The CPE100 is small form factor device that provides the ability to power multiple Chainable Powered Ethernet (CPE) devices from a single Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or router port. The CPE100 is fully 802.3af/at compliant, and can be configured to classify as a PoE class 1, 2, 3 or 4 device. The CPE100 enables the utilization of existing PoE infrastructure to power multiple devices improving infrastructure efficiency and reducing installation costs.