How Do I Configure My CISCO Switch To Properly Power My PoE Client? Detailed Instructions Command or Action Purpose 1 enable Example: Switch > enable Enables privileged EXEC mode - enter your password if prompted. 2 configure terminal Example: Switch # configure terminal Enters global configuration mode. 3 interface interface-id Example: Switch (config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1 Specifies the physical port to be configured, and enters interface configuration mode. 4 power inline { auto [ max max-wattage ] | never | static [ max max-wattage ]} Example: Switch (config-if)# power inline auto Configures the PoE mode on the port. Keywords and meanings: auto - Enables powered-device detection; if enough power is available, automatically allocates power to the PoE port after device detection (default setting). max max-wattage - l imits the power allowed on the port; if no value is specified, the maximum is allowed. max max-wattage - l imits t