Install Mounted Tablets and iPads Where You Need Them, No AC Required

If you are installing a tablet for a conference room scheduler, a point-of-sale system, or a smart home control panel, you are immediately hit with two problems: getting reliable power to the wall without hiring an electrician, and ensuring a data connection that won't drop like standard Wi-Fi.

The GAT-USBC-PD-V4 by PoE Texas (U.S. Patent No. 11627004) is designed to solve exactly this. It is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) to USB-C adapter that delivers both continuous power and Gigabit data over a single standard network cable.

How It Works: The PoE to USB-C Concept

Instead of running traditional high-voltage electrical wires and relying on a wireless router, this system uses a central PoE+ Switch. The switch sends both power and a hardwired internet connection down a standard Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable.

At the end of that cable (up to 328 feet away), the GAT-USBC-PD-V4 receives the Ethernet connection, converts the power to the exact voltage your tablet needs, and outputs everything through a single USB-C cable that plugs right into your device.

Technical Specifications

Before planning your installation, it is crucial to ensure your networking hardware and target devices match the adapter's capabilities.

> Note on Samsung: Compatibility varies. For example, older Tab A7 SMT500 models cannot handle concurrent power and data, whereas the SMT510 and SMT515 models can. Always verify your specific model supports USB-C data transfer.

Instructional: Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Installing the GAT-USBC-PD-V4 is a plug-and-play process, but following a strict workflow prevents troubleshooting down the line.

1. Verify Your Network Switch

Standard PoE (802.3af) only outputs 15 Watts, which will not adequately power a modern tablet while it's processing data. You must ensure the port on your network switch is rated for PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at), which can push up to 30 Watts.

2. Run the Network Cable

Run a Cat5e or Cat6 cable from your PoE+ switch through the walls to your installation point (e.g., the wall mount for your conference scheduler). Keep the total cable run under the 328-foot limit to prevent data packet loss and voltage drop.

3. Connect the Hardware

1. Terminate the end of your Ethernet cable with a standard RJ45 connector.

2. Plug the Ethernet cable into the input port of the GAT-USBC-PD-V4.

3. Route the integrated USB-C cable from the adapter into your tablet's charging port. The adapter itself is compact enough to be tucked inside most commercial tablet wall mounts or standard single-gang wall boxes.

4. Configure the Tablet

To ensure the system is working perfectly and bypassing Wi-Fi:

• Go into your tablet's settings menu.

• Turn off Wi-Fi completely.

• Check for the "Ethernet" symbol in the status bar (on iPads, an "Ethernet" menu will literally appear in the Settings app).

• Open a browser to verify your hardwired Gigabit connection is live.