The Fanvil PN8 is a compact eight-port switch that turns ordinary telephone lines into IP points, delivering data and power to a phone over two wires for up to 300 m. It suits clinics, small offices and villas with existing phone wiring and a handful of IP devices.
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Got a clinic, a small office or a villa with old phone lines in the walls and a plan for IP phones? The Fanvil PN8 gives you eight 2-Wire ports that run IP phones and network devices over that existing wiring, so nobody has to pull a single Ethernet cable. At 195 × 130 × 40 mm it fits on the wall next to the phone panel, and you can have it working the same day.
Fanvil PN8 at a glance
Every old phone line gets its own RJ11 port on the switch. Plug the line in, connect the switch to your router or main switch through the RJ45 port, and the device at the far end gets both network and power from the same two wires.
- 8 RJ11 two-wire ports.
- One 10/100 Mbps RJ45 uplink.
- Up to 300 m on Cat 5e, RVV 2×0.5 or HYV 2×0.5 cable.
- 54V 1.5A power input; operates from -20 to 50°C.
How two wires carry data and power
Fanvil's 2-Wire system is built on PLC (Power Line Communication): data rides on the same pair that delivers power. One pair replaces the usual eight-wire network cable plus a power adapter at every desk.
A selector on the unit picks the mode: power and network together (the default), or network only when the far-end device has its own power source. Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds to restore factory settings.
Devices that work with the PN8
- X303-2Wire desk phone: 2.4-inch color display and 4 SIP accounts; it connects with a 2-Wire cord and starts working straight away.
- PN1 converter: place it at the device end to get a standard Ethernet port for a security camera, an intercom or a time-attendance terminal.
Typical PN8 jobs in Saudi Arabia
- Clinics and small medical centers: an IP phone in every exam room on the current phone wiring.
- Villas with two floors and an annex: phones between floors, plus a camera at the gate through a PN1 if a phone line already reaches it.
- Small offices and branches: move to an IP PBX without closing for a day of cabling.
- Elevators: one of the use cases Fanvil lists for 2-Wire, where pulling new network cable is hard.
Before you install
Cut power to the switch before wiring the 2-Wire side. Shielded twin cable is preferred; test any unshielded pair first. Keep the wiring at least 0.5 m from mains cables. Phones register their SIP accounts to the IP PBX you already use, on-site or cloud.
PN8 or PN24?
Both share the 10/100 Mbps uplink, the 300 m reach and the same temperature range. The differences: 8 RJ11 ports here versus 24 on the PN24, a 54V 1.5A supply versus 3A, and mounting. The PN8 goes on a wall, desk or rack, while the wider PN24 (440 mm) is desk or rack only. If you need more than eight points in one place, step up to the PN24 or add a second PN8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Fanvil PN8 be wall mounted?
Yes. It supports wall, desk or rack mounting, per Fanvil's manual.
How many devices can the PN8 run?
Eight, one per RJ11 port. For more points in one location, the PN24 has 24 ports.
Does the PN8 work with any IP phone?
It powers the X303-2Wire directly. Standard RJ45 phones and devices need a PN1 converter at each device.
Specifications
- Model: PN8
- Type: 2-Wire PoE switch (network and power over two wires)
- Network interface (uplink): 1 × RJ45
- Network speed: 10/100 Mbps
- 2-Wire interfaces: 8 × RJ11
- 2-Wire transmission: PLC (Power Line Communication), optional network grouping via Fanvil PLC Tool
- Network and power distance: 300 m on Cat 5e, RVV 2×0.5 or HYV 2×0.5 (to X303-2Wire or PN1)
- Operating modes: Power and network (default) or network without power, set by a switch
- Power supply: 54V 1.5A
- Indicators and buttons: Power LED, network LED that flashes with traffic, Reset (hold 10 s for factory reset), main power switch
- Operating temperature: -20 to 50°C
- Enclosure: SECC steel
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 195 × 130 × 40 mm
- Mounting: Desktop, wall or rack mount
- Compatible devices: Fanvil X303-2Wire phone directly; Fanvil PN1 converter for any RJ45 device
Features
- 8 RJ11 ports: enough for a small office, a clinic or a two-storey villa, all from one box.
- 195 × 130 × 40 mm body: mount it on the wall beside the phone panel, on a desk, or in a rack.
- Up to 300 m over two wires: reach an annex or a gate post without new network cable.
- 54V 1.5A supply: phones are powered from the switch, so no socket is needed at each handset.
- 10/100 Mbps RJ45 uplink: patch the switch into your router or main switch in minutes.