Check for updates" button and updating your RouterOS software to the latest version to ensure the best performance and stability. RouterOS includes many configuration options in addition to what is described in this document. We suggest starting here to get yourself accustomed to the possibilities: https://mt.lv/help.
In case an IP connection is not available, the Winbox tool (https://mt.lv/winbox) can be used to connect to the MAC address of the device from the LAN side (all access is blocked from the internet port by default). For recovery purposes, it is possible to boot the device from the network, see section Buttons and jumpers.

Extension Slots and Ports

CPU nominal frequency 800 MHz
Size of RAM 128 MB
Memory size 16 MB
10/100/1000 Ethernet ports 5
SFP 1
Switch chip model QCA8337
Dimensions 125 x 52 x 225 mm
Operating temperature -40°C .. +70°C tested

Power output

The device supports passive or standard 802.3at/af PoE input/output. Ethernet ports 2-5 can power other PoE-capable devices with the same voltage as applied to the unit. Fewer power adapters and cables to worry about! It can power af/at mode B (4,5+)(7,8-) compatible devices if 48-57 V input voltage is used. The maximum power output per port is 1 A, and 2 A total using input voltage 12-30 V. Using input voltage 31-57 V power limit per port is 450 mA. Once Power Output is enabled in RouterOS, the Ethernet LED adds red color to it (green means Ethernet link is made, red means power but no link, red and green both means there is link and power).

Buttons and Jumpers

The reset button has three functions:

• Hold this button during boot time until LED light starts flashing, release the button to reset RouterOS configuration.
• Or Keep holding the button for 5 more seconds until LED turns off, then release it to make the RouterBOARD look for Netinstall servers.

Regardless of the above option used, the system will load the backup RouterBOOT loader if the button is pressed before power is applied to the device. Useful for RouterBOOT debugging and recovery.

Operating System Support

The device supports RouterOS software with the version number at or above what is indicated in the RouterOS menu /system resource. Other operating systems have not been tested.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe [A] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAN ICES-003 (A) / NMB-003 (A)

CE Declaration of Conformity